ABSTRACT

Dennis Lock's masterly exposition of the principles and practice of project management has been pre-eminent in its field for 45 years and was among the first books to treat project management as a holistic subject. But Project Management has been kept completely up to date by regular and sensitive revisions to ensure that it remains fresh and totally relevant. Project Management explains the entire project management process in great detail, demonstrating techniques from simple charts to detailed computer applications. Everything is reinforced with clear diagrams and case examples, many new for this edition. The author has expanded discussion of topics such as supply chain management and the project management office (PMO), and there are new chapters about implementing change management projects and the role of senior managers in supporting projects. Obsolescent or less frequently used methods have been stripped out, but readers of the hardback Tutor’s Edition will find that this deleted material lives on as new chapters on the accompanying downloadable resources, which have been thoroughly revised. Importantly, that disc includes comprehensive Power Point presentations with hundreds of well designed slides that tutors can use directly as a valuable resource for their lectures. Students have always commented on this book’s reader-friendly style, which is free of unnecessary jargon, with clear diagrams and a construction that is logically organized, well indexed and simple to navigate. This Tenth Edition is certain to maintain the book's acclaimed status as the standard work for managers and students alike.

chapter 1|17 pages

Introduction to Project Management

chapter 2|14 pages

Factors for Project Success or Failure

chapter 3|21 pages

Defining the Project

chapter 4|23 pages

Estimating Project Costs

chapter 5|12 pages

First Steps in Planning the Timescale

chapter 6|16 pages

Financial Appraisal and the Business Plan

chapter 7|12 pages

Managing Project Risk

chapter 8|12 pages

Project Authorization

chapter 9|24 pages

Project Organization Structures

chapter 11|12 pages

The Project Manager and Associated Roles

chapter 12|22 pages

Project Breakdown Structures

chapter 15|20 pages

Scheduling Resources, Part 1: Principles

chapter 17|9 pages

Scheduling Cash Flows

chapter 18|33 pages

Computer Applications

chapter 19|15 pages

Managing Project Start-up

chapter 21|31 pages

Managing Procurement and the Supply Chain

chapter 22|32 pages

Managing Progress

chapter 23|27 pages

Managing Changes

chapter 24|17 pages

Managing Project Costs

chapter 25|23 pages

Earned Value Analysis and Cost Reporting

chapter 27|17 pages

Implementing Business Change Projects

chapter 28|12 pages

Managing Project Closure