Information Technology Project Management

ISBN-13: 9780230300361 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 512 str.

Bennet P Lientz

Opis

Many of the project management methods and techniques of the past are still being used today, even though the technology, management and environment have changed. Information Technology Project Management explores the need to employ a modern project management approach to reflect today's environment. Focusing on IT projects, Lientz provides a comprehensive examination of the project management process, from the initiation of the project through to the planning, design, execution and closing.
Key Features:
Detailed coverage of PMBoK and PRINCE2 methodologies
Explores the practical aspects of project management
Extensive case studies from a variety of industries
Checklists and scorecards to measure all aspects of the project management process
Coverage of HRM and other 'soft' elements of project management
Guidelines on preventing project problems and failure
Based on the authors own extensive industry and teaching practice, Information Technology Project Management is an essential resource for undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students studying project management.
Earlier editions of this work were published as Breakthrough Technology Project Management."

Spis treści

Preface PART I: PROJECT STRATEGY Introduction Developing your Project Management Process and Strategy Managing Multiple Projects and the Project Slate PART II: PROJECT PLANNING The Project Concept The Right Project Leader Building the Project Team Developing the Project Plan PART III: PROJECT EXECUTION Effective Project Tracking and Coordination Project Communications Management Risk Management Quality Management Procurement Management Measuring Projects and Project Management PART IV: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACTIVITIES Software Development Operations, Maintenance, and Enhancement Software Packages Technology Projects PART V:HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY ADDRESS PROJECT ISSUES Business Issues Human Resource Issues Management Issues Technical Issues Vendor and Consultant Issues Cultural and Political Issues Quality Issues PART VI: WHAT TO DO NEXT How to Implement Improved Project Management Bibliography Web Sites Appendix 1: Project Management Software Appendix 2: Issues Checklist Appendix 3: War Strategies Applied to Project Management.

O autorze

BENNET P. LIENTZ is a Professor and MBA Advisor at Anderson School of Management at the University of California, Los Angeles, USA. He is an internationally-recognised expert in IT management, project management, process improvement and e-business. He has consulted widely in Asia, Europe, Australia, North and South America and has worked with more than 100 firms in manufacturing, banking, retailing, energy, transportation and other sectors.