Contemporary Project Management

Plan-Driven and Agile Approaches

Timothy Kloppenborg, Vittal Anantatmula, Kathryn Wells

• Publisher: Cengage Learning EMEA
• Year: 2022
• Topic: Economics
• eBook ISBN:
  9780357715826
• Subtopic: Statistics for Business & Economics
• Index: Economics

Master the proven, traditional methods in project management as well as the latest agile practices with Kloppenborg/Anantatmula/Wells' CONTEMPORARY PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 5E. This edition presents project management techniques and expert examples drawn from successful practice and the latest research. All content reflects the knowledge areas and processes of the 6th edition of the PMBOK® Guide as well as the domains and principles of the 7th edition of the PMBOK® Guide. The book's focused approach helps you build a strong portfolio to showcase project management skills. New features, glossary and an integrated case highlight agile practices, mindset and techniques, while PMP®-style questions prepare you for the new 2021 PMP® certification exam. You also learn to use Microsoft® Project to automate processes. Gain the expertise you need to become a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) or Certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) with this edition and MindTap digital resources.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Brief Contents
• Contents
• Preface
• About the Authors
• Part 1: Organizing Projects
• Part 2: Leading Projects
• Part 3: Planning Projects
• Part 4: Performing Projects
• Appendix A: PMP and CAPM Exam Prep Suggestions
• Appendix B: PMP Exam Content Outline in Contemporary Project Management 5e
• Appendix C: Flowchart of PMBOK Guide 6e Processes and Major Deliverables
• Appendix D: PMBOK Guide 6e Coverage in Contemporary Project Management 5e
• Appendix E: MS Project Instructions in Contemporary Project Management 5e
• Appendix F: Answers to Selected Exercises
• Appendix G: Project Deliverables
• Appendix H: Strength Themes Applied to Project Management
• Index