Contents
1 Challenges of Managing Projects in a Technology World
1.1 Project Management in a Changing World: Challenges and Opportunities
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
1.7 Key Points, Lessons, and Conclusions
1.8 Questions for Discussion and Exercises
1.9 PMBOK® References and Connections
References and Additional Readings
2 Contemporary Project Management: Concepts and Principles
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
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
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