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Teach student to master the most proven methods in project management as well as exciting new techniques emerging from current industry and today`s most recent research with Kloppenborg`s CONTEMPORARY PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 2E. This edition introduces manual techniques perfected during the past 50 years and progressive automated techniques, all consistent with the latest PMBOK® Guide and integrated with Microsoft® Project 2010. The book`s focused approach is ideal for project management courses in both upper-level undergraduate and MBA-level programs.
Students first practice manual techniques to ensure that they fully grasp the principles behind the methods before learning to use Microsoft® Project 2010, which is fully integrated into nine chapters of this edition, to complete tasks. Throughout the text, students have opportunities to build strong portfolios to showcase their skills in future interviews as they create specific deliverables for real-world projects, working by themselves or as part of a group.
To ensure that students understand the established standards in project management today and to prepare them to become Certified Project Management Professionals (PMP®) if they choose, all content in this edition is consistent with the knowledge areas and processes of the latest fourth edition of the PMBOK® Guide. A list at the beginning of each chapter highlights the PMBOK® topics covered for quick reference. All glossary definitions are also consistent with the PMBOK® Guide.
STUDENT-ORIENTED, MEASURABLE LEARNING OBJECTIVES GUIDE LEARNING. Each chapter begins with a list of the most important points for the readers in the chapter. All chapter materials correlate directly to a specific objective. In addition, all knowledge areas and processes of the PMBOK® Guide are clearly identified at the beginning of each chapter and all of the book``s glossary definitions correspond with the PMBOK® Guide. This consistency with the established standard gives students an advantage in becoming a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP®).
APPROACH FULLY INTEGRATED WITH MICROSOFT® PROJECT 2010 EQUIPS STUDENTS TO MANAGE MANUALLY OR USING AUTOMATION. Solid project management techniques are demonstrated manually and then are demonstrated using Microsoft® Project 2010. This ensures that students fully understanding the concepts behind the techniques. Each process is presented step-by-step with numerous screen captures that use contrasting color to highlight critical path activities.
ACTUAL PROJECTS SERVE AS USEFUL LEARNING VEHICLES. One section at the end of each chapter lists deliverables for students to create (in teams or by themselves) as they complete a real-world project. Students can keep clean copies of all deliverables so that they are able to demonstrate their project skills in job interviews.
STUDENTS GAIN A SOLID UNDERSTANDING OF EXECUTIVE, MANAGERIAL, AND ASSOCIATE ROLES IN MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS. This book clearly addresses the responsibilities of many individuals who can impact projects. Aspiring project managers gain a strong understanding of not only their own role, but also the roles of those with whom they must interact to successfully complete projects.
BALANCED SCORECARD APPROACH ENABLES STUDENTS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND SUCCESS AND RESULTS. This book adapts a balanced scorecard approach to help students better understand the many factors that influence project success. Students learn how businesses measure success and determine project results as they see how activities align with an organization``s vision and strategies.
NEW COVERAGE REFLECTS THE MOST RECENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT BODY OF KNOWLEDGE (PMBOK®) COVERAGE. All references correspond to the most recent fourth edition of PMBOK®from new titles and refined definitions for existing processes to new processes and approaches. For easy reference, each chapter begins by clearly identifying the chapter``s PMBOK® topics. End-of-chapter PMBOK®-type questions are similar to those used on the PMP and CAPM exams to prepare students effectively. A separate PMBOK® appendix outlines specific pages that cover each topic.
NEW COVERAGE OF MICROSOFT® PROJECT 2010 PREPARES STUDENTS TO WORK WITH THE MOST RECENT TOOLS. New discussion of Microsoft® Project 2010 that is fully integrated into nine chapters demonstrates how to automate the techniques addressed in each chapter. Students become familiar with new 2010 features, such as ribbon, timeline, and team planner. The author presents all concepts using a step-by-step manner that``s consistent with PMBOK® work processes. ISBN - 9788131518717
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Pages : 448
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