Mastering Project Management: Applying Advanced Concepts to Systems Thinking, Control & Evaluation, Resource Allocation

Name: Mastering Project Management: Applying Advanced Concepts to Systems Thinking, Control & Evaluation, Resource Allocation
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ISBN: 9780071462914

ISBN-10: 0071462910

ISBN-13: 9780071462914

Edition: 2nd 2008 (Revised)

Authors: James P. Lewis

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Take charge of your teams and lead them to victory! In this fully updated edition of the classic reference for project managers, leading project management authority James Lewis helps you develop the skills you need to make the tough decisions, inspire and lead your teams, and bring all your projects in on time and on budget. This trusted guide has been completely revised, offering new chapters, new assessment tools, and expanded discussion on managing all aspects of the PM process. Lewis gives you the latest information on such key topics as Developing your own project management methodology, Using the 80/20 rule to improve effectiveness Applying Six Sigma in project management, Using…

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List price: $76.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Publication date: 9/3/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 464
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.584



Preface


Acknowledgments



What's it All About



So You Want to Master Project Management



The Job of Managing



Integrating Leadership and Management



Leading to Learn and Learning to Lead



Whole Brain Project Management



How to Achieve High-Performance Project Management



Power and Politics for Project Managers



Dealing with Cultural Differences



Defining Success and Failure



Organizing for Project Management



Tools and Techniques



A Review of the Standard Tools



The Need for Systems Thinking in Project Management



Understanding Systems Thinking



How to Apply Systems Thinking in Managing Projects



Managing Project Risks



Improving Decisions in Projects



Planning



Developing a Shared Understanding of a Project



Identifying Customer Requirements



Managing Resources in Project Scheduling



Scheduling Uncertainty in Projects



Control



Tracking Progress to Achieve Project Control



Accounting and Cost Control



Change Control in Projects



Managing Vendors in Projects



Conducting Project Reviews



Managing Quality in Projects



Optimizing Project Performance



Improving Project Management Processes



Improving Estimating Capability



Managing Innovation in Projects


References


Glossary


Index