Posted by admin on 14 Jan 2009 at 12:26 am under Recommended
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“Getting Results hits the nail on the head! It offers concrete advice on how leaders produce sustainable results. Any leader wanting to improve performance will be well-served to use the ideas as well as the tools in this book.” (Dave Ulrich, professor of business, University of Michigan)
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Posted by admin on 25 Dec 2008 at 10:45 pm under Recommended
New metrics for assessing the performance and profitability of individual or multiple projects-written by the creator of the Total Project Control method.
“Critical path method needed a shot in the arm and Devaux delivers it in Total Project Control. His new book is an invaluable and much-needed advance in the [...]
Posted by admin on 08 Dec 2008 at 7:53 am under Recommended
This unique book focuses on a number of issues to do with contractual disputes - avoidance and resolution - within projects and provides this in an international context. Disputes have the potential to convert an otherwise successful project into an unsuccessful one. Numerous case studies, involving single and multiple cultures, are given. [...]
Posted by admin on 07 Dec 2008 at 2:16 am under Recommended
This work outlines a state-of-the-art project control and trending programme, focusing on advanced applied-cost and schedule-control skills for all phases of a project at both owner and contractor level. It contains information on the three major aspects of the total project programme: the techniques and procedures utilized for a project; the experience and [...]
Posted by admin on 23 Nov 2008 at 5:29 pm under Recommended
Editorial Reviews
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“This book touches on issues that are critical to a project’s success but are frequently ignored by project managers. I consider this a must-read for anyone who wants to manage projects effectively.” –Judd Kuehn, senior project management consultant, Chevron USA Inc.
“Dennis Cohen [...]
Posted by admin on 22 Nov 2008 at 6:54 am under Recommended
Editorial Reviews
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‘I have no hesitation in recommending it.’ — Building Engineer
‘You will never read it all, but whenever you find yourself wondering "Where can I find out about …?" the Gower Handbook of Project Management won’t let you down.’ — Engineering Management Journal
Highly Recommended’ — Change Management [...]
Posted by admin on 16 Nov 2008 at 3:22 am under Recommended
Editorial Reviews
Provides a rare look at the situational framework used in building a project management toolbox. * Includes real-world examples of toolboxes used in a variety of project situations. * Bridges the gap between theoretical and applied project management.
From the Back [...]
Posted by admin on 13 Nov 2008 at 11:43 am under Recommended
Editorial Reviews
The classic project manager’s handbook, with new chapters and insights that demystify the new PM tools and the PMP® exam
Project Planning, Scheduling, and Control has been the standard guidebook for project managers for more than 15 years. Addressing the key issues you face every day, Jim Lewis’s benchmark book brings the subject alive with [...]
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