1st Edition

Handbook of Project Management A complete guide for beginners to professionals

By Colin Dobie Copyright 2007
410 Pages
by Routledge

410 Pages
by Routledge

416 Pages
by Routledge

Colin Dobie systematically maps the four phases in the project lifecycle: initiation, planning, implementation and finalisation. He outlines the processes and techniques of the nine functions of project management, and how they are applied during the project lifecycle. He also explains what a project manager is expected to deliver, and the roles of team leaders and team members. Drawing on... Read more
Introduction

PART 1: AN OVERVIEW

1. What is project management?

2. The elements of project management

PART 2: INITIATION

3. Initiating the project

4. Scope management

PART 3: PLANNING

5. Project planning

6. Time and cost management

7. Project quality management

8. Project risk management

9. Human resource management

10. Communications management

11. Contract and procurement management

PART 4: DELIVERY

12. Monitoring and control

13. Project integration management

14. Contract performance

PART 5: FINALISATION

15. Project finalisation

16. Conclusion

Appendices

References

Index

Biography

Colin Dobie has over 35 years experience in project management across a wide range of industries, and has consulted to some of the largest public and private organisations in Australia, China, South-East Asia, South Africa and New Zealand. He is a former National President of the Australian Institute of Project Management and was principal of leading project management support firms in the Asia-Pacific region

The practical approach that Colin Dobie prescribes is as applicable to the experienced project manager as it is anyone entering the field.'

Ernest J. Nielsen, Brigham Young University, USA

A no-nonsense approach to project management. Essential reading for all project managers and project team members.'

Peter Dechaineux, Inaugural Chairman, Australian Institute of Project Management, Australia

Excellent coverage of all the material required in easy to follow steps. It places activities in logical context. Essential reading for China's many project managers.'

Professor Yuan, Chairman, Asia-Pacific Federation of Project Management.'

Colin Dobie has very comprehensively detailed out the intricacies needed to manage projects. Well done.'

Adesh Jain, President, PM Guru Inc. and President, IPMA