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| discovery phase project management: HBR Guide to Project Management (HBR Guide Series) Harvard Business Review, 2013-01-08 MEET YOUR GOALS—ON TIME AND ON BUDGET. How do you rein in the scope of your project when you’ve got a group of demanding stakeholders breathing down your neck? And map out a schedule everyone can stick to? And motivate team members who have competing demands on their time and attention? Whether you’re managing your first project or just tired of improvising, this guide will give you the tools and confidence you need to define smart goals, meet them, and capture lessons learned so future projects go even more smoothly. The HBR Guide to Project Management will help you: Build a strong, focused team Break major objectives into manageable tasks Create a schedule that keeps all the moving parts under control Monitor progress toward your goals Manage stakeholders’ expectations Wrap up your project and gauge its success |
| discovery phase project management: Knowledge Discovery Process and Methods to Enhance Organizational Performance Kweku-Muata Osei-Bryson, Corlane Barclay, 2015-03-16 Although the terms data mining and knowledge discovery and data mining (KDDM) are sometimes used interchangeably, data mining is actually just one step in the KDDM process. Data mining is the process of extracting useful information from data, while KDDM is the coordinated process of understanding the business and mining the data in order to identify previously unknown patterns. Knowledge Discovery Process and Methods to Enhance Organizational Performance explains the knowledge discovery and data mining (KDDM) process in a manner that makes it easy for readers to implement. Sharing the insights of international KDDM experts, it details powerful strategies, models, and techniques for managing the full cycle of knowledge discovery projects. The book supplies a process-centric view of how to implement successful data mining projects through the use of the KDDM process. It discusses the implications of data mining including security, privacy, ethical and legal considerations. Provides an introduction to KDDM, including the various models adopted in academia and industry Details critical success factors for KDDM projects as well as the impact of poor quality data or inaccessibility to data on KDDM projects Proposes the use of hybrid approaches that couple data mining with other analytic techniques (e.g., data envelopment analysis, cluster analysis, and neural networks) to derive greater value and utility Demonstrates the applicability of the KDDM process beyond analytics Shares experiences of implementing and applying various stages of the KDDM process in organizations The book includes case study examples of KDDM applications in business and government. After reading this book, you will understand the critical success factors required to develop robust data mining objectives that are in alignment with your organization’s strategic business objectives. |
| discovery phase project management: Project Management beyond Waterfall and Agile Mounir Ajam, 2018-01-02 This book goes beyond the paint by numbers approach, transcending the how of project management to the what and why, which is critical for leaders of change. — Dr. Joel B. Carboni, President and Founder, GPM Global and President, IPMA-USA Project Management beyond Waterfall and Agile presents a flexible, universal, and integrated three-dimensional model for managing projects, the Customizable and Adaptable Methodology for Managing ProjectsTM (CAMMPTM ). By tailoring and customizing the model to a specific industry or organization and by adapting it to a function or project classification, this model can be used to manage any project. CAMMPTM can also be used both in a traditional or an Agile environment. CAMMPTM integrates leading concepts on competence, processes, and sustainability. The model’s three dimensions are project lifecycle, project management processes, and, finally, competence, sustainability, and best practices. The book explains how to integrate these dimensions to manage a project across the three dimensions and the project stages. CAMMPTM is a stage-gate process, which is vital for project success. The current state of practice in project management is not sustainable. The root causes of this problem include a lack of standardized processes, missing methods or methodological approaches, and no real organizational system for managing projects. This book introduces a system to address these shortcomings. It focuses on the elements of this system, which is a practical and systematic methodological approach for managing and delivering all types of projects. CAMMPTM integrates the best learning from the various global associations in the field. The book distills the experience and knowledge of a practitioner working in different roles for more than three decades on various types of projects of all sizes and complexities. It is a practical book by a practitioner writing for practitioners. |
| discovery phase project management: Managing the Drug Discovery Process Susan Miller, Walter Moos, Barbara Munk, Stephen Munk, Charles Hart, David Spellmeyer, 2023-03-09 Managing the Drug Discovery Process, Second Edition thoroughly examines the current state of pharmaceutical research and development by providing experienced perspectives on biomedical research, drug hunting and innovation, including the requisite educational paths that enable students to chart a career path in this field. The book also considers the interplay of stakeholders, consumers, and drug firms with respect to a myriad of factors. Since drug research can be a high-risk, high-payoff industry, it is important to students and researchers to understand how to effectively and strategically manage both their careers and the drug discovery process. This new edition takes a closer look at the challenges and opportunities for new medicines and examines not only the current research milieu that will deliver novel therapies, but also how the latest discoveries can be deployed to ensure a robust healthcare and pharmacoeconomic future. All chapters have been revised and expanded with new discussions on remarkable advances including CRISPR and the latest gene therapies, RNA-based technologies being deployed as vaccines as well as therapeutics, checkpoint inhibitors and CAR-T approaches that cure cancer, diagnostics and medical devices, entrepreneurship, and AI. Written in an engaging manner and including memorable insights, this book is aimed at anyone interested in helping to save countless more lives through science. A valuable and compelling resource, this is a must-read for all students, educators, practitioners, and researchers at large—indeed, anyone who touches this critical sphere of global impact—in and around academia and the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry. - Considers drug discovery in multiple R&D venues - big pharma, large biotech, start-up ventures, academia, and nonprofit research institutes - with a clear description of the degrees and training that will prepare students well for a career in this arena - Analyzes the organization of pharmaceutical R&D, taking into account human resources considerations like recruitment and configuration, management of discovery and development processes, and the coordination of internal research within, and beyond, the organization, including outsourced work - Presents a consistent, well-connected, and logical dialogue that readers will find both comprehensive and approachable - Addresses new areas such as CRISPR gene editing technologies and RNA-based drugs and vaccines, personalized medicine and ethical and moral issues, AI/machine learning and other in silico approaches, as well as completely updating all chapters |
| discovery phase project management: Project Management Nation Jason Charvat, 2002-07-31 Der Projektmanager nimmt in der IT-Branche eine zentrale Stellung ein. Project Management Nation ist eine Sammlung praktischer Tipps, Ratschläge und Techniken, die IT Projektmanagern helfen, ihre Fähigkeiten im Projektmanagement zu verbessern. Schwerpunkte liegen dabei sowohl auf der Geschäftsstrategie als auch auf der Geschäftsanalyse. Das Buch ist ideal geeignet für Einsteiger und für erfahrene IT Projektmanager, die mit IT-Projekten für Kunden aus verschiedenen Branchen betraut sind. Mit Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen für jede Projektphase. Project Management Nation - eine wahre Fundgrube praxiserprobter Ratschläge, Tipps und Techniken. |
| discovery phase project management: Sustainable Project Management Joel Carboni, William R. Duncan, Monica Gonzalez, Michael Pace, David Smyth, Michael Young, 2024-09-27 Welcome to the future of project management, where sustainability is just the beginning. In the Third Edition of Sustainable Project Management: The GPM® Practice Guide, we introduce the groundbreaking concept of regeneration, taking sustainable project management to a new level. This edition empowers project managers to go beyond minimizing harm—toward actively restoring ecosystems, building resilient communities, and creating lasting positive change for both the planet and society. This guide is more than just a book—it's a comprehensive roadmap for integrating regenerative practices into every stage of project management. If you're looking to align your projects with the global shift toward regeneration, this is your essential resource. What's New in the 3rd Edition? Regenerative Focus: Discover how projects can go beyond sustainability to rejuvenate natural systems, enrich communities, and build social equity. Updated Case Studies: Explore real-world examples of successful regenerative projects that demonstrate the impact and value of this approach. New Tools and Frameworks: Use updated templates, checklists, and tools to seamlessly incorporate regeneration into your project life cycle. Why This Book is a Must-Have for Project Managers: Transformative Concepts: Understand the evolution from do no harm sustainability to a regenerative mindset, where projects create net-positive impacts. Comprehensive Approach: This guide offers step-by-step guidance on applying regeneration principles throughout the project management process—from planning to execution and beyond. Applicable to Any Industry: Whether in construction, finance, or IT, the principles and practices in this guide will help you deliver projects that succeed while contributing positively to the world. Future-Proof Your Skills: With global attention increasingly focused on environmental and social responsibility, project managers who embrace these practices will be at the forefront of the next era of leadership. As we face unprecedented challenges like climate change and social inequity, the need for regenerative project management has never been greater. This edition provides the strategies and tools you need to make a real difference—whether managing a single project or overseeing a portfolio. Sustainability is no longer enough. Now is the time to lead with regeneration, actively creating a better, more resilient world. What You’ll Learn: How regenerative sustainability can transform your projects and organization, aligning with global goals like the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Practical steps to evaluate and improve the long-term impact of your projects using regenerative development principles. How to create meaningful stakeholder engagement strategies that ensure buy-in and long-term support for regenerative initiatives. Strategies to incorporate circular economy principles into your projects, ensuring efficient resource use and minimal waste. Don’t just manage projects—lead them toward a regenerative future. The Third Edition of Sustainable Project Management: The GPM® Practice Guide is your ultimate resource for integrating regeneration into your project management approach, offering a holistic view that aligns business success with the needs of people and the planet. Join the movement for sustainable and regenerative project management. Order your copy today and become a catalyst for lasting change! |
| discovery phase project management: Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager (Updated and Revised Edition) Kory Kogon, Suzette Blakemore, 2024-01-16 No project management training? No problem! In today’s workplace, employees are routinely expected to coordinate and manage projects. Yet, chances are, you aren’t formally trained in managing projects—you’re an unofficial project manager. FranklinCovey experts Kory Kogon and Suzette Blakemore understand the importance of leadership in project completion and explain that people are crucial in the formula for success. This updated and revised edition of Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager offers practical, real-world insights for effective project management and guides you through the essentials of the value, people, and project management process: Scope Plan Engage Track and Adapt Close If you’re struggling to ensure multiple projects are finished with high value and on time, this book is for you. If you manage projects without the benefit of a team, this book is also for you. Change the way you think about project management—project manager may not be your official title, but with the right strategies, you can excel in this project economy. |
| discovery phase project management: PROJECT MANAGEMENT NARAYAN CHANGDER, 2024-03-04 THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT MCQ (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) SERVES AS A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AIMING TO DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF VARIOUS COMPETITIVE EXAMS, CLASS TESTS, QUIZ COMPETITIONS, AND SIMILAR ASSESSMENTS. WITH ITS EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF MCQS, THIS BOOK EMPOWERS YOU TO ASSESS YOUR GRASP OF THE SUBJECT MATTER AND YOUR PROFICIENCY LEVEL. BY ENGAGING WITH THESE MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS, YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUBJECT, IDENTIFY AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT, AND LAY A SOLID FOUNDATION. DIVE INTO THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT MCQ TO EXPAND YOUR PROJECT MANAGEMENT KNOWLEDGE AND EXCEL IN QUIZ COMPETITIONS, ACADEMIC STUDIES, OR PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS. THE ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS ARE PROVIDED AT THE END OF EACH PAGE, MAKING IT EASY FOR PARTICIPANTS TO VERIFY THEIR ANSWERS AND PREPARE EFFECTIVELY. |
| discovery phase project management: The Principles of Project Management Meri Williams, 2008 Presents information on principles that can be used in planning, managing, and leading business projects. |
| discovery phase project management: Complete Guide to Digital Project Management Shailesh Kumar Shivakumar, 2018-02-19 Get a 360-degree view of digital project management. Learn proven best practices from case studies and real-world scenarios. A variety of project management tools, templates, models, and frameworks are covered. This book provides an in-depth view of digital project management from initiation to execution to monitoring and maintenance. Covering end-to-end topics from pre-sales to post-production, the book explores project management from various dimensions. Each core concept is complemented by case studies and real-world scenarios. The Complete Guide to Digital Project Management provides valuable tools for your use such as: Frameworks: governance, quality, knowledge transfer, root cause analysis, digital product evaluation, digital consulting, estimation Templates: estimation, staffing, resource induction, RACI Models: governance, estimation, pricing, digital maturity continuous execution, earned value management and effort forecast Metrics: project management, quality What You’ll Learn Study best practices and failure scenarios in digital projects, including common challenges, recurring problem themes, and leading indicators of project failures Explore an in-depth discussion of topics related to project quality and project governance Understand Agile and Scrum practices for Agile execution See how to apply Quality Management in digital projects, including a quality strategy, a quality framework, achieving quality in various project phases, and quality best practices Be able to use proven metrics and KPIs to track, monitor, and measure project performance Discover upcoming trends and innovations in digital project management Read more than 20 real-world scenarios in digital project management with proven best practices to handle the scenarios, and a chapter on a digital transformation case study Who This Book Is For Software project managers, software program managers, account managers, software architects, lead developers, and digital enthusiasts |
| discovery phase project management: West Point Leadership Lessons Scott Snair, 2004 Author Scott Snair got admitted to West Point Military Academy, the U.S. Army's elite university, the hard way: rising through the enlisted ranks until he was almost too old to qualify for admission. He rose to become the president of his graduating class. Because he is a Desert Storm veteran, Snair's sincerity is beyond question. His book, if not distinctive, is as solid as the paint job on an M1-A1 Abrams tank and rolls sturdily through a market filled with books that extend the military leadership model into the realm of business. Although Snair's efforts to apply military lessons to business situations seem strained, his anecdotes are interesting and his principles are rock-solid and time-tested. He believes in establishing your leadership chops by seeking additional responsibility, and in fulfilling your commitments with honor and integrity. getAbstract.com salutes that and agrees that his book will help you be a better leader. Professionals with an interest in the military will find it particularly engaging. |
| discovery phase project management: Project Management Best Practices Harold Kerzner, 2023-09-08 PROJECT MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES Best practices from 50+ world-class organizations to improve project management, add business value, and increase benefit realization Featuring senior executives and project managers from more than 50 world-class companies offering their best practices for successful project management implementation, the newly revised Fifth Edition of Project Management Best Practices contains updates throughout to reflect the latest project management best practices that add value and efficiency to every level of an organization. The text offers guidance on a wide range of project management best practices, with new coverage of the impact of COVID-19, the growth of nontraditional projects, cultural and emotional intelligence, and much more. Project Management Best Practices features insights and best practices from world class organizations like Siemens, Deloitte, GEA, Heineken, Sony, Dubai Customs, Philips Medical, IBM, Boeing, Comau, and Hitachi. Case studies from many of these organizations are included in each chapter to practically illustrate various concepts. This Fifth Edition includes updated information from companies covered in the earlier books along with contributions from new companies. Project Management Best Practices includes information on: Project management best practices throughout modern history and how the best of intentions can quickly become migraines Responding to changing customer requirements, what to do when the wrong culture is in place, and handling the internal politics of any project Strategic planning for project management, roadblocks to excellence, and seven fallacies that delay project management maturity Recognizing the need for project management methodology development and where/how artificial intelligence (AI) slots into the project management field Following the same successful format as its predecessor in terms of content, the Fifth Edition of Project Management Best Practices is an essential resource for senior level and middle level corporate managers, project and team managers, engineers, project team members, business consultants, and students in related programs of study. |
| discovery phase project management: Managing Difficult Projects André A. Costin, 2008 Focuses on the diagnosis and resolution of difficult problems whether in large or small and complex projects. The intent is to help corporate executives and project management practitioners apply proven processes, methodologies, systems, structures and tools to rally the information and the resources required for better decisions, faster delivery, and improved results. |
| discovery phase project management: Project Management Jack R. Meredith, Scott M. Shafer, Samuel J. Mantel, Jr., 2017-10-30 Projects continue to grow larger, increasingly strategic, and more complex, with greater collaboration, instant feedback, specialization, and an ever-expanding list of stakeholders. Now more than ever, effective project management is critical for the success of any deliverable, and the demand for qualified Project Managers has leapt into nearly all sectors. Project Management provides a robust grounding in essentials of the field using a managerial approach to both fundamental concepts and real-world practice. Designed for business students, this text follows the project life cycle from beginning to end to demonstrate what successful project management looks like on the ground. Expert discussion details specific techniques and applications, while guiding students through the diverse skill set required to select, initiate, execute, and evaluate today's projects. Insightful coverage of change management provides clear guidance on handling the organizational, interpersonal, economic, and technical glitches that can derail any project, while in-depth cases and real-world examples illustrate essential concepts in action. |
| discovery phase project management: Team Development for High-tech Project Managers James Williams, 2002 This unique volume is the first to go beyond the theory of team dynamics and project management to present real world applications. The culmination of years of experience and research, the book describes practical techniques for building successful high performance project teams using actual examples from high tech companies. A concise guide for both new and experienced managers, this valuable resource enables you to: select the right projects for your organization; reduce the time needed for team development and productive operation; learn motivational and retention strategies for technical project personnel; avoid project management pitfalls; and inject quality into current and future projects. The book examines the typical life cycle of team development and the general mechanics of team and project formation in today's project management setting. It scrutinizes both successes and failures in nurturing and developing a team, offering techniques and suggestions on building better teams in thefuture. |
| discovery phase project management: IT (Information Technology) Portfolio Management Step-by-Step Bryan Maizlish, Robert Handler, 2010-10-07 Praise for IT Portfolio Management Step-by-Step Bryan Maizlish and Robert Handler bring their deep experience in IT 'value realization' to one of the most absent of all IT management practices--portfolio management. They capture the essence of universally proven investment practices and apply them to the most difficult of challenges--returning high strategic and dollar payoffs from an enterprise's IT department. The reader will find many new and rewarding insights to making their IT investments finally return market leading results. --John C. Reece, Chairman and CEO, John C. Reece & Associates, LLC Former deputy commissioner for modernization and CIO of the IRS IT Portfolio Management describes in great detail the critical aspects, know-how, practical examples, key insights, and best practices to improve operational efficiency, corporate agility, and business competitiveness. It eloquently illustrates the methods of building and integrating a portfolio of IT investments to ensure the realization of maximum value and benefit, and to fully leverage the value of all IT assets. Whether you are getting started or building on your initial success in IT portfolio management, this book will provide you information on how to build and implement an effective IT portfolio management strategy. --David Mitchell, President and CEO, webMethods, Inc. I found IT Portfolio Management very easy to read, and it highlights many of the seminal aspects and best practices from financial portfolio management. It is an important book for executive, business, and IT managers. --Michael J. Montgomery, President, Montgomery & Co. IT Portfolio Management details a comprehensive framework and process showing how to align business and IT for superior value. Maizlish and Handler have the depth of experience, knowledge, and insight needed to tackle the challenges and opportunities companies face in optimizing their IT investment portfolios. This is an exceptionally important book for executive leadership and IT business managers, especially those wanting to build a process-managed enterprise. --Peter Fingar, Executive Partner Greystone Group, coauthor of The Real-Time Enterprise and Business Process Management (BPM): The Third Wave A must-read for the non-IT manager who needs to understand the complexity and challenges of managing an IT portfolio. The portfolio management techniques, analysis tools, and planning can be applied to any project or function. --Richard Max Maksimoski, Senior Director R&D, The Scotts Company This book provides an excellent framework and real-world based approach for implementing IT portfolio management. It is a must-read for every CIO staff considering how to strategically and operationally impact their company's bottom line. --Donavan R. Hardenbrook, New Product Development Professional, Intel Corporation |
| discovery phase project management: Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Project Management in a Changing Global Environment Scott D. Babler, 2011-01-06 Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Portfolio Management in a Changing Global Environment explores some of the critical forces at work today in the complex endeavour of pharmaceutical and medical product development. Written by experienced professionals, and including real-world approaches and best practice examples, this new title addresses three key areas – small molecules, large molecules, and medical devices - and provides hard-to-find, consolidated information relevant to and needed by pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device company managers. |
| discovery phase project management: PROJECT MANAGEMENT Dr. (Prof.) Govind Shinde, Prof. Neerja Srivastava, Shrikesh Poojari, 2024-04-01 Buy PROJECT MANAGEMENT e-Book for MMS 4th Semester University of Mumbai By Thakur Publication. |
| discovery phase project management: MEMS Product Engineering Dirk Ortloff, Thilo Schmidt, Kai Hahn, Tomasz Bieniek, Grzegorz Janczyk, Rainer Brück, 2013-10-11 This book provides the methodological background to directing cooperative product engineering projects in a micro and nanotechnology setting. The methodology is based on well-established methods like PRINCE2 and StageGate, which are supplemented by best practices that can be individually tailored to the actual nature and size of the project at hand. This book is intended for everyone who takes an active role in either practical product engineering or in teaching it. This includes project and product management staff and program management offices in companies working on innovation projects, those active in innovation, as well as professors and students in engineering and management. |
| discovery phase project management: Leading Megaprojects Mounir A. Ajam, 2020-01-06 The performance of megaprojects is questionable, and a large percentage of them fail in one dimension or another. The challenges that contribute to these failures are known. Then why do these projects still fail at a high rate? Leading Megaprojects: A Tailored Approach examines the challenges facing megaprojects and, more importantly, successes in delivering megaprojects. To close the performance gaps in megaproject deliveries, the book presents a customizable model that professionals and organizations can use to increase the chance of successful project delivery. To illustrate the model, it uses examples and case studies, primarily from capital projects, with engineering and construction components. The book also explains how the approach can be applied to all projects, regardless of industry or domain. The book emphasizes the role of leadership because it takes the point of view that megaprojects cannot be successful without great leadership due to their massive size, complexity, number of parties and stakeholders involved, and cost, among other vital factors. Leaders can define the path for a megaproject to guide seasoned managers and project managers to successful closure. The tailored approach is based on a stage-gate project life cycle model, which covers projects from concept to success. However, it is not limited to a purist form of traditional project management. It is a tailored methodological approach, with an emphasis on leading the work, end-to-end, at the project level, along with the management of every stage of the project. Also, it presents the integration of the business, product delivery, and operations management into a cohesive approach. The book concludes with an in-depth simulation showing how the model is can be tailored to deliver a megaproject successfully. |
| discovery phase project management: E-discovery: Creating and Managing an Enterprisewide Program Karen A. Schuler, 2011-04-18 One of the hottest topics in computer forensics today, electronic discovery (e-discovery) is the process by which parties involved in litigation respond to requests to produce electronically stored information (ESI). According to the 2007 Socha-Gelbmann Electronic Discovery Survey, it is now a $2 billion industry, a 60% increase from 2004, projected to double by 2009. The core reason for the explosion of e-discovery is sheer volume; evidence is digital and 75% of modern day lawsuits entail e-discovery.A recent survey reports that U.S. companies face an average of 305 pending lawsuits internationally. For large U.S. companies ($1 billion or more in revenue)that number has soared to 556 on average, with an average of 50 new disputes emerging each year for nearly half of them. To properly manage the role of digital information in an investigative or legal setting, an enterprise--whether it is a Fortune 500 company, a small accounting firm or a vast government agency--must develop an effective electronic discovery program. Since the amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which took effect in December 2006, it is even more vital that the lifecycle of electronically stored information be understood and properly managed to avoid risks and costly mistakes. This books holds the keys to success for systems administrators, information security and other IT department personnel who are charged with aiding the e-discovery process. - Comprehensive resource for corporate technologists, records managers, consultants, and legal team members to the e-discovery process, with information unavailable anywhere else - Offers a detailed understanding of key industry trends, especially the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, that are driving the adoption of e-discovery programs - Includes vital project management metrics to help monitor workflow, gauge costs and speed the process |
| discovery phase project management: CompTIA Project+ Study Guide Kim Heldman, 2022-09-02 Prepare for the Project+ exam and a new career in project management quickly and efficiently with a newly updated guide In the newly revised Third Edition of the CompTIA Project+ Study Guide: Exam PK0-005, veteran project manager and tech educator Kim Heldman delivers a fully updated and comprehensive guide to the foundational CompTIA Project+ exam. This all-in-one study aid focuses on the job-critical skills demanded by employers and will help you hit the ground running on your first day in a new project management role. In this Study Guide, you’ll learn to manage the project lifecycle, coordinate small- and medium-sized projects, establish communication plans, manage resources and stakeholders, maintain project documentation and artifacts, and support the completion of larger projects within an information technology environment. It also offers: Hands-on, concrete guidance designed to banish test anxiety and prepare you for the entry-level CompTIA Project+ exam Detailed advice on project management concepts, lifecycle phases, project tools and documentation, and IT and governance basics required by on-the-job project managers Complimentary access to Sybex’s interactive, online learning environment and test bank, complete with an assessment test, hundreds of practice questions, practice exams, electronic flashcards, and a searchable glossary of key terms Full of practical examples and insights drawn from the author’s extensive, real-world experience, the newest edition of CompTIA Project+ Study Guide: Exam PK0-005, Third Edition, is a must-read for anyone considering a new career in project management or preparing for the CompTIA Project+ exam. |
| discovery phase project management: Effective Project Management Robert K. Wysocki, 2011-02-25 With 200 pages of new content, the fifth edition of this popular guide gives new or veteran project managers a comprehensive overview of all of the best-of-breed project management approaches and tools today, including Traditional (Linear and Incremental), Agile (Iterative and Adaptive), and Extreme. Step-by-step instruction and practical case studies show you how to use these tools effectively to achieve better outcomes of projects at hand. Plus, the book provides full coverage on managing continuous process improvement, procurement management, managing distressed projects, and managing multiple team projects. The companion Web site includes exercises and solutions that accompany the project management instruction in the book. |
| discovery phase project management: New Business Creation Philipp Hartmann, 2014-05-14 Established companies are facing an increasingly dynamic and globalized competitive environment. Radical innovations are considered a means to escape this trend. In particular, it is desirable for established companies to institutionalize systems to repeatedly create new business based on radical innovations (“New Business Creation”, “NBC”). In six in-depth case studies, Philipp Hartmann identifies design variables for NBC systems and explores related performance measurement activities. In a subsequent cross-case comparison, idiosyncratic observations are synthesized into thirteen propositions. Moreover, two structurally different approaches to NBC are identified and discussed. In addition, the present research thoroughly studies performance measurement activities in the context of NBC activities and finds that they are an essential component that has been insufficiently addressed by existing theory. |
| discovery phase project management: Pro Web Project Management Justin Emond, Chris Steins, 2012-01-13 Pro Web Project Management is a collection of hard-won lessons the authors have learned managing modern web projects with small and medium budgets in a consulting environment. This isn’t a book about project management theory. Pro Web Project Management tells how to create real deliverables, get answers from indecisive clients, manage wayward programmers, and use checklists to wow clients. This book is made up of real examples, real lessons, real documents, and real tips woven together into a step-by-step walkthrough of a project's life cycle. Pro Web Project Management is written for both the full-time project manager and the aspiring project manager who might have a role that blends client support, web development, and project management. The project budget sweet spot for this book is $50,000 to $500,000. If you manage a project in this space, reading this book will make you a better project manager. Learn how to manage a modern web project with a budget of $50,000 to $500,000 Get actionable tips on dealing with real project management challenges Learn the simple, defined process—refined over the years—to take simple and complex projects from proposal to successful launch |
| discovery phase project management: Project Management Case Studies Harold Kerzner, 2012-10-05 The revised edition of the single-best source of project management case studies Compiled by Harold Kerzner, the leading authority on project management, Project Management Case Studies, Third Edition presents the most comprehensive collection of project management case studies available today. Featuring more than 100 case studies, this essential book illustrates both successful implementation of project management by actual companies as well as the pitfalls to avoid in a variety of real-world situations. This new edition: Contains case studies illustrating successful and poor implementation of project management Represents a wide range of industries, including medical and pharmaceutical, aerospace, manufacturing, automotive, finance and banking, and telecommunications Covers cutting-edge areas of construction and international project management plus a new super case on the Iridium Project, covering all aspects of project management Follows and supports preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Exam Project Management Case Studies, Third Edition is a valuable resource for students, as well as practicing engineers and managers, and can be used on its own or with the latest edition of Harold Kerzner's landmark reference, Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling. Other powerful tools by Harold Kerzner, Ph.D.: Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, Tenth Edition (978-0-470-27870-3) Project Management Workbook and PMP®/CAPM® Exam Study Guide, Tenth Edition (978-0-470-27872-7) |
| discovery phase project management: Project Management Handbook Jürg Kuster, Christian Bachmann, Mike Hubmann, Robert Lippmann, Patrick Schneider, 2023-02-07 This practical handbook offers a comprehensive guide to efficient project management. It pursues a broad, well-structured approach, suitable for most projects, and allows newcomers, experienced project managers, and decision-makers to find valuable input that matches their specific needs. The Project Management Compass guides readers through various sections of the book; templates and checklists offer additional support. The handbook’s innovative structure combines concepts from systems engineering, management psychology, and process dynamics. This international edition will allow sharing of the authors' experience gained in many years of project work and over thousands of project management and leadership seminars conducted for BWI Management Education in Zurich, Switzerland. This second, entirely revised edition of the Project Management Handbook is based on the fundamentals of the previous standard work and is aligned with the German 5th edition. It now covers a large number of new or updated topics. This work has also been updated to help with the IPMA certification and offers a comprehensive reference table for all competence elements of the Individual Competence Baseline of IPMA® (ICB4). |
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| discovery phase project management: Project Management Methodologies Jason Charvat, 2003-02-07 Explore this comprehensive survey of the tools, tips, techniques, and tactics that project managers need to successfully complete their projects. Seasoned project management consultant Jay Charvat presents a detailed description of each methodology currently available, weighs the advantages and disadvantages of each, and provides a plan for implementation. He includes expert advice on putting the methodologies to use in both individual projects and across the organization and provides detailed guidance on maintenance and support. Buy it today! |
| discovery phase project management: Project Management in Health and Community Services Judith Dwyer, Pauline Stanton, Valerie Thiessen, 2013-09-13 In the health and community service industries, projects are increasingly used for the development of new services, and to achieve change in existing services, work practices and delivery models. Until now, project workers in these fields have had to rely on books designed for architects, builders and IT administrators. This is the first textbook to take the principles of project management and place them into a context relevant for people working in health and community services. This book provides a critical guide to both the strategic and operational aspects of using projects and making them work. Covering topics such as the lifecycle of a project, planning, execution and evaluation, risk management, change and effective teams, Project Management for Health and Community Services uses extensive international case studies and examples from the field. Written by authors with years of practical experience, this is a valuable resource for anyone studying or working on health and community services. Project Management for Health and Community Services offers students and professionals practical problem solving strategies and provides a comprehensive guide to managing projects as well as tips on managing a team and the stakeholders. |
| discovery phase project management: Project Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications Management Association, Information Resources, 2016-06-09 Organizations of all types are consistently working on new initiatives, product lines, or implementation of new workflows as a way to remain competitive in the modern business environment. No matter the type of project at hand, employing the best methods for effective execution and timely completion of the task at hand is essential to project success. Project Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications presents the latest research and practical solutions for managing every stage of the project lifecycle. Emphasizing emerging concepts, real-world examples, and authoritative research on managing project workflows and measuring project success in both private and public sectors, this multi-volume reference work is a critical addition to academic, government, and corporate libraries. It is designed for use by project coordinators and managers, business executives, researchers, and graduate-level students interested in putting research-based solutions into practice for effective project management. |
| discovery phase project management: Project Management Best Practices: Achieving Global Excellence Harold Kerzner, 2018-03-20 The comprehensive guide to project management implementation, updated with the latest in the field Project management has spread beyond the IT world to become a critical part of business in every sphere; built on efficiency, analysis, and codified practice, professional project management leads to the sort of reproducible results and reliable processes that make a business successful. Project Management Best Practices provides implementation guidance for every phase of a project, based on the real-world methodologies from leading companies around the globe. Updated to align with the industry’s latest best practices, this new Fourth Edition includes new discussion on Agile and Scrum, tradeoffs and constraints, Portfolio PMO tools, and much more. Get up-to-date information on the latest best practices that add value at every level of an organization Gain insight from more than 50 project managers at world-class organizations including Airbus, Heineken, RTA, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Sony, Cisco, Nokia, and more Delve deeper into implementation guidance for Agile, Scrum, and Six Sigma Explore more efficient methodologies, training, measurement, and metrics that boost organization-wide performance Adopt new approaches to culture and behavioral excellence, including conflict resolution, situational leadership, proactive management, staffing, and more Ideal for both college and corporate training, this book is accompanied by an Instructor’s Manual and PowerPoint lecture slides that bring project management concepts right into the classroom. As the field continues to grow and evolve, it becomes increasingly important to stay current with new and established practices; this book provides comprehensive guidance on every aspect of project management, with invaluable real-world insight from leaders in the field. |
| discovery phase project management: CompTIA Project+ PK0-005 Cert Guide Robin Abernathy, Ann Lang, 2023-09-22 This is the eBook version of the print title. Note that the eBook does not provide access to the practice test software that accompanies the print book. Learn, prepare, and practice for CompTIA Project+ PK0-005 exam success with this Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning. CompTIA Project+ PK0-005 Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification helps you prepare to succeed on the CompTIA Project+ exam by directly addressing the exam's objectives as stated by CompTIA. Leading instructors and experts Robin Abernathy and Ann Lang share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. This complete study package includes Complete coverage of the exam objectives and a test-preparation routine designed to help you pass the exams Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section Chapter-ending Key Topic tables, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly The powerful Pearson Test Prep Practice Test software, complete with hundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports An online, interactive Flash Cards application to help you drill on Key Terms by chapter A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success. This study guide helps you master all the topics on the Project+ PK0-005 exam, deepening your knowledge of: Project management concepts: Project characteristics, methodologies, and frameworks; team and resource management; change control; risk and issue management; schedule development and management; quality, cost, and performance management; communication and meeting management; project procurement and vendor selection Project life cycle phases: Project life cycles; discovery/concept preparation phase; initiating, planning, executing, and closing phase activities Project tools and documentation: Project management tools; quality and performance charts IT and governance: Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors and compliance; data security and privacy considerations; foundational IT concepts and operational change control for IT project management |
| discovery phase project management: Project Management for the Pharmaceutical Industry Laura Brown, Tony Grundy, 2016-04-08 The pharmaceutical industry has encountered major shifts in recent years, both within the industry, and in its external environment. The cost of healthcare rising due to an ageing population, the intensification of regulatory requirements and mergers within the industry have led to an increased need for restructuring, cost reduction and culture change projects. Project management is the key to addressing these needs, and also to effective drug development. Given the costs of development and the critical issue of 'time to market', project management techniques - appropriately used - are a key factor in bringing a drug to market. In this book, Laura Brown and Tony Grundy's pharmaceutical expertise and experience offers the reader a guide to the most relevant project management tools and techniques and how to rigorously apply them in the pharmaceutical industry. The authors cover the technical, strategic and human aspects of project management, including contingency planning, simulation techniques and different project options. Complete with decision-tree diagrams, checklists, exercises and a full glossary, Project Management for the Pharmaceutical Industry provides clinical research, drug development and quality assurance managers or directors with a one-stop reference for successfully managing pharmaceutical projects. The text has been revised for this edition and now includes some additional material on risk management. |
| discovery phase project management: The Principles of Project Management (SitePoint: Project Management) Meri Williams, 2008-03-13 The Principles of Project Management lays out clear steps that anyone can follow to get projects done right, and delivered on time. This full color book covers: Why Project Management is important The 6 fundamental truths of project management Getting started: Discovering, Initiating, Planning and Resourcing a project Getting the Job Done: Executing and controlling Keeping it Smooth: Communication, collaboration and managing change Following through: Ongoing support and maintenance, measuring operational success Resources: Review of various tools, recommended reading, professional resources for project management Short, and to the point, this book aims to do to provide a solid foundation for anyone who finds themselves responsible for executing projects. From the Back Cover Every project you manage will be unique. Scope, budgets, team dynamics, and timeframes will differ. As a project manager, the most important factor in achieving project success will be your understanding of The Principles Of Project Management. This book will show you that project management isn't rocket science: using the information contained in this book, you'll deliver projects on time and on budget, again and again. With The Principles Of Project Management you'll: Learn how to start every project on the right foot. Master the planning, execution, and control of your projects. Discover the secrets of effective communication and change management. Identify project warning signals and learn to keep your projects on track. Understand the benefits of using the right tools, resources, and people. Learn how to give a superstar project handover. And much, much more |
| discovery phase project management: Project Management in Health and Community Services Zhanming Liang, Pauline Stanton, 2020-07-16 Project management is recognised as a core competency across health and community services environments, yet it can be challenging for new project staff and practitioners to balance the needs of stakeholders and ensure the best outcome for everyone involved. This wholly revised edition of Project Management in Health and Community Services presents the tools and techniques for effective practice, offering practical problem-solving strategies for managing projects based on real-life scenarios. The expert authors use case studies and examples from the field to illustrate topics such as the project life cycle, project planning, execution and evaluation, risk management, handling change and building effective teams. This edition also features a new chapter on the importance of incorporating evaluation into project design and implementation, and how evaluation can impact on future project design and development. Written by highly experienced authors and underpinned by the latest research, this is an essential resource for anyone studying or working in health and community services. |
| discovery phase project management: Respondent Centred Surveys Laura Wilson, Emma Dickinson, 2021-11-03 Achieve your survey goals by empowering your survey respondents. Too often, surveys are designed for the analyst, rather than the respondent. This book challenges the status quo by putting respondents’ needs at the heart of survey development. It encourages you to stop, listen, and then design to improve response rates and collect high quality data. Drawing on their experience at the UK Office for National Statistics, the authors: Show you how to design better surveys by combining social research and user experience best practice. Equip you with the tools to design inclusive and accessible surveys. Enable you to overcome practical research problems, including managing participant recruitment, and working to any budget. Provide links to helpful web material and further reading as part of the book′s online resources. Promoting a new way to conceptualise and conduct survey design, this book expands your theoretical thinking and shows you, step-by-step, how to put it into practice. |
| discovery phase project management: PCISTM - Advanced Project Management M. Scott Campbell, MPM, 2011-03-13 S.U.I.T.E. PCISTM (Process-Centric Integrated System for Transformational Methodologies) is a Treatise for the Advancement of the Project Management Discipline. PCISTM is a tool designed to take out all of the guesswork involved, and remove the confusion inherent to Project process re-engineering. PCISTM utilizes specific, front-loading requirements that allows the Advanced PM to access each component independently, select and integrate methodologies, and, transition the Project result back into the revenue stream efficiently! |
| discovery phase project management: Prototyping of Robotic Systems: Applications of Design and Implementation Sobh, Tarek, 2012-02-29 As a segment of the broader science of automation, robotics has achieved tremendous progress in recent decades due to the advances in supporting technologies such as computers, control systems, cameras and electronic vision, as well as micro and nanotechnology. Prototyping a design helps in determining system parameters, ranges, and in structuring an overall better system. Robotics is one of the industrial design fields in which prototyping is crucial for improved functionality. Prototyping of Robotic Systems: Applications of Design and Implementation provides a framework for conceptual, theoretical, and applied research in robotic prototyping and its applications. Covering the prototyping of various robotic systems including the complicated industrial robots, the tiny and delicate nanorobots, medical robots for disease diagnosis and treatment, as well as the simple robots for educational purposes, this book is a useful tool for those in the field of robotics prototyping and as a general reference tool for those in related fields. |
| discovery phase project management: Systems, Software and Services Process Improvement Alastair Walker, Rory V. O'Connor, Richard Messnarz, 2019-09-09 This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 26th European Conference on Systems, Software and Services Process Improvement, EuroSPI conference, held in Edinburgh, Scotland, in September 2019. The 18 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 28 submissions. They are organized in topical sections: Visionary Papers, SPI and Safety and Security, SPI and Assessments, SPI and Future Qualification & Team Performance, and SPI Manifesto and Culture. The selected workshop papers are also presented and organized in following topical sections: GamifySPI, Digitalisation of Industry, Infrastructure and E-Mobility. -Best Practices in Implementing Traceability. -Good and Bad Practices in Improvement. -Functional Safety and Cybersecurity. -Experiences with Agile and Lean. -Standards and Assessment Models. -Team Skills and Diversity Strategies. -Recent Innovations. |
Guidance for Stakeholder Engagement - FEMA.gov
This document provides guidance to support the requirements and recommends approaches for effective and efficient implementation. Alternate approaches that comply with all requirements …
OCM Tasks for Project Plans by Phase - PM Solutions
Project postmortems are internal assessments of a project performed by project personnel at the end of a project. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the defined change management …
Project Phases Processes - ProjectManagement.com
This phase aims to track & review the progress & performance of the project; identify any re-quired changes to the plan & initiate the corre-sponding changes.
Discovery management - CACI
It is designed to create a roadmap towards project success and the discovery phase is one of the central tenets. Project success depends upon buy-in from everyone afected by it. From …
A Project Management Approach to eDiscovery
Litigating a case is a complex process to manage, and the discovery phase, when viewed as a related subproject, adds additional layers of intricacy that make its management even more …
(BAaaS) as part of Business Analysis-As-A-Service Discovery …
What is the Discovery phase? The Discovery phase is a process of collecting and analyzing information about the project, its intended market, audience
Discovery Phase Project Management (book)
This updated and revised edition of Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager offers practical real world insights for effective project management and guides you through the …
Using Appreciative Inquiry for Effective Project Outcomes
By integrating Appreciative Inquiry with project management, we believe teams will be aligned on shared vision, engaged in process, and motivated by outcomes.
Guidance for Stakeholder Engagement - FEMA.gov
More guidance on the Discovery phase—specifically on identifying flood hazards and associated flood risk and mitigation activities in this phase—is available in Guidance Document No. 5, …
Discovery and Requirements - Springer
Discovery is the process by which you identify exactly what you and your team are going to build. The goal of the discovery phase is to help manage the client’s expectations
Chapter 2: Project Life Cycles, Phases, and Process Groups
Discover how to split projects into phases to enable incremental value delivery using any type of project life cycle. Explore what is done during the overlapping Process Groups of Initiating, …
PROJECT DELIVERY FRAMEWORK
PROJECT DELIVERY FRAMEWORK *Required • Project Charter* • Project complexity classification • Key resource availability • Stakeholder analysis • Communication Plan* • High …
Project Management Processes
This free eBook will help you to identify the appropriate project management process to apply at any point in your own project. You will learn what each of the process groups
Guidance for Stakeholder Engagement: Discovery Phase
This document provides guidance to support the requirements and recommends approaches for effective and efficient implementation. Alternate approaches that comply with all requirements …
Chapter 2: Project Life Cycles, Phases, and Process Groups
Discover how to split projects into phases to enable incremental value delivery using any type of project life cycle. Explore what is done during the overlapping Process Groups of Initiating, …
Chapter 02 Process of Data Science Projects - GitHub Pages
•Main question: Was the project successful? •Compare results to hypothesis from the discovery phase •Identify the key findings •Try to quantify the value of your results •Business value, e.g., …
Project Management Discovery Phase (2024)
Project Management Discovery Phase: Project Management beyond Waterfall and Agile Mounir Ajam,2018-01-02 This book goes beyond the paint by numbers approach transcending the …
Chapter 2: Project Life Cycles, Phases, and Process Groups
Discover how to split projects into phases to enable incremental value delivery using any type of project life cycle. Explore what is done during the overlapping Process Groups of Initiating, …
Cloud Migration: Six Key Considerations of The Discovery Phase
One of the most important outputs of the discovery phase is an accurate view of your current IT estate and of your hosted applications and services. Only when you’ve fully mapped your …
Guidance for Stakeholder Engagement - Discovery Phase
This document provides guidance to support the requirements and recommends approaches for effective and efficient implementation. Alternate approaches that comply with all requirements …
Guidance for Stakeholder Engagement - FEMA.gov
This document provides guidance to support the requirements and recommends approaches for effective and efficient implementation. Alternate approaches that comply with all requirements …
OCM Tasks for Project Plans by Phase - PM Solutions
Project postmortems are internal assessments of a project performed by project personnel at the end of a project. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the defined change management …
Project Phases Processes - ProjectManagement.com
This phase aims to track & review the progress & performance of the project; identify any re-quired changes to the plan & initiate the corre-sponding changes.
Discovery management - CACI
It is designed to create a roadmap towards project success and the discovery phase is one of the central tenets. Project success depends upon buy-in from everyone afected by it. From …
A Project Management Approach to eDiscovery
Litigating a case is a complex process to manage, and the discovery phase, when viewed as a related subproject, adds additional layers of intricacy that make its management even more …
(BAaaS) as part of Business Analysis-As-A-Service Discovery …
What is the Discovery phase? The Discovery phase is a process of collecting and analyzing information about the project, its intended market, audience
Discovery Phase Project Management (book)
This updated and revised edition of Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager offers practical real world insights for effective project management and guides you through the …
Using Appreciative Inquiry for Effective Project Outcomes
By integrating Appreciative Inquiry with project management, we believe teams will be aligned on shared vision, engaged in process, and motivated by outcomes.
Guidance for Stakeholder Engagement - FEMA.gov
More guidance on the Discovery phase—specifically on identifying flood hazards and associated flood risk and mitigation activities in this phase—is available in Guidance Document No. 5, …
Discovery and Requirements - Springer
Discovery is the process by which you identify exactly what you and your team are going to build. The goal of the discovery phase is to help manage the client’s expectations
Chapter 2: Project Life Cycles, Phases, and Process Groups
Discover how to split projects into phases to enable incremental value delivery using any type of project life cycle. Explore what is done during the overlapping Process Groups of Initiating, …
PROJECT DELIVERY FRAMEWORK
PROJECT DELIVERY FRAMEWORK *Required • Project Charter* • Project complexity classification • Key resource availability • Stakeholder analysis • Communication Plan* • High …
Project Management Processes
This free eBook will help you to identify the appropriate project management process to apply at any point in your own project. You will learn what each of the process groups
Guidance for Stakeholder Engagement: Discovery Phase
This document provides guidance to support the requirements and recommends approaches for effective and efficient implementation. Alternate approaches that comply with all requirements …
Chapter 2: Project Life Cycles, Phases, and Process Groups
Discover how to split projects into phases to enable incremental value delivery using any type of project life cycle. Explore what is done during the overlapping Process Groups of Initiating, …
Chapter 02 Process of Data Science Projects - GitHub Pages
•Main question: Was the project successful? •Compare results to hypothesis from the discovery phase •Identify the key findings •Try to quantify the value of your results •Business value, e.g., …
Project Management Discovery Phase (2024)
Project Management Discovery Phase: Project Management beyond Waterfall and Agile Mounir Ajam,2018-01-02 This book goes beyond the paint by numbers approach transcending the …
Chapter 2: Project Life Cycles, Phases, and Process Groups
Discover how to split projects into phases to enable incremental value delivery using any type of project life cycle. Explore what is done during the overlapping Process Groups of Initiating, …
Cloud Migration: Six Key Considerations of The Discovery …
One of the most important outputs of the discovery phase is an accurate view of your current IT estate and of your hosted applications and services. Only when you’ve fully mapped your …
Guidance for Stakeholder Engagement - Discovery Phase
This document provides guidance to support the requirements and recommends approaches for effective and efficient implementation. Alternate approaches that comply with all requirements …
