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.

Project Management in Practice, 7th Edition presents an applied approach to the essential tools, strategies, and techniques students must understand to achieve success in their future careers. Emphasizing the technical aspects of the project management life cycle, this popular textbook offers streamlined, student-friendly coverage of project activity, risk planning, budgeting and scheduling, resource allocation, project monitoring, evaluating and closing the project, and more. Providing new and updated content throughout, the seventh edition's concise pedagogy and hands-on focus is ideally suited for use in one-semester courses or modules on project management. Clear and precise chapters describe fundamental project management concepts while addressing the skills real-world project managers must possess to meet the strategic goals of their organizations. Integrated throughout the text are comprehensive cases that build upon the material from previous chapters--complemented by wealth of illustrative examples, tables and figures, review questions, and discussion topics designed to reinforce key information.

You "can" get there

Where do you want to go? You might already be working in the business world and may be looking to expand your skills. You might be setting out on a new career path. Or, you might want to learn more about exciting opportunities in project management.

Wherever you want to go, "Wiley Pathways Project Management" will help you get there. Easy-to-read, practical, and up-to-date, this text not only helps you learn fundamental project management concepts; it also helps you master the core competencies and skills you need to succeed in the classroom and in the real world. The book's brief, modular format and variety of built-in learning resources enable you to learn at your own pace and focus your studies.

With this book, you will be able to: Identify common types of projects and the various roles within them. Identify a project's needs and use the Statement of Work to focus your project. Choose and use the right project management software for your project. Organize your project and establish a realistic schedule. Use tools such as a Work Breakdown Structure and Linear Responsibility Chart to plan your project. Budget a project and allocate human resources, materials, and equipment optimally. Become adept at juggling limited resources among multiple projects. Become an effective team leader. Track your project and ensure that it's on-time and on-budget. Lead productive meetings and generate useful reports to communicate and document your project's progress. Terminate and evaluate your project in a positive manner.

"Wiley Pathways"helps you achieve your goals

When it comes to learning about business, not every student is on the same path, but everystudent wants to succeed. The business series in the new "Wiley Pathways" imprint helps you achieve your goals. The books in this series--"Marketing, Business Communication, Finance, Business Math, Real Estate, Small Business Management, Supervision, Project Management, Selling," and "Personal Finance"--offer a coordinated curriculum for learning business. Learn more at www.wiley.com/go/pathways.