Managing multiple projects - Dobson, Michael Singer (American Mangement Association, 2011)
"Some material in this course has been adapted from Project management, step-by-step, by Larry Richman, c2002, AMACOM." --T.p. verso
Includes bibliographical references and index
The challenges of multiple project management -- Applying single project management in a multiple project environment -- Project life cycle issues in programs -- The tools of project planning -- Project scheduling -- Resource loading and leveling for single and multiple projects -- Advanced scheduling techniques for multiple projects -- Planning for risk -- Planning for cost, quality, communications, procurement, and human resources -- Execution, monitoring, and control -- Closeout for single and multiple projects -- Developing your personal action plan for managing multiple projects
"In this book, you will learn how to recognize the characteristics and to manage effectively in each of these situations, how to plan and organize your work, how to influence other people who may not report to you in an official supervisory capacity, and how to get results." --Publisher's website