Project Management from Simple to Complex

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Open Textbook Library, distributor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business--Textbooks.

Business.

Management--Textbooks.

Management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing [2016]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

In a world that is becoming more virtual, more global, and more complex, the project manager's ability to function in this environment becomes critical to the success of the project. Project Management from Simple to Complex explores project management within this complex, virtual, and global environment. This is not a standard textbook that was adapted to the new publishing paradigm; it was designed from the beginning to utilize its capabilities. The book is written in collaboration by an expert in Project Management and an expert in writing instructional textbooks and using technology for communicating online to create a unique learning environment that prepares students to manage projects in a global, multicultural, and online environment. Project Management from Simple to Complex features a new model for managing projects, as well as, exploration into the personal dynamics of project management and the role those dynamics play in project outcomes.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Project Management

Chapter 2: Project Profiling

Chapter 3: Project Phases and Organization

Chapter 4: Understanding and Meeting Client Expectations

Chapter 5: Working with People on Projects

Chapter 6: Communication Technologies

Chapter 7: Starting a Project

Chapter 8: Project Time Management

Chapter 9: Estimating and Managing Costs

Chapter 10: Managing Project Quality

Chapter 11: Managing Project Risk

Chapter 12: Project Procurement and Closure

Notes:

Description based on print resource