{"title":"Ray R. Venkataraman","description":"\u003cp\u003eRay R. Venkataraman is a distinguished author in the field of business and entrepreneurship, known for his insightful contributions to project management and cost analysis. If you're looking to deepen your understanding of financial strategies in projects, you'll find his works particularly valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eCost and Value Management in Projects\u003c\/em\u003e, is an essential read for anyone involved in project management. This book provides comprehensive coverage of cost management techniques and the pivotal role of value enhancement in achieving successful project outcomes. Ray R. Venkataraman skilfully delves into the nuances of financial management, offering readers practical insights and strategies that can be applied across various industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a professional seeking to expand your expertise or a student beginning your journey in business management, exploring Ray R. Venkataraman's books will equip you with the knowledge needed to excel in the competitive world of business and entrepreneurship.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cost-and-value-management-in-projects-by-ray-r-venkataraman-9781119933540","title":"Cost and Value Management in Projects","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCost\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eValue Management\u003c\/b\u003e in \u003cb\u003eProjects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject manager's guide to achieving cost efficiency and value optimisation—thoroughly updated with new cases, examples, and problem sets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe newly revised and updated Second Edition of \u003ci\u003eCost and Value Management in Projects\u003c\/i\u003e provides project managers with a thorough understanding of the various dimensions of cost and value in projects, along with the factors that impact them and the managerial approaches for achieving cost efficiency and value optimisation. Whereas most cost management books discuss the topic from a tactical perspective, such as through the use of simple budgeting or Earned Value Analysis, this Second Edition addresses cost from a strategic perspective, examining project management decision areas that have the potential to enhance value and providing an integrated framework for managing cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e includes updates to key topic areas such as project benefits realisation, updated end-of-chapter exercises such as discussion questions and problem sets, updated case studies, and new spreadsheet analytic techniques and examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by two highly qualified authors with significant experience in the field, \u003ci\u003eCost and Value Management in Projects\u003c\/i\u003e includes information on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eValue management through value planning, engineering, and analysis from the perspective of projects, and best practices on how to avoid common pitfalls in managing cost and value\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOrganisation strategy and project selection, organisation structure and culture, project definition (and contracts), and estimating project times and cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDeveloping project plans and schedules, managing risk, scheduling resources and cost, reducing project duration, leadership, performance measurement, and project closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAttainment of value in complex environmental settings and benefits of effective project management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCost and Value Management in Projects\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource on the subject for stakeholders at all corporate and government levels, including executives measuring performance, middle level corporate managers, project and team managers, engineers, project team members, and business consultants, along with students in related programmes of study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854413615340,"sku":"9781119933540","price":169.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6c7ddde13b0c3da3721f2f1ef025befd.jpg?v=1759270609"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ray-r-venkataraman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}