The Economist Guide to Project Management 2nd Edition (Paperback)

Getting it right and achieving lasting benefit

Paul Roberts

How to make sure that projects run to budget and schedule - and deliver the intended results.

From the Hubble space telescope that was launched with a malfunctioning device that resulted in all the pictures it took being blurred, to the extremely late completion of England's new national soccer stadium at Wembley, history is full of example of projects that damaged organisations because they were late, over budget, failed to deliver what they were meant to, or were complete disasters.This guide explains the principles and techniques of project management and how they are interconnected with the day-to-day management of a business. It is an invaluable handbook for helping firms deliver successful project outcomes and achieve lasting benefit through effective change.

Publication date: 24/01/2013

£15.00

ISBN: 9781781250693

Imprint: Economist Books

Subject: Business & Management

The Economist Guide to Project Management 2nd Edition (Ebook)

Getting it right and achieving lasting benefit

Paul Roberts

How to make sure that projects run to budget and schedule - and deliver the intended results.

From the Hubble space telescope that was launched with a malfunctioning device that resulted in all the pictures it took being blurred, to the extremely late completion of England's new national soccer stadium at Wembley, history is full of example of projects that damaged organisations because they were late, over budget, failed to deliver what they were meant to, or were complete disasters.This guide explains the principles and techniques of project management and how they are interconnected with the day-to-day management of a business. It is an invaluable handbook for helping firms deliver successful project outcomes and achieve lasting benefit through effective change.

Publication date: 24/01/2013

£12.99

ISBN: 9781847659118

ISBN 10 / ASIN: B00B5639CE

Imprint: Economist Books

Subject: Business & Management

Reviews for The Economist Guide to Project Management 2nd Edition

'An invaluable source of information and clear thinking for students and seasoned professionals alike'

 Manager Magazine

'Very easy to use ... its major strength is its clear and structured approach'

 Project Magazine

Paul Roberts

Paul Roberts

Paul Roberts specialises and has worked extensively in the field of project, programme and change management with organisations such as British Airways, ComputaCenter, The Economist, HBOS, Ministry of Defence, Pfizer, Inland Revenue, Royal Mail, Somerfield and Wilco.