Forsberg, Kevin

Visualizing project management : models and frameworks for mastering complex systems / Kevin Forsberg, Hal Mooz, and Howard Cotterman. - 3rd edition. - Hoboken, N.J. : J. Wiley, c2005. - xxvi, 454 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Table of contents

Introduction using visual models to master complex systems

Part one : Using models and frame works to master complex systems
1. Why are project requirements a critical issue
2. Visualizing the project environment
3. Modeling the five essentials

Part 2 : The essentials of project management
4. Organisation commitment
5. Project communication
6. Team work
7. The project cycle
8. The ten management elements

Part three : The ten management elements in detail
9. Project requirements
10. Organisation options
11. The project team
12. Project planning
13. Opportunities and their risk
14. Project control
15. Project visibility
16. Project status
17. Corrective action
18. Project leardership

Part 4 : Implementing the five essentials
19. Principles and tactics for measuring complexity
20. Integration, verification and validation
21. Improving project performance


Includes bibliographical references . _ Index : p.441- 454

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