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Informationen zum Autor Bennet P. Lientz Klappentext Although there are many books of methods and tools in different areas, few books actually give detailed tips and lessons on how to effectively set up and manage projects. Most books on project management devote all their space to specific methods. Breakthrough Technology Project Management, Second Edition provides tangible guidelines through examples and suggestions to help people participate in and manage projects more effectively. The authors' techniques and guidelines have been proven over the past 15 years in courses and counseling. This book is a valuable tool for those working in information systems, engineering, computer science, operations and production, and other environments involving project management. Zusammenfassung Provides tangible guidelines through examples and suggestions to help people participate in and manage projects more effectively. This book aims to anwser questions such as how can the overall technology project management process be improved, which systems projects should be given resources and approved for action, and others. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part I Improving the Project Management Process; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Developing Your Project Management Process and Strategy; Chapter 3 Managing Multiple Projects and the Project Slate; Part II Developing Your Project Plans; Chapter 4 The Project Concept; Chapter 5 The Right Project Leader; Chapter 6 Building the Project Team; Chapter 7 Developing the Project Plan; Part III Managing Projects; Chapter 8 Effective Project Tracking and Coordination; Chapter 9 Software Development; Chapter 10 Operations, Maintenance, and Enhancement; Chapter 11 Software Packages; Chapter 12 Technology Projects; Part IV How to Successfully Address Project Issues; Chapter 13 Business Issues; Chapter 14 Human Resource Issues; Chapter 15 Management Issues; Chapter 16 Technical Issues; Chapter 17 Vendor and Consultant Issues; Chapter 18 How to Implement Improved Project Management;...
