ABSTRACT

This title was first published in 2001. Synopsis: The Essentials of Project Management is a primer assembled from Dennis Lock's comprehensive book, Project Management. It provides a concise, straightforward account of the principles and techniques of project management designed to meet the needs of the non-specialist. This second edition reflects the changes made for the seventh edition of Project Management. The ideal introduction for anyone responsible for managing projects, as well as students.

chapter 1|9 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|20 pages

Definition

chapter 3|24 pages

Organization

chapter 4|14 pages

Work breakdown and coding

chapter 5|22 pages

Cost estimating

chapter 6|32 pages

Planning

chapter 7|23 pages

Scheduling

chapter 8|17 pages

Implementation

chapter 9|17 pages

Purchasing

chapter 10|25 pages

Cost management

chapter 11|16 pages

Changes

chapter 12|17 pages

Managing progress