Modern Project Management Tutorial

Author: Liu Guojing
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: This book addresses the practical needs of the project management discipline and practice field in China, drawing on the author's personal experiences and insights from research on project management theory and practice. It references the research findings of experts from the Project Management Institute (PMI), the International Project Management Association (IPMA), and the Association for Project Management (APM) in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other regions. The book also incorporates project management models from top international companies such as IBM, HP, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, Lucent, and Siemens, as well as internal training materials from some of these enterprises. Using systematic thinking and project management methodologies, the content is arranged and structured to be both comprehensive and concise. The book adopts a modular and serial organizational structure, with each chapter being self-contained while forming an organic connection with the entire book. It serves as a reference for project management professionals at various levels, including managers, project managers, project management practitioners, and students of PMP, IPMP, MBA, MPA, and EMBA programs. The book can also be used as a training and teaching material for project management instructors. Additionally, it is designed for various technical professionals, administrative staff, and university students to help them understand and master the basic knowledge and methods of project management. Through this book, readers can receive foundational education and training in project management, preparing them for participation in and engagement with project management and training work.
After a systematic restructuring, the book integrates dynamic management processes with static management systems, featuring the following characteristics:
● Emphasis on modularity, reflecting advanced project management concepts and knowledge systems.
● Focus on general applicability, avoiding technical details as much as possible.
● Highlighting practicality, forming a systematic approach to project management processes and methods.
● Maintaining completeness, covering the entire process and domains of project management.
● Ensuring clarity, making the content easy to learn and apply.
The book is divided into three parts: Basics, Processes, and Practice, comprising a total of 12 chapters. The content is organized to address project management concepts, systems, processes, methods, and practices, balancing the introduction of fundamental project management processes with coverage of all relevant knowledge domains. In practical terms, the book includes several case studies, basic project management templates, and specific methodologies, aiming to help readers develop a more practical understanding of project management and provide them with practical tools for mastering essential project management skills.