Project management in health and community services

• Main Author: Dwyer, Judith 1951- (Author)
• Other Authors: Stanton, Pauline 1953-, Thiessen, Valerie 1964-
• Format: Unknown
• Language: English
• Published: New York Routledge 2004
• Subjects: Project management; Community Health Services > organization & administration; Public Health > methods; Program Development > methods; Community health services > organization & administration
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• Physical Description: xxi, 200 pages illustration 22 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 0415340527; 0415340535 (pbk.)

In the health and community service industries, projects are increasingly used for the development of new services, and to achieve change in existing services, work practices and delivery models. Until now, project workers in these fields have had to rely on books designed for architects, builders and IT administrators. This is the first textbook to take the principles of project management and place them into a context relevant for people working in health and community services. This book provides a critical guide to both the strategic and operational aspects of using projects and making them work. Covering topics such as the lifecycle of a project, planning, execution and evaluation, risk management, change and effective teams, Project Management for Health and Community Services uses extensive international case studies and examples from the field. Written by authors with years of practical experience, this is a valuable resource for anyone studying or working on health and community services. Project Management for Health and Community Services offers students and professionals practical problem solving strategies and provides a comprehensive guide to managing projects as well as tips on managing a team and the stakeholders.