Includes bibliographical references and index.

Written in an accessible style Professional Project Management: The Integration of Strategy Operations and Change deconstructs project management into language suitable for anyone wanting to improve their project management skills and would be suitable for project management practitioners and tertiary students studying project management as part of their degree.Project theory and practice are examined across a variety of contexts industry sectors and qualification levels with content covering: scope time quality risk contracts and procurement communications resources cost information governance innovation life cycles sustainability policy stakeholders strategy and work as well as health and safety.Structured in four convenient parts Part III contains a MS Project 'quick start' guide while Part IV includes 14 sample project management templates that can be adapted for use with any project.Professional Project Management: The Integration of Strategy Operations and Change aligns to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK 2012). Additionally it aligns with industry requirements and international best practice. Incorporating aspects of other project management methodologies this textbook explores the principles processes practices techniques skills methods and tools that can impact how projects are planned and managed for success.