Handbook of Project Management: A Complete Guide for Beginners to Professionals

ISBN-13: 9781741141252 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 410 str.

Colin Dobie

Opis

By systematically mapping out the four phases of project developmentinitiation, planning, implementation, and finalizationthis invaluable guide educates project managers on how to easily manage a myriad of elements, enabling them to complete projects on time and on budget. Providing both the novice and experienced project manager with the knowledge needed to effectively do their jobs, this authoritative reference utilizes an applied approach to explain the nine functions of project management and their application during the project lifecycle. Extensive illustrations, examples, templates, exercises, and checklists are also included."

Recenzje

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

Spis treści

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

O autorze

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