Essentials of Software Project Management
The traditional project management rules do not apply in the software world. While not all
software projects operate in a state of crisis, it is certainly true that most do. Accordingly this
book approaches software project management from two directions: (1) how to plan and manage
a software project; and (2) how to regain control of a project that has been overwhelmed by
events.
Essentials of Software Project Management provides real-world strategies to make every
software project more organized and less frantic.
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How.to.Cheat.at.IT.Project.Management
Most IT projects fail to deliver, on average, all IT projects run over schedule by 82%, run over
cost by 43% and deliver only 52% of the desired functionality. Pretty dismal statistics. Using the
proven methods in this book, every IT project you work on from here on out will have a much
higher likelihood of being on time, on budget and higher quality.
This book provides clear, concise, information and hands-on training to give you immediate
results. And, the companion Web site provides dozens of templates for managing IT projects.
You don't need an advanced degree in project management or a black belt in Six Sigma
methodologies to improve your IT project results. What you need is a clear, concise and
easy-to-implement system for managing all IT projects.
This book will teach you how to improve your IT project results from start to finish without
bogging you down in complex project management jargon or systems. This book provides
hands-on training to help you get immediate results. You can read the book straight through or
work through it chapter by chapter--either way, you'll pick up invaluable tools to help you on
your next (or current) IT project. From idea to implementation, any IT project you work on will
benefit immediately from applying the concepts in this book. If you could increase your project's
ROI by 80%, reduce your project's schedule by 20% and increase your project success rate by
35%, wouldn't you do that? These statistics are the average improvements seen after
implementing IT project management. This book will assist you in improving every aspect of
your IT projects and you'll learn to develop the right size plan for your project-- not a one size
fits all approach.
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IT Project Management Handbook 
IT project management has developed into a complex process with a broader scope of
responsibilities than ever before. Here is the newest and most comprehensive book to offer
winning insights and strategies on how to manage every step of the process. Written by two of
this country�s leading experts on IT Project Management, this extensive yet easy-to-use
volume will give you the tools you need to successfully navigate your next IT project.
You�ll learn how to avoid cost overruns and schedule delays, meet customer requirements, take
control of budgets and resource allocation, build a successful team, and put to use many more
tried-and-true methods of project management. The handbook includes a completely up-to-date
overview of the best Internet services, current software, and repositories available via the
Internet along with networking, e-commerce, reuse, prototype, modeling and simulations.
It�s all contained in this user-friendly handbook that will soon become the foundation for every
IT project you manage ?or take part in. Based on real-world practical experience and case
studies, the Handbook will give you the framework to manage, improve, and build greater
accuracy into every phase of your IT project management.
Here are just some of the systems, methods, tools, case studies, and techniques covered:
* IT Project Planning and Development Life Cycle Phases * Identifying Users, Customers, and
Stakeholders * Customer Requirements Management * Project Modeling and Simulation *
Customer Acceptance Criteria * Project Control and Recovery Mechanisms * Project Budgeting,
Staffing, and Scheduling * Function Point and Earned Value Methods * The Gantt Chart, PERT
Chart, and CPM * Risk Management ?Assessment, Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Plan *
System Management Standard * Project Measurement Schema * Project management Tools
?Microsoft Project, Kidasa Software�s Fast Track Schedule * Project Management Quality
Control Mechanism * IT Networks and Internet Taxonomy * Wireless Technology,
E-Commerce, and M-Commerce * System Software LifeCycle Model * System Integration
Techniques * System Testing and Evaluation * Customer Satisfaction
About the Author
Jag Sodhi, MS, is a professor associated with the Defense Acquisition University. He has 32 years
of combined experience as a well-known author, software developer, consultant, instructor, and
project manager for defense products and commercial business applications. He has been a
computer specialist and project manager and a member of DOD�s advanced technology team. He
specializes in the best commercial practices and COTS tools for systems development and
maintenance. Mr. Sodhi evaluated the Integrated Computer Aided Software Engineering
(I-CASE) pilot project and is a member of the team for the DII COE project. He was the project
leader for migration of his systems to the Joint Technical Architecture standard.
Prince Sodhi is a senior management consultant for Proxicom Int'l Corp. He is an expert in
project management, several programming languages, and in distributed computing applications
in a multiple-tier, client-server environments. He is co-author of the books Software Reuse:
Domain Analysis and Design Process (1999) and Object-Oriented Methods for Software
Development (1996), McGraw-Hill. He has a bachelor�s degree in computer/mathematics from
the University of Minnesota.
Product Details
* Hardcover: 368 pages
* Publisher: Management Concepts (April 2001)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1567260985
* ISBN-13: 978-1567260984
* Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
* Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
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Object-Oriented Project Management with UML
Filled with real-world advice for managing software projects, Murray Cantor's Object-Oriented
Project Management with UML shows you how to tackle any project using UML and the latest
thinking on project management. There's little doubt that this even-handed, commonsensical
guide can benefit anyone who manages or designs object-oriented software for a living.
The best thing about this book has to be its honest, real-world mix of software engineering
theory and real-world practice for managing object-oriented software development. The author
refuses to be doctrinaire and continually offers valuable nuggets of practical advice. Regarding
the pitfalls of one software development process, he writes, "I am sure someone has succeeded,
but I have never seen it done." Later, he advises managers to "never show panic."
The book doesn't skimp on specifics with a sample case study on a jet fighter trainer simulation
system that has a budget of over $22 million. The book also provides real numbers for project
estimation, bug tracking, and resource allocation. You'll even find numbers for measuring
productivity, including KLOCs. Numerous sample documents (including sample meeting
agendas) round out the tour here. The book offers plenty of good advice for working with upper
management, customers, and development teams throughout the software development
process.
While there's certainly no substitute for actual project management experience, Object-Oriented
Project Management with UML may be the next best thing. The author's tour of how to manage
object-oriented software development offers dozens of savvy tips and a very thorough guide to
using some of the best available techniques for software management. This book is perfect for
practically minded IS managers or project leaders who want to see how their software
development process can be improved using UML with rigorous management techniques.
--Richard Dragan
Topics covered: object-oriented project management overview; obstacles; UML basics; use
cases; class diagrams; lifecycle models: waterfall, spiral, RAD; time box model and controlled
iteration; Software Development Plans (SDPs); budgeting; project estimation; management tips
for inception, elaboration, construction, and transition phases; software metrics: KLOCs and
COCOMO; measuring productivity; and sample meeting agendas.
Book Description
Almost all software projects are risky. The goal of every project manager is to somehow deal
with the cost and schedule uncertainty while meeting your customer's needs. In Object-Oriented
Project Management with UML, Murray Cantor describes an elegant, UML-based approach to
managing object-oriented projects guaranteed to deliver high-quality software on time and
within budget. * Sample project schedules, budgets, database templates for managing use cases,
and a work-breakdown structure
* A spreadsheet workbook for managing incremental development
* A development tracking diagram
Prior to joining TASC, Dr. Cantor was a development manager at IBM, where he oversaw the
development of high-end graphics and multimedia systems.
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Product Details
* Hardcover: 368 pages
* Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 1 edition (August 3, 1998)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0471253030
* ISBN-13: 978-0471253037
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