Description
Project Management in Perspective is an accessible text suitable for students who do not yet have work experience and are being introduced to the subject for the first time. The interdisciplinary approach of this title ensures that the essential processes are thoroughly covered and relevant to various business contexts. Project Management in Perspective is the ideal introductory text that focuses on project management from a business management angle.

Project Management in Perspective features:

• An engaging central case study that links into the key issues in each chapter and makes the theory more accessible to students
• 'Food for thought', 'Expert tip' and 'Reality check' boxes which illustrate the theory and engage the reader
• Exercises in each chapter that provide opportunities for gaining practical experience.

• ‘Lessons learned’ sections that highlight the realities of project management in South Africa
• Summaries that emphasise key points, and discuss the implications for business within the context of the chapter
• ‘Case study reflection’ features that explains how the chapter content relates to the central case study.

Contents:

Part 1 Nature and content of project management
Chapter 1 Introduction to project management
Chapter 2 Project selection through strategic alignment
Chapter 3 Project capability: Structure, culture and roles

Part 2 Project management process
Chapter 4 Project initiation and definition
Chapter 5 Project planning: Part I
Chapter 6 Project planning: Part II
Chapter 7 Project execution, monitoring and control: Understanding Earned Value Management
Chapter 8 Project closure

Part 3 Project integration / principles
Chapter 9 Project risk management
Chapter 10 Stakeholder management
Chapter 11 Project communication
Chapter 12 People management for projects

Part 4 Contemporary issues
Chapter 13 Change management
Chapter 14 Leadership
Chapter 15 Programme and portfolio management