Project management, step by step : (Record no. 5478)
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| fixed length control field | 03127nam a2200169 4500 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 9780273714699 |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE | |
| Original cataloging agency | MUL |
| Language of cataloging | eng. |
| Description conventions | AACR |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 658.404 NEW |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME | |
| Personal name | Newton, Richard |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Project management, step by step : |
| Sub Title | how to plan and manage a highly successful project |
| Statement of responsibility, etc | / Richard Newton |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication | Harlow, |
| Name of publisher | Pearson Prentice Hall Business, |
| Year of publication | 2007 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Number of Pages | xv, 147 p. : |
| Other physical details | ill. ; |
| Dimensions | 25 cm |
| 505 ## - Formatted Contents | |
| Formatted contents note | <br/>Acknowledgements x <br/>Introduction xi <br/>1 Step 1: Understand the basics 1 <br/>Setting the scene<br/>2 <br/>Introduction to project management jargon<br/>2 <br/>The step-by-step guide. Step 1 - Understanding the basics<br/>3 <br/>Step 1.1: What is a project?<br/>3 <br/>Step 1.2: What is a project management? What is your role?<br/>3 <br/>Step 1.3: The project's customer<br/>4 <br/>Step 1.4: The project team<br/>5 <br/>Step 1.5: Delivery and deliverables<br/>5 <br/>Step 1.6: The five dimensions of a project - scope, quality, time, cost, risk<br/>6 <br/>Step 1.7: The stages of a project - a lifecycle<br/>9 <br/>Key tips<br/>10 <br/>2 Step 2: Define the 'why' and the 'what' 12 <br/>Setting the scene<br/>13 <br/>Introduction to 'why' and 'what'<br/>14 <br/>The Step-by-step guide. Step 2 - Defining 'why' and 'what<br/>17 <br/>Step 2.1: Complete the Project Definition<br/>17 <br/>Step 2.2: Check your role<br/>30 <br/>Step 2.3: Agree the Project Definition with your project customer<br/>31 <br/>Key tips<br/>33 <br/>3 Step 3: Create your Project Plan 35 <br/>Setting the scene<br/>36 <br/>Introduction to the Project Plan and estimating<br/>37 <br/>The Step-by-step guide. Step 3 - Creating your Project Plan<br/>49 <br/>Step 3.1: Brainstorm a task list<br/>49 <br/>Step 3.2: Convert the task list to a skeleton plan<br/>53 <br/>Step 3.3: Estimate times, add dependencies and delays<br/>55 <br/>Step 3.4: Add in who will do what<br/>59 <br/>Step 3.5: Build the plan into a schedule<br/>61 <br/>Step 3.6: Work out costs<br/>65 <br/>Step 3.7: Add in milestones and contingency<br/>65 <br/>Step 3.8: Review and amend<br/>68 <br/>Step 3.9: Review the plan with your project customer<br/>78 <br/>Key tips<br/>80 <br/>4 Step 4: Manage delivery 82 <br/>Setting the scene<br/>83 <br/>Introduction to the role of the project manager<br/>84 <br/>The Step-by-step guide. Step 4 - Managing delivery<br/>94 <br/>Step 4.1: Start the project<br/>94 <br/>Step 4.2: Plan your day<br/>95 <br/>Step 4.3: Collect information and reports<br/>96 <br/>Step 4.4: Monitor and manage progress<br/>99 <br/>Step 4.5: Identify and resolve issues<br/>101 <br/>Step 4.6: Identify and manage risks<br/>106 <br/>Step 4.7: Manage changes<br/>111 <br/>Step 4.8: Take action to ensure the project's success<br/>114 <br/>Step 4.9: Keep your customer informed<br/>117 <br/>Step 4.10: Update the Project Plan or Project Budget<br/>118 <br/>Key tips<br/>118 <br/>5 Step 5: Complete your project 121 <br/>Setting the scene<br/>122 <br/>Introduction to completing your project<br/>123 <br/>The Step-by-step guide. Step 5 - Completing your project<br/>125 <br/>Step 5.1: Test the deliverables<br/>125 <br/>Step 5.2: Implement deliverables<br/>126 <br/>Step 5.3: Provide support to your customers<br/>127 <br/>Step 5.4: Release resources<br/>128 <br/>Step 5.5: Review for next time<br/>129 <br/>Step 5.6: Celebrate!<br/>130 <br/>Key tips<br/>130 <br/>Conclusion 131 <br/>Appendix 133 <br/>Glossary 141 <br/> |
| 546 ## - LANGUAGE NOTE | |
| Language note | eng. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Term | Project management |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS | |
| Item type | Book |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Damaged status | Not for loan | Permanent Location | Current Location | Date acquired | Source of acquisition | Full call number | Accession Number | Copy number | Price effective from | Koha item type |
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| Mzumbe University Main Campus Library | Mzumbe University Main Campus Library | 10/02/2007 | MU | 658.404 NEW | 0057253 | 1 | 12/02/2022 | Book |