The Practice and Theory of Project Management
Creating Value through Change
Published on 24. November 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-230-53667-8 (ISBN)
Description
Managing projects, a prominent feature of working life, inevitably involves change at some level. Even though successful project management depends on organisational change, textbooks often fail to recognise this symbiotic nature. This book offers students a practical understanding of the strategic and organisational role of projects.
Reviews / Votes
'The case studies are excellent and realistic - they reinforce the content of the book extremely well. This relates to the holistic and integrated approach that pitches PM as an effective discipline at the strategic levels of organisational effectiveness. It integrates classical PM concepts into the reality of today's world of management and takes the debate to new levels of insight and relevance.' Graeme Cocks, Principle Fellow - Strategic& Operations Management, Melbourne Business School, Australia. 'An interesting approach to project management, clear and easy to read. This book provides a useful tool for students and academics alike, engaging students and facilitating constructive debate.' Mohamed Salama, Lecturer in Project Management, Heriot Watt University, UK.More details
Edition
2008
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
728 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-230-53667-8 (9780230536678)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-137-14314-3
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
11/2019
Red Globe Press
€162.99
Available for download
Person
RICHARD NEWTON is an experienced consultant working in the field of project management.
Content
Preface.- Introduction.- Overview of Project Management.- The Challenge of Projects.- Developing Ideas for Projects and Linking to Strategy.- Project Selection.- Resource Allocation.- Evolution of Requirements.- Definition of Success.- Delivery and Governance of Projects.- Delivering and Sustaining Change.- Achieving and Measuring Benefits.- Dealing with Uncertainty, Ambiguity and Flux.- Enhancing Project Capabilities.- The Limits to Projects.- Projects in Different Organizations.