The practical approach that Colin Dobie prescribes is as applicable to the experienced project manager as it is anyone entering the field.'
Ernest J. Nielsen, Brigham Young University, USA
A no-nonsense approach to project management. Essential reading for all project managers and project team members.'
Peter Dechaineux, Inaugural Chairman, Australian Institute of Project Management, Australia
Excellent coverage of all the material required in easy to follow steps. It places activities in logical context. Essential reading for China's many project managers.'
Professor Yuan, Chairman, Asia-Pacific Federation of Project Management.'
Colin Dobie has very comprehensively detailed out the intricacies needed to manage projects. Well done.'
Adesh Jain, President, PM Guru Inc. and President, IPMA
Introduction
PART 1: AN OVERVIEW
1. What is project management?
2. The elements of project management
PART 2: INITIATION
3. Initiating the project
4. Scope management
PART 3: PLANNING
5. Project planning
6. Time and cost management
7. Project quality management
8. Project risk management
9. Human resource management
10. Communications management
11. Contract and procurement management
PART 4: DELIVERY
12. Monitoring and control
13. Project integration management
14. Contract performance
PART 5: FINALISATION
15. Project finalisation
16. Conclusion
Appendices
References
Index
Colin Dobie has over 35 years experience in project management across a wide range of industries, and has consulted to some of the largest public and private organisations in Australia, China, South-East Asia, South Africa and New Zealand. He is a former National President of the Australian Institute of Project Management and was principal of leading project management support firms in the Asia-Pacific region