IT Project Management

The much-anticipated new edition of the popular projectmanagement introductory book The role of the project manager continues to become more diverseand demanding, placing strong project management skills in highdemand. This in-depth introductory guide offers aspiring projectmanagers the essential fundamentals of project management. Fullyrevised since the previous version, this new edition includesupdated project management methods and practices as well as newexamples and study questions. Project management guru Kim Heldmanpresents you with a clear, concise, and enjoyable writing style sothat you can approach project management from a practical?ratherthan theoretical?standpoint. Serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of projectmanagement Provides completely updated and revised material on projectmanagement methods and practices Features new examples and study questions Addresses how to create project schedules and budgets anddefine project goals Covers project management principles, Project ManagementInstitute?s project management standards, and practical applicationof project management for the workplace Whether you're considering a career in project management orsimply wish to expand your understanding of general projectmanagement principles, Project Management JumpStart, Third Editionis ideal reading.

Today's projects are more complex and challenging than ever, and project managers need all the help they can get to succeed amid shifting priorities, interruptions, inadequate funding, expectations of multiple stakeholders, and other obstacles. A practical on-the-job resource for project managers in any industry, this fully revised and updated edition of The Project Management Tool Kit is packed with results-oriented, practical tips on: Activity definition and delegation * Estimating and refining project schedules and risks * Resource planning and funding * Selecting and using project metrics * Documentation and project monitoring * Working with new teams and new technology * Handling inherited projects * Forecasting project completion * Special situations, contingencies, and project cancellations * Project cause-and-effect analysis * And much more Complete with checklists, examples, and clear graphics, The Project Management Tool Kit offers 100 practical, use-them-now strategies for mastering any project challenge.

This accessible Second Edition of "A User's Manual to the PMBOK Guide" walks the reader through the new Fifth Edition of the "PMBOK Guide," beginning with the process definition, then a description of the intent of the process, followed by a discussion of the individual ITTOs (inputs, tools and techniques and outputs). Co-branded and approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI), this clearly written and accessible manual allows true understanding and implementation of the PMBOK Guide standard. The guide features examples, handy tips, and sample forms to supplement learning.

Transform the PMBOK® Guide from a framework to a sharpened tool in your project manager's toolbox In project management circles, it's often joked that "there's the right way, the wrong way, and the PMBOK® way" to manage projects. In truth, it's really about the methodology you choose. The PMBOK® Guide is a consensus-based standard that thousands of project management professionals find immensely valuable in the process of developing an effective methodology. But exactly how does a project manager take the information provided in the PMBOK® Guide and apply it most effectively and appropriately to an actual project environment? This book can be the answer. It is basically a "guide to the guide"--a road map to applying the tools of the PMBOK® Guide to your organization's or project's unique nature and requirements. Bringing the PMBOK® Guide to Life: A Companion for the Practicing Project Manager builds a bridge between the PMBOK® Guide and the common needs of today's practicing project managers. It explains and elaborates on specific techniques, terms, and the application of tools that will enable project managers to effectively adapt the principles and processes described in the PMBOK® Guide to the practical world of project management. Readers will find suggested approaches for the use of project management tools and techniques along with templates developed directly from information provided in the PMBOK® Guide. Suggestions and study tips are also included to assist in preparing for the PMP exam, and a Project Plan Accelerator (PPA) can be used with the PMBOK® Guide by project managers and project teams to develop plans that are specifically tailored to meet the needs of your team, your clients, and your sponsoring organization. Written by two of the leading experts in the field, Bringing the PMBOK® to Life will help every project manager translate the PMBOK® Guide's tools and techniques into actionable, commonsense approaches to managing a project. (PMI, PMBOK, PMP, and Project Management Professional are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)

The only book of forms that exactly follows the content of the "PMBOK Guide," "A Project Manager's Book of Forms" provides a "road map" approach so readers know exactly where they are and what forms precede and follow their current position on a project. This Second Edition aligns with the release of the Fifth Edition of the "PMBOK Guide." Hard copies of the forms may be taken and reproduced directly from the book, or from the accompanying CD which contain customizable forms for use in any organization.

The Definitive Guide to the Field's Best PracticesIn recent years, project management has become a profession unto itself. And with a membership numbering in the tens of thousands, the Project Management Institute is the organization that's setting the profession's standards. In this authoritative handbook, more than twenty-five top experts from academia, consulting, and private industry define the current state of project management and detail for readers all of the practical elements that constitute a superior practice. In clear, accessible language, these experts provide a comprehensive overview of the technical, organizational, administrative, and interpersonal elements of successful project management. They detail the essentials of project planning--from risk management to resource allocation to scheduling. They describe the team-building, motivational, and conflict-management challenges that project leaders face. And they delineate critical success factors as well as major pitfalls to avoid. At last, project managers across all industries can readily reference the best practices of their profession and benchmark their skills against those of their most accomplished colleagues.

This book offers a focused and concise summary of 50 challenges facing today s IT project manager. The authors draw on years of practical experience (rather than classroom theory) to outline these challenges and offer useful tips and advice on how to deal with them. This book condenses into a handy summary much of the information and advice that can be found in project management related books and discussion forums. It is an ideal reference for anyone involved in IT project management, from professional service organisations (PSO) and project management offices (PMO),"

This book is written with the IT professional in mind. It provides a clear, concise system for managing IT projects, regardless of the size or complexity of the project. It avoids the jargon and complexity of traditional project management (PM) books. Instead, it provides a unique approach to IT project management, combining strategic business concepts (project ROI, strategic alignment, etc.) with the very practical, step-by-step instructions for developing and managing a successful IT project. It s short enough to be easily read and used but long enough to be comprehensive in the right places. * Essential information on how to provide a clear, concise system for managing IT projects, regardless of the size or complexity of the project * As IT jobs are outsourced, there is a growing demand for project managers to manage outsourced IT projects * Companion Web site for the book provides dozens of working templates to help readers manage their own IT projects"

A long overdue book for todayOCOs IT professionals, this unique resource offers you a practical, model-centric approach to integrated IT project management that supports state-of-the-art software development. A valuable and topical reference, the book enables you to: understand issues that relate to project management problems and the roles and responsibilities involved in managing and delivering multiple IT projects; develop an appreciation for project management best practices; and improve internal and external communications by applying simple, adaptable and consistent processes based on a model-centric framework."