Project management in the real world [electronic resource] : shortcuts to success / Elizabeth Harrin...
Project management in the real world [electronic resource] : shortcuts to success / Elizabeth Harrin...
Project management in the real world [electronic resource] : shortcuts to success / Elizabeth Harrin.
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Swindon, UK : British Computer Society (BCS), c2007.
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English
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1 online resource (228 p.)
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text
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computer
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online resource
Contents
Copyright; Contents; Figures and tables; About the Author; Acknowledgements; Glossary; Preface; Foreword; Section 1 Managing project budgets; 1 Create a realistic budget; 2 Calculate the true cost; 3 Agree a budget tolerance; 4 Track estimate to complete; 5 Have a contingency fund; 6 Gain buy-in for...
14 Include quality planning in scope15 Work out how to track benefits; 16 Eliminate ambiguity; 17 Use version control; 18 Put a post-project review in scope; 19 Identify risks up front; 20 Manage risks; 21 Manage issues; 22 Document assumptions; 23 Involve users in scope definition; Section 3 Managi...
33 Organize a party34 Find out what motivates your stakeholders; Section 4 Managing project plans; 35 Keep up the momentum; 36 Plan first - set end date later; 37 Manage fixed-date projects carefully; 38 Have short tasks; 39 Understand the critical path; 40 Understand where you're starting from; 41...
51 Know what's a showstopper52 Learn how to facilitate; 53 Get a mentor; 54 Do documentation; 55 Don't be afraid to suggest they pull the plug; 56 Archive effectively; Appendix; Notes; Further reading; Index; Back Cover
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Publisher
Swindon, UK : British Computer Society (BCS), c2007.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
c2007.
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English
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Success in project management terms is measured as work completed on time, within budget, delivering what the customer asked for. This book offers hints and tips on controlling budget, time, scope and people. It explores: managing project budgets; managing project scope; managing project teams; managing project plans; and, managing yourself.
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Project management in the real world [electronic resource] : shortcuts to success / Elizabeth Harrin.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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c2007.
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74VKapb4OLZg
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKapb4OLZg
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ISBN
1-906124-50-7
1-78017-027-0
DDC
658.404
MMS ID
991024307742002626
