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040			_aMUL _beng. _eAACR
082			_a658.404 NEW
100			_aNewton, Richard
245			_a Project management, step by step : _bhow to plan and manage a highly successful project _c/ Richard Newton
260			_aHarlow, _bPearson Prentice Hall Business, _c2007
300			_axv, 147 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm
505			_a Acknowledgements x Introduction xi 1 Step 1: Understand the basics 1 Setting the scene 2 Introduction to project management jargon 2 The step-by-step guide. Step 1 - Understanding the basics 3 Step 1.1: What is a project? 3 Step 1.2: What is a project management? What is your role? 3 Step 1.3: The project's customer 4 Step 1.4: The project team 5 Step 1.5: Delivery and deliverables 5 Step 1.6: The five dimensions of a project - scope, quality, time, cost, risk 6 Step 1.7: The stages of a project - a lifecycle 9 Key tips 10 2 Step 2: Define the 'why' and the 'what' 12 Setting the scene 13 Introduction to 'why' and 'what' 14 The Step-by-step guide. Step 2 - Defining 'why' and 'what 17 Step 2.1: Complete the Project Definition 17 Step 2.2: Check your role 30 Step 2.3: Agree the Project Definition with your project customer 31 Key tips 33 3 Step 3: Create your Project Plan 35 Setting the scene 36 Introduction to the Project Plan and estimating 37 The Step-by-step guide. Step 3 - Creating your Project Plan 49 Step 3.1: Brainstorm a task list 49 Step 3.2: Convert the task list to a skeleton plan 53 Step 3.3: Estimate times, add dependencies and delays 55 Step 3.4: Add in who will do what 59 Step 3.5: Build the plan into a schedule 61 Step 3.6: Work out costs 65 Step 3.7: Add in milestones and contingency 65 Step 3.8: Review and amend 68 Step 3.9: Review the plan with your project customer 78 Key tips 80 4 Step 4: Manage delivery 82 Setting the scene 83 Introduction to the role of the project manager 84 The Step-by-step guide. Step 4 - Managing delivery 94 Step 4.1: Start the project 94 Step 4.2: Plan your day 95 Step 4.3: Collect information and reports 96 Step 4.4: Monitor and manage progress 99 Step 4.5: Identify and resolve issues 101 Step 4.6: Identify and manage risks 106 Step 4.7: Manage changes 111 Step 4.8: Take action to ensure the project's success 114 Step 4.9: Keep your customer informed 117 Step 4.10: Update the Project Plan or Project Budget 118 Key tips 118 5 Step 5: Complete your project 121 Setting the scene 122 Introduction to completing your project 123 The Step-by-step guide. Step 5 - Completing your project 125 Step 5.1: Test the deliverables 125 Step 5.2: Implement deliverables 126 Step 5.3: Provide support to your customers 127 Step 5.4: Release resources 128 Step 5.5: Review for next time 129 Step 5.6: Celebrate! 130 Key tips 130 Conclusion 131 Appendix 133 Glossary 141
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