Changes from Adapted Resource
The following list provides a high-level overview of the changes made to the adapted text in the development of this one.
- Changed several of the titles of the chapters to incorporate Human Resources terms.
- Added the Human Resource perspective into the chapter text. For example, provided this perspective anywhere Human Resources could provide support to the project i.e. steps, processes.
- Expanded on concepts as they relate to Human Resources i.e. teams, project manager, communication.
- Added Human Resources role as a strategic partner in Structures.
- Added HR in Focus boxes.
- Added information about the culture of organizations.
- Grouped some of the chapters together i.e. Project Life Cycle (took pieces from other chapters that fit with life cycle like scope, charters and proposals).
- Grouped Scheduling Resources and Budgets together.
- Included a section on Evaluation in Project Closure.
- Added a Chapter on International Projects (CH10).
- Added Human Resources Check Your Knowledge interactive resources to existing questions
- Added videos related to Project Management
- Added key terms at the end of each chapter.
- Added Think! Boxes for critical and reflection thinking.
- Reorganized the chapters so students get a “feel” for structure, culture, roles of project manager and teams before immersing themselves into the actual details of projects
- Removed 2 chapters: Ch 12: Outsourcing and Ch. 13: Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation
