TY - BOOK AU - Roberts,Paul TI - Absolute essentials of project management T2 - Absolute essentials of business and economics SN - 9781000174670 AV - HD69.P75 R63 2021eb U1 - 658.404 23 PY - 2021/// CY - Abingdon, Oxon, New York, NY PB - Routledge KW - Project management KW - BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / General KW - bisacsh KW - BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Project Management N1 - Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Credit List -- About the Author -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Projects and Project Management -- 3 Project Roles and Responsibilities -- 4 Defining Project Success -- 5 Planning Quality -- 6 Planning Timescales and Budgets -- 7 Identifying and Managing Risks -- 8 Initiating a Project -- 9 Keeping a Project Under Control -- 10 Delivering and Closing a Project -- 11 The Absolutely Essential 'Absolute Essentials' -- Appendix A -- Case Studies -- Index N2 - Contemporary organisations proliferate with projects. Managing projects, working with project managers and delivering project excellence have become fundamental skills in the world of business, resulting in an array of approaches, tools and techniques that can bewilder. This shortform text homes in on the absolute essential elements of the field. With practical insights throughout, the book provides readers with a concise understanding of key concepts, techniques and outcomes such as ownership, execution, success, quality, budgets and risks. Features include essential summaries andexpert guides to further reading. Authored by an experienced project and change management practitioner, consultant and educator, this unique resource will be essential reading for students of project management looking to excel in employment UR - https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780429342332 UR - http://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/forms/terms/vbrl-201703.pdf ER -