Practice Standard for Scheduling - Third Edition

Project Management Institute

ISBN 10: 1628255617 / ISBN 13: 9781628255614

Published by Project Management Institute, US, 2019

About this Item

The Practice Standard for Scheduling - Third Edition provides the latest thinking regarding good and accepted practices in the area of scheduling for a project. Aligned with the A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Sixth Edition, this updated practice standard expounds on the information contained in Section 6 on Project Schedule Management of the PMBOK® Guide.In this new edition of the practice standard, you will learn to identify the elements of a good schedule model, its purpose, use, and benefits. You will also discover what is required to produce and maintain a good schedule model. Also included in the Third Edition:Description of schedulingDefinition of schedule modelUses and benefits of the schedule modelDefinitions of key terms and steps for schedulingDetailed descriptions of scheduling componentsGuidance on the principles and concepts of schedule model creation and useDescriptions of schedule model principles and conceptsDifferentiations in schedule model, schedule model instances, and presentationsDetailed descriptions of critical path method, critical chain, program evaluation and review technique (PERT), rolling wave planning, and Monte Carlo simulationUses and applications of adaptive project management approaches, such as agile, in schedulingGuidance and information on generally accepted good practices associated with the planning, development, maintenance, communication, and reporting processes of an effective schedule model.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Practice Standard for Scheduling - Third Edition
• Publisher: Project Management Institute, US
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1628255617
• ISBN 13: 9781628255614
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Third edition.
• Condition: New
• Weight: 689 grams

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Synopsis

Master project scheduling with industry-leading standards. This third edition of the Practice Standard for Scheduling delivers the latest, good practices for effective project scheduling. Aligned with the PMBOK® Guide, it expands on project schedule management, helping practitioners create and maintain robust schedule models.

Learn to identify the elements of a sound schedule model and its benefits. Discover key terms, scheduling components, and the principles for model creation. Understand critical path method, earned value management, and risk assessment. Explore adaptive project management approaches like agile.

• Implement generally accepted good practices.
• Enhance project team communication.
• Improve project outcomes.

This standard is for project management professionals seeking to improve their scheduling skills and project success.

About the Author

PMI is the leading authority in project management, dedicated to guiding the way to project success. Since 1969, PMI has shone a light on the power of project management and the people behind the projects. With a global community, gold-standard professional certifications, and career-long learning opportunities, PMI empowers current and aspiring project professionals, as well as organizations, with knowledge and resources to lead effectively and create an impact in the communities they serve.