Presents a unique approach to the teaching of PM by blending theory, application, and case studies. Each chapter presents a different tool or technique used by project managers, covers the what, how and why and illustrates with a case study.
Presents a unique approach to the teaching of PM by blending theory, application, and case studies. Each chapter presents a different tool or technique used by project managers, covers the what, how and why and illustrates with a case study.
Aidan Turner, PhD, has worked within project and programme management for more than 30 years both in the banking, insurance, and estates sectors as well as within education. He ran Masters' level Project Management degrees at Cranfield University and currently leads undergraduate programmes within UWE's department of Architecture and the Built Environment, teaching on both these and on Masters' level programmes. His courses have been accredited by both the Association of Project Management and the Chartered Institute of Building.
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Introduction CHAPTER 1: PROJECTS AND ORGANISATIONAL STRATEGY CHAPTER 2: THE BUSINESS CASE & INVESTMENT APPRAISAL CHAPTER 3: PROJECT FEASIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY CHAPTER 4: THE PROJECT LIFECYCLE CHAPTER 5: PROJECT ROLES & ORGANISATION CHAPTER 6: PROJECT LEADERSHIP & SOFT SKILLS CHAPTER 7: ESTIMATING CHAPTER 8: SCHEDULING CHAPTER 9: THE MANAGEMENT OF RISK CHAPTER 10: THE PROJECT BUDGET AND CASHFLOW CHAPTER 11: PROGRESS MONITORING AND CONTROL CHAPTER 12: BENEFIT MANAGEMENT, CHANGE CONTROL, CLIENT SATISFACTION AND PROJECT SUCCESS CHAPTER 13: BUSINESS READINESS AND PROJECT CLOSURE CHAPTER 14: PROJECT FAILURE AND COMPLEXITY Glossary
