| Description |
1 online resource (288 pages) |
| Summary |
A Comprehensive Framework for Project Planning in Any Industry! Project Planning Techniques is a comprehensive reference for project managers in any discipline, outlining the latest proven-effective methods based on solid research. Blending practical experience with academic rigor, this authoritative resource will help you develop a deeper understanding of current knowledge and best practice techniques for project success. With practical examples from many industries, Project Planning Techniques gives you a firm understanding of how these methods are applied in real-world situations." Get a solid foundation in project planning fundamentals " Discover the latest indices and models for project selection and prioritization " Gain an understanding of the schedule network and the project schedule " Learn processes and techniques for monitoring expenditures during the implementation phase " Explore the relationship between knowledge management and project management - and how you can manage project knowledge by integrating techniques from both systems From start to finish, Project Planning Techniques will help you improve your understanding of project planning -- and your performance as a project leader. Bonus CD-ROM: Project Planning Techniques includes a bonus CD-ROM with comprehensive examples from several industries, including WBS, RBS, network diagrams, project estimates, and much more |
| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1. Introduction; Project Scope and Objectives; Project Business Case; Project Initiation; Chapter 2. Work Breakdown Structure; WBS Development Steps; The Division Bases; Comparison of the Different Bases; Process-Oriented Projects; Organizational Priorities; Semantics; Changing the Paradigm; Example; Work Breakdown Structure Examples; Chapter 3. Resource Breakdown Structure; RBS Development; The Primary Division Bases; Lower-Level Division Bases for People Resources. |
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Nomenclature, Dimensions, and UnitsResource Breakdown Structure Examples; Chapter 4. Estimating Models; Early Estimates; Bottom-up Estimating; Accuracy; Parametric Estimating; Analogous Estimating; Ratio Estimating; Range Estimating; The Three-Quarters Rule; The Square-Root Rule; The Two-Thirds Rule; Expert Judgment; Normalization; Chapter 5. Scheduling; Two Basic Networking Techniques; Common Calculations; Schedule Management; Gantt Charts; Chapter 6. External Projects; Specifications; Contracts; Response to Specifications; Bidding; Project Costs; Direct Costs; Indirect Costs; Overhead. |
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AllowanceContingency; Project Audit; Chapter 7. Progress Monitoring; Develop a Monitoring Plan; Details of Monitoring; Earned Value; Productivity; Chapter 8. Change Management; Causes of Change; Feed Forward; Impact of Schedule on Cost; Project Life-Cycle Costs; Impact of Project Risk; Chapter 9. Managing Project Knowledge; The Interrelationship Between PM and KM; Goals; Functions; Communication; Structure; Technology; Knowledge; Process; Change; Learning; Practice; PMO and CoP; Improving PM through KM; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W. |
| Subject |
Project management.
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Gestion de projet. |
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Project management |
| Added Author |
Anantatmula, Vittal, author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Rad, Parviz F. Project Planning Techniques Book (with CD). Oakland : Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Incorporated, ©2005 |
| ISBN |
9781523096220 |
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1523096225 |
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