The Project Management Life Cycle: Complete Step-by-Step Methodology for Initiating, Planning, Executing & Closing a Project Successfully

  • 2h 50m
  • Jason Westland
  • Kogan Page
  • 2006

The Project Management Life Cycle is the first book of its kind to provide a complete methodology for managing projects. Jason Westland introduces us to the Method123 Project Management Methodology (MPMM), which defines the best practice phases, activities and tasks required to complete a project.

Containing hundreds of practical examples to enhance your understanding of project management, the book skillfully guides you through the four critical phases of the project life cycle: initiation, planning, execution and closure. Written in a clear, professional and straightforward manner, it is relevant to the management of all types of project, including IT, construction, engineering, telecommunications and government, as well as many others.

Whether you are a project manager, senior manager, team member, consultant, trainer or student, you will be able to use this book to improve the way in which you manage projects.

About the Author

Jason Westland is the founder of www.Method123.com. As a Project Director, General Manager and CEO, he has helped project managers around the world to undertake projects successfully. His most challenging project to date was managing British Rail’s Strategy Implementation Programme.

In this Book

  • Overview
  • Project Initiation
  • Project Planning
  • Project Execution
  • Project Closure
  • Epilogue