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Why New Systems Fail: Theory and Practice Collide [Paperback]

Phil Simon (Author)

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Publication Date: February 4, 2009

This is the first edition of the book and is out of print.

Please refer to the second edition of Why New Systems Fail (Course PTR, 2010).

Happy reading.

Phil Simon

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Please refer to the second edition of Why New Systems Fail (Course PTR, 2010).

Happy reading.

Phil Simon

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Paperback: 264 pages
Publisher: AuthorHouse; 1st edition (February 4, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1438944241
ISBN-13: 978-1438944241
Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #427,723 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Phil Simon (@philsimon) is recognized technology expert and the author of four management books: The New Small, Why New Systems Fail, The Next Wave of Technologies, and The Age of the Platform. His contributions have been featured on Huffington Post, The Globe and Mail, the American Express Open Forum, ComputerWorld, Technorati, ZDNet, abcnews.com, forbes.com, Inc. Magazine, The New York Times, ReadWriteWeb, and many other sites.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good ROI on reading this book, March 15, 2009

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As more of a project manager than a technical person, I found this book to be a surprisingly quick and enjoyable read for a book about systems. Having witnessed several system implementations go over timeline, over budget, and not deliver what was expected I can say with conviction that system implementations at large companies are perilous and you absolutely should not believe everything you are told- especially from the people who sell them to you. Your options are to hack and survive your way through several implementations until you learn what to watch out for, or to read a book like this that will lead you to what you need to know in a few days. Simon unpretentiously cuts through the fog with great insights and gets right to the point. He pinpoints the places at which systems projects can get derailed and provides practical ways to keep on track from beginning to end.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great insight into typical IT challenges, July 21, 2009

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I have been working in a large IT organization for many years now and really enjoyed reading this book. Not only is it witty and well written (which is rare for these kind of books) but it is also very accurate in its depiction of day to day challenges when implementing large systems or investing in medium to large IT projects. I would recommend this book to all CIOs interested in learning from others mistakes without being bored to tears in technical jargon.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable insight from an experienced practitioner!, May 4, 2009

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The book provides a 360 degree view of the do's and don'ts of systems implementations, while incorporating a good balance of personal experiences with real-world examples. Simon paints a true picture of the potential signals for what I'll call 'systematic chaos'. The book's rich content could also be used as a training tool. Direct and to-the-point, this is a must read for anyone involved in a systems implementation project and looking to maximize its success - regardless of what stage the project is in.

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selecting consultants, changing consultancies, different data areas, new enterprise system, payroll history, new system implementation, security matrix, transactional tables, deduction code, setup decisions, setup issues, failure scale, employee deductions

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