Understanding Project Management

Understanding Project Management takes an applied approach to the study of project management, carefully balancing reflective practice and methodology necessary for successful deployment of tools and techniques in the real world. Including plenty of practical examples as well as contemporary real-world case studies, it takes a unique approach to the study of project management with an emphasis on international aspects and dilemmas that are increasingly common in the contemporary world. With a host of features to encourage reflection and reinforce learning, it is the ideal complement for independent or classroom study on a range of business courses. This textbook helps managers understand project management, develop perspectives in application, and, through reflection, enables them to develop a project management capability, at an individual, organization or project level. The content throughout is guided by practice, making this an essential read for anyone wishing to make a success of the project management role.Chapter - 1: An introduction to projects and project management; Chapter - 2: Projects at the conceptual phase; Chapter - 3: Planning within projects; Chapter - 4: After the planning: delivering projects; Chapter - 5: Managing to completion; Chapter - 6: Reviewing and learning in projects; Chapter - 7: Project: a way of thinking; Chapter - 8: Within and outside projects; Chapter - 9: A global stage; Chapter - 10: Managing and leading project enviornments; Chapter - 11: A spectrum of project management roles; Chapter - 12: Develop the capability