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A Practical Guide to Project Planning: A Step-by-Step Approach
This title provides a step-by-step guide to creating and implementing a successful project plan, it describes the various roles, techniques and responsibilities of planning a project. Key Features
A practical guide on planning for project managers who want to deliver success
Relates to any framework of project management
Each chapter includes techniques, examples and highlighted tips
Readers are led through simple and complex case examples bringing project planning to life
The appendices include a list of project plans and a project plan summary
Written by a highly experienced author No matter which project management framework you are using, effective planning is crucial for success. This publication leads you through each stage of the planning defining, designing, developing and delivery, highlighting the practical steps for each. Role responsibilities, requirements and objectives are discussed in detail with case studies included to highlight the practical applications. This title has been written by authors who have been involved with numerous global consultations in project management. Using a step-by-step approach, the authors share the knowledge,experience and expertise for developing and delivering successful plans for project management.
A practical guide on planning for project managers who want to deliver success
Relates to any framework of project management
Each chapter includes techniques, examples and highlighted tips
Readers are led through simple and complex case examples bringing project planning to life
The appendices include a list of project plans and a project plan summary
Written by a highly experienced author No matter which project management framework you are using, effective planning is crucial for success. This publication leads you through each stage of the planning defining, designing, developing and delivery, highlighting the practical steps for each. Role responsibilities, requirements and objectives are discussed in detail with case studies included to highlight the practical applications. This title has been written by authors who have been involved with numerous global consultations in project management. Using a step-by-step approach, the authors share the knowledge,experience and expertise for developing and delivering successful plans for project management.
112 pages, Paperback
Published April 5, 2016
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October 17, 2017
I found the book extremely valuable in terms of content and very well presented in terms of layout, writing style and the actual ‘design and feel’. So often PM books can be ‘dry and dusty’ but the callouts, boxing and quotes made it very readable and engaging.
I often object to books I review as they are ‘rehashing’ old material and stating the obvious, however in this case, the knowledge of the author, practical examples and the comprehensive nature of the text means that this really is a ‘start to finish’ guide that actually accomplishes what it sets out to achieve.
One of the things I really liked was that the obstacles and challenges associated with PM were called out front and centre rather than being a footnote at the end of the chapter. It is so easy to simply list PM steps in a serial fashion and sweep the potential pitfalls under the carpet and this does not happen here.
It was also really useful to see practical techniques and calculation methods brought into the text. Again, so often a book will say ‘do it’ without advising ‘how’.
The acid test for me is ‘would I read this again’. In this case of this book the answer would be most definitely yes, both as a full read to refresh myself and a reference guide to dip into when necessary for inspiration or confirmation.
Overall, I thought the book was excellent and would recommend it highly.
Review by Chris Evans
Originally posted: http://www.bcs.org/content/conWebDoc/...
I often object to books I review as they are ‘rehashing’ old material and stating the obvious, however in this case, the knowledge of the author, practical examples and the comprehensive nature of the text means that this really is a ‘start to finish’ guide that actually accomplishes what it sets out to achieve.
One of the things I really liked was that the obstacles and challenges associated with PM were called out front and centre rather than being a footnote at the end of the chapter. It is so easy to simply list PM steps in a serial fashion and sweep the potential pitfalls under the carpet and this does not happen here.
It was also really useful to see practical techniques and calculation methods brought into the text. Again, so often a book will say ‘do it’ without advising ‘how’.
The acid test for me is ‘would I read this again’. In this case of this book the answer would be most definitely yes, both as a full read to refresh myself and a reference guide to dip into when necessary for inspiration or confirmation.
Overall, I thought the book was excellent and would recommend it highly.
Review by Chris Evans
Originally posted: http://www.bcs.org/content/conWebDoc/...
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