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Effective Project Management, 8th Edition

by Robert K. Wysocki

May 2019

Intermediate to advanced

656 pages

18h 5m

English

Wiley

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Why I Wrote This BookHow Is This Book Organized?Unique Value PropositionsThe Rationale for This OrganizationHow to Use This BookWho Should Use This BookWhat's on the WebsitePutting It All TogetherEPM8e Logo
Defining a ProjectAn Intuitive View of the Project LandscapeDefining a ProgramDefining a PortfolioUnderstanding the Scope TriangleThe Importance of Classifying ProjectsThe Contemporary Project EnvironmentDiscussion Questions
Understanding the Fundamentals of Project ManagementChallenges to Effective Project ManagementManaging the CreepsWhat Are Requirements, Really?Introducing Project Management Life CyclesChoosing the Best‐Fit PMLC ModelDiscussion Questions
Definition of Strategic Project ManagementThe Business Environment: A View from the TopPutting It All TogetherDiscussion Questions
OverviewThe Complex Project TeamUsing the Co‐Manager ModelEstablishing Meaningful Client InvolvementThe Challenges to Meaningful Client InvolvementChallenges to Attaining and Sustaining Meaningful Client InvolvementDiscussion Questions
Overview of the 10 Project Management Knowledge AreasOverview of the Five Process GroupsMapping Knowledge Areas to Process GroupsDiscussion Questions

Using Tools, Templates, and Processes to Scope a ProjectManaging Client ExpectationsDiscussion Questions
Using Tools, Templates, and Processes to Plan a ProjectThe Importance of PlanningUsing Application Software Packages to Plan a ProjectPlanning and Conducting Joint Project Planning SessionsEstimatingConstructing the Project Network DiagramWriting an Effective Project ProposalGaining Approval to Launch the ProjectDiscussion Questions
Using the Tools, Templates, and Processes to Launch a ProjectRecruiting the Project TeamDeveloping a Team Deployment StrategyConducting the Project Kick‐Off MeetingEstablishing Team Operating RulesManaging Scope ChangesManaging Team CommunicationsAssigning ResourcesResource Leveling StrategiesFinalizing the Project ScheduleWriting Work PackagesDiscussion Questions
Using Tools, Templates, and Processes to Monitor and ControlEstablishing Your Progress Reporting SystemApplying Graphical Reporting ToolsManaging the Scope BankBuilding and Maintaining the Issues LogManaging Project Status MeetingsDefining a Problem Escalation StrategyGaining Approval to Close the ProjectDiscussion Questions
Using Tools, Templates, and Processes to Close a TPM ProjectWriting and Maintaining Client Acceptance ProceduresDiscussion Questions
What Is Complex Project Management?What Is Lean Agile Project Management?Understanding the Complexity/Uncertainty Domain of ProjectsDiscussion Questions
Iterative Project Management Life CycleAdapting and Integrating the APM ToolkitDiscussion Questions
The Complex Project LandscapeWhat Is Extreme Project Management?Using the Tools, Templates, and Processes for Maximum Extreme PMLC Model EffectivenessUsing the Tools, Templates, and Processes for Maximum xPM and MPx EffectivenessDiscussion Questions
What Is a Hybrid Project?What Is a Hybrid Project Manager?Background of the Effective Complex Project Management (ECPM) FrameworkDiscussion Questions
Linear PMLC ModelIncremental PMLC ModelIterative PMLC ModelAdaptive PMLC ModelExtreme PMLC ModelChallenges to Project Set‐up and ExecutionDiscussion Questions
HypothesisSynopsisThe NeedThe ProblemThe SolutionLinkages in the WBDC ModelThe Business Case for a WBDCNext StepsPutting It All Together
Course Master FileA Note on the Answer File for the Discussion QuestionsAdditional Chapters

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APPENDIX EWhat's on the eiipbs.com Website?

He who would search for pearls must dive below.

—John Dryden, English poet

The website has been established to provide a ready source of useful information about the book's contents. It is designed to bring you quickly to some supporting materials for your reference and further study, or for your use in presentations and other learning experiences. I've had numerous requests from faculty who have adopted my book to provide materials to support them in class. I've tried to respond as best I can.

You can access the website at www.eiipubs.com.

Course Master File

This file contains the following:

A PowerPoint file of lecture slides for every chapter
Team exercises
Bibliography

The PowerPoint files contain the slides I use for my lectures. There is one file for every chapter. Every figure in the book has an accompanying slide reference. I've also added a number of slides that help with the flow of the lecture. Feel free to add, delete, or modify to suit your needs.

The Team Exercise file is a collection of more than 30 exercises that I have used with great success in the past. They are designed to get the class involved. Many are focused on how a tool, technique, process, or best practice might be used or adapted to the student's environment. These exercises are rendered in the same format as the chapter lecture slides. Incorporate them into the chapter course file as you see fit.

Both of these PowerPoint files are saved in PPT format. ...