Managing projects large and small : the fundamental skills for delivering on budget and on time

Author

• Luecke, Richard

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press, 2004

Language

English

ISBN

9781591393214

Series

The Harvard business essentials series

Subject(s)

• PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Notes

. . Index: p. 171-175

Abstract

When it comes to project management, success lies in the details. This book walks managers through every step of project oversight from start to finish. Thanks to the book's comprehensive information on everything from planning and budgeting to team building and after-project reviews, managers will master the discipline and skills they need to achieve stellar results without wasting time and money.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

viii, 178 p.

Dimension

24 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Project management as a process : four phases
The cast of characters : whos who in project management
A written charter : your marching orders
A framework for action : important first steps
Work breakdown : from huge job to manageable tasks
Scheduling the work : put the horse before the cart
Adjustments and tradeoffs : more fine tuning
Managing risk : scanning the hazy horizon
Project adaptation : dealing with what you cannot anticipate
Getting off on the right foot : project needs to keep in mind
Keeping on track : maintaining control
The close-down phase : wrapping it up.

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