Download or read book Project Management written by Hans Mikkelsen and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-23 with total page 843 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern projects are confronted with complexity and ambiguity. To provide a holistic framework, this book presents a new project management model that is used to identify the nature of a project and develop appropriate project solutions. It also allows a circular planning process, leading to coherence across the project’s elements.

Download or read book Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager Updated and Revised Edition written by Kory Kogon and published by BenBella Books. This book was released on 2024-01-16 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No project management training? No problem! In today’s workplace, employees are routinely expected to coordinate and manage projects. Yet, chances are, you aren’t formally trained in managing projects—you’re an unofficial project manager. FranklinCovey experts Kory Kogon and Suzette Blakemore understand the importance of leadership in project completion and explain that people are crucial in the formula for success. This updated and revised edition of Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager offers practical, real-world insights for effective project management and guides you through the essentials of the value, people, and project management process: Scope Plan Engage Track and Adapt Close If you’re struggling to ensure multiple projects are finished with high value and on time, this book is for you. If you manage projects without the benefit of a team, this book is also for you. Change the way you think about project management—"project manager" may not be your official title, but with the right strategies, you can excel in this project economy.

Download or read book Elements of Project Management written by M. Spinner and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 1992 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are the tools you need to arrange an effective plan and schedule and the techniques necessary to monitor and control your project once it's underway. Following the sequence of how an actual project evolves, the guide also shows you how to handle project costs, deal with labor allocation, and implement the right computer applications for your special needs. This second edition updates the most significant developments and improvements that have occurred in project management over the past few years, helping you ensure more efficient, successful projects from the start. These changes include: the phenomenal growth of the personal computer which has permitted the concept of project management to expand in virtually every type of endeavor...and the current emphasis of participative management and employee involvement (PM/EI) in business and industry. The guide is equally suited for readers from both the academic and professional business worlds.

Download or read book Mastering Project Time Management Cost Control and Quality Management written by Randal Wilson and published by FT Press. This book was released on 2015-04-23 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mastering Project Time Management, Cost Control, and Quality Management gives managers powerful insights and tools for addressing the "Triple Constraints" that define virtually every project: time, cost, and quality. This book is part of a new series of seven cutting-edge project management guides for both working practitioners and students. Like all books in this series, it offers deep practical insight into the successful design, management, and control of complex modern projects. Using real case studies and proven applications, expert authors show how multiple functions and disciplines can and must be integrated to achieve a successful outcome. Individually, these books focus on realistic, actionable solutions, not theory. Together, they provide comprehensive guidance for working project managers at all levels, including highly-complex enterprise environments. These books also provide indispensable knowledge for anyone pursuing PMI/PMBOK or PRINCE2 certification, or other accreditation in the field.

Download or read book HBR Guide to Project Management HBR Guide Series written by Harvard Business Review and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2013-01-08 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MEET YOUR GOALS—ON TIME AND ON BUDGET. How do you rein in the scope of your project when you’ve got a group of demanding stakeholders breathing down your neck? And map out a schedule everyone can stick to? And motivate team members who have competing demands on their time and attention? Whether you’re managing your first project or just tired of improvising, this guide will give you the tools and confidence you need to define smart goals, meet them, and capture lessons learned so future projects go even more smoothly. The HBR Guide to Project Management will help you: Build a strong, focused team Break major objectives into manageable tasks Create a schedule that keeps all the moving parts under control Monitor progress toward your goals Manage stakeholders’ expectations Wrap up your project and gauge its success

Download or read book Elements of Software Project Management written by G. P. Sudhakar and published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2010-08 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Project management requires immense skills to achieve the end-result. But sometimes lack of project management skills results in failures. It is therefore, essential to study the basic features of project management. This book is a contribution towards that goal. Divided into three sections--introduction, people-related aspects or human resources and advanced topics--the book brings forth the inside-story of the software project management in an IT company. The simple descriptive style of presentation will enable any beginner to get a clear picture of the procedures that are followed in the IT companies. Intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students of computer science and engineering, this textbook will also be useful for many software engineers and professionals dominating the hierarchy of the IT industry. Key Features: Review Questions to grasp the topics easily Quiz Questions to reinforce the understanding of the subject Relevant Case Studies depicting various situations and the necessary actions and decisions to be taken.

Download or read book Proceedings of Government Industry Forum written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2002-05-29 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recurrent problems with project performance in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in the 1990s raised questions in Congress about the practices and processes used by the department to manage projects. The 105th Committee of Conference on Energy and Water Resources directed DOE to investigate establishing a project review process. Many of the findings and recommendations in this series of reports identified the need for improved planning in the early project stages (front-end planning) to get the project off to the right start, and the continuous monitoring of projects by senior management to make sure the project stays on course. These reports also stressed the need for DOE to act as an owner, not a contractor, and to train its personnel to function not as traditional project managers but as knowledgeable owner's representatives in dealing with projects and contractors. The NRC Committee for Oversight and Assessment of Department of Energy Project Management determined that it would be helpful for DOE to sponsor a forum in which representatives from DOE and from leading corporations with large, successful construction programs would discuss how the owner's role is conducted in government and in industry. In so doing, the committee does not claim that all industrial firms are better at project management than the DOE. Far from it-the case studies represented at this forum were selected specifically because these firms were perceived by the committee to be exemplars of the very best practices in project management. Nor is it implied that reaching this level is easy; the industry speakers themselves show that excellence in project management is difficult to achieve and perhaps even more difficult to maintain. Nevertheless, they have been successful in doing so, through constant attention by senior management.

Download or read book Field Guide to Project Management written by David I. Cleland and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-07-29 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description

Download or read book Project Management Planning and Control written by Albert Lester and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2007 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fifth edition provides a comprehensive resource for project managers. It describes the latest project management systems that use critical path methods.

Download or read book Human Factors in Project Management written by Zachary Wong and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-06-22 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Human Factors in Project Management, author Zachary Wong—a noted trainer and acclaimed leader of more than 250 project teams—provides a summary of "people-based" management skills and techniques that can be applied when working in a team environment. This comprehensive resource brings together in one book new and current models in team motivation and integrates the most significant concepts in team motivation and behaviors into a single set of principles called "Human Factors." Wong shows how these factors can be applied to the most challenging issues facing project managers today including Motivating a diverse workforce Facilitating team decisions Resolving interpersonal conflicts Managing difficult people Strengthening team accountability Communications Leadership

Download or read book The Principles of Project Management written by Project Management Institute and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contents- Conflict Management for Project Managers, Nicki S. Kirchof and John R. Adams, 1982.- Contract Administration for the Project Manager, M. Dean Martin, C. Claude Teagarden, and Charles F. Lambreth, 1983.- Negotiating and Contracting for Project Management. Penny Cavendish and M. Dean Martin, 1982.- An Organization Development Approach to Project Management. John R. Adams, C. Richard Bilbro, and Timothy C. Stockert, 1986.- Organizing for Project Management, Dwayne Cable and John R. Adams, 1982.- The Project Manager's Work Environment: Coping With Time and Stress, Paul C. Dinsmore, M. Dean Martin, and Gary T. Huettel, 1985.- Roles and Responsibilities of the Project Manager, John R. Adams and Bryan W. Campell, 1982.- Team Building for Project Managers, Linn C. Stuckenbruck and David Marshall, 1985.

Download or read book Guide to Project Management written by Paul Roberts and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-01-30 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A veteran project manager shares his proven approach to getting the job done right, on schedule and within budget—every time! Each year companies initiate projects in hopes of improving their bottom-lines and gaining a competitive advantage. Unfortunately, a good percentage of those projects either never get off the ground or, if they do, never come to fruition. According to veteran project manager, Paul Roberts, more often than not, projects fail because of a lack of organization-wide commitment to their success and an unwillingness to invest in proper project management. In this updated second edition of his popular guide, Paul clearly shows why projects of any scale require that an entire organization contribute to achieving results. He outlines a proven approach for engaging all stakeholders in the project management process. And he walks you through the four steps essential for successful management: initiation, planning, delegation, and closing. Author Paul Roberts has successfully managed projects at a variety of prestigious companies, including Pfizer and British Airways Clearly demonstrates how and why investing in project management, especially in this economy, can help you avoid, or minimize the impact of, schedule delays and cost overruns Offers expert advice and guidance on how to place project management a priority not just for the PM and project team, but organization-wide Supplies a wealth of clearly, easy-to-use flow charts, diagrams, tables and other useful project management tools

Download or read book My Little Blue Book of Project Management written by Deji Badiru and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Little Blue Book of project management presents a concise and succinct guide for managing projects at home, work, or leisure. It is, indeed, a little blue book. Both personal and corporate projects can benefit from the contents of the book, although the primary focus is on personal projects at home. We tend to be more organized at work than we are at home. Thus, a book focusing on applying project management at home is very much needed. The essential elements of project management are presented in My Little Blue of Project Management, where the common thread for managing any type of project, both big and small, is the personal commitment of the humans to the project at hand. Regardless of the efficacy of the computer tools and analytic techniques available for project management, the underlying foundation for success, in the premise of this book, is personal commitment. If the most effective tools are not used promptly and properly, no amount of wishful practices and corrective actions can make a precarious project successful. My Little Blue Book of project management advocates preempting project problems through advance planning, organizing, resource allocation, scheduling, and control of project activities. For ease of reference, My Little Blue Book of Project Management is organized in seven topical areas of What, Why, Who, Where, When, Which, and How.

Download or read book Project Management Essentials written by William P. Athayde and published by Maven House Press. This book was released on 2013-08-14 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're new to project management or need to refresh your knowledge, Project Management Essentials, Third Edition, is the quickest and easiest way to learn how to manage projects successfully. The simple techniques and templates in this book provide you with the essential tools you'll need to be an effective project manager. It's as simple as that. Read the book and discover: How to plan well - to decide on the right things to do; The key skills and knowledge you'll need to be effective; How to create an effective charter to start projects off right; Guidelines for building a usable project plan; Tips for breaking project work into manageable pieces; Techniques for estimating project cost and schedule; How to build a team; Strategies to deal with conflict, change, and risk; How to report on the progress of the project and keep everyone concerned happy. Project Management Essentials is written in short, clear chapters to make project management more easily understood. The authors, all valued senior faculty of PM College, use both their business experience and their academic backgrounds to make these chapters come alive. This updated edition complies with the latest project management standard, the PMBOK Guide 5th Edition.

Download or read book Fundamentals of Project Management written by James P. Lewis and published by Amacom. This book was released on 2002 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated concepts and tools to set up project plans, schedule work, monitor progress-and consistently achieve desired project results.In today's time-based and cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. This classic book provides businesspeople with an excellent introduction to project management, supplying sound, basic information (along with updated tools and techniques) to understand and master the complexities and nuances of project management. Clear and down-to-earth, this step-by-step guide explains how to effectively spearhead every stage of a project-from developing the goals and objectives to managing the project team-and make project management work in any company. This updated second edition includes: * New material on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) * Do's and don'ts of implementing scheduling software* Coverage of the PMP certification offered by the Project Management Institute* Updated information on developing problem statements and mission statements* Techniques for implementing today's project management technologies in any organization-in any industry.

Download or read book The AMA Handbook of Project Management written by Paul C. Dinsmore and published by AMACOM. This book was released on 2014-06-12 with total page 597 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must-read for any project management professional or student. Projects are the life blood of any organization. Revised to reflect the latest changes to A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK(R)) and the Project Management Professional Exam(R), the fourth edition of The AMA Handbook of Project Management provides readers with a clear overview of a complex discipline. Covering everything from individual projects to programs and strategic alignment, it addresses: Project initiation and planning Communication and interpersonal skills Scheduling, budgeting and meeting business objectives Managing political and resource issues Implementing a PMO Measuring value and competencies. The book compiles essays and advice from the field's top professionals and features new chapters on stakeholder management, agile project management, program management, project governance, knowledge management, and more. Updated with fresh examples, case studies and solutions to specific project management dilemmas, it remains an essential reference to the critical concepts and theories all project managers must master.

Download or read book Project Management written by Richard Murch and published by Prentice Hall Professional. This book was released on 2001 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on problem-solving from managerial, consumer, and societal perspectives. It emphasizes both the business managerial aspects of risk management and insurance and the numerous consumer applications of the concept of risk management and insurance transaction. The tenth edition has been reorganized and fully updated to highlight the increased importance of risk management and insurance in business and society. In particular, the tenth edition refocuses its attention on corporate risk management, reflecting its growing importance in today's economy.