Roel Grit Boeken

The primary aim of Project Management is to facilitate the successful completion of projects. For this reason it puts particular emphasis on the importance of careful preparation and strategic co-operation within the project team. The first part of this new textbook offers a description of the project-based approach to the work environment, an analysis of when such an approach is appropriate and an account of how to make projects work. In addition, this part of the book discusses the role of planning software within the project environment. Part Two of the book describes the practical tools and skills needed to tackle projects. A number of the skills outlined in Part Two are also relevant to learning contexts other than projects. This new edition offers additional material on the life-cycle of the project: from setting up to completing a project. New sections deal with skills such as brainstorming and decision making in the project group. The text makes for required reading for project management students everywhere.

Today's educational regime requires that a student develops entrepreneurial qualities during her studies. Making a Business Plan offers a solid and coherent step-by-step approach to writing a business plan. This book contains two kinds of assignments: activities and extra assignments. The reader is encouraged to carry out the activities in order to complete a business plan for a new company. The extra assignments help to provide a better understanding of the reality of starting a new business. This student-friendly book provides a simple introduction to a key stage of any entrepreneurship class as well as a guide for any student charged with developing an entrepreneurial mindset as part of their studies.

Projects have become increasingly important in all areas of professional life. It is therefore crucial that students and professionals are trained to understand and participate in project management. The primary aim of this textbook is to facilitate the successful completion of projects, thus the author puts particular emphasis on the importance of careful preparation and strategic co-operation within the project team. Part One of the book offers a description of the project-based approach to the work environment, an analysis of when such an approach is appropriate and an account of how to make projects work. In addition, this part of the book discusses the role of planning software within the project environment. Part Two describes the practical tools and skills needed to tackle projects. This up-to-date edition offers additional material on the life-cycle of the project from setting up to completing a project. Other new sections deal with skills, such as brainstorming and decision making in the project group.