Project Management
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Project Management

A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling

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eBook - PDF

Project Management

A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling

About this book

The gold standard for project management students and professionalsā€”enhanced with AI, agile, and data-driven strategies in this landmark 14th edition.

For over four decades, Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling has been the go-to resource for project managers, students, and professionals worldwide. In this newly revised 14th edition, renowned project management expert Harold Kerzner integrates the latest advancements, from artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven decision-making to agile and hybrid methodologies, ensuring today's project leaders are equipped to navigate an evolving landscape. Aligned with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Ā® Guide), this bestselling guide prepares readers for the PMP Ā® exam's principles-first approach. Whether you're leading complex global projects, managing sustainability initiatives, or leveraging AI for project insights, this book provides the tools to drive success. In this new 14th edition, you'll find:

  • Cutting-edge insights on AI in project management, data-driven strategies, and emerging methodologies.
  • Practical frameworks for settting clear objectives, defining project success, and managing risks.
  • Comprehensive guidance on agile, hybrid, and traditional project management approaches.
  • In-depth coverage of sustainability and corporate social responsibility in project execution.
  • Real-world strategies for managing complex, large-scale, and global projects.

Ideal for students, PMP Ā® candidates, and practicing professionals, Project Management, 14th Edition remains the gold standard for mastering project management.

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Information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2025
Print ISBN
9781394290031
eBook ISBN
9781394290055
Edition
14
Topic
Technology & Engineering
Subtopic
Project Management
Index
Technology & Engineering

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Chapter 1 Overview
  7. Chapter 2 Project Management Growth: Concepts and Definitions
  8. Chapter 3 Organizational Structures
  9. Chapter 4 Organizing and Staffing theĀ Project Office and Team
  10. Chapter 5 Management Functions
  11. Chapter 6 Communications Management
  12. Chapter 7 Conflicts
  13. Chapter 8 Special Topics
  14. Chapter 9 The Variables forĀ Success
  15. Chapter 10 Working withĀ Executives
  16. Chapter 11 Planning
  17. Chapter 12 Network Scheduling Techniques
  18. Chapter 13 Pricing and Estimating
  19. Chapter 14 Cost Control
  20. Chapter 15 Metrics
  21. Chapter 16 Trade-off Analysis inĀ a Project Environment
  22. Chapter 17 Risk Management
  23. Chapter 18 Learning Curves
  24. Chapter 19 Contract Management
  25. Chapter 20 Quality Management
  26. Chapter 21 Modern Developments in Project Management
  27. Appendix A: Solution to Leadership Exercise
  28. Appendix B: Solutions to the Project Management Conflict Exercise
  29. Appendix C: Dorale Products Case Studies
  30. Appendix D: Solutions to the Dorale Products Case Studies
  31. Author Index
  32. Subject Index
  33. EULA