Managing High-Technology Programs and Projects - Hardcover

Archibald, Russell D.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471265578 ISBN 13: 9780471265573

Publisher: Wiley, 2003

Synopsis

A well-known author within the field: Russell Archibald is widely known in the project management field. He helped to found the Project Management Institute, and he is a former principal with Integrated Project Systems, a consulting firm that specializes in process and system implementation and training in project management for high-tech corporations and agencies. The definitive book on managing high-tech initiatives: This book fulfills a long-standing need for a comprehensive, practical and unified description of the business of managing complex programs and projects. It provides detailed coverage of all aspects of complex project management, with emphasis on those involving advanced technology.

About this title

Review:

..."by far the most comprehensive, practical and easy to understand reference book on project management principles..." (PROJECTmagazine, Spring 2004)

..."unique among project management literature...define(s) an integrated path to improved project performance and success."(Project Management World Today, March-April 2004)

From the Back Cover:

An invaluable resource for project managers, Managing High-Technology Programs and Projects, Third Edition covers every aspect of project management for today's high-tech business world. It offers proven methodologies and professional guidance for managing any project or program from start to finish. Completely updated, revised, and improved to keep up with the changing world of project management, it covers all the new technologies and methodologies project managers rely on for success. Readers will find step-by-step coverage of these topics, and more:

• New advances in information technology
• New techniques, tools, and methodologies
• Understanding the project or program you are working on
• Organizing the project management function
• Setting up the project team and building project commitment
• Starting up a project rapidly and efficiently
• Managing multiple projects
• Selecting project planning and scheduling software packages
• Conducting in-progress evaluations and providing project direction
• Finishing the project on time, within budget, and according to specifications

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0471265578
• ISBN 13: 9780471265573
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 396