The Wiley Guide to Project Organization and Project Management Competencies (Paperback)

Peter W.G. Morris

ISBN 10: 0470226838 / ISBN 13: 9780470226834

Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York, 2007

Paperback. THE WILEY GUIDE TO Project Organization & Project Management Competencies A guide to the human factors in project management: knowledge, learning, and maturity THE WILEY GUIDES TO THE MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS address critical, need-to-know information that will help professionals successfully manage projects in most businesses and help students learn the best practices of the industry. They contain not only well-known and widely used basic project management practices but also the newest and most cutting-edge concepts in the broader theory and practice of managing projects. This third volume in the series covers a range of organizational and people-based topics that are occupying the project management world today. The essence of project management represents a people challengethe ability to appreciate and effectively employ the competencies of all those who are associated with the project development and delivery process. This book explains how you can more successfully manage a project from inception through delivery by learning how to handle critical issues around structure, teams, leadership, power and negotiation, and the whole area of competencies. The expert contributors also include chapters on global project management knowledge and standards, the role of project management associations around the world, project management maturity models, and other key topics. Complete your understanding of project management with these other books in The Wiley Guides to the Management of Projects series: The Wiley Guide to Project ControlThe Wiley Guide to Project, Program & Portfolio ManagementThe Wiley Guide to Project Technology, Supply Chain & Procurement Management A guide to the human factors in project management: knowledge, learning, and maturity The Wiley Guides to the Management of Projects address critical, need-to-know information that will help professionals successfully manage projects in most businesses and help students learn the best practices of the industry. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780470226834

Synopsis:

THE WILEY GUIDE TO Project Organization & Project Management Competencies

A guide to the human factors in project management: knowledge, learning, and maturity

THE WILEY GUIDES TO THE MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS address critical, need-to-know information that will help professionals successfully manage projects in most businesses and help students learn the best practices of the industry. They contain not only well-known and widely used basic project management practices but also the newest and most cutting-edge concepts in the broader theory and practice of managing projects.

This third volume in the series covers a range of organizational and people-based topics that are occupying the project management world today. The essence of project management represents a “people” challenge―the ability to appreciate and effectively employ the competencies of all those who are associated with the project development and delivery process. This book explains how you can more successfully manage a project from inception through delivery by learning how to handle critical issues around structure, teams, leadership, power and negotiation, and the whole area of competencies. The expert contributors also include chapters on global project management knowledge and standards, the role of project management associations around the world, project management maturity models, and other key topics.

Complete your understanding of project management with these other books in The Wiley Guides to the Management of Projects series:

• The Wiley Guide to Project Control
• The Wiley Guide to Project, Program & Portfolio Management
• The Wiley Guide to Project Technology, Supply Chain & Procurement Management

About the Author:

PETER W. G. MORRIS is Professor of Civil Engineering, Department of Civil & Structural Engineering, UMIST, Manchester, United Kingdom. Professor Morris is also Vice President of the Association for Project Management and Vice Chairman of the International Project Management Association.

JEFFREY K. PINTO is a Professor at the School of Business, Pennsylvania State University, Erie, Pennsylvania.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Wiley Guide to Project Organization and ...
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new
Edition: 1st Edition