{"product_id":"9780470600344","title":"Managing Complex Projects","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe IIL\/Wiley Series in Project Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eManaging Complex Projects\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInternational Institute for Learning | Harold Kerzner | Carl Belack\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Industrial Engineering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe application of project management techniques is considered standard practice in today's business environment. What is not widely known is that the learning gap separating good project management from exceptional project management is not as great as one might think—yet, the difference in the return on value can be quite significant. Many factors determine how projects are approached, such as rapid shifts in technology, a fluctuating market, changes in a business's organizational structure, and politics. As these forces add to a project's complexity and duration, project managers must develop strategies that allow them to think outside the box and create new on-the-go methodologies.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eManaging Complex Projects\u003c\/i\u003e delivers the tools necessary to take on an unpredictable economy with an adaptable battle plan proven to meet the differing needs of an ever-expanding set of partners and stakeholders involved in a project. This book shows how to solve some of the issues facing today's project manager, including:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDealing with multiple virtual teams located around the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking with partners and stakeholders that may have limited project management tools and experience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdjusting to long-term projects in which the stakeholders may change\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging projects where stated goals and objectives differ among stakeholders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e This book shows how companies such as IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, and Siemens are exploring new avenues to aid them in taking on complex projects by combining \"hard\" skills, such as risk management and scheduling, with \"soft\" skills that focus on interpersonal communication. \u003ci\u003eManaging Complex Projects\u003c\/i\u003e serves as a lifesaver for time-crunched project managers looking for new ways to maximize their efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHAROLD D. KERZNER, P\u003csmall\u003eH\u003c\/small\u003eD\u003csmall\u003e, \u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eis Senior Executive Director at International Institute for Learning, Inc., a global learning solutions company that conducts training for leading corporations throughout the world. He is a globally recognized expert on project, program, and portfolio management; total quality management; and strategic planning. Dr. Kerzner is the author of bestselling books and texts, including the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eProject Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, Tenth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCARL BELACK, PMP,\u003c\/b\u003e is a Senior Consultant and Trainer for International Institute for Learning, Inc.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING, INC. (IIL)\u003c\/b\u003e is a global leader in training, consulting, coaching, and customized course development. IIL's core competencies include: project, program, and portfolio management; business analysis; Microsoft\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Project and Project Server; Lean Six Sigma; PRINCE2\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e; ITIL\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e; and leadership and interpersonal skills. IIL delivers innovative, effective, and consistent training solutions through a variety of learning approaches, including traditional classroom, virtual classroom, simulation training, and interactive, on-demand learning. IIL is a PMI\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Charter Global Registered Education Provider, a member of PMI's Corporate Council, an Accredited Training Organization for PRINCE2 and ITIL, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and an IIBA\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Endorsed Education Provider.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information, visit \u003cb\u003ewww.iil.com\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee a listing of IIL's webinars at \u003cb\u003ewww.iil.com\/webinars\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 September 2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470600344\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e416\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310817996940,"sku":"9780470600344","price":45.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470600344_0d02c8aa-40d5-4113-96ef-10e54f15ef7a.jpg?v=1780116164","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780470600344","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}