Milosevic D.Z. Project Management ToolBox: Tools and Techniques for the Practicing Project Manager

Wiley, 2003. — 600 p. — ISBN: 0471208221, 9780471208228Provides a rare look at the situational framework used in building a project management toolbox.Includes real-world examples of toolboxes used in a variety of project situations.
Bridges the gap between theoretical and applied project management.When there is no time for theory–just effective, systematic methods for planning and controlling projects–open the Project Management ToolBox. It provides more than fifty tools and techniques that ensure a seamless performance of orderly project activities resulting in fast, repeatable, high-quality products in any industry. Based on the industry-standard Project Management Institute’s Body of Knowledge, this instant-access guide provides the tools, skill sets, expert advice, and step-by-step guidance to:
Plan projects realistically to accomplish business goals and strategies
Control project scope, schedule, cost, and quality
Build effective teams and respond to risk
Select and customize a PM toolbox by project size or type
Align the PM toolbox with corporate strategyAbout the Author
Dragan Z. Milosevic, PhD, PMP, is Associate Professor of Engineering and Technology Management at Portland State University (Oregon), a consultant with Rapidinnovation, LLC (an executive consulting company), and has conducted seminars for the Project Management Institute. He has worked in this field at a wide range of companies including Intel, Hewlett-Packard, Boeing, DaimlerChrysler, and many others.