Gorilla Theory - The Art of Avoiding Project Delivery Disaster
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Publisher : Spotlight Literary
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 27,23 MB
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Gorilla Theory - The Art of Avoiding Project Delivery Disaster
Author : Henry CHUKS
Publisher : Spotlight Literary
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 45,87 MB
Release : 2012
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Avoiding Disaster
Author : John Laye
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 17,5 MB
Release : 2002-09-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0471229156
Book Description
The best thing you can do for your business is to be ready for anything When Disaster Strikes offers business leaders the peace of mind of knowing that their business is ready for any contingency, no matter how extreme. This guide is designed to be used as both a preparatory resource for when times are good, and an emergency reference when times are bad. This book gets managers up-to-speed on what they should be prepared to deal with and offers real solutions for putting those business continuity plans in place. From natural and man-made disasters to catastrophic computer hack attacks, When Disaster Strikes is the ultimate weapon for any manager determined to help the business survive no matter what.
Avoiding Archaeological Disasters
Author : Darby C Stapp
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 18,66 MB
Release : 2016-07-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1315433311
Book Description
You think it can’t happen to you, but it can. One day, months into your construction project, your front end load operator runs into bones and wooden slats. Your county coroner says it is not a crime scene, and refers you to the local archaeology department. The archaeologist tells you that it is a very important discovery. Work stops. Archaeological discoveries happen all the time in the course of projects. Most are manageable, some are less so, and some are mismanaged, wasting time and money. If you are not prepared, the consequences can be disastrous. This book is for project engineers, project managers, construction managers, the staff of affected government agencies, and archaeological consultants. In its pages you receive enough information, enough archaeological perspective, to intelligently work with the various parties involved in your project and avoid an archaeological disaster.
A Safer Future
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 33,4 MB
Release : 1991-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309045460
Book Description
Initial priorities for U.S. participation in the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction, declared by the United Nations, are contained in this volume. It focuses on seven issues: hazard and risk assessment; awareness and education; mitigation; preparedness for emergency response; recovery and reconstruction; prediction and warning; learning from disasters; and U.S. participation internationally. The committee presents its philosophy of calls for broad public and private participation to reduce the toll of disasters.
Project Management Tools and Techniques for Success
Author : Christine B. Tayntor
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 50,51 MB
Release : 2010-05-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 143981631X
Book Description
Emphasizing that it's much easier and more cost effective to make changes in the planning phases of a project rather than later on, Project Management Tools and Techniques for Success provides an accessible introduction to project management fundamentals. Highlighting approaches for avoiding common pitfalls, it begins with an introduction to p
Water and Disasters
Author : Chennat Gopalakrishnan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 28,5 MB
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 1136027505
Book Description
This book is the first major attempt to address, comprehensively and in-depth, the many issues associated with water and disasters. It is particularly relevant and topical in view of the increasing frequency and intensity of water-triggered disasters that have afflicted the world in recent years, among them the Indian Ocean Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina. Water and Disasters is a global survey - and assessment of the causes, consequences and post-recovery policies - concerning water disasters. The chapters include empirical studies, case histories, conceptual-theoretical investigations, policy perspectives, institutional analysis, and risk analysis, among others. The book features a comprehensive discussion of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, as well as major floods and droughts in England, Wales, China and the western United States. It also includes chapters on advances in decision support systems for flood disaster management and rainfall insurance. This volume should be of special interest to disaster management planners and practitioners globally, primarily in the domain of water, in crafting creative solutions for tackling the disasters effectively, efficiently and rapidly. This book was previously published as a special issue of International Journal of Water Resources Development.
Executive Guide to Preventing Information Technology Disasters
Author : Richard Ennals
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 50,23 MB
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1447103831
Book Description
Recent and well-publicised disasters have highlighted the fact that organisations of all kinds - from healthcare to aerospace - are critically dependent on Information Technology systems. The prevention of catastrophic I.T. failure is now an essential part of management. In this thought-provoking guide for executives and managers Richard Ennals argues that the critical factor is not technology, but people and communication.
Taming Giant Projects
Author : Oskar Grün
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 11,90 MB
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 3540248188
Book Description
Giant projects often end in giant failures. From the ancient tower of Babel to the recent Transrapid Train, giant projects stumble from crisis to crisis. Based on an analysis of the technical, time, and financial goals from case studies (Olympic Games, university hospitals, and a huge wind energy converter), four success factors in managing giant projects are identified: Formulation and change of goals, basic configuration, socio-political environment, and management structure and capacity. The book focuses on the crucial role of the project owner and the relations among the four success factors. It offers recommendations and guidance on successfully completing giant projects to owners, project managers and contractors.
Engineering Education and Management
Author : Liangchi Zhang
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 732 pages
File Size : 47,51 MB
Release : 2011-11-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3642248233
Book Description
This is the proceedings of the selected papers presented at 2011 International Conference on Engineering Education and Management (ICEEM2011) held in Guangzhou, China, during November 18-20, 2011. ICEEM2011 is one of the most important conferences in the field of Engineering Education and Management and is co-organized by Guangzhou University, The University of New South Wales, Zhejiang University and Xi’an Jiaotong University. The conference aims to provide a high-level international forum for scientists, engineers, and students to present their new advances and research results in the field of Engineering Education and Management. This volume comprises 121 papers selected from over 400 papers originally submitted by universities and industrial concerns all over the world. The papers specifically cover the topics of Management Science and Engineering, Engineering Education and Training, Project/Engineering Management, and Other related topics. All of the papers were peer-reviewed by selected experts. The papers have been selected for this volume because of their quality and their relevancy to the topic. This volume will provide readers with a broad overview of the latest advances in the field of Engineering Education and Management. It will also constitute a valuable reference work for researchers in the fields of Engineering Education and Management.
