Successful Project Management (Third Edition)

Trevor L. Young

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The role of project manager requires maintaining a balance between the demands of the customer, project, team and the organization. This provides a real challenge in the fields of time management and prioritization.

Successful Project Management will enable any manager to significantly raise the probability of success with their projects and contains practical and well-tested techniques. It covers project conception and start-up, managing project stakeholders, managing risks, project planning, project launch and execution, closure and evaluation.

The role of project manager requires maintaining a balance between the demands of the customer, project, team and the organization. This provides a real challenge in the fields of time management and prioritization. Successful Project Management will enable any manager to significantly raise the probability of success with their projects and contains practical and well-tested techniques. It covers project conception and start-up, managing project stakeholders, managing risks, project planning, project launch and execution, closure and evaluation.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Project Planning and Initiation: Successful project management begins with thorough planning and initiation, including defining project goals, scope, objectives, and identifying stakeholders.

  2. Project Scope Management: Clearly defining and controlling the project scope is essential to prevent scope creep and ensure that the project stays within its intended boundaries.

  3. Time Management: Effective time management involves creating realistic schedules, setting milestones, and using techniques like critical path analysis to manage project timelines.

  4. Resource Allocation and Management: Properly allocating resources and managing them efficiently, including human resources, finances, and materials, is crucial for project success.

  5. Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and managing risks throughout the project lifecycle is necessary to mitigate potential threats and capitalize on opportunities.

  6. Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Open, clear, and regular communication with stakeholders, team members, and other relevant parties is vital for project success.

  7. Quality Management: Ensuring high-quality project deliverables by implementing quality assurance and quality control measures throughout the project lifecycle.

  8. Change Management: Adapting to changes effectively by having a structured change management process in place to address modifications in project scope, schedule, or resources.

  9. Project Monitoring and Control: Continuously monitoring project progress against the plan and making necessary adjustments to keep the project on track.

  10. Project Closure and Evaluation: Properly closing out a project involves evaluating its success against initial objectives, documenting lessons learned, and transitioning deliverables to stakeholders.

Language English
ISBN-10 0749456639
ISBN-13 9780749456634
No of pages 200
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Kogan Page
Published Date 03 May 2010

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Author : Trevor L. Young

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