Better Software Project Management: A Primer for SuccessISBN: 978-0-471-39555-3
Hardcover
256 pages
November 2001
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PREFACE.
Who This Book Is For.
Approaching Software Project Management.
Useful Features of This Book.
How This Book Is Organized.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
Chapter 1: Getting Moving.
Project Management Quick Start.
What's a Project Manager to Do?
Materials Review.
Chapter 2: Mastering the Process.
Theory of Constraints: The Dimensions.
Satisfying the Quadruple Constraint.
Taking Corrective Steps.
Adjusting to Project Outcomes.
Defining Project Types.
Applying Methodologies to the Madness.
Getting the Lay of the Land: Kick-off.
Compiling the Project Bible.
Choosing Projects with the Best Chance of Success.
Negotiating for Success.
Handling the Pressure.
The Importance of Project Definition.
Chapter 3: Planning the Project.
Getting There from Here.
Risky Business.
Defining the Project Work Plan in Detail.
Setting Standards.
Scheduling.
Cost Planning.
Practicing the Art of Estimating.
Choosing a Project Cost System.
Building in Contingency.
Risk Planning.
Chapter 4: Lewin on Leadership.
Organizing the Project Team.
Knowing Who to Organize.
Leadership Guidelines.
Talent Searching.
Organize a Virtual Team.
Additional Notes on Talent.
Back to the Drawing Board.
Chapter 5: Monitoring.
Getting and Staying in Control.
Financially Speaking.
Dealing with Creepy Crawly Changes.
Communicating and Publicizing.
Chapter 6: Completing.
Knowing You're at the Finish Line.
The Joy of Reviewing.
Life after Completion.
In Conclusion.
Appendix I.
Appendix II.
Appendix III.
Glossary.
Bibliography.
Index.
Who This Book Is For.
Approaching Software Project Management.
Useful Features of This Book.
How This Book Is Organized.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
Chapter 1: Getting Moving.
Project Management Quick Start.
What's a Project Manager to Do?
Materials Review.
Chapter 2: Mastering the Process.
Theory of Constraints: The Dimensions.
Satisfying the Quadruple Constraint.
Taking Corrective Steps.
Adjusting to Project Outcomes.
Defining Project Types.
Applying Methodologies to the Madness.
Getting the Lay of the Land: Kick-off.
Compiling the Project Bible.
Choosing Projects with the Best Chance of Success.
Negotiating for Success.
Handling the Pressure.
The Importance of Project Definition.
Chapter 3: Planning the Project.
Getting There from Here.
Risky Business.
Defining the Project Work Plan in Detail.
Setting Standards.
Scheduling.
Cost Planning.
Practicing the Art of Estimating.
Choosing a Project Cost System.
Building in Contingency.
Risk Planning.
Chapter 4: Lewin on Leadership.
Organizing the Project Team.
Knowing Who to Organize.
Leadership Guidelines.
Talent Searching.
Organize a Virtual Team.
Additional Notes on Talent.
Back to the Drawing Board.
Chapter 5: Monitoring.
Getting and Staying in Control.
Financially Speaking.
Dealing with Creepy Crawly Changes.
Communicating and Publicizing.
Chapter 6: Completing.
Knowing You're at the Finish Line.
The Joy of Reviewing.
Life after Completion.
In Conclusion.
Appendix I.
Appendix II.
Appendix III.
Glossary.
Bibliography.
Index.