Congratulations to Dr. Adedeji Badiru, professor and head of the Systems and Engineering Management Department at the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Graduate School of Engineering and Management.  His book, Industrial Project Management: Concepts, Tools, and Techniques, was selected as “Book of the Month” by Industrial Engineer Magazine in December 2007.  The full write-up is reprinted here:

No matter the business or industry, getting more work done on time is a goal.  And the faster the world moves, the more this becomes important.  Enter project management, which has emerged as a body of knowledge embraced by various disciplines, including engineering, business, and social services.

Detailing the value of project management when applied to industrial enterprises, Industrial Project Management by Adedeji Badiru, Abidemi Badiru, and Adetokunboh Badiru presents an integrated approach to the subject.  The book focuses on the industrial applications of project management, covering concepts, tools, and techniques.

The authors include a project-oriented chapter on lean Six Sigma as well as appendices on project terms, definitions, and acronyms.  The book serves as a practical guide, delineating the tools and techniques necessary for using project management in an industrial setting to mitigate the adverse effects of time, cost, and performance constraints typical for any project.