Led by a well-known Project expert, you'll learn how to apply the right tools and techniques to the most common project-management scenarios you'll encounter. Most important, you'll see the effects of different approaches in action--so you can make the best decisions for your project. Orchestrate great results by learning the most effective ways to: Identify project scope and goals Evaluate project costs Drive a project plan and schedule Organize and deploy resources Monitor and communicate status Manage cuts in budget and resources Get management buy-in on essential changes Resolve cross-project conflicts Get a wayward project back on track Work out the kinks--solving real problems, in real time