ABSTRACT

This book explains the many techniques which have been developed to help you manage projects successfully using very clear objectives within a commercial environment. Examples are drawn from construction, civil engineering, product launches, publishing, computer hardware and software, scientific projects and aerospace.

chapter 1|9 pages

Setting the stage

chapter 2|17 pages

Getting the words in the right order

chapter 3|7 pages

Nine steps to a successful project

chapter 5|24 pages

Project planning

chapter 6|15 pages

A fly on the wall

chapter 7|16 pages

Resource management

chapter 8|18 pages

Progress monitoring and control

chapter 10|25 pages

Advanced critical-path topics

chapter 11|20 pages

The people issues

chapter 12|10 pages

Choosing project-planning software 178

chapter 13|18 pages

Risk management

chapter 14|10 pages

Terminology