Turn to the Field Guide to Project Management for a unique, up-to-date survey of the field
Item #: 290-2128-04
ISBN: 0-471-46212-8
ISBN13: 978-0-471-46212-5
Author: David I. Cleland Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Format: Paperback
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The 2nd edition of the Field Guide to Project Management is a dependable, on-the-job resource that will answer all questions and solve any problems as they arise. Put together by David Cleland, one of the best-known authorities on project management, this new edition of the definitive field guide is unmatched in its wealth of reliable and practical information on project management systems. Information is presented in a concise and accessible format, making it the perfect volume to read cover to cover for an up-to-date, unique survey of the field. All aspects of project management are addressed by a who’s-who roster of expert authors, covering concepts, paradigms, planning techniques, processes, tools, and techniques. 648 pages.
Field Guide to Project Management, 2nd Edition - Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments
Preface
SECTION I: Project Management
Strategic Planning
The Elements of Project Success
Why Project Management?
Implementing the Project-Management Process
SECTION II: Project Planning Techniques
Practical Tools for Project Selection
A Comprehensive Model of Project Management
Another Look at Life Cycles
Putting Together a Work-Breakdown Structure
Tools to Achieve On-Time Performance
Keeping the Lid on Project Costs
Calculating Costs and Keeping Records for Project Contracts
Developing Winning Proposals
Techniques for Managing Project Risk
Building the Foundation for Project Success-The Statement of Work
SECTION III: Project Leadership
The Tasks of Project Leadership
Making Optimal Use of the Matrix Organization
How to Motivate All Stakeholders to Work Together
Political Strategies for Projects and Project Managers
The Role of Senior Management on Projects
Building a High-Performance Project Team
Motivation in the Project Environment
How to Get the Right Message Across
Negotiating Skills for Project Managers
Integrating Project-Management Skills for the Future
SECTION IV: Project Oversight
How to Monitor and Evaluate Projects
Project-Management Software: A Guideline for System Selection and Use
Effective Project-Management Information Systems
Total Customer Satisfaction
Project Evaluation at Lucent Technologies
Project Termination: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Implementing Earned-Value Project Management in Ten Easy Steps
Field Guide to Project Management, 2nd Edition
