Enterprise Project Management Using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007: Best Practices for Implementing an EPM Solution [Paperback]

Hagit Landman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1932159975 | ISBN-13: 978-1932159974 | Publication Date: July 28, 2008 | Edition: 1

Enterprise Project Management Using Microsoft® Office Project Server 2007 is a concise guide that takes users step-by-step through each stage of an EPM solution implementation. It provides experienced guidance and all the principles, processes, best practices, and detailed instruction needed to define, implement, and deploy an EPM solution successfully in your organization using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 and other EPM supporting tools.

KEY FEATURES
--Illustrates how to implement an EPM solution based on PMI s proven project management methods using Project Server 2007, Project Professional, SharePoint Services and other Microsoft products
--Describes the stages of an EPM implementation methodology and explains how to carry out the tasks needed to be performed to achieve the objectives of each stage
--Establishes a technological foundation for development, testing, training, and deployment of an EPM solution, and sets the requirements and goals for the EPM implementation
--Helps align project management processes with your organizations and stakeholders goals and the procedures and tools required to support these processes
--Includes numerous examples that demonstrate how to configure the EPM system to support your implementation and a pilot testing stage where your solution can be examined for several months before organization-wide deployment
--WAV offers free downloadable tools, including a project plan template, project closure checklist, and matrixes for stakeholders, requirements, supplier evaluations, and communication -- available from the Web Added Value Download Resource Center at jrosspub.com

Editorial Reviews

Review

At last, a book which combines EPM methodology and tools. I highly recommend it to program managers, project managers, and business analysts! The steps for implementing EPM are clear and straightforward. I found this guide very helpful and easy to use. --Arnon Shai, Vice President, Celebros

A gap has been bridged between EPM technology and best practices. This guide provides an EPM implementation road map that aligns with PMIs PMBOK® Guide. This is a MUST book for every PMO professional before, after or during the process of EPM implementation. --Tomer Keidar, PMP, PMI Chapter Vice President

About the Author

Hagit Landman, PMP, is a program management consultant with more than 17 years of experience in multi-disciplinary projects. She has defined and implemented EPM solutions in several large IT companies and has extensive experience implementing EPM solutions using Microsoft software products. Ms. Landman is an active member of the Project Management Institute and an elected officer of PMIs Israel Chapter Board of Directors. She has also participated in writing items for both the Program Management Professional (PgMP) and the Certificate Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification exams administered by PMI. She has an MBA and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering and Management.

Product Details

• Paperback: 472 pages
• Publisher: J. Ross Publishing; 1 edition (July 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932159975
• ISBN-13: 978-1932159974
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #797,901 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PMBOK Best Practices and Microsoft Project Server, November 18, 2008

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J. Anderson (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Enterprise Project Management Using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007: Best Practices for Implementing an EPM Solution (Paperback)

I am very pleased to have discovered this book.
I am a project management consultant with the PMI PMP certification and Microsoft's MCITP certification in enterprise project management using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007. This book bridges the two universes of Project Server 2007 (the tool) and the best practices and processes of PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PBMOK). The book is well written and straight forward. I was able to follow and complete all of the example scenarios with ease. The book shows how to actually implement each of the PMBOK processes, create the project plan documents, and construct the project document libraries. From project initiation through planning, execution, monitoring and control and project closeout --- it's all there. The neat part is that you are actually doing it in the project server environment. I knew very little about creating SharePoint lists, views, libraries, links, etc., but I was able to do it all with ease.
This book is a "keeper". I've added it to my personal project management toolkit.

J. Anderson, MSPM, PMP, MCITP
Atlanta, GA

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is excellent!!, June 28, 2009

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Alexandre R. Camargo "Alexandre Rimolo, PMP, ... (Vitória - ES, Brazil.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Enterprise Project Management Using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007: Best Practices for Implementing an EPM Solution (Paperback)

In portuguese:
Esse livro foi um achado!
Trata-se de um verdadeiro passo-a-passo, fantástico!
Minha melhor compra em livros dos últimos tempos.

Alexandre Rimolo, PMP, SCJP.

5.0 out of 5 stars Enterprise Project Management Using MS Office Project Server 2007, January 23, 2009

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N. Taspinar (Oakland, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Enterprise Project Management Using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007: Best Practices for Implementing an EPM Solution (Paperback)

I've waited a long time for a book with this type of effective, organized approach to EPM. The author does an exceptional job of marrying PMI methodology with MS Project Server, while keeping the subject matter accessible and easy to use. Though several EPM books sit by my computer, this now serves as my primary reference. Excellent job!