Foreword

One of the most significant contributions to general management theory and practice has been the development of the field of project management that evolved from the work in the 1960s by the Department of Defense (DOD) and the aerospace and construction industries. Although the father of scheduling is acknowledged to be Henry Gantt, from his work prior to World War II, many additional tools and techniques to assist project managers are of more recent vintage. Primary among these are the network planning algorithms known as PERT, CPM, and PDM, and the subsequent project management software that significantly improved the ability to develop effective plans and schedules.

Dr. Gregory T. Haugan, the author of this book, was one of the people who participated actively in the development of project management from the beginning as a user, developer, and trainer. In the early 1960s, he moved from an engineering position at McDonnell Aircraft Company into a planning position using PERT. He subsequently moved to the Central Planning Staff at Martin Marietta, and then managed major projects at the U.S. Department of Transportation.

As President of GLH, Incorporated, I have been directly acquainted with Dr. Haugan’s work in this area and see where his many years of practical experience have been incorporated into this book.

Project Planning and Scheduling fills a long-standing need for a comprehensive yet practical description of the tools of project planning and scheduling and their application. Effective time management is the key to successful project management, and this book is an essential means toward that end.

Dr Ginger Levin