Project management theory and practice. (2014)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Gary L. Richardson.
• Authors: Richardson, Gary L
• Contents: CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT ENVIRONMENT; ; Introduction; Project Management; Role of the PM; PM Skills; Success Management; Appendices; References; ; Evolution of Project Management; Early History of Project Management; Application of Analytical Science; Frederick Taylor and Scientific Management; Frank and Lillian Gilbreth; Henry Gantt; Mary Parker Follett; Elton Mayo; Phases of Project Management Evolution; Project Management Challenges; Project Management Benefits At the Macrolevel; At the Microlevel; References; ; Project Management Body of Knowledge ; High-Level Overview; History of PMBOK ® Guide Development; Structure of the PMBOK ® Guide ; Project Domains Knowledge Areas; Introductory Vocabulary Terms; Ancillary Models; Summary; Reference; ; Industry Trends in Project Management ; Standardizing Project Management; Enterprise Project Management; EPM in Operation; Implementation and Advantages of EPM; Other Trends Impacting Project Management; Project Management Perspective; Discussion Questions; References; ; Project Types ; Reference; ; Project Organization Concepts ; PM’s Role; Reporting Relationships; Team Resources; Team Productivity and Size; Team’s Physical Location Issues; Virtual Organizations; Organizational Culture; Summary; References; ; Project Life Cycle Models ; Overview of Project Methodologies; Life Cycle Management Process Feasibility Review; Project Plan Logical versus Physical Design Quality Control and Quality Assurance Monitor and Control; Periodic Status Reviews Milestone or Stage Gate Reviews Project Close Project Communication Processes Life Cycle Models Templates; Key Project Management Artifacts; Initiating; Planning; Execution Monitoring and Control; Baseline; Project Methodology Models; Summary Points; References; ; Quick Start Example; Project Management Work Packages; WP Dictionary; Multiple WPS; Psychology of Estimating; Procrastination ; Developing the Whole Project View; Project Scope; Example: Pool Project Mechanics; Quick Start Wrap-Up; Discussion Questions; Reference; Concluding Remarks for Part 1; ; PROJECTS AS STATE CHANGE VEHICLES; ; Role of Projects in the Organization; Project Valuation Models; Project Selection Strategies; Conclusion; References; ; Project Initiation ; Introduction; Environmental Factors to Consider User Involvement Executive Management Support Experienced PM Communications Clear Business Objectives Minimized Scope; Other Success Factors Agile Development Approaches Existence of a Standard Process Infrastructure Use of a Standard Methodology Reliable Time Estimates Availability of Appropriate Skills Industry and Organizational Culture; Project Success Trends; Forecasting the Success of Technology Projects; Conclusion; References; ; DEFINING THE TRIPLE CONSTRAINTS; ; Project Plan Development; Arguments for Planning Project Monitoring and Control Conflicting Expectations Overlooking the Real Solution Competing Solutions Misaligned Goals Quality Solutions; Plan Process and Components; Initial Planning View; Plan Artifacts; Real-World Planning Process; Conclusion; References ; ; Scope Management ; Defining Project Work Units; WP Planning Variables; Multiple WPs; Developing the Project View; Developing Project WBS; WBS Mechanics WBS Numbering Scheme WBS Dictionary Other WBS Views Tracking Status of the WP; WBS Construction Mechanics; Requirements "ibilities"; Moving Forward; References; ; Time Management; Defining Project Work Activities Define Activities Activity Sequencing Estimating Activity Resources Estimate Activity Duration; Tips for Accurate Estimating Types of Estimates; Estimating Techniques Expert Judgment; Analogous Estimating Heuristic Estimating Delphi Technique Parametric Estimating Phased Estimating Effort Distribution Estimating (Top-Down) Bottom-Up Estimating Monte Carlo Simulation; Activity Sequencing Activity on Arrow Activity on Node Model; Time Calculation; Network Mechanics; Establishing the Project Activity Sequence Sample Project Definition; Forward Pass Calculation; Backward Pass Calculation; Defining Critical Path; Manipulating the Schedule Automated Calculation Tools; Formatting Activity Results; Which Diagram Format Wins?; Summary; Estimating Checklist; Problems ; References; ; Cost Management; Project Cost Planning Basics; Cost Planning; Cost Accuracy; Organizational Overhead; Scope, Time, and Cost Alignment Scope Replanning Fast Tracking &nb
• Edition: Second edition
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : Auerbach
• Publication Date: 2014
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 658.404; Project management
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781482254983; 9781482254976; 9781482254969
• Related ISBNs: 9781482254952
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; item not viewed.
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