Main topics of study:

Nature & Purpose of Project Management

Types of Project:

• Engineering & Mining
• Manufacturing
• Management
• Research

Project Objectives:

• Performance & Quality
• Budget
• Time to Completion

Balancing Project Objectives:

• Time/Cost Relationship
• Quality/Cost Relationship

Effective Project Organisation & Communications:

• Communications
• Need for a Project Manager’s Role

Project Organisation Categories:

• Functional
• Matrix – The Case For & Against
• Project Team – The Case For & Against
• The Hybrid Option
• Organisation of Central Administration

Project Manager:

• Title & Role
• Seniority
• Personality
• Use of Information
• Knowledge & Awareness
• Support & Co-Operation
• Project Services Group

Multiple Project Managers:

• Customer’s Project Manager
• Customer/Supplier Chains
• Contract Matrix
• Joint Ventures

Prince 2:

• Project Management Processes
• Organisation
• Roles

Reading List

Main Text:

Project Management - Dennis Lock (Gower)

Alternative Texts and Further Reading:

The Management of Projects - P W G Morris (Thomas Telford)