New chapter on outsourcing. Given an organization¿s limited resources and skills, outsourcing supports completing more projects more quickly. This chapter addresses additional skills required for the project manager as a result of outsourcing. New chapter on outsourcing. Given an organization¿s limited resources and skills, outsourcing supports completing more projects more quickly. This chapter addresses additional skills required for the project manager as a result of outsourcing. New coverage of scheduling resources and costs for a master schedule. New coverage of scheduling resources and costs for a master schedule. Recognition of oversight as setting the operating environment for managing a project. This speaks to the project office, portfolio management, phase gating, maturity, and balanced score card.Recognition of oversight as setting the operating environment for managing a project. This speaks to the project office, portfolio management, phase gating, maturity, and balanced score card. New coverage of questionnaire approach to select projects and the benefits and shortcomings of this approach.New coverage of questionnaire approach to select projects and the benefits and shortcomings of this approach. New cases and snapshotsNew cases and snapshots A balanced approach. The text is holistic--it directs attention to the needed linkage between projects and organizational strategy. Many project management textbooks emphasize the technical aspects of the subject, while providing scant attention to the human element in projects. This text succeeds in readdressing the balance by treating both the technical and the behavioral aspects of the subject in nearly equal parts.A balanced approach. The text is holistic--it directs attention to the needed linkage between projects and organizational strategy. Many project management textbooks emphasize the technical aspects of the subject, while providing scant attention to the human element in projects. This text succeeds in readdressing the balance by treating both the technical and the behavioral aspects of the subject in nearly equal parts. Broad coverage of industries. Unlike other textbooks on this subject, which focus primarily on one or two types of industries such as aerospace or construction, this book broadens the scope to include examples and applications from a wide array of manufacturing and service organizations. Broad coverage of industries. Unlike other textbooks on this subject, which focus primarily on one or two types of industries such as aerospace or construction, this book broadens the scope to include examples and applications from a wide array of manufacturing and service organizations. Up-to-date content that reflects best practices and processes found in practice. Up-to-date content that reflects best practices and processes found in practice. Unique sequence. Gray/Larson closely follows the sequence of planning and execution found in practice, while other texts may jump from one topic to another with little or no justification for moving to the next topic. Unique sequence. Gray/Larson closely follows the sequence of planning and execution found in practice, while other texts may jump from one topic to another with little or no justification for moving to the next topic. Microsoft Project TM. Each copy of the book is packaged with a 120-day trial version of the latest version of Microsoft Project. This software is a nice complement to the book¿s applied approach.Microsoft Project TM. Each copy of the book is packaged with a 120-day trial version of the latest version of Microsoft Project. This software is a nice complement to the book¿s applied approach. All exercises are derived from known, real projects and have been class tested.All exercises are derived from known, real projects and have been class tested. Devoted authors. Gray and Larson focus all of their energies to the field of teaching project management in a highly applicable, relevant manger. Their goal is to teach students project management skills that may be applied directly after college and beyond. Devoted authors. Gray and Larson focus all of their energies to the field of teaching project management in a highly applicable, relevant manger. Their goal is to teach students project management skills that may be applied directly after college and beyond. 
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Chapter 1: Modern Project Management Chapter 2: Organization Strategy and Project Selection Chapter 3: Organization: Structure and Culture Chapter 4: Defining the Project Chapter 5: Estimating Project Times and Costs Chapter 6: Developing a Project Plan Chapter 7: Managing Risk Chapter 8: Scheduling Resources and Costs Chapter 9: Reducing Project Duration Chapter 10: Leadership: Being an Effective Project Manager Chapter 11: Managing Project Teams Chapter 12: Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations Chapter 13: Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation Chapter 14: Project Audit and Closure Chapter 15: International Projects Chapter 16: Oversight Appendix 1: SimProject Case Appendix 2: Computer Project Exercises
