Author : Michael Greer
Publisher : Amacom Books
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 32,6 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780814471333
This handbook is composed of performance aids to support each activity a novice project manager must perform. In addition, it includes an introduction to project management basics to provide a context for using the tools, and a glossary of terms for reference when using other project management resources, such as project management software.
Author : Robert K. Wysocki
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 31,8 MB
Release : 2010-08-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0470910682
A breakthrough game plan illustrating the need for better collaboration between Project Managers and Business Analysts In The Business Analyst/Project Manager, author Robert Wysocki draws on his forty-five years of professional experience as a PM/BA to shed light on the similarities and differences of the roles and responsibilities of these two positions, the need for greater collaboration, and how to staff a project with one or both of these professionals. Examines the boundaries and interactions between the BA and the PM Looks at how to identify the skill sets needed to make the project a success The typical relationship of the BA and PM across the project management life cycle Making the best configuration of leadership assignments based on project characteristics Where the responsibilities of the BA leave off and the PM's begins and where the two have collaborative responsibilities How to use a PM/BA to enhance project performance How to foster a "dual career path" for PM/BAs development The in-depth discussion of the synergies between the two roles and the advantages of a combined PM/BA makes The Business Analyst/Project Manager a valuable contribution in your ability to be successful on the complex projects of the 21st century.
Author : Hedley Smyth
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 39,5 MB
Release : 2014-08-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1134506619
Relationship Management and the Management of Projects is a guide to successfully building and managing relationships as a project manager and in the project business. Relationship management is a core skill for any project business to develop capabilities and manage the interface with projects, providing guidance to project managers as they negotiate with business partners and coordinate between business functions. Whatever the structures and procedures an organization has and whatever the project management tools and techniques, they are only as good as the hands they are in. Yet relationship management, though a well-established discipline, is rarely applied to the process-driven world of project management. This book is a much-needed guide to the process of enhancing these skills to boost firm performance, team performance and develop collaborative practices. Hedley Smyth guides you through the processes of relationship management examining the theory and practice. This book highlights the range of options available to further develop current practices to ensure a successful relationship management in all stages of a project’s lifecycle. Relationship Management and the Management of Projects is valuable reading for all students and specialists in project management, as well as project managers in business, management, the built environment, or indeed any industry.
Author : Harold Kerzner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1820 pages
File Size : 43,45 MB
Release : 2013-02-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 111841585X
The bestselling project management text for students and professionals—now updated and expanded This Eleventh Edition of the bestselling "bible" of project management maintains the streamlined approach of the prior editions and moves the content even closer to PMI®'s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). New content has been added to this edition on measuring project management ROI, value to the organization and to customers, and much more. The capstone "super" case on the "Iridium Project" has been maintained, covering all aspects of project management. Increased use of sidebars throughout the book helps further align it with the PMBOK and the Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Exam. This new edition features significant expansion, including more than three dozen entirely new sections and updates on process supporting; types of project closure; project sponsorship; and culture, teamwork, and trust. This comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of project management: Offers new sections on added value, business intelligence, project governance, and much more Provides twenty-five case studies covering a variety of industries, almost all of which are real-world situations drawn from the author's practice Includes 400 discussion questions and more than 125 multiple-choice questions Serves as an excellent study guide for the PMP Certification Exam (PMI, PMBOK, PMP and Project Management Professional are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)
Author : Jack J. Phillips
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 20,63 MB
Release : 2011-09-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1118122607
Business & Economics/Project Management An exclusive portal to the methods and tools the ROI Institute uses to determine return on investment in project management To survive this modern age of financially skeptical "show me the ROI" investors, it is a crucial step for companies to develop an effective project management strategy in order to stay ahead of the curve and achieve success. Project Management ROI takes the guesswork out of determining how to monetarily value projects by teaching the time-tested Return on Investment (ROI) methodology. It presents these results-based concepts in a methodical, reproducible manner that project managers, executives, and analysts can use as a validated reference for future projects. This book focuses on an array of measures to forecast project value and collect data during and after implementation, including reaction, learning, application and implementation, impact, return on investment, and intangibles. Project Management ROI: Is the first book from the renowned ROI Institute to focus on project management ROI Provides both the tools and methodology for measuring the ROI of project management investments Will help project managers discover the value of specific project management solutions to justify project expenditures
Author : Stewart R. Clegg
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 543 pages
File Size : 19,97 MB
Release : 2020-10-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1529729785
Project management is an essential life and workplace skill that everyone must develop. Following the popular style and format of other textbooks by Stewart Clegg, this brand new co-authored textbook on project management provides a much needed European perspective to the subject. Drawing on the latest research and practice, the authors guide students on an active learning journey through the project lifespan, promoting a critical and reflexive approach to studying project management, as well as one that creates value for all project stakeholders and emphasizes people and not just process. Case studies and examples discussed in the text cover a wide range of projects from large to smaller across different industries and sectors, both public and private, including: megaprojects (HS2); mega events (Olympics); political projects (Brexit); health-related project implementation (LEAN); tech-related projects (Google); building and restoration projects (housing/Sagrada Familia); and arts and cultural projects (European Capital of Culture). Incorporating a host of learning features both in chapters and via the supporting online resources, this textbook is essential reading for all students/managers completing a course unit in project management at either undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Author : David Cleden
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 40,7 MB
Release : 2016-04-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1317174313
At what stage in the process do commercial projects go wrong? Some of the worst problems (unrealistic objectives, faulty assumptions, and poorly understood constraints) are 'programmed in' at conception when the bid is written, long before the project manager is brought on board. If the bid is misconceived, no amount of clever project management is going to recover the situation. Involving the designated project manager at the bidding stage is becoming the norm in many commercial organizations. Some make the project manager the bid manager so they can direct all aspects of the project's conception. Getting the bid right is the essence of planning for project success, and is the main theme of this book. However, many project managers are unfamiliar with the pitfalls of competitive bidding and don't know how to balance a compelling sales message against a realistic delivery plan. Bid Writing for Project Managers will guide prospective project managers through the bid-writing lifecycle, providing comprehensive guidelines and numerous tips on how to craft a winning bid and how to set the project up with the best possible chance of success.
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Page : 148 pages
File Size : 28,50 MB
Release : 1973
Category : Government consultants
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Author : Michael J. Roy
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 19,99 MB
Release : 2011-06-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1439830282
Because of rapid developments in the biotechnology industry—and the wide range of disciplines that contribute to its collective growth—there is a heightened need to more carefully plan and fully integrate biotech development projects. Despite the wealth of operations experience and associated literature available, no single book has yet offered a comprehensive, practical guide to fundamentals. Filling the void, Biotechnology Operations: Principles and Practices reflects this integrative philosophy, serving as a practical guide for students, professionals, or anyone else with interests in the biotech industry. Although many books emphasize specific technical aspects of biotech, this is perhaps the first to integrate essential concepts of product development and scientific and management skills with the seven functional areas of biotechnology: Biomanufacturing Clinical trials Nonclinical studies Project management Quality assurance Quality control Regulatory affairs A practical roadmap to optimizing biotechnology operations, this reference illustrates how to use specific product planning, design, and project management processes to seamlessly merge plans and efforts in the key functional areas. Applying lessons learned throughout the nascent history of biotech, author Michael Roy highlights developmental principles that could bring future products to market more safely and efficiently. Drawing from his experiences working in industry and teaching a graduate course at the University of Wisconsin, this hotly anticipated book clarifies basic methodologies and practices to help reduce risks and resolve problems as future technological discoveries are developed into tangible products.
Author : Barbara Allan
Publisher : Facet Publishing
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 24,37 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1856045048
Are you involved in project work such as implementing IT systems, setting up a website or conducting a customer survey? Or involved in work on local, regional, national or international projects? Do you find that you are working under a wide range of pressures, and need to develop new skills and ways of working in order to successfully manage your project as well as your main work role? If you answered yes to one or more of the above you could use this book. It offers in-depth guidance on project management in LIS. It explores tried and tested methods and techniques for managing projects, including paper-based approaches and the use of project management software. The text is supported by practical case studies drawn from a wide range of LIS organizations at local, regional, national and international levels. These examples provide an insight into good practice for the practitioner, from an individual working in a voluntary organization on an extremely limited budget, to someone involved in an international project. Contents include: the context of library and information projects the project manager the project worker the project life cycle the money side of projects the people side of projects working with diverse project teams management of change disseminating good practice using ICT to support the project legal issues. Readership: If you are an LIS professional involved in project work of any kind, whether on a managerial, practical, academic or research level, this is an invaluable resource for you.
