Project Management Tools and Techniques, 2nd Edition

Introduction

The field of project management uses a significant number of custom tools and techniques in its planning and control processes. The primary aim of this textbook is to provide the reader with mechanical examples of these project decision support artifacts. The level of background theory described will be kept to a minimum and will instead focus on illustrating specific mechanics and examples. Both authors have extensive real-world experience in their respective professional areas, and the topics selected for inclusion were made based on their valuation of the tool regarding its project management value. An attempt has been made not to slant the textbook material toward any particular project type, with the belief that maximum value ...