Project Management Tools and Techniques : A Practical Guide, 2nd Edition

The topic of project management is truly an evolution of art seeking science. This activity involves balancing project objectives against the constraints of time, budget, and quality. Achieving this balance requires skill, experience, along with the use of many tools, and techniques which are the focus of this book.

This new edition provides updated content to incorporate examples from Microsoft Project 2016 and material from the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), sixth edition. The chapter structure includes step-by-step instructions regarding the basic mechanics and various software tools that can be used to assist in the processes. To reinforce the textbook’s learning objectives, extra material is provided on the textbook website. This includes mechanical tool examples and lab assignments representative of the chapter topics. An external video tutorial library is available to help with various mechanics related to Microsoft Project mechanics. An instructor manual is available for qualifying adoptions for classroom use.

• Illustrates the use of Microsoft Project throughout the project life cycle
• Offers templates as productivity enhancement tools
• Includes supplemental material for students and instructors
• Provides assignments for hands-on experience
• Follows the PMI PMBOK ® Guide model structure that will support a better understanding of the model and help prepare students for PMP and CAPM certification
• Illustrates both traditional and contemporary management techniques

Preface

Part I : Project Environment
Chapter 1 : Role of the Project
Chapter 2 : Introduction to the PMBOK Guide
Chapter 3 : Project Organization and Authority Structures
Chapter 4 : Project Management in a Nutshell

Part II : Planning Processes
Chapter 5 : Selecting the Right Project
Chapter 6 : Developing Project Scope
Chapter 7 : Developing the WBS Structure
Chapter 8 : Activity Estimating
Chapter 9 : Quick Start Example (bike plan)
Chapter 10 : Creating the Project Schedule
Chapter 11 : Creating Project Budget
Chapter 12 : Approving the Project Plan

Part III : Project Execution
Chapter 13 : Key Performance Indicators
Chapter 14 : Earned Value (EV)
Chapter 15 : Status Tracking
Chapter 16 : Techniques to Influence Project Outcome
Chapter 17 : Integrated Change Control
Chapter 18 : Resource Leveling

Part IV : Supporting Processes
Chapter 19 : Communications Management
Chapter 20 : Team Management
Chapter 21 : Risk Management Model
Chapter 22 : Simulation Modeling

Part V : Advanced Tools and Tech
Chapter 23 : Agile Methodology
Chapter 24 : Variable Time Analysis
Chapter 25 : Enterprise PMO

Appendices
Appendix A : Student Lab Exercises
Appendix B : MS Project 2019 Commands
Appendix C : Templates
Appendix D : Add-in Tools
Appendix E : Financial : Analysis Tools (NPV, IRR, PB)
Appendix F : Support Resources
Index