Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, Twelfth Edition
- 15h 9m
- Harold Kerzner
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2017
THE #1 GUIDE FOR STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS, NOW UPDATED FOR THE LATEST TRENDS AND EMERGING ISSUES
Project Management, or the "Project Management bible" as it's widely known, provides practical guidance on all aspects of project management. It features a streamlined approach to PM functions without stinting on detailed coverage of the tools and methods used at all stages of a project.
This 12th Edition has been updated to reflect industry changes and features in-depth coverage of emerging topics, including global stakeholder management, causes of failure, agile project management, project governance failure, customer approval milestones, classifying project metrics, and more. Also, supplementary materials are available for students, professionals, and instructors.
- Understand organizational structures and project management functions
- Learn how to control costs, manage risk, and analyze trade-offs
- Examine different methods used for planning, scheduling, QA, and more
- Work effectively with customers and stakeholders from around the globe
As projects increase in scope and complexity, managing them across time zones, language barriers, and technology platforms requires a systematic approach that accounts for every detail. All the more reason to keep Project Management, 12th Edition within arm's reach throughout all stages of the projects you manage.
About the Author
HAROLD KERZNER, PHD, is Senior Executive Director for Project Management at the International Institute for Learning, Inc. (IIL), a global learning solutions company offering professional training and consulting services worldwide. Dr. Kerzner's profound effect on the project management industry inspired IIL to establish, in coordination with the Project Management Institute (PMI), the Kerzner International Project Manager of the Year Award, which is presented to a distinguished PMP® credential holder or global equivalent each year.
In this Book
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Overview
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Project Management Growth: Concepts and Definitions
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Organizational Structures
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Organizing and Staffing the Project Office and Team
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Management Functions
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Communications Management
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Conflicts
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Special Topics
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The Variables for Success
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Working with Executives
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Planning
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Network Scheduling Techniques
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Pricing and Estimating
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Cost Control
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Metrics
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Trade-Off Analysis in a Project Environment
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Risk Management
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Learning Curves
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Contract Management
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Quality Management
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Modern Developments in Project Management
