The Management of Projects

The Management of Projects
Author: Peter W. G. Morris
Publisher: Thomas Telford
Total Pages: 380
Release: 1994
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780727725936

This book will undoubtedly become one of the classics of the project management literature.There will be a growing need for project managers who can look beyond the internal processes of their projects to the organisational, technological and socio-economic contexts in which projects must be managed. A good starting point would be for all project managers to read this.book.- Construction Management and Economics

The Project Management Answer Book

The Project Management Answer Book
Author: Jeff Furman PMP
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Total Pages: 411
Release: 2014-12-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1567264670

If it's essential to project management... it's in here! The first edition of The Project Management Answer Book addressed all the key principles of project management that every project manager needs to know. With a new chapter on scrum agile, updates throughout, and many new PMP® test tips, this new edition builds on that solid foundation. The structure of this update maps closely to the PMBOK® Guide, Fifth Edition, and is designed to assist anyone studying for the PMP® and other certification exams. Helpful sections cover: • Networking and social media tips for PMs, including the best professional organizations, virtual groups, and podcast resources • The formulas PMs need to know, plus a template to help certification candidates prepare and self-test for their exams • Quick study sheet for the processes covered on the PMP® exam • Key changes in PMBOK® Guide, Fifth Edition, for readers familiar with earlier versions who want “the skinny” on the new version. PMs at every level will find real gold in the information nuggets provided in this new edition. Those new to project management will find the comprehensive coverage and the depth of the answers especially valuable, and will like the easy-to-read style and Q&A format. For experienced managers looking for new tools and skills to help them pass their PMP® or other certification exams, this is a must-have resource.

Digital Project Management

Digital Project Management
Author: Taylor Olson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781604271256

The digital world is growing and changing at a rate that can seem overwhelming to those project managers who have to keep up with it to build customer-facing solutions and applications. It's rare for project managers working in this field to be provided with much direction or a process by which to carry out a project, and there has been almost nothing available specific to these types of projects in the literary marketplace. Digital Project Management: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to a Successful Launch was developed to fill this gap by providing the knowledge, best practices, and proven steps to successfully manage digital projects from end-to-end and was created to be easily adaptable to different project types and technological advances.

50 Top IT Project Management Challenges

50 Top IT Project Management Challenges
Author: Premanand Doraiswamy
Publisher: IT Governance Publishing
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2012-02-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1849283427

A focused and concise summary of 50 challenges facing today’s IT project manager, with advice on how to deal with them.

Project Management for Non-project Managers

Project Management for Non-project Managers
Author: Jack Ferraro
Publisher: AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2012
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0814417361

A seasoned project management consultant introduces critical project management skills, tools and techniques. Includes case studies, checklists and exercises.

The Project Management Book

The Project Management Book
Author: Richard Newton
Publisher: Pearson UK
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2013-04-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0273788795

The Project Management Book addresses the real-life scenarios and issues that anyone responsible for managing a project is likely to face on a day to day basis. It provides solutions to the everyday issues involved in managing projects, including: Defining your project Understanding your role as a project manager Dealing with external problems Learning from Lean and Six Sigma Delivering projects in times of change It also includes a handy glossay of project management jargon The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed.

Web Project Management

Web Project Management
Author: Ashley Friedlein
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2001
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781558606784

This text teaches prject managers everything they need to build a commercial web site from concept to launch. It teaches web managers how to organize and put tpgether a team, develop goals, manage budgets and schedules and overcome pitfalls.

Project Management for Design Professionals

Project Management for Design Professionals
Author: William Ramroth
Publisher: Kaplan Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-09-01
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781419528125

In the fast-paced, big-stakes design industry, schedules are accelerated and client expectations are high. Literally, time is money and the responsibility for project success or failure rests squarely on the shoulders of one individual: the project manager. Since design professionals rarely receive formal training on project management, the complex discipline can be a sink or swim proposition. For the first time, veteran architect William G. Ramroth, Jr., taps the resources of his 30-plus years of project management experience to offer practical advice, instructions, and techniques to help you think strategically, plan carefully, and troubleshoot problems. Project Management for Design Professionals is written for architects, designers, landscape architects, urban planners, interior designers, engineers and others looking to plan and complete multidisciplinary projects successfully.

Project Management, Second Edition (Briefcase Books Series)

Project Management, Second Edition (Briefcase Books Series)
Author: Gary R. Heerkens
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2013-11-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0071818529

ON TIME, ON BUDGET . . . MANAGE EVERY PROJECT LIKE A PRO In today's environment of tight turnarounds and even tighter budgets, the effective project manager is often considered the most valuable member of a workplace team. Project Management, Second Edition, provides a step-by-step introduction to the tools and techniques necessary to successfully spearhead your next project. This new edition has everything that made the original so popular, plus it has been updated to reflect new principles and strategies in team building, planning, estimating costs, managing project interfaces, and more--providing you with the kind of business savvy today's project manager is expected to possess. Learn how to: Stay on top of all aspects of your project: process, interpersonal, and organizational Forge a spirit of cooperation--and achievement--among diverse team members Manage all the contingencies--foreseen and unforeseen--that come up in every project