Project-Management in Practice

Beschrijving

This practice-oriented book explores a variety of cross-project topics and specific aspects of different project phases. It also offers tips, examples, templates and checklists, and discusses concrete problems and solutions from project practice in IT and the automotive industry.

The authors combine their extensive practical experience in years of project work with relevant project-management theory. Each chapter begins with a list of the learning objectives and concludes with a summary of the insights provided. Accordingly, the book offers a valuable resource for:

• Beginners wishing to acquire basic project management skills
• Participants in more advanced project management training who are looking for instructional material
• Project management experts who want to learn about further aspects, and to employ templates and checklists for even more successful projects

This practice-oriented book explores a variety of cross-project topics and specific aspects of different project phases. It also offers tips, examples, templates and checklists, and discusses concrete problems and solutions from project practice in IT and the automotive industry.

The authors combine their extensive practical experience in years of project work with relevant project-management theory. Each chapter begins with a list of the learning objectives and concludes with a summary of the insights provided. Accordingly, the book offers a valuable resource for:

• Beginners wishing to acquire basic project management skills
• Participants in more advanced project management training who are looking for instructional material
• Project management experts who want to learn about further aspects, and to employ templates and checklists for even more successful projects

Beschrijving

Offering streamlined coverage with an applied approach, Project Management in Practice, 4th Edition focuses on the essentials of project management. This concise, hands-on text is ideal for a one semester, or brief module on project management. The textbook is organized around the project management life cycle and it provides students with essential project management concepts, with a focus on PMBOK, the Project Management Body of Knowledge. (The Project Management Institute runs the PMBOK certification program). This new edition features improved teaching resourcesincluding an Instructor’s Manual and PowerPoint slides and provides better cases, end-of chapter problems and exercises for an overall greater understanding of the material. Features: Written in a clear and accessible style, focusing on the basic fundamentals of project management. This latest edition includes an access code to a 140 day trial of Crystal Ball risk analysis software The organisation of the book follows the project management life cycle, mirroring the way a real-world project would be executed