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PROJECT PLANNING SCHEDULING & CONTROL (A Hands-on Guide to bringing Projects in on time and on Budget)
By James P Lewis
Published by: Tata McGraw-Hill
550 Pages, Hardcover
In Project Planning, Scheduling, and Control, Third Edition, James P. Lewis – one of the top experts and best-known authors in the timely project management field – outlines a well-ordered system for project management, and continues his trademark approach of providing professional guidance that is down-to-earth, readable, and understandable. This start-to-finish template explains the core methods, principles, and practices of project management, and is of immense value for anyone who needs to meet ISO performance criteria, achieve top performance, and attain specified project goals every time.
No other authority has contributed as much to the project management discipline as Jim Lewis. From discussing the role of the project manger and drawing up the steps to develop and implementation plan through explaining the latest psychological findings in motivation and leadership, Lewis lays out a detailed roadmap for completing any project on time, within budget, and to achieve the desired results.
Whether you are experienced at managing simultaneous projects or have just received your first critical assignment, Project Planning, Scheduling, and Control will show you how to:
· Develop a methodology – using the Lewis Method flow chart – that is standardized for ease of use, yet unique enough to achieve each project’s specific goals
· Understand and utilize the tools of project management-work breakdown structures, PERT, CPM, earned value analysis, Gantt schedules, and more
· Combine management and leadership proactively, satisfying the needs of both your organization and your coworkers involved in the project
Key points boxes… Questions for review … Examples, quotes, and passages to illuminate important principles … Further resources and references … Project Planning, Scheduling, and Control remains the most complete available overview of the core methods, principles, and practices of managing projects. It is the complete guidebook for professionals looking to enhance their knowledge and insight – and advance their careers.
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