Project Manager's MBA - From Planning to Success

Author: (American) Cohen et al., translated by Yu Fengxia
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book is timely for project managers transitioning from a project-centric to a corporate-centric approach, and it contains substantial resources, making it a must-read. The two experienced experts employ an accessible learning method, using numerous examples to transform abstract financial concepts into less intimidating material. This book is designed for project managers, project team members, and managers who wish to contribute more to achieving organizational outcomes through their projects. Chapter introduces the corporate systems approach to project management. It elaborates on how examining projects from a framework perspective based on business concepts such as increasing shareholder value and economic value added can help make better decisions throughout the project lifecycle and ultimately lead to greater project success. Chapter 2 discusses basic accounting and financial issues related to the enterprise and projects. Chapter 3 explores strategy and the evolving environment in which businesses operate. Chapter 4 examines the impact of project management practices on creating economic value. Chapter 5 covers issues related to revenue from cash flow. Chapter 6 focuses on costs and the factors influencing the costs required to create revenue for project outcomes. Chapter 7 explains why finance is crucial for project managers. Chapter 8 discusses how an understanding of the corporate system can help project managers make management decisions. Chapter 9 summarizes all the concepts and insights presented for project managers and project managers.