BS6079-1 (BS 6079-1) Guide to Project Management (Hardcopy)

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BS6079-1 BS 6079-1 Guide to Project Management

BS6079-1:2010 aims to help you and your organisation achieve a desired outcome of a project efficiently and effectively. It also aims to contribute to the learning within projects and so continually improve your organisation’s project management capability.

 

The principles provided in this standard are as relevant to small organisations and for small projects as they are to major organisations with multimillion pound projects spanning several years.

 

BS6079-1:2010 aims to draw attention to the management challenges encountered in different project environments and to present possible approaches to these.

 

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This part of BS6079 gives principles and guidance on:

• Sponsorship
• Management
• Planning
• Undertaking of projects
• Application of project management techniques

It has broad relevance to projects in the public, private and voluntary sectors and aims primarily to provide guidance for relative newcomers to project management. It also acts as a prompt for more experienced practitioners and those who interact with project teams.

BS6079 is issued in four parts:

• Part 1: Guide to Project Management
• Part 2: Project Management Vocabulary
• Part 3: Guide to the Management of Business Related Project Risk
• Part 4: Guide to Project Management in the Construction Industry

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What's Changed Since the Last Version of the Standard?

This part of BS6079 supersedes BS 6079-1:2002, which is withdrawn.

This standard has been revised to incorporate current technology, techniques and developments in the field of project management.

This revision focuses on the importance of projects being driven by organisational needs, drawing on cross-functional teams of specialists in pursuit of the stated organisational objectives. The standard includes a fully revised set of accountabilities and process models which explicitly differentiate the directing of a project. It does so with a view to achieving the benefits, from managing a project, with a view to delivering the outputs.

BS6079-1 takes the form of guidance and recommendations. Any user claiming compliance with this part of BS6079 is expected to be able to justify any course of action that deviates from its recommendations.

Key Features and Benefits:

• BS6079-1:2010 has been fully revised and updated to take into account the latest in best practice and technology within the field of project management. Using this standard will bring your current project management processes into line with current best practice, leading to cost and time savings.
• The advice and guidance in this standard is suitable no matter the size, type or location of your organisation. Making the best practices within it widely applicable.
• Functions as a memory-jogger for experienced managers as well as a desk reference for experienced practitioners. Ideal source of vital information when something important slips your mind.

Publisher: BSI
Pages: 72
Format: Hardcopy
Availability: In Stock

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