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A Manager’s Guide to Project Management: Learn How to Apply Best Practices
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A Manager’s Guide to Project Management: Learn How to Apply Best Practices

by Michael B. Bender
July 2009
Beginner to intermediate content levelBeginner to intermediate
288 pages
8h 5m
English
Pearson
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2. Project Management Framework and Structure

This chapter describes the overall framework and core concepts employed in managing projects. Most of the framework derives from the Project Management Institute (PMI) standard. In some cases, I alter the presentation slightly to improve understanding to those outside the discipline. I also incorporate other standards or perspectives where appropriate.

Core Concepts

I begin this chapter with a discussion regarding the basic concepts rooted in all projects: that they involve work. Understanding work and its relationship to projects helps us develop a comprehensive framework for project management.

The Purpose of Work

If you have children in grade school, try this exercise (this frequently works in ...

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