{"product_id":"better-software-project-manage-a-primer-for-success-9780471395553","title":"Better Software Project Manage A Primer for","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA complete guide to piloting a software project to success-on time and within budget This book provides novice software project managers, software developers, and anyone delivering reusable software with strategies for mastering the basics of directing a software project.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Well Done!\" (\u003ci\u003eConsulting to Management\u003c\/i\u003e (C2M), 6\/1\/2004)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePREFACE.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Who This Book Is For.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Approaching Software Project Management.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Useful Features of This Book.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How This Book Is Organized.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: Getting Moving.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Project Management Quick Start.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What's a Project Manager to Do?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Materials Review.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: Mastering the Process.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Theory of Constraints: The Dimensions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Satisfying the Quadruple Constraint.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Taking Corrective Steps.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Adjusting to Project Outcomes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Defining Project Types.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Applying Methodologies to the Madness.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Getting the Lay of the Land: Kick-off.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Compiling the Project Bible.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Choosing Projects with the Best Chance of Success.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Negotiating for Success.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Handling the Pressure.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Importance of Project Definition.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: Planning the Project.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Getting There from Here.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Risky Business.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Defining the Project Work Plan in Detail.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Setting Standards.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Scheduling.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cost Planning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Practicing the Art of Estimating.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Choosing a Project Cost System.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Building in Contingency.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Risk Planning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: Lewin on Leadership.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Organizing the Project Team.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Knowing Who to Organize.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Leadership Guidelines.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Talent Searching.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Organize a Virtual Team.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Additional Notes on Talent.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Back to the Drawing Board.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: Monitoring.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Getting and Staying in Control.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Financially Speaking.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Dealing with Creepy Crawly Changes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Communicating and Publicizing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: Completing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Knowing You're at the Finish Line.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Joy of Reviewing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Life after Completion.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In Conclusion.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix I.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix II.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix III.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bibliography.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402585514327,"sku":"9780471395553","price":74.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780471395553.jpg?v=1730480860","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/better-software-project-manage-a-primer-for-success-9780471395553","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}