Synopses & Reviews
Project management is the process of managing and organizing resources to complete a project, whether it's incorporating a new computer system or building a factory, within a defined scope, quality, time and cost constraints.
In the business world, we are frequently called upon to manage a project to a specific timeframe and budget, but we dont always know where to begin. Certified Project Management Professional Vijay Kanabar and Roger D. H. Warburton offer quick and easy guidance on successfully managing a project from start to finish.
Through engaging real-life situations and simple exercises, busy professionals receive just the information they need, from the basics of planning and quality assurance to picking the right people for your team.
Synopsis
This work offers quick and easy guidance on successfully managing a project from start to finish. Through engaging real-life situations and simple exercises, busy professionals receive the information they need, from the basics of planning and quality assurance to picking the right people for their team.
About the Author
A certified Project Management Professional,
Vijay Kanabar, BSc, MS, M.B.A., PMP, PhD, is Director, Boston Universitys Master of Science in Project Management degree (MSPM); Director, Boston Universitys Metropolitan Colleges Project Management programs; Academic Coordinator, BU Global Project Management program for international students studying in US; and Associate Professor of Computer Science. He has been recognized with awards for outstanding teaching and research, and has consulted with several Fortune 500 corporations as well as other organizations worldwide, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Staples, United Way, State Street, and Fidelity Investments. He received his BS in India, his PhD in Canada, and his MBA and MS in the United States.
Also a professor at Boston Universitys Metropolitan College, Roger D. H. Warburton, PhD, teaches project management and has more than 20 years experience in senior management positions.