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Effective Project Management

I have really been excited about the journey I have taken over the previous six editions of Effective Project Management, and this 7th edition is no exception. With this edition I think I fi nally have arrived at a comprehensive and practical…
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Project Management and Engineering Research

Predictive Tools for Project Performance Management in the Construction Industry 1 Introduction During the 2009–2015 period, the construction industry in Spain has experienced a state of crisis that has forced companies to rethink their s…
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The Human Factor in Project Management

One day I woke up to the shock that a wave of change has hit the profession of project management and we are not ready. In fact, most of us don’t see the storm coming and we don’t have a life vest to survive in the rough seas ahead. Over the…
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Introduction to Project Management

What is the Project • A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result • Project’s product: May Tangible or Intangible – Physical product (e.g. a power plant, a road, an airport, – Service (e.g. design services,…
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Comparison between ICB and other Project Management Standards

:PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT :Purpose To briefly explain other PM reference documents To identify suggestions for ICB improvement :Documents analysed Project Management Institute A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 2000…

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Step by Step Project Planning) PROJECT MANAGEMENT)

The Planning Process Most people think that planning a project is simply a matter of listing tasks and assigning resources to them to create a project schedule. However, there is much more to it than that. You don't just plan resources and tasks to deliver a project. You also need to plan for costs, quality, risk, communications and procurement

Effective Project Management

I have really been excited about the journey I have taken over the previous six editions of Effective Project Management, and this 7th edition is no exception. With this edition I think I fi nally have arrived at a comprehensive and practical tool for the student and the practitioner. That in itself is a major accomplishment. I have been fortunate to produce a product that works well in the higher education market and simultaneously in the professional market. I thank all of my readers who have travelled the journey with me. Their support and advice have been immensely valuable. And so I am hopeful that I have maintained the product to your satisfaction.

Project Management and Engineering Research

Predictive Tools for Project Performance Management in the Construction Industry 1 Introduction During the 2009–2015 period, the construction industry in Spain has experienced a state of crisis that has forced companies to rethink their strategies, both for their survival in the present and the carrying out of their activities in the future. On a macroeconomic level, there are numerous economic indicators that reflect the

The Human Factor in Project Management

One day I woke up to the shock that a wave of change has hit the profession of project management and we are not ready. In fact, most of us don’t see the storm coming and we don’t have a life vest to survive in the rough seas ahead. Over the past fi ve years, I have heard countless stories of the tumultuous and painful end of a Project Management Offi ce (PMO). While this is our current reality, I continue to fi nd myself at local and national Project Management Institute (PMI® ) meetings that focus on endless debates centered around the methodology, framework, or tool that might best serve our projects. As I listen to the debates, my anxiety and frustration builds as I wonder why are we not focusing all our eff orts on redefi ning our value in a way that does not rely on factors we cannot possibly control, or sometimes predict. While the debates continue among us, precious opportunities to work together to redefi ne the value of project management and assure a sustainable future for the industry are lost.

Introduction to Project Management

What is the Project • A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result • Project’s product: May Tangible or Intangible – Physical product (e.g. a power plant, a road, an airport, …) – Service (e.g. design services, overhaul maintenance services, …) – Result (e.g. research, market survey, census, …)

Comparison between ICB and other Project Management Standards

:PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT :Purpose To briefly explain other PM reference documents To identify suggestions for ICB improvement :Documents analysed Project Management Institute A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 2000 Edition (PMBOK® Guide) Project Manager Competence Development Framework (PMCDF) OPM3: Organisational Project Management Maturity Model AIPM: AIPM National Competency Standards for Project Management PRINCE2™ Project Management Certification Center(Japan): A Guidebook of Project and Program Management for Enterprise Innovation (P2M). (Uncompletely translated into English)