Breakthrough Technology Project Management

While there are many books of methods and tools in different areas, project management has few books that actually give detailed tips and lessons on how to effectively set up and manage projects. Most devote all their space to specific methods. Breakthrough Technology Project Management provides tangible guidelines through examples and suggestions to help people participate in and manage projects more effectively. The authors' techniques and guidelines have been proven over the past 15 years in courses and counseling. Their experience is that many project managers have knowledge of basic definitions, but do not have the training or skills to actually manage the projects effectively. This book is a valuable tool for those working in information systems, engineering, computer science, operations and production, and other environments involving project management. Key Features *Illustrates how to carry out collaborative scheduling and planning for large-scale computer systems projects * Addresses over 100 issues that are encountered in real world systems and software projects * Distinguishes itself from other PM books by addressing the "how" and not the "what" of project management * Contains over 250 guidelines and lessons learned in all phases of systems project management * Offers specific direction on how to deal with a project crisis and how to turn around a failing project * Contains examples from computing, banking, manufacturing, insurance, government, medical care, transportation, retailing, and distribution * Includes specific chapters on wide area networks, intranets, client-server systems, and large scale, integrated software packages * Combines informal writing style with logical organization, making it easy for the reader to access guidelines and lessons learned