Demonstration Projects
Demonstration Projects

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Publisher:

Published: 1971

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13:

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"One specific purpose of the Project Initiative and Development Program is the encouragement of innovative ideas in the field of housing and the testing of some in the form of the demonstration projects"--Introduction.

Creating an Environment for Successful Projects
Creating an Environment for Successful Projects

Author: Robert J. Graham

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-05-20

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 1118739302

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Since it was first published in 1997, Creating an Environment for Successful Projects has become a landmark work that shows how to develop project management as an organizational practice. This second edition offers solid, results-oriented advice on how upper management can create an environment that supports the success of special projects and the development of new products. The book also includes a wealth of examples from the authors' workshop participants and readers of the first edition who have successfully implemented these concepts within their organizations. New in the second edition: Ideas and practices about portfolio management to achieve greater overall success from a portfolio of projects Advice for helping project teams come together to become more effective Information for developing the chief project officer Suggestions for implementing project management information systems More descriptions about organizations and people who have used these principles to develop vastly improved environments

The Complete Software Project Manager
The Complete Software Project Manager

Author: Anna P. Murray

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-01-25

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 1119219906

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Your answer to the software project management gap The Complete Software Project Manager: From Planning to Launch and Beyond addresses an interesting problem experienced by today's project managers: they are often leading software projects, but have no background in technology. To close this gap in experience and help you improve your software project management skills, this essential text covers key topics, including: how to understand software development and why it is so difficult, how to plan a project, choose technology platforms, and develop project specifications, how to staff a project, how to develop a budget, test software development progress, and troubleshoot problems, and what to do when it all goes wrong. Real-life examples, hints, and management tools help you apply these new ideas, and lists of red flags, danger signals, and things to avoid at all costs assist in keeping your project on track. Companies have, due to the nature of the competitive environment, been somewhat forced to adopt new technologies. Oftentimes, the professionals leading the development of these technologies do not have any experience in the tech field—and this can cause problems. To improve efficiency and effectiveness, this groundbreaking book offers guidance to professionals who need a crash course in software project management. Review the basics of software project management, and dig into the more complicated topics that guide you in developing an effective management approach Avoid common pitfalls by perusing red flags, danger signals, and things to avoid at all costs Leverage practical roadmaps, charts, and step-by-step processes Explore real-world examples to see effective software project management in action The Complete Software Project Manager: From Planning to Launch and Beyond is a fundamental resource for professionals who are leading software projects but do not have a background in technology.

Development Projects for a New Millennium
Development Projects for a New Millennium

Author: Anil Hira

Publisher: Praeger

Published: 2004-05-30

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13:

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The authors examine the brave new world of development in the post-Cold War era, sketching out the new context within which development projects take place. They then provide an overview of the concerns and approaches of development project management and introduce the new development administration approach.

Project Management
Project Management

Author: Hans Mikkelsen

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2017-10-23

Total Pages: 843

ISBN-13: 1787148300

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Modern projects are confronted with complexity and ambiguity. To provide a holistic framework, this book presents a new project management model that is used to identify the nature of a project and develop appropriate project solutions. It also allows a circular planning process, leading to coherence across the project’s elements.

Capacity Development Initiatives in Watershed Development
Capacity Development Initiatives in Watershed Development

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Publisher: Concept Publishing Company

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 9788180691355

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Since 1995, Danish International Development Assistance Has Been Organising International Workshops On Watershed Development Every Alternate Year. During The Course Of This Workshop, Numerous Papers, Including A Variety Of Case Studies, Were Presented. This Publication Is A Comprehensive Compilation Of All The Papers Presented At The Workshop, Along With The Group Reports And Task Force Recommendations.