PROJECT MANAGEMENT: TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

by ELIZAPHAN NUGUTI

The foundation of project management is based on the numerous tools and techniques, if used effectively, will enhance the success of projects. The book project management tools and techniques is comparatively resourceful and provides valuable information in the management of projects. It highlights the key tools and techniques used for effective project management, appropriate in the management of successful development. It is handy for trainers, lecturers, students, project management learners, and project teams. The book project management; tools and techniques is published and intended to holistically augment the ideology of project management with precise emphasis on the developing world. It is purposely designed to handle the subject fundamentals exclusively, drawing the implications and most of the cases, illustrations, and examples from the developing world. The perspective also brings into focus affirmative attributes and opportunity of using project management ideology to manage projects. If well used will enable efficient and effective use of resources. It also reflects on the enormous project management challenges in these countries. It is divided into seven chapters each covering the critical tools and techniques that form the cornerstone of project management. The book specifically focuses on project management background, basic techniques and tools such as the Project Cycle, project management tools and techniques WBS, project charters and others; the Logical framework approach; project scheduling tools the Gantt, CPM, PERT and resources scheduling, CCPM. Lastly, it rounds up issues on the management of projects in developing countries.

289 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 3, 2015