Focusing on turning an initial idea into a project with a successful outcome, this book fills a gap in current literature on project management and is thoroughly grounded in the latest research in this field. It emphasizes the practical application of decision making based on qualitative and judgmental information.

Provides essential insight into what it takes to turn an initial idea into a project with successful outcome in the long term. Fills a gap in current literature on project management and is thoroughly grounded in the latest research in this field.

With 500,000+ downloads, the SBOK™ Guide is one of the most popular and widely used reference books on Scrum. SCRUMstudy™, the global accreditation body for Scrum and Agile certifications, has authored the SBOK® Guide as a comprehensive guide to deliver successful projects using Scrum. Employees of 7500+ companies from 150+ countries have enrolled with SCRUMstudy™/VMEdu®, and use the SBOK™ Guide as reference book for their Scrum Implementations.You can view high-quality discussions...

PRINCE2 (PRojects IN Controlled Environments) is a widely used method for managing projects, particularly in the United Kingdom as well as in other countries. I wrote this book to develop the reader’s working knowledge of all aspects of PRINCE2, with the goal of providing a truly useful self-study manual for the PRINCE2 Foundation qualification. The book is based on the most recent revisions to the method made in 2009, so it's as current as any other resource on the market today.I ...

Build a successful SOCIAL BUSINESS by empowering the SOCIAL EMPLOYEEIncludes success stories from IBM, AT&T, Dell, Cisco, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, Domo, and Acxiom"Great brands have always started on the inside, but why are companies taking so long to leverage the great opportunities offered by internal social media? . . . The Social Employee lifts the lid on this potential and provides guidance for businesses everywhere." -- J...

The workplace can be a complex and often treacherous place to be, especially for project managers. Many project managers are ill-prepared for organizational intricacies and office politics; in fact, dealing with them can sometimes seem like a project in itself.In this solutions-oriented, narrative guidebook, David, the central character navigates the confusing landscape of project management and learns how to be a successful project manger. Join him on his journey and discover how ...

Design Methods and Practices for Research of Project Management is the most comprehensive guide on how to do research of and in project management. Project management as a discipline has experienced near-exponential growth in its application across the business and not-for-profit sectors. This second edition of the authoritative reference book offers a substantial update on the first edition with over 60% new content and so provides both practitioner and student researchers with a...

Building Lean, Building BIM is the essential guide for any construction company that wants to implement Lean Construction and Building Information Modelling (BIM) to gain a strategic edge over their competition.The first of its kind, the book outlines the principles of Lean, the functionality of BIM, and the interactions between the two, illustrating them through the story of how Tidhar Construction has implemented Lean Construction and BIM in a concerted effort over four ...

To see a program successfully through to completion, a program manager must break the work down into simpler, smaller pieces and organize it into interdependent tasks…and this book helps you do just that.Projects require managers, but programs warrant maestros. Tasked with overseeing multiple project teams and thousands of activities, program managers have one of the most challenging jobs in the market. Too many overburdened managers are leaving otherwise great job...

A sobering new statistic indicates that less than half of all projects assigned to management are completed, done correctly, finished on time, and under budget. Project management is the discipline of organizing and managing resources so that projects meet their defined scope, time, and cost constraints.As a manager or assistant manager, you will be responsible for many projects, and you will be evaluated on their planning, coordination, and control from inception to completion, in...

Anyone responsible for organising a voluntary or public event will want to do it safely and well, complying with the legislation relating to different aspects of their event. This book will help you to research, plan, organise, manage and deliver any event, match, show, tournament or function that will be attended by more than a handful of people. You may be running a gymkhana, fete, fun run, steam fayre, half marathon, carnival, school sports day, jumble sale, tennis tournament, car boot ...

This eBook is written for professionals who want to increase their skills in earned value management (EVM) as well as those who are preparing for the PMP exam. This eBook explains all earned value management formulas mentioned in the 5th edition of the PMBOK Guide with simple examples so you can understand the formulas and apply the concepts when solving questions.If you are struggling to understand earned value concepts and find the mathematical questions for the PMP exam difficul...