Project Management Methodologies
Harold Kerzner · 2014
Creating a workable methodology for project management is no easy task. One of the biggest mistakes made is developing a different methodology for each type of project. This chapter discusses the components of a project management methodology and some of the most widely used project management tools. Detailed examples of methodologies at work are also included. World-class project management methodologies are integrated with other management processes such as change management, risk management, total quality management, and concurrent engineering. Project management methodologies require software support systems. Packages such as Microsoft Project have almost the same capabilities as mainframe packages. Project process monitoring (PPM) is a mandatory activity for all fixed-bid and high-impact/critical projects, which are defined based on certain criteria of size, effort, and customer focus.