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To the newcomer PRINCE2 can represent a bewildering array of jargon. Terms like 'integrated elements', 'principles', 'themes', 'processes' and 'management and specialist products' can overwhelm course delegates or self-studiers on first exposure. Understanding what these terms mean in simple language and, even more important, how all these elements of PRINCE2 fit together, is the major hurdle that needs to be overcome if the many benefits of the method are to be unlocked. IAN LAWTON is a former chartered accountant, sales executive, business consultant and IT project manager. Since 2008 he...

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This heavily-researched book carefully scrutinizes common management techniques for Software Development projects. It explains key tactics to minimize the shortcomings of basic Project Management techniques, and applies processes first developed in the Film Industry to recurring challenges in Software Development projects.

Lessons learned from Hollywood are the key to correcting the Software Development industry's long history of delivering projects that are over budget, behind schedule, and fail to provide value.

This important volume, Soil Salinity Management in Agriculture, addresses the crucial issue of soil salinity of potential farmland and provides a comprehensive picture of the saline environment and plant interactions, along with management and reclamation methods and policies. With contributions from researchers from the fields of agricultural chemistry, soil science, biotechnology, agronomy, environmental sciences, and plant breeding and genetics, the volume emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach.

The CompTIA Project+ Study Guide, Second Edition is your comprehensive resource for taking Exam PK0-004. With 100% coverage of all exam objectives, bolstered by real-world scenarios and the Sybex interactive learning environment, this book gives you everything you need to approach the exam with confidence. Detailed explanations and superior study tools cover and reinforce setup, initiation, planning, execution, delivery, change, control, communication, and closure, and the author Kim Heldman's...

What could possibly go wrong when a King orders repairs to his castle? What happens if a helpful wizard decides to arrive by bicycle? Why do marauders prefer Agile project management to waterfall? How wise is it to skip testing when the Queen is taking a bath? What can you measure with Distrans? JUrgen Van Gorp's book explains in a lighthearted way the vital importance of documentation in project management. The setting of his book is a medieval castle where a King's orders to bring his castle up to date, rapidly get out of hand. Enter a wise wizard to come to his rescue, introducing to...

If you work with engineers, EXPECT Leadership in Engineering is the Leadership Process for you. It is most helpful to those actively leading technical experts in a rapidly changing, highly interconnected company. The ideas will inspire you. The action packed stories, riveting scenarios and lively role plays will prepare you to fearlessly outwit any challenge.

Some would say that we're losing our social skills. They suggest that we're missing the human component to read a person's mood, understand their body language or be patient until the moment is right...

Practical Academic can help you to breakdown your requirements for delivering a compilation thesis/thesis by publication. You may be uncertain about the manner in which you can deliver your individual research articles as part of your dissertation. This book provides a detailed overview of the different components of the thesis by publication. By reading this detailed overview, you will develop clarity in your understanding of how to: 

- Design and develop your research plan to accommodate the delivery of articles for your thesis

- Systematically outline and introduce your...