Handbook of Project Management (Paperback)

Colin Dobie

ISBN 10: 1741141257 / ISBN 13: 9781741141252

Published by Taylor & Francis, St Leonards NSW, 2007

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Paperback. The practical approach that Colin Dobie prescribes is as applicable to the experienced project manager as it is anyone entering the field.'Ernest J. Nielsen, Brigham Young University, USAA no-nonsense approach to project management. Essential reading for all project managers and project team members.'Peter Dechaineux, Inaugural Chairman, Australian Institute of Project Management, AustraliaExcellent coverage of all the material required in easy to follow steps. It places activities in logical context. Essential reading for China's many project managers.'Professor Yuan, Chairman, Asia-Pacific Federation of Project Management.'Colin Dobie has very comprehensively detailed out the intricacies needed to manage projects. Well done.'Adesh Jain, President, PM Guru Inc. and President, IPMAWhether you are creating a new product or building a power station, you need to know how to manage the myriad elements in a project to ensure it is completed on time, on budget and to a high standard.A Handbook of Project Management is a practical and comprehensive guide for project managers working on small and large projects in any field.Colin Dobie systematically maps the four phases in the project lifecycle: initiation, planning, implementation and finalisation. He outlines the processes and techniques of the nine functions of project management, and how they are applied during the project lifecycle. He also explains what a project manager is expected to deliver, and the roles of team leaders and team members.Drawing on international standards and bodies of knowledge, as well as Colin Dobie's extensive industry and training experience in several countries, A Handbook of Project Management is an indispensable guide for anyone who wants to develop their skills in project management. It is extensively illustrated with examples, templates, exercises and checklists, making it valuable resource for experienced project managers. A practical and comprehensive introduction to project management for large and small projects in both the private and public sectors. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Handbook of Project Management (Paperback)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis, St Leonards NSW
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1741141257
• ISBN 13: 9781741141252
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Colin Dobie systematically maps the four phases in the project lifecycle: initiation, planning, implementation and finalisation. He outlines the processes and techniques of the nine functions of project management, and how they are applied during the project lifecycle. He also explains what a project manager is expected to deliver, and the roles of team leaders and team members.

Drawing on international standards and bodies of knowledge, as well as Colin Dobie's extensive industry and training experience in several countries, A Handbook of Project Management is an indispensable guide for anyone who wants to develop their skills in project management. It is extensively illustrated with examples, templates, exercises and checklists, making it valuable resource for experienced project managers. Whether you are creating a new product or building a power station, you need to know how to manage the myriad elements in a project to ensure it is completed on time, on budget and to a high standard.

A Handbook of Project Management is a practical and comprehensive guide for project managers working on small and large projects in any field.

About the Author

Colin Dobie has over 35 years experience in project management across a wide range of industries, and has consulted to some of the largest public and private organisations in Australia, China, South-East Asia, South Africa and New Zealand. He is a former National President of the Australian Institute of Project Management and was principal of leading project management support firms in the Asia-Pacific region