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Managing Technology-Based Projects: Tools, Techniques, People and Business Processes
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Managing Technology-Based Projects: Tools, Techniques, People and Business Processes

by Hans J. Thamhain
March 2014
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
528 pages
16h 19m
English
Wiley
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Contents

Preface

1 Challenges of Managing Projects in a Technology World

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1.1 Project Management in a Changing World: Challenges and Opportunities

1.2 Global Dimensions

1.3 Project Deserve Special Attention within the Enterprise

1.4 The Unique Nature of Technology Projects

1.5 Evolution and Growth of Project Management and Technology

1.6 Where Are We Heading?

1.7 Key Points, Lessons, and Conclusions

1.8 Questions for Discussion and Exercises

1.9 PMBOK® References and Connections

Internet Links and Resources

References and Additional Readings

2 Contemporary Project Management: Concepts and Principles

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2.1 The Big Picture: The Art of Managing Projects

2.2 Project Management Defined

2.3 The Project Life Cycle (PLC)

2.4 Programs, Projects, Tasks, and Committees

2.5 The Role of the Project Manager

2.6 Classification of Projects

2.7 Project Management Standards and Guidelines

2.8 Key Points, Lessons, and Conclusions

2.9 Questions for Discussion and Exercises

2.10 PMBOK® References and Connections

Internet Links and Resources

References and Additional Readings

3 The Effective Project Manager: Skills, Values, and Agility

Project Management Skills Emphasized in PMI's Annual Report

3.1 Project-based Organizational Cultures and Values

3.2 Measuring Managerial Performance

3.3 Skill Requirements for Managing Technology Projects

3.4 How Learnable Are These Skills?

3.5 Transitioning from Individual Contributor to Project Management

3.6 Implications for Senior Management

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