Contemporary Project Management: Plan-Driven and Agile Approaches
By Timothy Kloppenborg, Vittal S. Anantatmula, Kathryn Wells
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Introduce traditional methods in project management as well as the latest agile practices with Kloppenborg/Anantatmula/Wells' CONTEMPORARY PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 5E. This edition presents project management techniques drawn from successful practice and the latest research and consistent with 6th and 7th editions of the PMBOK® Guide as well as other PMI standards and agile guides. Chapter flowcharts present PMBOK® 6e topics while new content describes the impact of PMBOK® 7e. New features, glossary and an integrated case highlight agile practice, its similarities and differences. PMP®-style questions prepare students for the new 2021 PMP® certification exam. Students also learn to use Microsoft® Project to automate processes. They build portfolios showcasing deliverables for real projects as they prepare to become Certified Associates in Project Management (CAPM®) or Certified Project Management Professionals (PMP®). MindTap resources with author videos further strengthen understanding.
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Introduce traditional methods in project management as well as the latest agile practices with Kloppenborg/Anantatmula/Wells' CONTEMPORARY PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 5E. This edition presents project management techniques drawn from successful practice and the latest research and consistent with 6th and 7th editions of the PMBOK® Guide as well as other PMI standards and agile guides. Chapter flowcharts present PMBOK® 6e topics while new content describes the impact of PMBOK® 7e. New features, glossary and an integrated case highlight agile practice, its similarities and differences. PMP®-style questions prepare students for the new 2021 PMP® certification exam. Students also learn to use Microsoft® Project to automate processes. They build portfolios showcasing deliverables for real projects as they prepare to become Certified Associates in Project Management (CAPM®) or Certified Project Management Professionals (PMP®). MindTap resources with author videos further strengthen understanding.
INTEGRATED EXAMPLES REFLECT TODAY'S LATEST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS. The book’s most popular examples, including chapter introductory examples, chapter examples and Project Management in Action examples at the end of chapters, are fully integrated within the text. Many new examples from various industries on several continents are available to enrich your content. Examples address new industries and introduce a variety of business experiences. Many examples are contributed by experts with extensive experience and publications in the niche topic they discuss.
ENGAGING AUTHOR-CREATED VIDEOS DEMONSTRATE SPECIFIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES. The authors have created 23 engaging videos in MindTap that detail how to perform many of today's successful project management techniques. Fifteen of these videos demonstrate activities, such as creating charters, while the remainder focus on using Microsoft® Project.
INTEGRATED COVERAGE OF MICROSOFT® PROJECT PREPARES STUDENTS TO WORK WITH THE MOST RECENT TOOLS. The author introduces all concepts using a step-by-step presentation that's consistent with PMBOK® work processes. Students then learn how to automate the project management techniques using Microsoft® Project. Students practice techniques such as identifying and overcoming resource overloads and managing project schedules. Full-color screenshots and multiple videos make content more realistic and easier to follow.
STUDENT-ORIENTED, MEASURABLE LEARNING OBJECTIVES GUIDE LEARNING. Each chapter begins with core and agile-specific learning outcomes. In addition, a flowchart identifies all knowledge areas and processes of the PMBOK® 6e Guide as well as the impact of PMBOK® 7e Guide domains and principles. One set of glossary definitions correspond with the PMBOK® Guide and other PMI standards and guides. A second set defines agile practices. These tools help students prepare to become Certified Project Management Professionals (PMP®) or Certified Project Management Professionals (PMP®).
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Part 1. Organizing Projects
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