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100 1 _aStraw, Gary.
245 1 0 _aUnderstanding project management :
_bskills and insights for successful project delivery /
_cGary Straw.
264 1 _aLondon ;
_aPhiladelphia :
_bKogan Page,
_c2015.
300 _axi, 312 pages ;
_c25 cm
336 _atext
_2rdacontent
337 _aunmediated
_2rdamedia
338 _avolume
_2rdacarrier
500 _ainclude index.
500 _abusiness bookfair2016
505 0 _a Chapter - 1: An introduction to projects and project management; Chapter - 2: Projects at the conceptual phase; Chapter - 3: Planning within projects; Chapter - 4: After the planning: delivering projects; Chapter - 5: Managing to completion; Chapter - 6: Reviewing and learning in projects; Chapter - 7: Project: a way of thinking; Chapter - 8: Within and outside projects; Chapter - 9: A global stage; Chapter - 10: Managing and leading project enviornments; Chapter - 11: A spectrum of project management roles; Chapter - 12: Develop the capability Chapter - 10: Managing and leading in project environments; Chapter - 11: A spectrum of project management roles; Chapter - 12: Develop the capability Section - FOUR: Developing a capability; Chapter - 09: A global stage; Chapter - 08: Within and outside projects; Chapter - 07: Projects: a way of thinking; Section - THREE: Projects in a challenging world; Chapter - 06: Reviewing and learning in projects; Chapter - 05: Managing to completion; Chapter - 04: After the planning: delivering projects; Section - TWO: Projects in a real world; Chapter - 03: Planning within projects; Chapter - 02: Projects at the conceptual phase; Chapter - 01: An introduction to projects and project management; Section - ONE: Projects in an ideal world;
520 _a"Aimed specifically at practicing managers and EMBA students, Understanding Project Management balances the reflective practice necessary to develop analytical skills and the knowledge needed to utilize different tools and techniques in real world situations. Author Gary Straw takes a unique approach to the study of project management by emphasizing international aspects and dilemmas and global issues relevant to the contemporary world. He also addresses change/dealing with the unexpected and leadership within change and organizational management, taking the "person" perspective to evaluate a range of project scenarios. By including learning objectives, diagrams, activities, highlighted key points, annotated further reading, and free online resources, this is an ideal book for independent or classroom study"--
_cProvided by publisher.
520 _a"Understanding Project Management takes an applied approach to the study of project management, carefully balancing reflective practice and methodology necessary for successful deployment of tools and techniques in the real world. Including plenty of practical examples as well as contemporary real-world case studies, it takes a unique approach to the study of project management with an emphasis on international aspects and dilemmas that are increasingly common in the contemporary world. With a host of features to encourage reflection and reinforce learning, it is the ideal complement for independent or classroom study on a range of business courses. This textbook helps managers understand project management, develop perspectives in application, and, through reflection, enables them to develop a project management capability, at an individual, organization or project level. The content throughout is guided by practice, making this an essential read for anyone wishing to make a success of the project management role"--
_cProvided by publisher.
650 0 _aProject management.
650 7 _aBUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Project Management.
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650 7 _aBUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management.
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