Managing high-technology programs and projects
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Managing high-technology programs and projects
Wiley, c1992
2nd ed
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-270) and index
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Description
Don't just manage a projectmaster it! Managing High-Technology Programs and Projects 2nd Edition As diverse as high-technology programs and projects are, there are as many factors that they hold in common, such as time and budget parameters and their multidisciplinary nature. Yet there has never been a single source that every project manager can consult to manage any kind of project, from start-up to close-out. Managing High-Technology Programs and Projects, Second Edition is just such a book. In concise yet thorough detail, it presents a practical, proven system for managing all types of programs and projects, with emphasis on high-technology projects.
Illustrated with numerous forms and illustrations, plus checklists for project start-up and close-out, it offers step-by-step coverage of:Understanding the differences and similarities among different types of programs and projectsOrganizing the project management functionSetting up the project team and building project commitmentStarting up a project rapidly and efficientlyManaging multiple projectsSelecting project planning and scheduling software packagesConducting in-progress evaluations and providing product directionEnsuring the effective completion of the projecton time, within budget and meeting specifications
Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE GUIDE TO PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT. Project Management in Industry and Government. Programs and Projects. Organizing the Project Management Function. The Integrative Roles in Project Management. The Project Team and Key Human Aspects of Project Management. Building Commitment in Project Teams. A Strategy for Overcoming Barriers to Effective Project Management. Multiproject Management. MANAGING SPECIFIC PROJECTS. Organizing the Project Office and Project Team. Planning Projects. Project Team Planning and Project Start-Up. Controlling the Work, Schedule, and Costs. Project Interface Management. Project Management Information Systems. Evaluating and Directing the Project. Project Close-Out or Extension. Appendices. Bibliography. Endnotes. Index.
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