According to studies by major think tanks, few projects finish on time, within budget, or meet customer requirements. The number one problem, cited by these studies, is a failure on the people side of
This book shares the experiences and insight of a Montessori educator over the course of her 40 years as a Montessori teacher, administrator, school owner, and Montessori teacher trainer. It addresses
This completely unique reference is from two recognized thought leaders and developers of proven approaches within the diverse world and practices of project management. It provides a new and innovati
Taylor (project management, George Washington U.) addresses common mistakes in project management and offers advice for time planning and cost control. Topics covered include: the nature of schedule a
The role of project management in the modern organization has grown significantly. The effective management of project portfolios that include numerous short-terms projects, large multi-project progra
Originally published in 1988 by Springer-Verlag, this reprinted engineering text was written for structural engineers, already familiar with the processes of elastic and plastic analysis and design of
The goal of this widely used book is to present in a highly illustrated format the principles of design for good hearing and freedom from noise in and around buildings. The more than 540 illustrations
Rather than explaining all the features of Project 2007, the book teaches project managers and students how to manage projects using Project 2007, presenting insight and experiences from the Internati
While there are a number of valuable resources that explain the Lean philosophy or focus solely on operations or manufacturing, none provide an integrated, holistic view and the "how to" needed to ad
A growing number of senior executives are coming to realize that strategic supply management can be a significant driver of improved corporate performance and better risk management. Spend Analysis i
Writing for financial analysts, portfolio managers, distressed-debt trading desks, and bankruptcy lawyers, Moyer, director of research for an investment bank, explains techniques for investing in the
Featuring a roadmap that can be applied in most any organization, this book presents a unique universal, value-based methodology for developing and using metrics as a management tool to baseline, moni
Drawing on his extensive experience with a Toyota Group company, Huntzinger, a manufacturing consultant and founder/president of the Lean Accounting Summit, argues that traditional cost- management ac
Whereas in his previous books Koller (PhD), a senior risk evaluation advisor at a major corporation, focused on the technical aspects related to executing risk assessment processes, here he examines i
