Effective Project Management by Wysocki, Robert K. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Part I: Understanding the Project Management Landscape

Chapter 1: What Is a Project?

Defining a Project An Intuitive View of the Project Landscape Defining a Program Defining a Portfolio The Enterprise Level Understanding the Scope Triangle The Importance of Classifying Projects The Contemporary Project Environment Putting It All Together Discussion Questions

Chapter 2: What Is Project Management?

Understanding the Fundamentals of Project Management Challenges to Effective Project Management Managing the Creeps What Are Requirements—Really? Introducing Project Management Life Cycles Choosing the Best-Fit PMLC Model Putting It All Together Discussion Questions

Chapter 3: What Are the Project Management Process Groups?

Defining the Five Process Groups Defining the Ten Knowledge Areas Mapping Knowledge Areas to Process Groups Putting It All Together Discussion Questions

Part II: Traditional Project Management

Chapter 4: How to Scope a TPM Project

Using Tools, Templates, and Processes to Scope a Project Managing Client Expectations Putting It All Together Discussion Questions

Chapter 5: How to Plan a TPM Project

Using Tools, Templates, and Processes to Plan a Project The Importance of Planning Using Application Software Packages to Plan a Project Planning and Conducting Joint Project Planning Sessions Building the WBS Estimating Constructing the Project Network Diagram Writing an Effective Project Proposal Gaining Approval to Launch the Project Putting It All Together Discussion Questions

Chapter 6: How to Launch a TPM Project

Using Tools, Templates, and Processes to Launch a Project Recruiting the Project Team Conducting the Project Kick-Off Meeting Establishing Team Operating Rules Managing Scope Changes Managing Team Communications Assigning Resources Resource-Leveling Strategies Finalizing the Project Schedule Writing Work Packages Putting It All Together Discussion Questions

Chapter 7: How to Monitor & Control a TPM Project

Using Tools, Templates, and Processes to Monitor and Control a Project Establishing Your Progress Reporting System Applying Graphical Reporting Tools Managing the Scope Bank Building and Maintaining the Issues Log Managing Project Status Meetings Defining a Problem Escalation Strategy Gaining Approval to Close the Project Putting It All Together Discussion Questions

Chapter 8: How to Close a TPM Project

Using Tools, Templates, and Processes to Close a Project Writing and Maintaining Client Acceptance Procedures Closing a Project Getting Client Acceptance Installing Project Deliverables Documenting the Project Conducting the Post-Implementation Audit Writing the Final Report Celebrating Success Putting It All Together Discussion Questions

Part III: Complex Project Management

Chapter 9: Complexity and Uncertainty in the Project Management Landscape

Understanding the Complexity/Uncertainty Domain of Projects Putting It All Together Discussion Questions

Chapter 10: Agile Project Management

What Is Agile Project Management? What Is Lean Agile Project Management? Iterative Project Management Life Cycle Adaptive Project Management Life Cycle Adapting and Integrating the APM Toolkit Putting It All Together Discussion Questions

Chapter 11: Extreme Project Management

What Is Extreme Project Management? What Is Emertxe Project Management? Using the Tools, Templates, and Processes for Maximum xPM Effectiveness Putting It All Together Discussion Questions

Chapter 12: Comparing Linear, Incremental, Iterative, Adaptive, and Extreme PMLC Models

Linear PMLC Model Incremental PMLC Model Iterative PMLC Model Adaptive PMLC Model Extreme PMLC Model Challenges to Project Setup and Execution Putting It All Together Discussion Questions

Part IV: Managing the Realities of Projects

Chapter 13: Prevention and Intervention Strategies for Distressed Projects

What Is a Distressed Project? Managing Distressed Projects Roles and Responsibilities of the PSO with Respect to Distressed Projects Putting It All Together Discussion Questions

Chapter 14: Organizing Multiple Team Projects

What Is a Multiple Team Project? Challenges to Managing a Multiple Team Project Classifying Multiple Team Projects Project Office Structure Core Team Structure Super Team Structure Putting It All Together Discussion Questions

Chapter 15: Establishing and Maturing a Project Support Office

Background of the Project Support Office Defining a Project Support Office Naming the Project Support Office Establishing Your PSO's Mission Framing PSO Objectives Exploring PSO Support Functions Selecting PSO Organizational Structures Understanding the Organizational Placement of the PSO Determining When You Need a Project Support Office Establishing a PSO Facing the Challenges of Implementing a PSO The PSO of the Future Putting It All Together Discussion Questions

Chapter 16: Establishing and Managing a Continuous Process Improvement Program

Understanding Project Management Processes and Practices Defining Process and Practice Maturity Measuring Project Management Process and Practice Maturity Using the Continuous Process Improvement Model Defining Roles and Responsibilities of the PSO Using Process Improvement Tools, Templates, and Processes Putting It All Together Discussion Questions

Part V: End State: Maturing to an Enterprise-Level Project Management Model

Chapter 17: Establishing a Project Portfolio Management Process

Introduction to Project Portfolio Management The Project Portfolio Management Life Cycle Roles and Responsibilities of the PSO in Portfolio Management Preparing Your Project for Submission to the Portfolio Management Process Agile Project Portfolio Management Putting It All Together Discussion Questions

Chapter 18: A Practical Project-Based Model of the Enterprise

The Business Environment—A View from the Top The EPPM Portfolio Decision Process Case Study: Establishing a Workforce & Business Development Center Putting It All Together Discussion Questions

Appendix A: Glossary of Acronyms Appendix B: What's on the Website?

Course Master File A Note on the Answer File for the Discussion Questions

Appendix C: Bibliography

Defining and Using the Project Management Process Groups Traditional Project Management Agile and Extreme Project Management Project Management Infrastructure Managing the Realities of Projects

Introduction

Why I Wrote This Book How This Book Is Organized The Rationale for Using This Book Organization How to Use This Book Who Should Use This Book Introducing the Case Study: Pizza Delivered Quickly (PDQ) What's on the Website Putting It All Together

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