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

~ (Author) "Studies consistently show that 80-90 percent of all software and 30-45 percent of all systems projects fail..." (more)
Key Phrases: Department of Defense, Systems Development Life Cycle Activities, Kent Beck (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Product 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

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"

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: AMACOM; illustrated edition edition (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: No customer reviews yet. Be the first.
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,204,107 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)