Managing the fourth dimension
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Keiran J. Dunne
Abstract
In recognition of the importance of time as a project constraint, this chapter discusses time and schedule management in translation and localization projects. It begins by considering the schedule as an explanatory and forecasting model of project execution. The chapter then discusses the standard time management framework provided by The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), examining each of the constituent processes in turn and illustrating their application in a hypothetical translation project.
Abstract
In recognition of the importance of time as a project constraint, this chapter discusses time and schedule management in translation and localization projects. It begins by considering the schedule as an explanatory and forecasting model of project execution. The chapter then discusses the standard time management framework provided by The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), examining each of the constituent processes in turn and illustrating their application in a hypothetical translation project.
Chapters in this book
- Prelim pages i
- Table of contents v
- Mapping terra incognita 1
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I. Project management in the context of translation and localization business
- Strategic views on localization project management 17
- Selecting enterprise project management software 51
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II. Project management knowledge areas
- Applying PMI methodology to translation and localization projects 71
- Requirements collection 95
- Managing the fourth dimension 119
- From vicious to virtuous cycle 153
- Effective communication in translation and localization project management 189
- Risk management in localization 211
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III. Managing human and organizational factors
- Rethinking the role of the localization project manager 235
- Project as a learning environment 265
- Global virtual teams 289
- Relationship management 319
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IV. Translation and localization project management in action
- Managing the challenges of game localization 349
- Project management for crowdsourced translation 379
- Additional resources 409
- Contributors 413
- Author index 417
- Subject index 421
Chapters in this book
- Prelim pages i
- Table of contents v
- Mapping terra incognita 1
-
I. Project management in the context of translation and localization business
- Strategic views on localization project management 17
- Selecting enterprise project management software 51
-
II. Project management knowledge areas
- Applying PMI methodology to translation and localization projects 71
- Requirements collection 95
- Managing the fourth dimension 119
- From vicious to virtuous cycle 153
- Effective communication in translation and localization project management 189
- Risk management in localization 211
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III. Managing human and organizational factors
- Rethinking the role of the localization project manager 235
- Project as a learning environment 265
- Global virtual teams 289
- Relationship management 319
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IV. Translation and localization project management in action
- Managing the challenges of game localization 349
- Project management for crowdsourced translation 379
- Additional resources 409
- Contributors 413
- Author index 417
- Subject index 421
