Project Manager's Desk Reference

Name: Project Manager's Desk Reference
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ISBN: 9780071347501

ISBN-10: 007134750X

ISBN-13: 9780071347501

Edition: 2nd 2000 (Revised)

Authors: James P. Lewis

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The first edition of this comprehensive reference remains the required reference for project managers worldwide. Now, in addition to providing a step-by-step blueprint for overseeing virtually any project, this completely updated edition of The Project Manager's Desk Reference covers the latest methods and software for risk management; hands-on information on models, planning, and system thinking; innovative checklists and forms to keep each project on target; and much more.

Book details

List price: $75.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Publication date: 11/17/1999
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 546
Size: 6.30" wide x 9.00" long x 1.45" tall
Weight: 2.112



Introduction and Overview


Overview of Project Management


A Model for Managing Projects


Project Planning


General Aspects of Project Planning


Planning: Developing the Project Mission, Vision, Goals, and Objectives


Planning Project Strategy


Implementation Planning


Project Scheduling


Developing a Project Schedule


Schedule Computations


Scheduling with Resource Constraints


Scheduling with PERT


Project Control and Evaluation


Principles of Project Control and Evaluation


Project Control Using Earned Value Analysis


Progress Payments and Earned Value Analysis


Project Change Control


Causes of Project Success and Failure


Defining Project Success and Failure


Causes of Project Failure


Managing Project Risks


Other Issues in Project Management


Sociotechnical Systems and Project Organization


Profiling the World-Class Project Management Organization


Improving Your Communication Skills


Managing Business-to-Business Marketing and Communication Projects Successfully


The Need for Systems Thinking in Project Management


Understanding Systems Thinking


How to Apply Systems Thinking in Managing Projects


Problem Solving in Projects


Solving Close-Ended Problems


Managing Decision Making in Project Teams


Resources and References


Developing Project Managers


Checklists for Managing Projects