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ISBN
9780071821780
Publisert
2014-06-16
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4. utgave
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McGraw-Hill Professional
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794 gr
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234 mm
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191 mm
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25 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
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Engelsk
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Innbundet
Antall sider
368
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Biographical note
Rodney Turner is a Director of EuroProjex, The European Centre for Project Excellence Limited. He is professor of Project Management at SKEMA Business School, Lille, where he is academic director of the PhD program, and at Kingston Business School. He has an adjunct position at the University of Technology Sydney and a visiting position at the Technical University of Berlin. He is editor of the International Journal of Project Management, and author of 18 books.
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The Most Complete, Current Guide to Project-Based ManagementThoroughly revised and reorganized, The Handbook of Project-Based Management, Fourth Edition focuses on the role of the global project manager in today's high-tech, hyperconnected environment of continuous improvement and innovation. Rodney Turner, editor of the International Journal of Project Management, explains how to implement a proven, structured approach to achieving performance improvement through strategic change. This practical resource describes how to align project goals with organizational goals, maintain governance, and manage project performance and process. An all-new case study runs throughout the book, demonstrating real-world applications of the concepts presented.Coverage includes:Leading changeBeneficial changeProject governanceProgram and portfolio managementGovernance of the projectbased organizationOrganizational capabilityScopeProject organizationStakeholdersQualityCostTimeRiskProcess modelsStart-upExecution and controlClose-out
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One of the most influential books ever written on the development of project management—fully revised
1. Leading Change Thru ProjectsProjects and their management; The process approach; Images of projects; The management of projects and this bookPART I: Managing the Context2. Projects for Delivering Beneficial ChangeIdentifying the need for performance improvement; Diagnosing the change required; The benefits map; Linking corporate strategy to project strategy3. Project Success and StrategyProject strategy; Judging success; Leading performance indicators; Achieving success4. The People InvolvedReactions to change; Engaging with stakeholders; Project teams; LeadershipPart II: Managing Performance5. Managing ScopePrinciples of scope management; Project definition; Planning at the strategic level - milestone plans; Lower level plans: activity planning; Applications6. Managing OrganizationPrinciples; The external organization; The internal organization; Responsibility charts7. Managing QualityQuality in the context of projects; Achieving quality on projects; Configuration management8. Managing CostTypes of estimates; Estimating costs; Estimating techniques; Controlling costs: obtaining value for money9. Managing TimeThe time schedule; Estimating duration; Calculating the schedule with networks; Resource histograms and resource smoothing; Controlling time10. Managing RiskThe risk management process; Identifying, Assessing, Analyzing and Managing riskPart III: Managing the Process11. The Project Life CycleThe project as an algorithm; The product life-cycle; The project life-cycle; The management process12. Project Start-UpStart-up process; Workshops; Project definition report and manual;Business case13. Project ControlRequirements for effective control; Gathering data and calculating progress; Taking action14. Project Close-OutTimely & efficient completion; Transferring the asset to users; Embedding the change and obtaining benefit; Disbanding the team; Post completion reviews15. Project GovernanceGovernance of the project; The principal-agent relationship; Communication between the project manager and sponsor16. Program/Portfolio ManagementManaging portfolios; Managing programs; The project office17. Developing Organizational CapabilityDeveloping individual competence; Four practices/processes for developing organizational capability; Four areas of knowledge management; Competency traps
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780071821780
Publisert
2014-06-16
Utgave
4. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
McGraw-Hill Professional
Vekt
794 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
191 mm
Dybde
25 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
368
Forfatter
Biographical note
Rodney Turner is a Director of EuroProjex, The European Centre for Project Excellence Limited. He is professor of Project Management at SKEMA Business School, Lille, where he is academic director of the PhD program, and at Kingston Business School. He has an adjunct position at the University of Technology Sydney and a visiting position at the Technical University of Berlin. He is editor of the International Journal of Project Management, and author of 18 books.