The Project Management Life Cycle: A Complete Step-by-step Methodology for Initiating Planning Executing and Closing the Project - Hardcover

Westland, Jason

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0749445556 ISBN 13: 9780749445553

Publisher: Kogan Page, 2006

Synopsis

The Project Management Lifecycle is the first book of its kind, providing a complete methodology for the management of projects. No longer will managers have to outsource to large consulting firms to ensure that their project is managed in a methodical fashion. Managers will now be able to implement best practice methods in-house saving them time and money. This book reveals the unique Method 123 Project Management Methodology by defining the phases, activities and tasks required to complete a project. It's different because it describes the lifecycle clearly and prescriptively, without the complex terminology rife throughout the industry. Its comprehensive coverage, consistent depth and suite of tools will help managers to undertake projects successfully.

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About the Author

Jason Westland is the founder of www.Method123.com. As a Project Director, General Manager and CEO, he has helped project managers around the world to undertake projects successfully. His most challenging project to date was managing British Rail's Strategy Implementation Programme. He has travelled worldwide and currently lives in the French Riviera.

From the Inside Flap

The Project Management Life Cycle
A complete step-by-step methodology for initiating, planning, executing & closing a project successfully
Includes free CD ROM
Jason Westland

FRONT FLAP:

The Project Management Life Cycle provides an entire methodology for managing projects. Every phase, activity and task within the project life cycle is described in depth, enabling you to gain a complete understanding of the steps needed to deliver projects successfully. A large number of charts, tables, diagrams, forms and checklists have also been included to help you to complete projects more efficiently than before. By using the tools provided within this book, you will be able to rapidly build project deliverables, thereby saving time and money.

The entire project life cycle is explained in depth by offering simple, practical processes for delivering projects on time and within budget. Whether you intend to initiate, plan, execute or close a project, this book explains how to do it quickly and effectively.

The Project Management Life Cycle reveals the Method123 Project Management Methodology (MPMM ), which is currently used by 45,000 people in more than 50 countries around the world.

REAR COVER:

"Whether you are new to project management or an experienced veteran, you will find this book to be an invaluable resource for initiating, planning, executing and closing projects effectively."
Pamela Good, Vice-President of Communications,
Project Management Institute, Buffalo Chapter, USA

"This book covers all of the essential elements of project management and provides the tools needed to manage projects from initiation to closure."
Michael Cook, National President, Canadian Institute of Management

The Project Management Life Cycle is the first book of its kind to provide a complete methodology for managing projects. Jason Westland introduces us to the Method123 Project Management Methodology (MPMM ), which defines the best practice phases, activities and tasks required to complete a project.

Containing hundreds of practical examples to enhance your understanding of project management, the book skillfully guides you through the four critical phases of the project life cycle: initiation, planning, execution and closure. Written in a clear, professional and straightforward manner, it is relevant to the management of all types of project, including IT, construction, engineering, telecommunications and government, as well as many others.

Whether you are a project manager, senior manager, team member, consultant, trainer or student, you will be able to use this book to improve the way in which you manage projects.

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Chapter 1 Overview

1.1 Introduction

1.2 What is a project?

1.3 What is project management?

1.4 The project life cycle

Chapter 2 Project initiation

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Develop a business case

2.3 Undertake a feasibility study

2.4 Establish the terms of reference

2.5 Appoint the project team

2.6 Set up the project office

2.7 Perform a phase review

Chapter 3 Project planning

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Create a project plan

3.3 Create a resource plan

3.4 Create a financial plan

3.5 Create a quality plan

3.6 Create a risk plan

3.7 Create an acceptance plan

3.8 Create a communications plan

3.9 Create a procurement plan

3.10 Contract the suppliers

3.11 Perform a phase review

Chapter 4 Project execution

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Build deliverables

4.3 Monitor and control

4.4 Perform time management

4.5 Perform cost management

4.6 Perform quality management

4.7 Perform change management

4.8 Perform risk management

4.9 Perform issue management

4.10 Perform procurement management

4.11 Perform acceptance management

4.12 Perform communications management

4.13 Perform a phase review

Chapter 5 Project closure

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Perform project closure

5.3 Review project completion

Chapter 6 Epilogue

Appendix: Project lifecycle activity model and documents list

Edition details

• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0749445556
• ISBN 13: 9780749445553
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256