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Project Management in Practice, 4th Edition focuses on the technical aspects of project management that are directly related to practice.
Project estimating plays a vital role in project management. Typically completed in the initial planning stages, accurate project estimation can be a difficult task. Organizations and project managers should use these initial estimates to baseline the project schedule and cost, then refine these estimates as the project develops. Accurate estimation and refinement of the estimates leads to better and earlier decision making, thus maximizing value.Developed within the framework of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK&® Guide) &– Sixth Edition and other PMI standards, the Practice Standard for Project Estimating &– Second Edition focuses on providing models for the project management profession in both plan-driven and change-driven adaptive (agile) life cycles. This practice standard describes the aspects of project estimating that are recognized as good practice on most projects most of the time and that are widely recognized and consistently applied.PMI practice standards describe processes, activities, constraints, inputs, and outputs for specific discipline subject areas and are targeted to all practitioners within projectized organizations, not just project managers.
Project Management for Engineering, Business and Technology, 5th edition, addresses project management across all industries. First covering the essential background, from origins and philosophy to methodology, the bulk of the book is dedicated to concepts and techniques for practical application. Coverage includes project initiation and proposals, scope and task definition, scheduling, budgeting, risk analysis, control, project selection and portfolio management, program management, project organization, and all-important "people" aspects—project leadership, team building, conflict resolution and stress management. The Systems Development Cycle is used as a framework to discuss project management in a variety of situations, making this the go-to book for managing virtually any kind of project, program or task force. The authors focus on the ultimate purpose of project management—to unify and integrate the interests, resources and work efforts of many stakeholders, as well as the planning, scheduling, and budgeting needed to accomplish overall project goals. This new edition features: Updates throughout to cover the latest developments in project management methodologies New examples and 18 new case studies throughout to help students develop their understanding and put principles into practice A new chapter on agile project management and lean Expanded coverage of program management, stakeholder engagement, buffer management, and managing virtual teams and cultural differences in international projects Alignment with PMBOK terms and definitions for ease of use alongside PMI certifications Cross-reference to IPMA, APM, and PRINCE2 methodologies Extensive instructor support materials, including an Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint slides, answers to chapter review questions, problems and cases, and a test bank of questions. Taking a technical yet accessible approach, Project Management for Business, Engineering and Technology, 5th edition, is an ideal resource and reference for all advanced undergraduate and graduate students in project management courses as well as for practicing project managers across all industry sectors.
For adopting teachers, mapping grids have been updated to reflect the BSB20 competencies. The second edition of Project Managementin Practice: For Certificate IV and Diploma courses text continues toprovide the knowledge students need to successfully manage projects. The textis closely aligned to the units of competency in the Certificate IV and Diplomaof Project Management, as well as the PMBOK v6 industry standards. In this edition, all the key topics havebeen updated and expanded to include current industry practices and standards.Now more visually engaging, this edition is easier to read helping students getthrough the overwhelming amount of information they need to know to meet theircourse requirements. Project Management in Practice 2e is accompanied by a comprehensive suite of online resources thatwill help build and enhance the practical skills required in projectmanagement. An exciting new addition to the online content is the new holisticcase study based on a key industry growth area of Aged Care. Written as aseries of scenarios to support 12 units of competency in the diploma course,this is a valuable teaching and learning resource for students to apply theirknowledge in practice. Key Features: • Comprehensive mapping to the units of theCertificate IV and Diploma of Project Management qualifications, and PMBOK v6 • Snapshots from Practice provide real lifecase studies to provide practical examples of theory in practice • A visually engaging layout which usesdiagrams and tables to increase understanding of concepts • Acronyms provide a handy reference for learners • A holistic case study online, thatsupports and complements chapters in the book • Comprehensive instructor’s resourcemanual to save trainers valuable preparation time.
This pack contains the printed textbook and access to Connect. The second edition of Project Management in Practice: For Certificate IV and Diploma courses builds on the strengths of the popular first edition. Closely aligned to the units of competency in the Certificate IV and Diploma of Project Management training packages, as well as the PMBOK v6 industry standards, this new edition will continue to provide guidance to students and lecturers. Project Management in Practice 2e is accompanied by a comprehensive suite of online resources that will help build and enhance the practical skills required in project management. *Includes two new chapters: The Scrum (Agile) approach and Project integration management *New case scenarios: Snapshots from Practice *New holistic case study that supports and complements chapters in the book *End-of-chapter questions and exercises *Comprehensive instructor's resource manual *Comprehensive mapping to PMBOK v6 and to the units of the Certificate IV and Diploma of Project Management training packages *Updated PowerPoints *More supplementary resources online, including templates, appendices and additional exercises
Updated to reflect the Project Management Institute’s (PMI’s) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), Fifth Edition, the new edition of this bestselling textbook continues to provide a practical and up-to-date overview of project management theory. Project Management Theory and Practice, Second Edition explains project management theory using language that is easy to understand. The book integrates the organizational environment that surrounds a project to supply the well-rounded knowledge of theories, organizational issues, and human behavior needed to manage real-world projects effectively. This edition includes a new chapter on Stakeholder Management, which is a new knowledge area covered in the new PMBOK® Guide. It also provides updated references and a new streamlined organization of chapters. There are several project-related model frameworks sponsored by PMI®, and many of these are covered in this text. Specifically, the book details: Work breakdown structures (WBS) Earned value management (EVM) Enterprise project management (EPMO) Portfolio management (PPM) Professional responsibility and ethics For many of the major sections, the PMI Global Accreditation curriculum learning objectives have been adapted with permission of PMI and used to guide the content. Filled with end-of-chapter questions, scheduling and budgeting problems, and scoping projects, this text is ideal for classroom use and essential reading for anyone seeking project management certification. The book also includes sample empirically oriented worksheets that demonstrate various management decision and analysis-oriented tools.
Provides a unique framework for effective project management skills in nursing This is the only resource designed to teach graduate-level nursing students the skills they need to be effective project managers. Using practical case examples and proven tips, the text presents step-by-step strategies for applying project management skills in varied settings and describes how to identify key concepts critical to project success. The second edition delivers new content to reflect the changing roles and responsibilities of today’s APRN and is consistent with project management concepts defined by the American Organization of Nurse Leaders (AONL) and the American Nurses Association (ANA). Case scenarios are included in each chapter to reinforce practical applications, along with critical thinking questions and activities. The text addresses all phases of basic project management so that nursing professionals of all levels can easily apply proven processes to clinical practice. Examples and explanations of each step in the project management process are included with the added benefit of differentiating terminology used in the business operations of nursing professionals. New to the Second Edition: Delivers new content to reflect roles and responsibilities of today’s APRN, nurse executive (NE), and other specialty roles that benefit from the organizing framework project management provides Reflects management concepts designated by the AONL and ANA Standards of Practice Includes case scenarios in each chapter to reinforce understanding of practical applications Provides critical thinking questions and activities in each chapter Covers quality improvement projects as they relate to the DNP project Key Features: Serves as a primary text for nursing informatics programs and project management courses and as a resource for MSN Capstones and DNP projects Presents the foundations of project management, with specific examples from a variety of roles to guide the novice project manager Underscores the similarities and differences between the project management and nursing processes Promotes the transition from bedside nurse to APRNs in leadership roles Supplemental instructor’s manual and PowerPoints included
