Project management theory and practice /
Richardson, Gary L.,
Project management theory and practice / Gary L. Richardson, Brad M. Jackson. - Third edition. - xxvi, 610 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
"An Auerbach Book" -- taken from title page.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Conceptual overview of the project environment -- Evolution of Project Management -- Project Management Model -- Industry Trends in Project Management -- Project Types -- Project Organization Concepts -- Project Life Cycle Management -- Role of Projects in the Organization. Project Success Factors -- Foundation processes -- Project Initiation -- Project Plan Development -- Scope Management -- Quick Start Example -- Schedule Management -- Cost Management -- Quality Management -- Soft skill processes -- Resource Management -- Project Communications -- Project Stakeholder Management -- High Performance Teams -- Support processes -- Procurement Management -- Risk Management -- KA Integration and Plan Completion -- Advanced planning models -- Analyzing Variable Time Estimates -- Adaptive Life Cycle Models -- Project Simulation -- Critical Chain Model -- Project executing, monitoring, and control -- Project Execution and Control -- Change Management -- Project and Enterprise Metrics -- Earned Value Management -- Tracking Project Progress -- The Closing Process -- Project environmental support -- Organizational Maturity -- Project Portfolio Management -- Enterprise Project Management Office -- Project Governance -- Projects Responsibility and Ethical Practices.
Although there are numerous project management resources available, most are either too academic, focus too heavily on IT, or provide quick-fix advice without the theory required to understand why the solutions work. Following and expanding on PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), Project Management Theory and Practice provides students with a complete overview of project management theory-in language they can easily understand.This classroom-tested textbook translates the abstract model vocabulary and processes from A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Gu.
9780815360711
2018013784
Project management.
HD69.P75 / R5225 2018
658.404 RI.P 2019
Project management theory and practice / Gary L. Richardson, Brad M. Jackson. - Third edition. - xxvi, 610 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
"An Auerbach Book" -- taken from title page.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Conceptual overview of the project environment -- Evolution of Project Management -- Project Management Model -- Industry Trends in Project Management -- Project Types -- Project Organization Concepts -- Project Life Cycle Management -- Role of Projects in the Organization. Project Success Factors -- Foundation processes -- Project Initiation -- Project Plan Development -- Scope Management -- Quick Start Example -- Schedule Management -- Cost Management -- Quality Management -- Soft skill processes -- Resource Management -- Project Communications -- Project Stakeholder Management -- High Performance Teams -- Support processes -- Procurement Management -- Risk Management -- KA Integration and Plan Completion -- Advanced planning models -- Analyzing Variable Time Estimates -- Adaptive Life Cycle Models -- Project Simulation -- Critical Chain Model -- Project executing, monitoring, and control -- Project Execution and Control -- Change Management -- Project and Enterprise Metrics -- Earned Value Management -- Tracking Project Progress -- The Closing Process -- Project environmental support -- Organizational Maturity -- Project Portfolio Management -- Enterprise Project Management Office -- Project Governance -- Projects Responsibility and Ethical Practices.
Although there are numerous project management resources available, most are either too academic, focus too heavily on IT, or provide quick-fix advice without the theory required to understand why the solutions work. Following and expanding on PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), Project Management Theory and Practice provides students with a complete overview of project management theory-in language they can easily understand.This classroom-tested textbook translates the abstract model vocabulary and processes from A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Gu.
9780815360711
2018013784
Project management.
HD69.P75 / R5225 2018
658.404 RI.P 2019
