Managing Projects

Author : Peter W. G. Morris
Publisher : Thomas Telford
ISBN 13 : 9780727725936
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Management of Projects written by Peter W. G. Morris and published by Thomas Telford. This book was released on 1994 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Author : International Institute for Learning
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470927984
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Managing Complex Projects written by International Institute for Learning and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-08-03 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The application of project management techniques is considered standard practice in today's business environment. What is not widely known is that the learning gap separating good project management from exceptional project management is not as great as one might think yet, the difference in the return on value can be quite significant. Many factors determine how projects are approached, such as rapid shifts in technology, a fluctuating market, changes in a business's organizational structure, and politics. As these forces add to a project's complexity and duration, project managers must develop strategies that allow them to think outside the box and create new on-the-go methodologies. Managing Complex Projects delivers the tools necessary to take on an unpredictable economy with an adaptable battle plan proven to meet the differing needs of an ever-expanding set of partners and stakeholders involved in a project. This book shows how to solve some of the issues facing today's project manager, including: Dealing with multiple virtual teams located around the world Working with partners and stakeholders that may have limited project management tools and experience Adjusting to long-term projects in which the stakeholders may change Managing projects where stated goals and objectives differ among stakeholders This book shows how companies such as IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, and Siemens are exploring new avenues to aid them in taking on complex projects by combining "hard" skills, such as risk management and scheduling, with "soft" skills that focus on interpersonal communication. Managing Complex Projects serves as a lifesaver for time-crunched project managers looking for new ways to maximize their efforts.

Author : Lou Russell
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118282140
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Managing Projects written by Lou Russell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-13 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing Projects offers a hands-on resource for building practical competencies for anyone who must manage one or more small- to mid-size projects. The book is filled with targeted processes, tools, techniques, and influencing skills that address the more difficult "people" side of project management. The author shows how to: influence stakeholders 360 degrees around you; encourage accountability from others who do not work for you and have plenty of projects to juggle without adding your priority; negotiate time, cost, quality, and scope with executives; and courageously tell the truth and get the help you need early enough. Praise for Managing Projects "No one knows more about project management than Lou Russell. Her easy coaching style paired with specific methods makes this book a real winner. This is one book all leaders, managers, supervisors, and project leads will use as their essential 'go to' resource." Elaine Biech, ebb associates inc.; bestselling author, The Business of Consulting "Lou Russell has done it again! Managing Projects is comprehensive, practical, and easy to understand and apply to your projects, big or small. The book gives helpful tips and definitions that will enable the reader to move through the project management process with ease. Thanks, Lou, for creating such a great resource." Amy L. Dinning, manager of Leadership and Talent Development, Saint-Gobain North America "Managing Projects is more than a book. It is a workshop between the covers, with one of the finest learning facilitators as your guide. If you find yourself dealing with projects in your work (and whether you know it or not, this is you), using the techniques in this book will make you less stressed and more successful." Kevin Eikenberry, bestselling author, Remarkable Leadership "As the leader of an international logistics company, I know how critical project management is to meeting the needs of our customers. To hit their due dates we have to hit our own, with no excuses. Lou's practical approach to project management fits well into our time-constrained, date-focused workplace. It's simple, it's real, and it works." Cathy Langham, CEO, Langham Logistics

Author : Harvard Business Review
Publisher : Harvard Business Review Press
ISBN 13 : 1625270887
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Managing Projects (HBR 20-Minute Manager Series) written by Harvard Business Review and published by Harvard Business Review Press. This book was released on 2014-02-18 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You've been asked to manage a key project--or perhaps you've volunteered for an assignment that could advance your career. So how do you make sure the project succeeds? Managing Projects walks you quickly through the basics, including: Drawing up a realistic schedule and project plan Monitoring key tasks and benchmarks Communicating with stakeholders Bringing the project to a close Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR's 20-Minute Manager series. Whether you need a crash course or a brief refresher, each book in the series is a concise, practical primer that will help you brush up on a key management topic. Advice you can quickly read and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executives--from the most trusted source in business. Also available as an ebook.

Author : Sanjiv Augustine
Publisher : Pearson
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Managing Agile Projects written by Sanjiv Augustine and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2005 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Hands-On, "In-the-Trenches" Guide to Successfully Leading AgileProjectsAgile methods promise to infuse development with unprecedented flexibility, speed, and valueand these promises are attracting IT organizations worldwide. However, agile methods often fail to clearly define the manager s role, and many managers have been reluctant to buy in. Now, expert project manager Sanjiv Augustine introduces agility "from the manager s point of view, offering a proven management framework that addresses everything from team building to project control. Augustine bridges the disconnect between the assumptions and techniques of traditional and agile management, demonstrating why agility is better aligned with today s project realities, and how to simplify your transition. Using a detailed case study, he shows how agile methods can scale to succeed in even the largest projects: Defining a high-value role for the manager in agile project environmentsRefocusing on "outcomes--not rigid plans, processes, or controlsStructuring and building adaptive, self-organizing "organic teams"Forming a guiding vision that aligns your team behind a common purposeEmpowering your team with the information it needs to succeedManaging the flow of customer value from one creative stage to the nextLeveraging your team members strengths as "whole persons"Implementing full-life-cycle agility: from planning and coding to maintenance and knowledge transfer Customizing agile methods to your unique environmentBecoming an "adaptive leader" who can inspire and energize agile teams Whether you re a technical or business manager, "Managing Agile Projectsgives you all the tools you need to implement agility in "your environmentand reap its full benefits. "Managing Agile Projects is part of the Robert C. Martin series.(c) Copyright Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

Author : Richard Luecke
Publisher : Grupo Planeta (GBS)
ISBN 13 : 9788423422289
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Managing Projects Large and Small written by Richard Luecke and published by Grupo Planeta (GBS). This book was released on 2004 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing Projects Large and Small: The Fundamental Skills for Delivering on Cost and On Time When it comes to project management, success lies in the details. This book walks managers through every step of project oversight from start to finish. Thanks to the book's comprehensive information on everything from planning and budgeting to team building and after-project reviews, managers will master the discipline and skills they need to achieve stellar results without wasting time and money. The Harvard Business Essentials series is for managers at all levels but is especially relevant for new managers. It offers on-the-spot guidance, coaching, and tools on the most relevant topics in business. Each book includes the critical information that managers need on a given topic-from budgeting to hiring to communication to strategy-and offers interactive tools and worksheets that translate advice into action. Providing ready answers to day-to-day issues, these guides make sound, trusted mentoring advice available whenever managers need it. Other Books in the HBE Series: Managing Change and Transition Hiring and Keeping the Best People Finance for Managers Business Communications Innovation Negotiation

Author : Kathleen B. Hass
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN 13 : 152309673X
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Managing Complex Projects written by Kathleen B. Hass and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For organizations to thrive, indeed to survive, in today's global economy, we must find ways to dramatically improve the performance of large-scale projects. Applying the concepts of complexity theory can complement conventional project management approaches and enable us to adapt to the unrelenting change that we ignore at our own peril. Managing Complex Projects: A New Model offers an innovative way of looking at projects and treating them as complex adaptive systems. Applying the principles of complexity thinking will enable project managers and leadership teams to manage large-scale initiatives successfully. • Explore how complexity thinking can be used to find new, creative ways to think about and manage projects • Diagnose complexity on a wide range of projects — from small, independent, short projects to highly complex, longer projects • Understand and manage the complexity of the business problem, opportunity, solution, and other dimensions that come into play when managing large-scale efforts Use the Project Complexity Model to determine the most effective approach to managing all aspects of a project based on the level of complexity involved.

Author : David S. Kassel
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1315505886
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Managing Public Sector Projects written by David S. Kassel and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filling a gap in project management literature, this book supplies managers and administrators—at all levels of government—with expert guidance on all aspects of public sector project management. From properly allocating risks in drafting contracts to dealing with downsized staffs and privatized services, this book clearly explains the technical concepts and the political issues public managers need to understand. In line with the principles of Total Quality Management (TQM) and the PMBOK® Guide, David S. Kassel establishes a framework those in the public sector may follow to ensure the success of their public projects and programs. The book supplies more than 30 real-life examples to illustrate the concepts behind the framework—including reconstruction projects in Iraq, the Big Dig project in Boston, local sewer system and library construction projects, and software technology. This second edition includes all-new extended case studies examining recent issues including the rollout of healthcare.gov, the controversial California High Speed Rail system, and refurbishing the Harvard Town Hall. Contributing to critical discussions on budgeting for capital projects and cost-benefit analysis for preliminary planning, this authoritative new edition provides strategic recommendations for effective planning, execution, and maintenance of public projects. In an age of downsized government and in the face of a general distrust of public service, this book is a dependable guide for avoiding common pitfalls and for delivering projects on cost, on schedule, and of the highest quality.

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Publisher : Harvard Business Press
ISBN 13 : 9781422101872
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Managing Projects written by and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing Projects provides proven strategies for making sure any size task achieve its goal - on time and on budget Covering the gamut of tasks involved in managing any project, this portable guide develops ideas about planning, team building, motivation, mid-course assessment and correction, and after-project review. It helps managers determine whether and how to make the critical tradeoffs between time, cost, and quality that are the essence of project management. Managers at any level can use this portable guide to become more efficient and effective multi-taskers. Key features Instructs readers how to: Scope out a project and identify resources needed Develop schedules and set deadlines Monitor budgets and keep projects on track Communicate progress and problems to stakeholders Overcome some typical project snags

Author : André A. Costin
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0750685913
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Managing Difficult Projects written by André A. Costin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2008 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focuses on the diagnosis and resolution of difficult problems whether in large or small and complex projects. The intent is to help corporate executives and project management practitioners apply proven processes, methodologies, systems, structures and tools to rally the information and the resources required for better decisions, faster delivery, and improved results.