Project Management Toolbox: Tools and Techniques for the Practicing Project Manager - Hardcover

Milosevic, Dragan Z.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471208221 ISBN 13: 9780471208228

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2003

Synopsis

Provides a rare look at the situational framework used in building a project management toolbox.
* Includes real-world examples of toolboxes used in a variety of project situations.
* Bridges the gap between theoretical and applied project management.

About this title

From the Back Cover

"Delivering projects on time, in scope, and on budget has never been more important than in these economic times. This book by a highly respected author provides organizations and project managers with a collection of proven and innovative tools to meet these goals."
–Cal Meek
Project Manager, IT Services, Freightliner, LLC, a DaimlerChrysler company

"Mechanics have long had tools to successfully perform their job, and now project managers have this book to successfully perform their jobs. A practical approach with real-world examples."
–Heinrich Baysinger
Program Manager, Facilities Department, Dell Computer Corporation

"A systematic and powerful approach that directly aligns a comprehensive set of project management tools to the objectives and strategies of the organization."
–James M. Waddell
Director of Program Management Communications and Video Business Unit, Tektronix, Inc.

"Easy and practical tools for today’s projects . . . clearly explains the detailed concepts that help to turn average projects into great ones."
–Charles R. White, PMP
Senior Project Controls Specialist, Portland General Electric

When there is no time for theory–just effective, systematic methods for planning and controlling projects–open the Project Management ToolBox. It provides more than fifty tools and techniques that ensure a seamless performance of orderly project activities resulting in fast, repeatable, high-quality products in any industry. Based on the industry-standard Project Management Institute’s Body of Knowledge, this instant-access guide provides the tools, skill sets, expert advice, and step-by-step guidance to:

• Plan projects realistically to accomplish business goals and strategies
• Control project scope, schedule, cost, and quality
• Build effective teams and respond to risk
• Select and customize a PM toolbox by project size or type
• Align the PM toolbox with corporate strategy

About the Author

DRAGAN Z. MILOSEVIC, PhD, PMP, is Associate Professor of Engineering and Technology Management at Portland State University (Oregon), a consultant with Rapidinnovation, LLC (an executive consulting company), and has conducted seminars for the Project Management Institute. He has worked in this field at a wide range of companies including Intel, Hewlett-Packard, Boeing, DaimlerChrysler, and many others.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0471208221
• ISBN 13: 9780471208228
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 584