On Time, Within Budget

On Time, Within Budget
Author: Edwin M. Bennatan
Publisher: QED Information Sciences
Total Pages: 232
Release: 1992
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

* How to save time by reusing software components

Project Management in Libraries

Project Management in Libraries
Author: Carly Wiggins Searcy
Publisher: ALA Editions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-09-06
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780838917190

A recent study showed that only 53 percent of projects come in on budget and only 49 percent on schedule. So what does it take to be an on-budget, on-time finisher? Successful project management may seem like a quixotic pursuit, but it doesn't have to be.

20:20 Project Management

20:20 Project Management
Author: Tony Marks
Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2012-10-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 074946609X

20: 20 Project Management is the definitive guide to successful project management in practice, not just in theory. It gives readers exactly what they need to know: how to pull off successful project delivery in the real world - on time, within budget and at the right quality. With a focus on practicality, clarity and applicability, it uses a wide range of international case studies to demonstrate how best practice is applied in the world's leading organizations. Structured around the stages followed by project managers in a real project lifecycle, it is logical and easy to follow. It has a section on specific tools in risk management; project leadership; and project teams; and can be used as a standard text for the syllabi of any of the three global professional bodies in project management - the APM Group; the International Project Management Association and the Project Management Institute.

Project Management

Project Management
Author: Patrick Healey
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2010-02-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1136371265

First Published in 1998. Project Management presents the basics of one-off project management in an easy to follow format. Topics covered include dealing with outside consultants; dealing with technical specialists; getting the job done on time and in budget; how to own and control a project; when to delegate; differences between general management and project management. Designed for managers who need to get up to speed with project management skills quickly and easily without being overwhelmed by technical detail, Project Management is ideal for anyone who is faced with a one-off project that is not just business as usual.

How to Manage a Great Project

How to Manage a Great Project
Author: Mike Clayton
Publisher: Pearson UK
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2014-01-24
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0273788698

The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed. So, you’ve been asked to manage a project. Not sure where to start? Start here. This is your ultimate one-stop, easy-going and very friendly guide to delivering any project of any size. Even if you’re a first time, never-done-it-before, newbie project manager, How to Manage a Great Project will get you from start to finish on budget, on target and on time.

Visual Project Management

Visual Project Management
Author: Mark J. Woeppel
Publisher: Blackbirch Press, Incorporated
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2015
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780692423257

Visual Project Management: Simplifying Project Execution to Deliver On Time and On Budget is a groundbreaking addition to the project management body of knowledge. This work, based on extensive research and testing, is a practical project delivery practice guide, providing the principles and practices you need to deliver your projects on time within budget. Combining elements from the PMBOK(R), Agile, Lean and the Theory of Constraints, Woeppel lays out a framework to speed the completion of any project while reducing risk and holding the line on budgets. In the book, Woeppel makes the case that project managers should take an active ownership role in the process of delivering projects, extending into process improvement and process management, even into supply chain logistics management. In the book, you'll get a stunning inside look at what's going on in your projects: -The root causes of late projects and how to systematically identify and weed them out. -How any project can be turned around quickly -How to eliminate the silo effect in project teams, streamlining and improving communication and accountability -A simplified approach to managing project execution, delivering fast, significant results to deliver on time within budget Along with explaining the ViewPoint project execution methodology, the book showcases many different case studies illustrating the application of visual project management principles. Written in a no-nonsense, straightforward way, this book is certain to be one of your most valued leadership development books.

Project Management for Profit

Project Management for Profit
Author: Joe Knight
Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2012-06-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1422144186

No More Headaches, Hypertension, or Heartburn If your work involves projects, then this book is for you. It will show every company owner and project manager—at businesses large and small—how to run projects differently. You’ll benefit if you’ve ever: • been over budget on a project • exceeded a timeline on a project • worked on a project that completely stalled as you neared the finish line • lost money on a sure-thing project and had no idea why • noticed that scope and feature creep held you back • watched a project take three times as long as planned • felt too embarrassed to perform a review of your successes and failures • wondered whether your project actually made any money By the time you finish the book, you’ll be ready to implement Project Management for Profit in your own company—and be prepared to keep your projects on track and on budget.

Effective Project Management

Effective Project Management
Author: Paul Roberts
Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2011-02-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0749461586

Whether organising an important event or heading up a large team, running a project can be a daunting process. Project management is fraught with perils; unfinished and unsuccessful projects are everywhere. In fact, it's more common than not for projects to fail. Effective Project Management reveals what the best project managers know, say and do. By condensing thirty years of hands on project management experience, it will show the reader what to do in simple, smart and practical steps. With essential advice that has been tried and tested in real businesses, it covers all the aspects of how to manage a successful project, including how to manage changing targets, how to plan quality, timescales and budgets, how to identify and manage risks and how to deliver your project. With practical, proven and effective measures to mitigate the risk of project failure, Effective Project Management will boost confidence and encourage the reader to develop an instinct to pursue the best solutions for any project.

Budgeting Basics and Beyond

Budgeting Basics and Beyond
Author: Jae K. Shim
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2008-12-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470454350

If the very thought of budgets pushes your sanity over the limit, then this practical, easy-to-use guide is just what you need. Budgeting Basics and Beyond, Third Edition equips you with an all-in-one resource guaranteed to make the budgeting process easier, less stressful, and more effective. Written by Jae Shim and Joel Siegel, the new edition covers Balanced Scorecard, budgeting for nonprofit organizations, business simulations for executive and management training, and much more!