Learn to initiate, develop, and implement effective, user-pleasing software projects on time and within budget. 
Here is your chance to learn software project management from a host of successful IS managers as well as three of the leading authors in the field. This one-of-a-kind handbook integrates topics that have historically been treated separately and establishes a strategic framework for project initiation, justification, and executive sponsorship. It defines the role of the project manager within the context of the organization and examines such issues as: realistic planning, why projects fail or succeed, proactive management, aligning IS and business requirements, project communication, assessing team members, and the effective use of JADs. Entertaining anecdotes and case studies document both successful and unsuccessful projects, and the responses of more than 60 top-notch IS managers to a detailed management survey supplement the extensive conclusions made by the authors. This indispensable guide: <ul>
<li>Explains the roles of key players involved in the systems development process</li> <li>Outlines a checklist of factors to consider when initiating a project</li> <li>Offers a method of measuring project success or failure</li> <li>Examines common avoidable reasons for project failure</li> <li>Introduces Interactive Project Development Methodology (IPDM)</li> <li>Provides a basic tutorial for using Microsoft Project 4 to help manage projects successfully</li> <li>Can be applied to any phase of the systems development life cycle and to both in-house and outsourced projects</li> </ul>

How to Manage a Successful Software Project: Methodologies, Techniques, Tools

Purba, Sanjiv

Sawh, David R.

Shah, Bharat

Business & Money

*A Wiley-QED Publication

The best techniques and guidelines to deliver IT projects on schedule and within budget With all the pitfalls and cost overruns that can cause a software project to come in late and over budget, managers must know the best practices in the field and how to implement them. This comprehensive guide provides you with all the tools you'll need to deliver successful IT projects, including proven techniques, guidelines, and checklists. The hands-on tutorial will teach you how to implement these techniques using Microsoft Project 2000. Armed with this book, you'll be able to build software that meets user requirements. Inside, you'll find a survival framework that shows you how to achieve the best possible results with your project. the framework presents all the methods, tools, and approaches for you to consider when implementing projects. You will also be introduced to the Iterative Project Development Methodology (IPDM), which you can use on a broad range of projects, including n-tier architecture, legacy applications, open systems, Web-based applications, and e-business solutions. Whether you are managing small, or large projects, this book will help you: * Get the necessary support from senior management for a project * Plan and schedule projects * Learn the best way to organize staff for a project * Discover why a project can succeed or fail * Avoid common pitfalls by using sound project management methodologies * Manage projects in an outsourcing environment * Implement the best practices using Microsoft Project 2000 The companion Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks/purba features a sample project plan, forms, and checklists.Visit our Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks/ Visit the companion Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks/purba

How to Manage a Successful Software Project: With Microsoft(r) Project 2000, 2nd Edition

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

This is a story of an immigrant who arrived at the shores of this great country, United States of America, in 1964 for higher education. He worked for corporate America after receiving a doctorate degree. When a real estate opportunity knocked at the door in 1979, he risked his entire savings and more to accept the challenge. Thirty five years of immersion in business, industry associations and providing a helping hand to anyone in need has been his life style. His life story is a testimony to the American Dream fulfilled which is still alive and well for anyone who dares to dream!

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