Contemporary Project Management, 3rd Edition

Students learn to master the most proven methods in project management as well as exciting new techniques emerging from current industry and today’s most recent research with Kloppenborg’s CONTEMPORARY PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 3E. This text introduces time-tested manual techniques and progressive automated techniques, all consistent with the latest PMBOK Guide and integrated with Microsoft Project 2013. The book’s focused approach is ideal for building strong portfolios that showcase project management skills for future interviews. All content is consistent with the knowledge areas and processes of the fifth edition of the PMBOK Guide to give students an advantage in becoming Certified Project Management Professionals (PMP) if they choose.

Table of Contents

PART 1 Organizing Projects
Chapter 1 Introduction to Project Management
Chapter 2 Project Selection and Prioritization
Chapter 3 Organizational Capability: Structure, Culture, and Roles
Chapter 4 Chartering Projects

PART 2 Planning Projects
Chapter 5 Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Planning
Chapter 6 Scope Planning
Chapter 7 Scheduling Projects
Chapter 8 Resourcing Projects
Chapter 9 Budgeting Projects
Chapter 10 Project Risk Planning
Chapter 11 Project Quality Planning and Project Kickoff

PART 3 Performing Projects
Chapter 12 Project Supply Chain Management
Chapter 13 Leading and Managing Project Teams
Chapter 14 Determining Project Progress and Results
Chapter 15 Finishing the Project and Realizing the Benefits

Appendix A PMP and CAPM Exam Prep Suggestions
Appendix B Strengths Themes as Used in Project Management