Work Breakdown Structures

Work Breakdown Structures
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 304
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781118000267
ISBN-13 : 1118000269
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis Work Breakdown Structures by : Eric S. Norman

Understand and apply new concepts regarding Work Breakdown Structures The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) has emerged as a foundational concept and tool in Project Management. It is an enabler that ensures clear definition and communication of project scope while performing a critical role as a monitoring and controlling tool. Created by the three experts who led the development of PMIĀ®'s Practice Standard for Work Breakdown Structures, Second Edition, this much-needed text expands on what the standard covers and describes how to go about successfully implementing the WBS within the project life cycle, from initiation and planning through project closeout. Filling the gap in the literature on the WBS, Work Breakdown Structures: The Foundation for Project Management Excellence gives the reader an understanding of: The background and key concepts of the WBS WBS core characteristics, decomposition, representations, and tools Project initiation and the WBS, including contracts, agreements, and Statements of Work (SOW) Deliverable-based and activity-based management Using the WBS as a basis for procurement and financial planning Quality, risk, resource, and communication planning with the WBS The WBS in the executing, monitoring, and controlling phases New concepts regarding the representation of project and program scope Verifying project closeout with the WBS Using a real-life project as an example throughout the book, the authors show how the WBS first serves to document and collect information during the initiating and planning phases of a project. Then, during the executing phase, the authors demonstrate how the WBS transitions to an active role of project decision-support, serving as a reference and a source for control and measurement. (PMI is a registered mark of Project Management Institute, Inc.)

Project Management Excellence

Project Management Excellence
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Publisher : Paton Professional
Total Pages : 218
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1932828079
ISBN-13 : 9781932828078
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis Project Management Excellence by : H. James Harrington

In Search of Excellence in Project Management

In Search of Excellence in Project Management
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Publisher : International Thomson Publishing Services
Total Pages : 296
Release :
ISBN-10 : UCSC:32106013767428
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (28 Downloads)

Synopsis In Search of Excellence in Project Management by : Harold Kerzner

This book explores what it means to be project-driven by incorporating responses from 26 of those companies - the firms Kerzner recognizes as achieving or nearing excellence in six crucial categories: training and education, behavior, process integration, culture, informal management, and management support.

The 12 Pillars of Project Excellence

The 12 Pillars of Project Excellence
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Publisher : CRC Press
Total Pages : 692
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781439849132
ISBN-13 : 1439849137
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis The 12 Pillars of Project Excellence by : Adil F. Dalal

Asking tough questions about the current state of project management, The 12 Pillars of Project Excellence: A Lean Approach to Improving Project Results provides groundbreaking techniques to achieve excellence in project leadership that can result in six sigma type results or failure-free projects. It unveils novel solutions and breakthrough concep

Delivering Project Excellence with the Statement of Work

Delivering Project Excellence with the Statement of Work
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Publisher : Managementconcepts
Total Pages : 0
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1567262570
ISBN-13 : 9781567262575
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Delivering Project Excellence with the Statement of Work by : Michael G. Martin

Companies lose vast amounts of money every year on failed and mismanaged projects. Delivering Project Excellence with the Statement of Work explains how to avoid the many pitfalls and deliver successful projects on time and within budget, using a highly successful tool - the Statement of Work (SOW) - to establish the baseline, develop pricing and measure changes and profitability.This fully updated second edition, which includes a new chapter on the use and application of the statement of objectives, presents the latest techniques to help you and your team to ensure that your projects meet specified scope and quality and to control risks by clearly defining roles and responsibilities.In addition to new advice on drafting a quality SOW and discussion of the legal considerations relating to the SOW, author Michael Martin provides a wealth of new examples of SOWs and case studies from a variety of projects and business environments to give you the insight you need to deliver excellence on your project.

Process Management Excellence

Process Management Excellence
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Publisher : Paton Professional
Total Pages : 184
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1932828060
ISBN-13 : 9781932828061
Rating : 4/5 (60 Downloads)

Synopsis Process Management Excellence by : H. James Harrington

Napoleon on Project Management

Napoleon on Project Management
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Publisher : Thomas Nelson Inc
Total Pages : 241
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780785212850
ISBN-13 : 078521285X
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis Napoleon on Project Management by : Jerry Manas

What is it about Napoleon Bonaparte that has led recognized leaders such as General George S. Patton to study his principles-and countless books on management and leadership to quote his maxims? What lessons can today's project managers and leaders learn from Napoleon's successes and failures? "Napoleon on Project Management" explores the key principles behind Napoleon's successes, the triggers that led to his downfall, and the lessons to be learned from his ultimate demise-and applies these lessons to modern-day project management and leadership at all levels.

Building Project Management Centers of Excellence

Building Project Management Centers of Excellence
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Publisher : Amacom Books
Total Pages : 240
Release :
ISBN-10 : 081440717X
ISBN-13 : 9780814407172
Rating : 4/5 (7X Downloads)

Synopsis Building Project Management Centers of Excellence by : Dennis Bolles

CD-ROM contains: Complete set of processes, forms, tools, and templates used in text (Word documents and Excel spreadsheets).

Resource Management Excellence

Resource Management Excellence
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Publisher : Paton Professional
Total Pages : 344
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1932828125
ISBN-13 : 9781932828122
Rating : 4/5 (25 Downloads)

Synopsis Resource Management Excellence by : H. James Harrington

Project Management Maturity Model

Project Management Maturity Model
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Publisher : CRC Press
Total Pages : 250
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780849379468
ISBN-13 : 0849379466
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Project Management Maturity Model by : J. Kent Crawford

Assisting organizations in improving their project management processes, the Project Management Maturity Model defines the industry standard for measuring project management maturity.Project Management Maturity Model, Second Edition provides a roadmap showing organizations how to move to higher levels of organizational behavior, improving