Practical IT Project Management (Second Edition) Computer Science Series

Author: Joseph Phillips
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This book offers expert-level advice on planning and managing successful IT projects, providing a detailed discussion of the entire IT project management process from start to finish. The second edition has revised some abstract concepts and added more specific and actionable concepts, making the description of IT project management more systematic and comprehensive. The content of the book includes: defining project goals and creating a project charter; establishing a feasible plan and creating a priority list; determining strategies and securing budget funding; collaborating with management and defining roles; determining project costs, including estimating the required time; forming a project team—while utilizing external resources, also assessing internal personnel skills; delegating responsibilities and effectively managing the project schedule; resolving conflicts—while addressing project delays and budget overruns; tracking project progress and conducting quality testing; maintaining leadership authority and motivating team members to achieve project success.