Project Management

Dennis Lock's masterly exposition of the principles and practice of project management has been pre-eminent in its field for four decades. It was among the very few early books to treat project management holistically, rather than as a collection of separate techniques. It thus explains the entire project management process in great detail, demonstrating techniques ranging from the simplest of charts to sophisticated computer applications. Everything is reinforced throughout with case examples and diagrams.

Table of Contents:
Contents: Preface to the ninth edition; Introduction to project management; Factors for project success or failure; Defining the project task; Estimating the project costs; First steps in planning the timescale; Financial appraisal and the business plan; Risk; Project authorization; Project organization structures; Organization of management change and IT projects; Key people in the organization; Work breakdown and coding; Completing the breakdown structures; Detailed planning: an introduction to critical path networks; Detailed planning: critical path networks in practice; Principles of resource scheduling; Scheduling people (and other re-usable resources); Scheduling materials; Scheduling cash flows; Computer applications; Managing project start-up; Aspects of commercial management; Managing procurement; Managing progress; Managing changes; Managing project costs; Earned-value analysis and cost reporting; Managing multiple projects, programmes and portfolios; More advanced or less frequently used techniques; Managing project closure; Bibliography; Index.

About the Author :
Dennis Lock

Review :
'... As in the previous editions, the writing is always simple, clear and lucid, and the material is very logically organised. Students often comment that this book is the most readable of all the recommended books in my reading lists, and this is often the one which they choose to buy. I particularly dislike management jargon and this book is refreshingly free of it. It is a very practical book which appeals to the whole range of students I teach and I thoroughly recommend it. ' Dr Sally Brailsford, University of Southampton, UK'I think this book is suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate and practitioners...I fully recommend this text.' - Prof Dr. Paul Watson MBA MSC PhD FBEng CIOB FHEA , Building Engineer 'This extensive and exhaustive book deals with almost every aspect of Project Management in its widest sense, including construction and civil engineering projects. ... The author is obviously very experienced in the field, and in teaching the field. This is aided considerably by the liberal inclusion of useful and informative illustrative case studies. Again, the writing style of the author is to be commended in that these are easily digested and very helpful in adding context to the concepts discussed in the relevant sections.' Building Engineer'I have been a fan of Dennis Lock's clarity of thought and objectivity for many years and thoroughly recommend this latest edition as the definitive, readable and practical guide to hands on project management.' Marine Engineers Review'The simplicity of the book makes it an ideal text for exploring some of the more complex facets of project management. The book is well established and has been successfully used in educational settings and by engineers looking to update their skills. A particular strength is the emphasis on cost and identification, which pervade most areas. The book does an admirable job in explaining complicated ideas in a simple way, which is what has made this title an institution for the last eight editions and 36 years.'Dr Darren Dalcher, Professor of Software Project Management and Head of Software Forensics Centre at Middlesex University and Visiting Professor of Computer Science at the University of Iceland'This is an excellent desk reference book for Project Managers detailing the principles and practice of project management, and should also be an invaluable book for students.' Professor H J Manners, Professional Business and Technical Management