Fundamentals of Project Management

by Lewis, James P.

• ISBN13: 9780814471326
• ISBN10: 0814471323
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780814408797, 9780814478356
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Amacom Books
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Summary

This second edition provides executives with an excellent introduction to the highly effective discipline of project management. Using a simple, step-by-step approach, you learn how to spearhead every stage of a project. This updated version is an indispensable, fast-track approach to making project management work for your company, improving results, and lowering costs every step of the way.

Author Biography

James P. Lewis, Ph.D., is the founder of The Lewis Institute

Table of Contents

Figure List	viii
Preface	xi
An Overview of Project Management	1	(19)
Planning the Project	20	(13)
Developing a Mission, Vision, Goals, and Objectives for the Project	33	(12)
Using the Work Breakdown Structure to Plan a Project	45	(13)
Scheduling Project Work	58	(12)
Producing a Workable Schedule	70	(19)
Project Control and Evaluation	89	(13)
Project Control Using Earned Value Analysis	102	(15)
Managing the Project Team	117	(12)
How to Make Project Management Work in Your Company	129	(5)
Answers to Chapter Questions	134	(3)
References and Reading List	137	(2)
Index	139	(8)
About Jim Lewis	147