Managing Information Technology Projects: Applying Project Management Strategies to Software, Hardware, and Integration Initiatives [Hardcover]

James Taylor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 31, 2003

"With software and hardware development techniques improving constantly, it's surprising to learn that more than half of all technology projects overrun their schedules and budgets by 200 percent or more. Computerworld magazine recently reported several surveys showing that project failure is overwhelmingly traceable to poorly defined project organization, a lack of training, weak executive support, inconsistent methods and policies, and other readily addressed factors. Managing Information Technology Projects gives systems project managers field-proven tools and step-by-step methodologies to start and complete every project -- hardware, software, or integration -- within prescribed parameters. Coverage includes: * Organizing information technology project teams and developing project plans * Risk management issues for IT projects * Systems engineering * Customer requirements and service * Project monitoring, control, closeout, and assessment"

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Book Description

"With software and hardware development techniques improving constantly, it’s surprising to learn that more than half of all technology projects overrun their schedules and budgets by 200 percent or more. Computerworld magazine recently reported several surveys showing that project failure is overwhelmingly traceable to poorly defined project organization, a lack of training, weak executive support, inconsistent methods and policies, and other readily addressed factors.

Managing Information Technology Projects gives systems project managers field-proven tools and step-by-step methodologies to start and complete every project -- hardware, software, or integration -- within prescribed parameters. Coverage includes:

* Organizing information technology project teams and developing project plans

* Risk management issues for IT projects

* Systems engineering

* Customer requirements and service

* Project monitoring, control, closeout, and assessment"

About the Author

James Taylor (Peachtree City, GA) is a senior adviser at ESI International, the largest provider of project management training in the U.S. He is the author of A Survival Guide for Project Managers (0-8144-0337-9).

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 17 and up
  
• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: AMACOM (October 31, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814408117
• ISBN-13: 978-0814408117
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,159,865 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Managing Information Technology Projects, August 19, 2010

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This review is from: Managing Information Technology Projects: Applying Project Management Strategies to Software, Hardware, and Integration Initiatives (Hardcover)

The book was in excellent condition. It has a good overview on the subject. It touches on most activities/tasks required, however, it lacks specific and detailed examples to demonstrate the concepts.