Lewis James P Project Planning

Overview

Lewis James P. Project Planning Book Report

Lewis cites company policy as a major hygiene factor; many employees feel oppressed by company policies and are less productive, or even intentionally counterproductive as a result. Most people have at some point had to deal with a company policy that was arbitrary and annoying. It is indeed a major de-motivational factor, but Lewis may be overestimating the ability of the project manager to influence it; the sort of company that puts arbitrary policies in place is also likely to be unresponsive to requests to change them, regardless of how well-reasoned they are. Lewis concludes with an example project plan: his plan to develop this book, and a class to accompany it. His plan uses the planning techniques described in the book, and includes a number of charts and diagrams. To provide support. The example plan provides a good overview of the techniques laid out in the book, and might provide a useful resource for anyone inexperienced at planning projects. The example does rely heavily on outdated computer software, however, and therefore may require significant changes in order to be used with more modern project-planning software.

Lewis covers the major topics involved in managing projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting and managing people. There is little original content in the book, rather, Lewis simply restates ideas from other fields,...

Lewis covers the major topics involved in managing projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting and managing people. There is little original content in the book, rather, Lewis simply restates ideas from other fields,...

Findings

Parts of this document are hidden. This section notes critical viewpoints on the book and its approach to project management, including critiques that the author does not add useful information, relies on borrowed ideas, and presents material from a condescending standpoint. The document discusses that the book might lack originality and could benefit from added original information when applied to project management practice. Specific observations include that the book may rely on outdated tools and that its writing style can dampen reader interest.

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Some sections describe real tools and case studies, including references to tools and methods used in project management, and discussions of real-world applications. The document also includes multiple sections with headings indicating the nature of the study (e.g., Case Study, Journal/Thesis, Dissertation or Thesis).