JCU Open eBooks Catalogue – JCU Open eBooks

Management Methods for Complex Projects

CC BY (Attribution) 26 H5P Activities English (Australia)

Author(s): Carmen Reaiche, Samantha Papavasiliou

Subject(s): Project management

Institution(s): James Cook University

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 18/06/2025

This freely available project management eBook is the start of your journey in the field of complex project management methodologies, introducing you to some of the core methods, processes and tools as recognised by the project management discipline. This eBook lays out methodologies such as XP, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Six Sigma, PRINCE2, Waterfall, PRiSM, Soft Systems Methodology as well as introducing Project Design as a method so you can leverage the right project management approach. This eBook will be of value to students, practitioners, and businesses in Australia and overseas seeking professional development in the field of project management methodologies.

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A Manual for Project Governance and Asset Management

CC BY (Attribution) 16 H5P Activities English (Australia)

Author(s): A/Prof Carmen Reaiche, Dr. Samantha Papavasiliou

Subject(s): Project management

Institution(s): James Cook University

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 18/06/2025

Students, practitioners, and businesses will all benefit from this free eBook, which focuses on project governance and asset management. We are breaking new ground by establishing the value proposition associated with the integration of both AM and Governance. Both areas, in our opinion, are inextricably connected in project management. In this eBook, which we have written as a manual, the ideas of assets and governance are brought together, and an agile governance framework is introduced. We hope to examine how these ideas may be used in project management in order to provide you with beneficial methodologies and approaches.

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Project Management: A Strategic Approach

CC BY (Attribution) 33 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Associate Professor Carmen Reaiche

Subject(s): Project management

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 18/06/2025

Project management is becoming a core competence and not just about managing processes to ensure that the strategic goals of a business are delivered on time, within budget and specification. These days, project management is more about managing strategic goals while adapting to change and responding to ongoing disruptions. The pandemic, rapid urbanisation, digital transformation and environmental challenges are only some of the types of disruption faced by contemporary businesses. It is up to the project manager to ensure that the project management processes, as well as the projects and/or services themselves, are part of the readjustment required for business to survive these new challenges. This freely available ebook introduces some of the core values, concepts and tools as recognised by the Project Management Institute (PMI). This book will be of value to both students and practitioners in Australia and overseas seeking professional development in the field of project management.

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Teaching with Technology

CC BY (Attribution) 36 H5P Activities English (Australia)

Author(s): Frances Cochrane, Trine Paerata

Subject(s): Open learning, distance education, Educational equipment and technology, computer-aided learning (CAL)

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 18/06/2025

This freely available eBook is designed to provide an overview of the entire process of teaching with technology, from planning to implementation. Written for the Australian higher education context, this resource will help you plan, design, develop, and teach technology-enhanced subjects and courses. Up to date information is included on strategies and recommendations that illustrate good practice pedagogical design; tips on planning, developing, and writing online subject content; as well as planning and facilitating online interaction.

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Documentation in Nursing and Midwifery: Australian edition

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) 11 H5P Activities English (Australia)

Author(s): Tanya Langtree, Elspeth Wood

Subject(s): Nursing fundamentals and skills, Medicolegal issues

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 18/06/2025

Documenting patient care and records is an important skill for nurses. This peer reviewed eBook is designed for students in undergraduate nursing programs and addresses principles of documentation, legislation associated with documentation, methods and systems of documentation, and related documentation matters, in the Australian context.

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Communication Skills for Health Professionals

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) 51 H5P Activities English (Australia)

Editor(s): Brock Cook

Subject(s): Educational: Health and social care

Institution(s): James Cook University

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 16/06/2025

Communication Skills for Health Professionals is a comprehensive and practical textbook designed to equip individuals in health studies with the essential skills and strategies necessary for effective communication in their professional setting. This engaging and accessible resource provides a solid foundation for novice and experienced professionals to enhance their communication proficiency and succeed in their careers.

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New Directions in Guidance and Counselling Research: 2022 Edition

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) English (Australia)

Editor(s): Ben Archer

Subject(s): Social counselling and advice services, Counselling and care of students

Last updated: 16/06/2025

Authentic assessment creates a more equitable and accessible educational experience. With this in mind, this book is a co-creation by a selection of 2022 cohort of students studying the Master of Guidance and Counselling at James Cook University. It is a showcase of the varied work of postgraduate students and demonstrates their passion for the field of guidance and counselling. The re-worked assessment presented here contributes to the growing body of knowledge in the field of counselling, as well as demonstrating the need for new directions of research in the Australian context.

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A Long Goodbye: Ed and Mary's Journey with Lewy Body Dementia

CC BY-NC-ND (Attribution NonCommercial NoDerivatives) English (Australia)

Author(s): Adele Baldwin, Stephen Anderson, Michael Inskip, Kellie Johns, David Lindsay, Bronwyn Mathiesen, Marie Bodak

Subject(s): Home nursing and caring / Advice for caregivers, Care of people with specific needs, Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases, Nursing and ancillary services, Educational material

Institution(s): James Cook University

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 12/06/2025

Often the lessons to be learned from recipients of care are overshadowed by more formal learning strategies. Ed’s story is one of compassion, strength, laughter, loyalty and loss. It chronicles the journey of caring for a loved one diagnosed with Dementia with Lewy Bodies. Unfortunately, diagnosis of any form of dementia is more frequent in our communities than many of us are aware. Very few people, however, journal their story as their lives, and that of those around them, change. Thus, the richness of learning from recipients of formal care and support is a unique opportunity for all health professionals working in dementia care. Further, the raw, honest insights in Ed’s story are a valuable learning tool for any health professional from any discipline, particularly those who are still learning their craft. Sometimes the impact our words and actions have on patients and families is not apparent, and Ed’s reflections allow us a glimpse into how the actions and words affect them, both positively and negatively.

Introduction to Health Science

CC BY (Attribution) 20 H5P Activities English (Australia)

Editor(s): Vicki Dunk

Subject(s): Biology, life sciences, Anatomy, Physiology

Institution(s): James Cook University

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 21/05/2025

This text focuses on the information that is typically assumed knowledge in a first semester, first year anatomy and physiology subject. It is a “what I wish I knew before I started my degree”. This text may be particularly helpful for students who didn’t take senior-level science subjects in Australian secondary schools.

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Risk Assessment and Quality Project Management

CC BY (Attribution) 20 H5P Activities English (Australia)

Author(s): Carmen Reaiche, Samantha Papavasiliou, Frank Anglani

Subject(s): Project management

Institution(s): James Cook University

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 21/05/2025

This freely available eBook provides a comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of project quality management and risk management. It makes breakthroughs in project quality by combining risk project management with quality management processes. This eBook is one of four in a series of manuals in the field of project management. It provides a short summary of current best practices in project risk management while introducing the connection and relevance of quality project management, so that practitioners, students and those responsible for managing risk and quality in projects may do so successfully.

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