The Handbook of Project Management: A Practical Guide Top Effective Policies and Procedures

by Young, Trevor L.

• ISBN13: 9780749428433
• ISBN10: 0749428430
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-02-01
• Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd
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Summary

During the past decade project management skills have become increasingly recognized as highly desirable for managers at all levels of organization. Most people today can benefit from the application of these skills to some parts of their daily operations. Covering the whole area of project management from start-up to evaluation, this book gives the reader a broad, yet in-depth, understanding of the principles of project management, demonstrating the correct approach to a major project, discussing the key points of project management, that must be considered in order to ensure success, and highlighting the pitfalls that need to be allowed for if failure is to be avoided.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 9
Change and Projects	p. 13
The Project Manager's Role	p. 25
Starting Up Your Project	p. 45
Defining Your Project	p. 63
Planning Your Project	p. 85
Launching Your Project	p. 121
Executing the Project Work	p. 139
Closing Your Project	p. 185
Using a Computer	p. 201
Postscript	p. 209
App. 1: Glossary of Terms	p. 211
App. 2: Further Reading	p. 217
Index	p. 219
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