Project management tools and techniques for success / Christine B. Tayntor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tayntor, Christine B.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Information technology--Management.

Information technology.

Project management.

Six sigma (Quality control standard).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (292 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Emphasizing that it's much easier and more cost effective to make changes in the planning phases of a project rather than later on, Project Management Tools and Techniques for Success provides an accessible introduction to project management fundamentals. Highlighting approaches for avoiding common pitfalls, it begins with an introduction to project management that compares and contrasts the stages of poor management with those of effective management. Because change is inherent in virtually all projects, the text outlines the human effects of change and suggests way

Contents:

CONTENTS; List of Figures; List of Tables; Introduction; About the Author; Section I Introduction to Project Management; Definitions; Project Constraints; Types of Project Management; Measuring Maturity; Understanding the Stages of Poor Project Management; Defining the Phases of Formal Project Management; The Basics of Change; Roles Associated with Change; The Impact of Change; Components of Successful Change; Classic Failures; Six Sigma and Project Management; Design for Six Sigma; Chapter 4: Introduction to the Case Study; The Worldwide Widget Company Headquarters Relocation Project

Section II The Initiation/Definition PhaseChapter 5: Getting Started - Choosing the Right People; The Project Manager; Characteristics of a Successful Project Manager; The Initial Project Team; Facilitators and outside Advisors; What Can Go Wrong?; Chapter 6: Ensuring It Is the Right Project; Step 1: Define the Problem; Step 2: Establish a Project Charter; Step 3: Define the Scope; Step 4: Identify Customers and Other Stakeholders; Step 5: Understand the Current State; Step 6: Identify Customer Requirements; Step 7: Prioritize the Requirements; Step 8: Identify Potential Solutions

Step 9: Evaluate Potential Solutions' Effect on Customer RequirementsStep 10: Define the New State; What Can Go Wrong?; Chapter 7: Managing Expectations; Step 1: Develop a List of What Will Not Be Included in the Project Scope; Step 2: Develop Measurements of Success for the Proposed Solution; Step 3: Gain Customer Buy-in; Step 4: Calibrate Team Expectations; What Can Go Wrong?; Chapter 8: Identifying and Avoiding Risks: The Initial Risk Assessment; Step 1: Identify the Risk; Step 2: Evaluate the Potential Effects and Severity of the Risk; Step 4: Develop a Mitigation Plan; What Can Go Wrong?

What Is Involved?Contents of Business Case; The Approval Process; What Can Go Wrong?; Section III The Planning Phase, Part 1: Who is Involved?; Chapter 10: The Critical Question: Who is Leading the Project?; An Important Distinction; Characteristics of Successful Leaders; The Role of Mentors; The Project Management Office; What Can Go Wrong?; Chapter 11: Forming the Team; Number of Teams; Selecting Team Members; Team Sourcing; Team Dynamics; What Can Go Wrong?; Chapter12: Dealing with Customers and Stakeholders; Classifying Customers and Stakeholders; Establishing Expectations; Gaining Trust

What Can Go Wrong?Section IV The Planning Phase, Part 2: What, Where, and When; Chapter 13: Establishing the Road Map; Work Breakdown Structure; Network Diagrams; Project Schedule; What Can Go Wrong?; Chapter 14: Project Specifications and Statements of Work; Project Specifications; Statements of Work; What Can Go Wrong?; Chapter 15: Completing the Plan; Project Plan; Risks; Overview of Costs; Cost/Benefit Analysis; Return on Investment (ROI) Calculation; What Can Go Wrong?; Section V The Execution and Control Phase, Part 1: More Planning; The Need for a Rulebook; What Is Included?

Expectations

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

9780367384036

0367384035

9781040069776

1040069770

9780429149351

0429149352

9781439816318

143981631X

OCLC:

667653289