The Project Management Life Cycle: A Complete Step-by-step Methodology for Initiating Planning Executing and Closing the Project

The Project Management Lifecycle is the first book of its kind, providing a complete methodology for the management of projects. No longer will managers have to outsource to large consulting firms to ensure that their project is managed in a methodical fashion. Managers will now be able to implement best practice methods in-house saving them time and money. This book reveals the unique Method 123 Project Management Methodology by defining the phases, activities and tasks required to complete a project. It's different because it describes the lifecycle clearly and prescriptively, without the complex terminology rife throughout the industry. Its comprehensive coverage, consistent depth and suite of tools will help managers to undertake projects successfully.

Table of Contents:
chapter 1 overview 1.1 introduction 1.2 what is a project? 1.3 what is project management? 1.4 the project life cycle chapter 2 project initiation 2.1 introduction 2.2 develop a business case 2.3 undertake a feasibility study 2.4 establish the terms of reference 2.5 appoint the project team 2.6 set up the project office 2.7 perform a phase review chapter 3 project planning 3.1 introduction 3.2 create a project plan 3.3 create a resource plan 3.4 create a financial plan 3.5 create a quality plan 3.6 create a risk plan 3.7 create an acceptance plan 3.8 create a communications plan 3.9 create a procurement plan 3.10 contract the suppliers 3.11 perform a phase review chapter 4 project execution 4.1 introduction 4.2 build deliverables 4.3 monitor and control 4.4 perform time management 4.5 perform cost management 4.6 perform quality management 4.7 perform change management 4.8 perform risk management 4.9 perform issue management 4.10 perform procurement management 4.11 perform acceptance management 4.12 perform communications management 4.13 perform a phase review chapter 5 project closure 5.1 introduction 5.2 perform project closure 5.3 review project completion chapter 6 epilogue appendix: project lifecycle activity model and documents list

About the Author :
jason westland is the founder of www.method123.com. as a project director, general manager and ceo, he has helped project managers around the world undertake projects successfully. his greatest challenge was managing the british rail's technology realignment programme.

Review :
"covers all the basic elements of project management and provides the tools that an owner or project manager needs to manage the project from conception to closing." michael cook, national president, canadian institute of management "offering an in-depth suite of tools for managers to undertake projects successfully, this book reveals a complete methodology for the management of projects based on the principles set out by the project management institute (pmi)." advance magazine "emphasis is laid on often overlooked but crucial areas...whether you are a rookie or seasoned guru in project management, you will find this book invaluable." engineering management "explores how to initiate projects by developing a business case. outlines the steps required to build a comprehensive suite of project plans. provides a step-by-step guide to the nine critical management processes. explains how to formally close a project by creating a project closure report and undertaking a post-implementation review." journal of economic literature "guides the reader through the critical phases of the project life cycle." abstracts of public administration, development and the environment