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An Introduction to Project Planning, 2nd Edition
By Jack Gido; 1985, 155 pages, illustrated, ISBN 0-8311-1160-7
$15.95

Designed for anyone involved in any type or size project, this book provides a clear, concise explanation of the basic concepts of project planning, scheduling, and control. It enables the reader to quickly learn how to graphically illustrate all project tasks and their interrelationships, and to analyze the schedule and circumvent potential problems. Each concept, illustrated by an actual example, graphically illustrates all project tasks and their relationships, and shows how examine a schedule and circumvent potential problems. Eliminating mathematical expressions and technical examples, this practical book allows the reader to acquire the skills to effectively plan and manage any project.

Table of Contents:
Development of Network Planning Techniques. Planning. Scheduling. Probability Considerations. Control: Analyze, Replan and Update. Resource Considerations. Computer-Aided Planning and Scheduling. Summary and Conclusions. Case Study. Appendices. Index.