Project Management In Practice Second Edition

For adopting teachers, mapping grids have been updated to reflect the BSB20 competencies. The second edition of Project Managementin Practice: For Certificate IV and Diploma courses text continues toprovide the knowledge students need to successfully manage projects. The textis closely aligned to the units of competency in the Certificate IV and Diplomaof Project Management, as well as the PMBOK v6 industry standards. In this edition, all the key topics havebeen updated and expanded to include current industry practices and standards.Now more visually engaging, this edition is easier to read helping students getthrough the overwhelming amount of information they need to know to meet theircourse requirements. Project Management in Practice 2e is accompanied by a comprehensive suite of online resources thatwill help build and enhance the practical skills required in projectmanagement. An exciting new addition to the online content is the new holisticcase study based on a key industry growth area of Aged Care. Written as aseries of scenarios to support 12 units of competency in the diploma course,this is a valuable teaching and learning resource for students to apply theirknowledge in practice. Key Features: • Comprehensive mapping to the units of theCertificate IV and Diploma of Project Management qualifications, and PMBOK v6 • Snapshots from Practice provide real lifecase studies to provide practical examples of theory in practice • A visually engaging layout which usesdiagrams and tables to increase understanding of concepts • Acronyms provide a handy reference for learners • A holistic case study online, thatsupports and complements chapters in the book • Comprehensive instructor’s resourcemanual to save trainers valuable preparation time.

Updated to reflect the Project Management Institute’s (PMI’s) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), Fifth Edition, the new edition of this bestselling textbook continues to provide a practical and up-to-date overview of project management theory. Project Management Theory and Practice, Second Edition explains project management theory using language that is easy to understand. The book integrates the organizational environment that surrounds a project to supply the well-rounded knowledge of theories, organizational issues, and human behavior needed to manage real-world projects effectively. This edition includes a new chapter on Stakeholder Management, which is a new knowledge area covered in the new PMBOK® Guide. It also provides updated references and a new streamlined organization of chapters. There are several project-related model frameworks sponsored by PMI®, and many of these are covered in this text. Specifically, the book details: Work breakdown structures (WBS) Earned value management (EVM) Enterprise project management (EPMO) Portfolio management (PPM) Professional responsibility and ethics For many of the major sections, the PMI Global Accreditation curriculum learning objectives have been adapted with permission of PMI and used to guide the content. Filled with end-of-chapter questions, scheduling and budgeting problems, and scoping projects, this text is ideal for classroom use and essential reading for anyone seeking project management certification. The book also includes sample empirically oriented worksheets that demonstrate various management decision and analysis-oriented tools.

In the second edition of Understanding Project Management, skilled expert Dave C. Barrett offers a well-updated, practical real-world guide for current and aspiring project managers. Using concise and approachable language, the second edition features new concept illustrations, a greater consistency with the Project Management Body of Knowledge terminology, and additional case studies in the updated instructor resources. Taking the reader through an ongoing case study from initiation to completion, the text reinforces the importance of managing key aspects of a project, including its scope, quality, schedule, and budget, and explores the less tangible challenges that can often derail a project or lead to its success. This newly updated edition offers authentic project management documents produced alongside the project case study and equips readers with a solid understanding of why specific processes are used, why certain decisions are made, and how pieces of project management fit together. Suitable for any discipline or industry, Understanding Project Management, Second Edition, promises to be an engaging and worthwhile read. FEATURES: - Additional key terms, illustrations, practical examples, and references to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, Sixth Edition - Readers follow an ongoing case study, gaining insight into the thought processes and resulting actions of a project manager, including the creation of project documents - Robust instructor resources include new case studies that can be used for in-class activities and case study extensions of additional situations and problems to discuss with students

While most construction management books are project based, thisbook looks at management principles and techniques applied to theday-to-day problems facing a business in the construction industry. It covers: Business strategy Industrial relations Health and safety Managing people Financial management Quantitative methods The text includes end of chapter review questions and a range ofillustrative examples. Since the book was first written in 1982 much has changed. TheSecond Edition has been thoroughly revised and takes accountof the increased globalisation of construction, the move frompublic to private sector work, the drive for productivity, changingprocurement methods, new emphasis on life cycle costing and muchmore. It will provide a valuable text for undergraduate andpostgraduate courses in construction management, surveying andcivil engineering as well as offering useful insights forpractitioners undertaking CPD activities.

Project estimating plays a vital role in project management. Typically completed in the initial planning stages, accurate project estimation can be a difficult task. Organizations and project managers should use these initial estimates to baseline the project schedule and cost, then refine these estimates as the project develops. Accurate estimation and refinement of the estimates leads to better and earlier decision making, thus maximizing value.Developed within the framework of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK&® Guide) &– Sixth Edition and other PMI standards, the Practice Standard for Project Estimating &– Second Edition focuses on providing models for the project management profession in both plan-driven and change-driven adaptive (agile) life cycles. This practice standard describes the aspects of project estimating that are recognized as good practice on most projects most of the time and that are widely recognized and consistently applied.PMI practice standards describe processes, activities, constraints, inputs, and outputs for specific discipline subject areas and are targeted to all practitioners within projectized organizations, not just project managers.

DESCRIBES THE FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR NURSES While many books exist on project management in health care, most are written from the perspective of a hospital’s upper leadership. This is the first resource to encompass the specific knowledge base and skills required for graduate-level nurses and students to effectively perform the duties of a project manager. Based on proven project management principles, the text defines concepts specifically for APNs and APNs with a DNP degree, and enables them to apply processes used in the business operations side of a health care organization. The book describes the fundamentals of project design step by step, from needs assessment through project closing. It provides detailed examples of tools used by project managers, describes how to apply these tools in the management of a complex health care work environment, and identifies key concepts critical to project success. The text demonstrates how APNs can harness the skills and organizational frameworks they already use to manage patient care and outcomes to improve systems care and implement change in complex medical systems. It describes in depth the five basic concepts of project management, including the basics of monitoring timelines, design and planning, implementation, monitoring and control, and project closing. The book also discusses a variety of roles available to APNs, including sample job descriptions requiring project management skills. Written in a clear and accessible format, the text is replete with practical examples demonstrating how current APNs and DNPs can utilize and apply project management skills as they implement a project at work or prepare a practicum assignment for graduation. KEY FEATURES: Encompasses the knowledge base and skills required specifically for APN project management Describes fundamentals of project design from start to finish Based on proven project management concepts in terminology familiar to APNs Includes practical examples from a variety of nursing roles to guide the novice project manager Provides key information to help the transition from bedside nurse to APN leader

Project Management in Practice, 7th Edition presents an applied approach to the essential tools, strategies, and techniques students must understand to achieve success in their future careers. Emphasizing the technical aspects of the project management life cycle, this popular textbook offers streamlined, student-friendly coverage of project activity, risk planning, budgeting and scheduling, resource allocation, project monitoring, evaluating and closing the project, and more. Providing new and updated content throughout, the seventh edition’s concise pedagogy and hands-on focus is ideally suited for use in one-semester courses or modules on project management. Clear and precise chapters describe fundamental project management concepts while addressing the skills real-world project managers must possess to meet the strategic goals of their organizations. Integrated throughout the text are comprehensive cases that build upon the material from previous chapters—complemented by wealth of illustrative examples, tables and figures, review questions, and discussion topics designed to reinforce key information.

This pack contains the printed textbook and access to Connect. The second edition of Project Management in Practice: For Certificate IV and Diploma courses builds on the strengths of the popular first edition. Closely aligned to the units of competency in the Certificate IV and Diploma of Project Management training packages, as well as the PMBOK v6 industry standards, this new edition will continue to provide guidance to students and lecturers. Project Management in Practice 2e is accompanied by a comprehensive suite of online resources that will help build and enhance the practical skills required in project management. *Includes two new chapters: The Scrum (Agile) approach and Project integration management *New case scenarios: Snapshots from Practice *New holistic case study that supports and complements chapters in the book *End-of-chapter questions and exercises *Comprehensive instructor's resource manual *Comprehensive mapping to PMBOK v6 and to the units of the Certificate IV and Diploma of Project Management training packages *Updated PowerPoints *More supplementary resources online, including templates, appendices and additional exercises