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Managing Difficult Projects - Hardcover

Costin, Andre A.

 
9780750685917: Managing Difficult Projects
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0750685913 ISBN 13: 9780750685917
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2008

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Managing Difficult Projects pulls together the principles and practice of project management and presents useful diagnostic approaches, tools and structures in a clear and practical way.

The book focuses on the diagnosis and resolution of "difficult" problems whether in large or small complex projects. The intent is to help corporate executives and project management practitioners apply proven processes, methodologies, systems, structures and tools to rally the information and the resources required for better decisions, faster delivery and improved results.

This essential book shows how to plan effectively and to reduce risk at every step of project delivery, particulary vital during project implementation when 90% of project funding is spent.

It covers new ground by proposing the use of the project management process as an integral part of setting and updating corporate strategy. In projects, context is everything! The text is amply illustrated with international case studies, charts, photos, graphs and data tables.

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André A. Costin

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Managing Difficult Projects pulls together the principles and practice of project management and presents useful diagnostic approaches, tools and structures in a clear and practical way. The book focuses on the diagnosis and resolution of “difficult” problems whether in large or small and complex projects. The intent is to help corporate executives and project management practitioners apply proven processes, methodologies, systems, structures and tools to rally the information and the resources required for better decisions, faster delivery and improved results.

This essential book shows how to plan effectively and to reduce risk at every step of project delivery and this is notably during project implementation when 90% of project funding is spent. Advanced project estimating, budgeting and cost control techniques for improved cost performance are all covered. It covers new ground by proposing the use of the project management process as an integral part of setting and updating corporate strategy.

You will learn:
• to structure a project and project delivery phasing quickly following discovery of a viable project opportunity
• what information needs to be developed in defining a project ready for implementation
• the roles and contributions of the various players in project delivery
• how risk management will help to define the scope of a project and how to perform risk assessments
• how the sponsor can organize a contract implementation strategy for maximum competitive performance
• how to mobilize a project quickly and effectively following project approval to implement
• the hallmarks of an effective project procurement plan
• how to build an effective and tightly bonded project team
• how to set up cost and schedule planning and control processes, tools and methods focused on the management of variances from plans and the restoration of project integrity
• how to update and accommodate risks assessments throughout project implementation
• how to meet customer quality and performance objectives including the effective handover of project deliverables to the users on project completion.


Case studies are used throughout the book that relate theory to real life situations and experiences of specific corporations and governments. Ranging from the simple to the complex, you can develop your own solutions by applying this knowledge to your work environment. These cases and examples bring a level of realism to the readings and help you to understand the context. In projects, context is everything! The text is amply illustrated with charts, photos, graphs and data tables.

With forty years of experience in the delivery of projects, André Costin brings to this book a formidable diversity of practical experience from large and small, complex and difficult projects. His experience in program, project and procurement management has enabled him to richly depict the texture and the promise of the critically important discipline of project management. His experience spans across the globe with projects in Canada, the United States, Europe, Hong Kong, Mainland China, South America, Africa and the Caribbean.

‘If you are not sure whether your project is difficult, but you suspect that it might become so, perhaps you would do well to keep this book as a ready companion, just in case. It may even help you manage your standard projects more quickly, more cheaply, and with better results’.
Max Wideman

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Verlag
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Erscheinungsdatum
2008
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0750685913
ISBN 13 
9780750685917
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Anzahl der Seiten
351
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