Integrated Cost and Schedule Control in Project Management

The Practical, Precise, and Proven Approach to Integrated Cost and Schedule Control! This trusted project management resource, now in its second edition, includes expanded coverage of how integrated cost and schedule control works within the federal government. With the renewed emphasis on transparency in government, the processes detailed in this book are particularly relevant. Building on the solid foundation of the first edition, this updated second edition includes new material on: • Project planning in the federal government • Integrated baseline reviews • Federal requirements for an ANSI/EIA-748 compliant earned value management system • Federal requirements for performance reports Integrated Cost and Schedule Control in Project Management, Second Edition, continues to offer a practical approach that is accessible to project managers at all levels. The step-by-step presentation, numerous case studies, and instructive examples give practitioners relevant material they can put to use immediately A trusted, tried and tested project management resource, Integrated Cost and Schedule Control in Project Management, now in its second edition, clearly explains the tasks and techniques involved in this sometimes daunting practice. Building on the solid foundation of the first edition, its practical, step-by-step approach and inclusion of numerous real-life examples ensure that this book is useful and accessible to project managers at all levels.This straightforward guide describes how to perform requirements analysis, develop a deliverable breakdown, identify work packages and a work breakdown structure, negotiate project scope based on a limited budget or resources, and how to take proactive corrective action to keep a project under control.New content in this edition covers:- Integrated baseline reviews- Government requirements for performance reports- Government requirements for a compliant earned value management system- Project planning in government For both experienced and new project managers, Integrated Cost and Schedule Control in Project Management provides clear explanations of crucial cost and scheduling procedures.