This reference work has been revised and reorganized with the aim of providing readers at every level of experience with a source that is easy to use. New to the sixth edition are updates to all chapters, particularly concerning software tools, risk management, contracts and international project management. It is designed so that readers can learn from the successes and failures of leading companies; explore new cost and risk management techniques; assess the impact of concurrent engineering; merge total quality management techniques with effective project planning; master the resolution of conflicts; gain skill at predicting project success; and obtain Project Management Institute Body of Knowledge. This book should be of interest to project managers in corporations; students studying for the PMI certificate exam; students in graduate and undergraduate business or engineering project management courses; and individuals in in-house PM courses.