In the second edition of Understanding Project Management, skilled expert Dave C. Barrett offers a well-updated, practical real-world guide for current and aspiring project managers. Using concise and approachable language, the second edition features new concept illustrations, a greater consistency with the Project Management Body of Knowledge terminology, and additional case studies in the updated instructor resources. Taking the reader through an ongoing case study from initiation to completion, the text reinforces the importance of managing key aspects of a project, including its scope, quality, schedule, and budget, and explores the less tangible challenges that can often derail a project or lead to its success.
This newly updated edition offers authentic project management documents produced alongside the project case study and equips readers with a solid understanding of why specific processes are used, why certain decisions are made, and how pieces of project management fit together. Suitable for any discipline or industry, Understanding Project Management, promises to be an engaging and worthwhile read.
FEATURES:
Additional key terms, illustrations, practical examples, and references to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
Readers follow an ongoing case study, gaining insight into the thought processes and resulting actions of a project manager, including the creation of project documents
Robust instructor resources include new case studies, which can be used for in-class activities and discussions
Chapter 11: Executing, Monitoring, and Controlling the Plan
Chapter 12: Managing Disruptions to the Plan: Issues and Change
Chapter 13: Managing the Human Resources Aspects of the Project
Part IV: Project Procurement and the Closing Phase
Chapter 14: Project Procurement
Chapter 15: Closing the Project
Part V: Agile Delivery
Chapter 16: An Overview of Agile Delivery
Appendix: Critical Path Analysis—The Calculations
References
Index
Biography
Dave C. Barrett is a full-time Professor and Program Coordinator of Project Management at Conestoga College in Kitchener, Ontario. He joined Conestoga’s School of Business in 2004, after working 21 years in the private industry, where he led large-scale IT integration projects. Barrett holds Bachelor of Math and Master of Business Administration degrees as well as his Project Management Professional designation.
“This book is very valuable and practical in use. I apply it in a business project planning course, and the clear explanations of project management principles and tools are proven to be very insightful and drive student engagement.”
—Rogier ten Kate, Professor and Program Coordinator, International Business Management, Durham College
“Understanding Project Management continues to be an excellent resource for both myself (in my own professional practice) and for my software engineering students. The provided project management templates, along with easy-to-understand instruction, examples, and visuals, enable my students to learn-by-doing while experiencing and reflecting on the various important steps and checkpoints in a project life cycle.”
—Dr. Timothy Maciag, Lecturer, Software Systems Engineering, University of Regina
"Dave has an intriguing way of teaching, using practical case studies like DecoCamV4 and tips such as a matrix for a general approach to stakeholder engagement strategies. This book was my guiding stone for the introduction to project management, and I still quote its content for my work to this day. While it covers most of the common project management methodologies, an expansion to EVM and Agile in the third edition will make it a versatile source of PM knowledge. Highly recommended!"
—Gurjit Singh Bitta, Graduate, Project Management – Post Graduate Program, Conestoga College
Praise for the First Edition
“The textbook is truly one of the best. It gives readers an extensive understanding while being short, to-the-point, and easy to remember. I will definitely be keeping this book for my career and future studies!”
—Danielle Demeyere, Graduate, Bachelor of Public Relations, Conestoga College
Praise for the First Edition
“Very rarely do you find a textbook that explains the course so well that you read it once and feel like you know everything you need to know to write the exam. This book covers all the basics of project management so well and in a very simple language. I recommend that every student of project management read this to get a better hold on this subject.”
—Manpreet Kaur, Student, Administrative Business Management – Post Graduate Program, Conestoga College
Praise for the First Edition
“This book is a blessing in disguise. Most books have complicated terminology, which makes it difficult for students to focus on the subject. As an international student, I found this book very easy to understand as the language and concepts are illustrated in a very simple fashion. I feel that anyone who reads this book will be able to understand project management without trying too hard.”
—Nivedita Navali, Student, Administrative Business Management – Post Graduate Program, Conestoga College
Praise for the First Edition
“I cannot tell you how much it captured my interest. It is really clear and easy to understand, especially for an international student.”
—Poorya Rahmati, Student, Project Management – Post Graduate Program, Conestoga College
Instructor Resources
The Instructor Supplements package for Understanding Project Management, Second Edition includes an instructor’s guide, PowerPoint Slides for each chapter, project document templates, scheduling software (xlsx), a test bank, an extension of the book’s DecoCam case study, and stand alone case studies.
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