Field Guide to Project Management [Paperback]

David I. Cleland (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471462128 | ISBN-13: 978-0471462125 | Publication Date: July 29, 2004 | Edition: 2

One of the best-known authorities on project management, David Cleland developed this new edition for professionals who need a dependable, on-the-job resource to answer questions and solve problems as they arise. Field Guide to Project Management is unmatched in its wealth of reliable information on project management systems and its concise and accessible format, also making it the perfect volume to read cover to cover for a unique, up-to-date survey of the field. Every aspect of project management is addressed with practical explanations and advice by a who’s-who roster of expert authors who cover planning techniques, concepts, paradigms, processes, tools, and techniques.

Editorial Reviews

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This hands-on guide to project team management features a who's-who roster of expert authors that present practical explanations and advice on all aspects of project management: planning techniques, concepts, paradigms, processes, tools, and techniques. No other volume offers such a wealth of reliable information on project management systems in such a concise, authoritative and accessible format. This is a must-own volume for project managers, product developers, team leaders, and executive personnel in all industries. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Up-to-date solutions to critical issues facing project managers on the job

The skillful blend of conceptual basics and hands-on practice that made Field Guide to Project Management a cornerstone resource in the field is now completely updated in a new Second Edition. One of the best-known authorities on project management, David Cleland developed this new edition for professionals who need a dependable, on-the-job resource to answer questions and solve problems as they arise.

Field Guide to Project Management, Second Edition is unmatched in its wealth of reliable information on project management systems and its concise and accessible format, also making it the perfect volume to read cover to cover for a unique, up-to-date survey of the field. Every aspect of project management is addressed with practical explanations and advice by a who’s-who roster of expert authors who cover planning techniques, concepts, paradigms, processes, tools, and techniques.

A relevant book across all professional levels and industries, this Second Edition covers the areas of project management that are critical to successful implementation, as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI). This revised edition includes new material on:

• The strategic context of projects
• Project leadership
• Effective project information systems
• Building the project statement of work
• Project management software
• Building high-performance teams
• Project selection and use
• Project management maturity
• Implementing earned value
• Maintaining project oversight

Project management systems are a primary means of dealing with organizational change and execution of enterprise strategies across a wide range of applications, such as construction management, benchmarking, competitive analysis, crisis management, new business development, quality management, and self-directed production teams.

Now more than ever, Field Guide to Project Management, Second Edition is a must-own volume for project managers, product developers, team leaders, and executive personnel in all industries.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 652 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (July 29, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471462128
• ISBN-13: 978-0471462125
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #368,917 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Valuable study aid & practical guide, August 8, 2000

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Michael Garrett, PMP (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Field Guide to Project Management (Paperback)

I struggled through months of preparation for the PMI exam until I ordered this book. In this one reference, I was able to find all of the detail that was required to master the practice exams and that wasn't included in the PMBOK.

Since passing the PMI exam, this is the only PM book that remains on my desk. It is my key PM reference with pratical approaches to most of the issues faced by PM's today. Now that I am mentoring other PM's, this has become the first tool that I recommend for improving their day-to-day PM practices and preparing for the PMI Exam.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A single point reference for day-to-day PM challenges, May 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Field Guide to Project Management (Paperback)

A very good collection of Project Management articles. This book covers most day-to-day challenges a Project Manager faces. I no longer have to refer to various textbooks and journals on PM all the times. On the flip side, the illustrations are tardy, at times illegible.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent desk reference, February 23, 2008

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S. Crawley (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Field Guide to Project Management (Paperback)

This is an excellent desk reference for PM. Since receiving this book, I've read several chapters from random sections based on my current need. I've found the writing to be well organized and easy to skim. The in depth reading is enjoyable and informative. It is a keeper. --SWC