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9780471513278 English 047151327X A well-known author within the field: Russell Archibald is widely known in the project management field. He helped to found the Project Management Institute, and he is a former principal with Integrated Project Systems, a consulting firm that specializes in process and system implementation and training in project management for high-tech corporations and agencies. * The definitive book on managing high-tech initiatives: This book fulfills a long-standing need for a comprehensive, practical and unified description of the business of managing complex programs and projects. It provides detailed coverage of all aspects of complex project management, with emphasis on those involving advanced technology., Designed for project and information systems managers, this guide provides a practical approach to the management of all types of projects. Emphasizing multi-phase programmes and the management of advanced technology, the text describes complete project plans and control systems., Don't just manage a project...master 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 project--on time, within budget and meeting specifications, Don't just manage a project...master 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 projects Organizing the project management function Setting up the project team and building project commitment Starting up a project rapidly and efficiently Managing multiple projects Selecting project planning and scheduling software packages Conducting in-progress evaluations and providing product direction Ensuring the effective completion of the project-on time, within budget and meeting specifications
9780471513278 English 047151327X A well-known author within the field: Russell Archibald is widely known in the project management field. He helped to found the Project Management Institute, and he is a former principal with Integrated Project Systems, a consulting firm that specializes in process and system implementation and training in project management for high-tech corporations and agencies. * The definitive book on managing high-tech initiatives: This book fulfills a long-standing need for a comprehensive, practical and unified description of the business of managing complex programs and projects. It provides detailed coverage of all aspects of complex project management, with emphasis on those involving advanced technology., Designed for project and information systems managers, this guide provides a practical approach to the management of all types of projects. Emphasizing multi-phase programmes and the management of advanced technology, the text describes complete project plans and control systems., Don't just manage a project...master 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 project--on time, within budget and meeting specifications, Don't just manage a project...master 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 projects Organizing the project management function Setting up the project team and building project commitment Starting up a project rapidly and efficiently Managing multiple projects Selecting project planning and scheduling software packages Conducting in-progress evaluations and providing product direction Ensuring the effective completion of the project-on time, within budget and meeting specifications