Description
Book SynopsisA 'how to do it' that provides the challenge of theory application through a series of exercises, this book aims to equip the reader with specialist skills that can be immediately applied in practice.
Table of ContentsPart 1: The framework Change: using it to our advantage Management: the means to transform Systems theory Systems mapping Projects: one-time events Project management process Project scope management and time management Project cost management and communication management Project risk management and procurement management Project human resources management and quality management References Part 2: Planning for control Planning the project Scheduling methods Network scheduling Precedence diagramming and scheduling Resource allocation Least-code scheduling Program evaluation and review technique Work progress and updating Project time and cost control Tracking and analysing delays References Part 3: The Tool Kit Conceptualising the project Economic evaluation and funding Defining the project The value process Concurrent engineering and configuration management Risk indentification, analysis and allocation Cost estimation methods Procuring goods and services The project team and its management Implementation and close-out References
