Project Management Book

Richard Newton

• 25 april 2013
• 9780273785866

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN ACTION

The Project Management Book is an essential companion for anyone involved in managing projects. Taking an issues-focused approach, it covers the fundamental tools you need and the real-life situations you’re likely to face along the way. Every challenge is broken down into user-friendly advice, following a clear structure:

• The key objectives for managers
• How to sidestep common problems
• What to do to achieve success
• ‘Speed read’ action points to remember

100% practical, The Project Management Book is a must-have resource for those involved in projects at any level.

'This book has something for everyone involved in managing projects. Checklists, case studies, hints, tips and simple-to-understand figures all add to clear, concise yet comprehensive commentary.'

Dr Bill Egginton, Senior Lecturer, Cranfield University

'It is great to see a project management book that discusses the scenarios we are likely to come across and which helps us anticipate and solve these issues, all in an easy-to-use format.'

Christine Ashton, Global IT leader and FBCS

The Project Management Book addresses the real-life scenarios and issues that anyone responsible for managing a project is likely to face on a day to day basis. It provides solutions to the everyday issues involved in managing projects, including:

• Defining your project
• Understanding your role as a project manager
• Dealing with external problems
• Learning from Lean and Six Sigma
• Delivering projects in times of change
• It also includes a handy glossay of project management jargon