Project management toolbox :tools and techniques for the practicing project manager

Provides a rare look at the situational framework used in building a project management toolbox. Includes real-world examples of toolboxes used in a variety of project situations. Bridges the gap between theoretical and applied project management.

Preface. Part 1: PROJECT INITIATION TOOLS . The Strategic Role of Project Management Toolbox. Project Selection. Project Portfolio Mapping. Part 2: PROJECT PLANNING TOOLS . Voice of the Project Customer. Scope Planning. Schedule Development. Cost Planning. Quality Planning. Risk Planning. Team Planning. Part 3: PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS . Scope Control. Schedule Control. Cost Control. Quality Control. Performance Reporting and Closure. Part 4: INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS . Selecting and Customizing Project Management Toolbox. Appendix A: Linking Project Management Tools To PMBOK. Appendix B: Project Management Toolboxes Per Project Size. Appendix C: Project Management Toolboxes Per Project Family. Appendix D: Project Management Toolboxes Per Project Type. Index.