Project management theory and practice /

Main Author: Richardson, Gary L.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : CRC Press, 2010.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Evolution of project management
  • Project management body of knowledge
  • Industry trends in project management
  • Project types
  • Project organization concepts
  • Project life cycle models
  • Quick start example
  • Role of projects in the organization
  • Project initiation
  • Project plan development
  • Scope management
  • Time management
  • Cost management
  • Analyzing variable time estimates
  • Project simulation
  • Critical chain management model
  • Human resource management
  • Communication planning
  • Procurement and outsourcing planning
  • Quality planning
  • Risk management planning
  • Plan review and approval
  • Project execution and control
  • Change management
  • Project metrics
  • Earned value management
  • Tracking project status
  • Enterprise reporting using the balanced scorecard
  • Project termination process
  • Organizational maturity (CMMI & OPM3)
  • Portfolio management (PPM)
  • Enterprise project management office
  • HR outsourcing
  • High productivity teams
  • Operational governance
  • Ethical project management practices.