This book is written with the IT professional in mind. It provides a clear, concise system for managing IT projects, regardless of the size or complexity of the project. It avoids the jargon and complexity of traditional project management (PM) books. Instead, it provides a unique approach to IT project management, combining strategic business concepts (project ROI, strategic alignment, etc.) with the very practical, step-by-step instructions for developing and managing a successful IT project. It’s short enough to be easily read and used but long enough to be comprehensive in the right places.
* Essential information on how to provide a clear, concise system for managing IT projects, regardless of the size or complexity of the project
* As IT jobs are outsourced, there is a growing demand for project managers to manage outsourced IT projects
* Companion Web site for the book provides dozens of working templates to help readers manage their own IT projects
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This book is written with the IT professional in mind. It provides a clear, concise system for managing IT projects, regardless of the size or complexity of the project. It avoids the jargon and complexity of traditional project management (PM) books. Instead, it provides a unique approach to IT project management, combining strategic business concepts (project ROI, strategic alignment, etc.) with the very practical, step-by-step instructions for developing and managing a successful IT project. It’s short enough to be easily read and used but long enough to be comprehensive in the right places.
There is no specific technology covered in this book and so applicable to all. Microsoft Project may be referenced. The IT project management topic is very timely and is gaining attention as companies (and employees) look for ways to do “more with less.
Contents of this How to Cheat at IT Project Management – Tutorial Book
Chapter 1. What’s Project Management Got To Do With IT?
- Section 1.1. Introduction
- Section 1.2. Business Process Improvement Systems
- Section 1.3. Overview of Project Management
- Section 1.4. Project Success Factors
- Section 1.5. Four Project Constraints
- Section 1.6. Projects, Programs, and Portfolios
- Section 1.7. Summary
- Section 1.8. Solutions Fast Track
- Section 1.9. Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 2. What’s Corporate Strategy Got To Do With IT?
- Section 2.1. Introduction
- Section 2.2. Overview of Corporate Strategy in Today’s Environment
- Section 2.3. Aligning IT with Corporate Strategy: Taking It One Step Further
- Section 2.4. Understanding Your Company’s Strategies
- Section 2.5. Developing Your IT Strategy
- Section 2.6. Assessing Your Current IT Environment
- Section 2.7. Developing Your IT Operational Roadmap
- Section 2.8. Summary
- Section 2.9. Solutions Fast Track
- Section 2.10. Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 3. Navigating Corporate Politics
- Section 3.1. Introduction
- Section 3.2. Corporate Politics: A Primer
- Section 3.3. Understanding Sources of Power
- Section 3.4. Understanding Methods of Influence
- Section 3.5. The Power Paradox
- Section 3.6. Working Effectively in a Political Environment
- Section 3.7. Breaking Up Political Logjams
- Section 3.8. Effective Countermeasures
- Section 3.9. Summary
- Section 3.10. Solutions Fast Track
- Section 3.11. Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 4. Managing the IT Project Team
- Section 4.1. Introduction
- Section 4.2. Today’s Management Environment
- Section 4.3. What People Really Want
- Section 4.4. Work Styles and the Project Team
- Section 4.5. Culture Matters
- Section 4.6. Men, Women, and Technology
- Section 4.7. Developing High Performance Teams
- Section 4.8. Summary
- Section 4.9. Solutions Fast Track
- Section 4.10. Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 5. Defining IT Projects
- Section 5.1. Introduction
- Section 5.2. Project Management Process Overview
- Section 5.3. Project Origins
- Section 5.4. Validating the Project Proposal
- Section 5.5. Defining the Project
- Section 5.6. Developing the Project Proposal
- Section 5.7. Identifying the Project Sponsor
- Section 5.8. Gaining Validated Project Proposal Approval
- Section 5.9. Summary
- Section 5.10. Solutions Fast Track
- Section 5.11. Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 6. Organizing IT Projects
- Section 6.1. Introduction
- Section 6.2. Identifying Project Objectives
- Section 6.3. Identifying Stakeholders
- Section 6.4. Identifying Project Requirements
- Section 6.5. Refining Project Parameters
- Section 6.6. Defining Project Infrastructure
- Section 6.7. Defining Project Processes
- Section 6.8. Summary
- Section 6.9. Solutions Fast Track
- Section 6.10. Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 7. Quality From the Ground Up
- Section 7.1. Introduction
- Section 7.2. Quality Overview
- Section 7.3. Planning Quality
- Section 7.4. Monitoring Quality
- Section 7.5. Testing Quality
- Section 7.6. Summary
- Section 7.7. Solutions Fast Track
- Section 7.8. Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 8. Forming the IT Project Team
- Section 8.1. Introduction
- Section 8.2. Identifying Project Team Requirements
- Section 8.3. Identifying Staffing Requirements and Constraints
- Section 8.4. Defining Roles and Responsibilities
- Section 8.5. Acquiring Needed Staff
- Section 8.6. Forming the Team
- Section 8.7. Summary
- Section 8.8. Solutions Fast Track
- Section 8.9. Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 9. Planning IT Projects
- Section 9.1. Introduction
- Section 9.2. Creating the Work Breakdown Structure
- Section 9.3. Creating A Network Diagram
- Section 9.4. Creating the Project Schedule
- Section 9.5. Creating the Project Budget
- Section 9.6. Identifying Project Risks
- Section 9.7. Planning Project Communications
- Section 9.8. Finalizing the Project Plan
- Section 9.9. Summary
- Section 9.10. Solutions Fast Track
- Section 9.11. Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 10. Managing IT Projects
- Section 10.1. Introduction
- Section 10.2. Initiating Project Work
- Section 10.3. Monitoring Project Progress
- Section 10.4. Managing Project Change
- Section 10.5. Managing Project Risk
- Section 10.6. Managing the Project Team
- Section 10.7. Summary
- Section 10.8. Solutions Fast Track
- Section 10.9. Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 11. Tracking IT Projects
- Section 11.1. Introduction
- Section 11.2. Technical Tracking Tools
- Section 11.3. Testing Project Deliverables
- Section 11.4. Preparing for Implementation, Deployment, and Operational Transfer
- Section 11.5. Resolving Common Project Problems
- Section 11.6. Summary
- Section 11.7. Solutions Fast Track
- Section 11.8. Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 12. Closing Out IT Projects
- Section 12.1. Introduction
- Section 12.2. Closing Out Project Activities
- Section 12.3. Preparing Final Documentation
- Section 12.4. Final Project Sign-Off
- Section 12.5. Review Lessons Learned
- Section 12.6. Administrative Closure
- Section 12.7. Final Team Meeting
- Section 12.8. Summary
- Section 12.9. Solutions Fast Track
- Section 12.10. Frequently Asked Questions
Index
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