Goal directed project management - Softcover

Erling-s-andersen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1850913153 ISBN 13: 9781850913153

Publisher: Kogan Page/Coopers & Lybrand, 1987

Synopsis

A unique methodology developed by the authors over a period of 20 years. When Coopers & Lybrand decided to adopt GDPM as its standard approach to project management throughout Europe, it was rapidly taken up by companies all over the world. This new edition extends the ideas of the original book and develops the central focus on change management. The book gives detailed and practical guidance on how to plan, organize and control people system and organization (PSO) projects effectively by presenting the methods and tools that will increase the probability of success. Examines-

planning, organizing and co-ordinating the project

controlling a project and taking corrective action in time

project leadership

defining roles and responsibilities

avoiding the pitfalls Widely adopted as a core reading text in business schools throughout the world, this new edition will be a welcome resource to teaching staff, students and managers in organizations of all sizes.

About this title

About the Author

Erling S. Andersen is Professor of Information Systems and Project Management at the Norwegian School of Management.

Kristoffer V Grude is a former managing director and partner of Coopers and Lybrand Consulting, Norway.

Tor Haug is an independent consultant.

Review

"Continues in presenting the author's Goal Directed Project Management (GDPM) as a means of enabling organizations to develop their systems, organizations and people through a process to deliver projects." Leadership and Organisation Development Journal

Edition details

• Publisher: Kogan Page/Coopers & Lybrand
• Publication date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1850913153
• ISBN 13: 9781850913153
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 196