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Here is an introduction to project management from one of the best and most experienced writers. Project management depends largely on common sense and a logical, systematic approach. But it is necessary also to acquire some special skills to organize, schedule and control a project so that it produces the result that everyone wants.
List of contents
List of Figures, Preface, 1. Projects, 2. Getting Ready for the Project, 3. Organization, 4. Planning and Scheduling, 5. Contracts and Commerce, 6. Taking Control, 7. Task Forces for Special Projects, 8. Round Up, Index
About the author
Dennis Lock is a freelance writer who specializes in project management. His exceptionally wide industrial experience has included electronics, defence systems, heavy engineering and international mining, with a steady progression of successful management positions in all those industries. He has fulfilled consultancy assignments in Britain, Europe and the US and in recent years taught project management to masters degree students as an external lecturer at two British universities. He is renowned for his clear writing style, coupled with ample case examples and illustrations. Of well over 50 books that Dennis has written or edited, almost all have been published by Gower.
Summary
Here is an introduction to project management from one of the best and most experienced writers. Project management depends largely on common sense and a logical, systematic approach. But it is necessary also to acquire some special skills to organize, schedule and control a project so that it produces the result that everyone wants.
