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Software Project Management For Dummies


Software Project Management For Dummies


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von: Teresa Luckey, Joseph Phillips

26,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 18.09.2006
ISBN/EAN: 9780470085134
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 416

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<ul> <li>The increase in project outsourcing has forced traditional programmers to take on the role of project managers and quickly learn how to manage software projects</li> <li>The author discusses all of the essentials in widely accepted project management methodology, from managing programmers to assessing and eliminating risk</li> <li>The book covers the iterative development model, using Microsoft Project 2003, as well as a variety of methodologies including eXtreme, open source, SQA testing, software life cycle management, and more</li> <li>The companion Web site contains tools, case studies and other resources to help even novices get up and running</li> </ul>
<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I: Starting Your Software Project 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Examining the Big Picture of Project Management 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: Initiating a Software Project 25</p> <p>Chapter 3: Creating the Software Scope 55</p> <p><b>Part II: Planning Your Software Project 77</b></p> <p>Chapter 4: Planning for Communications 79</p> <p>Chapter 5: Planning for Software Project Risks 107</p> <p>Chapter 6: Planning for Software Quality 131</p> <p>Chapter 7: Building the Project Team 147</p> <p>Chapter 8: Creating Project Time Estimates 165</p> <p>Chapter 9: Building Your Project Budget 191</p> <p><b>Part III: Executing Your Software Project Plan 209</b></p> <p>Chapter 10: Working the Project Plan 211</p> <p>Chapter 11: Working with Project People 229</p> <p>Chapter 12: Procuring Goods and Services 245</p> <p><b>Part IV: Controlling Your Software Project 263</b></p> <p>Chapter 13: Managing Changes to the Software Project 265</p> <p>Chapter 14: Using Earned Value Management in Software Projects 281</p> <p>Chapter 15: Tracking Project Performance 295</p> <p><b>Part V: Closing Your Software Project 313</b></p> <p>Chapter 16: Finalizing the Project Management Processes 315</p> <p>Chapter 17: Documenting Your Software Project 333</p> <p><b>Part VI: The Part of Tens 347</b></p> <p>Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Make Your Software Project Crash and Burn 349</p> <p>Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Make Any Software Project Better 359</p> <p>Appendix: Formal Project Management Training and Certification 369</p> <p>Index 375</p>
<b>Teresa Luckey</b> was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, the eighth of twelve children. She earned the degree of Bachelor of Science from the University of Southern Indiana, with a major in Education. She earned her teaching endorsements in Computer Education and Mathematics from the University of Indianapolis and thoroughly enjoyed teaching (and learning from) junior high students for several years. After deciding to expand her horizons beyond the teaching profession, she pursued her interests in information systems and project management while working at hospitals in Indianapolis, and then moved on to a consulting firm, where she now works as a manager implementing healthcare systems. Teresa earned her Master of Business Administration degree from Indiana Wesleyan University, where she served as co-class president with her husband, David. She is just shy of completing her Master of Science in New Media at Indiana University School of Informatics. One of these days—soon—she hopes to finish that degree so that she can maintain her reputation as a life-long learner.<br /> Teresa earned her Project Management Professional Certification through the Project Management Institute in 2001 and continues to maintain her certification. She enjoys contributing to the field of project management, particularly with regard to healthcare software. <p><b>Joseph Phillips,</b> PMP, Project+, is the Director of Education for Project Seminars. He has managed and consulted on projects for various industries, including technical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and architectural, among others.<br /> Phillips has served as a project management consultant for organizations creating project offices, maturity models, and best-practice standardization.<br /> As a leader in adult education, Phillips has taught organizations how to successfully implement project management methodologies, information technology project management, risk management, and other courses.<br /> Phillips has taught courses at Columbia College, University of Chicago, Indiana University, and others. He is a Certified Technical Trainer and has taught over 10,000 professionals. Phillips has contributed as an author or editor to more than 30 books on technology, careers, and project management.<br /> Phillips is a member of the Project Management Institute and is active in local project management chapters. He has spoken on project management, project management certifications, and project methodologies at numerous trade shows, PMI chapter meetings, and employee conferences. When not writing, teaching, or consulting, Phillips can be found behind a camera or on the working end of a fly rod. You can contact Phillips through www.projectseminars.com.</p>
<b>Manage scope creep and keep your project on schedule</b> <p><b>Get the scoop on managing time, cost, people, risk, quality, and integration</b></p> <p>Congratulations — you're now in charge of managing software projects! Before you reach for the antacid, reach for this book. It's packed with advice to help you identify the project's purpose, build a team, handle qualitative analysis, estimate resources, communicate with everybody, manage the project from start to finish, and deliver just what your client ordered.</p> <p><b>Discover how to</b></p> <ul> <li>Write a product description</li> <li>Balance time, cost, scope, and quality</li> <li>Prepare a risk response plan</li> <li>Track and communicate project performance</li> <li>Manage conflicts</li> </ul>

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