The Handbook of Project-Based Management

Introduction: Projects and Their Management.A Structured Approach to Managing Projects.Part I: The Context of Projects.Projects for Implementing Corporate Strategy.Projects and Their Parent Organization.Strategic Management of Projects.Part II: Managing the Project Objectives.Managing Scope.Managing Project Organization.Managing Quality.Managing Cost.Managing Time.Managing Risk.Special Techniques.Part III: Undertaking Projects.Managing the Project Life-Cycle.Proposal and Initiative.Design and Appraisal.Execution.Control.Finalization and Close-Out.Part IV: Management Procedures and Systems.Project Administration.Project Management Information Systems.Project Managers and Their Teams.Part V: Applications.Projects from the Product Life-Cycle.Projects from Industries and Sectors.Projects by Size.International Projects.