Description
Book SynopsisToday''s competitive marketplace demands high quality and a fasttrack from drawing board to finished product. This guide shows howcompanies can gain a competitive edge by applying powerful projectmanagement tools to the product development process. The authorsfocus on speed to market, quality management, profitability, andmultifunctional teamwork. They provide tools for handling thetechnical concerns of project development and maintenance, as wellas people-related issues such as team motivation and the demands oftop management. Particular attention is given to saving time andstreamlining performance with the latest project managementsoftware. Chapters on everything from start-up to completion coverhow to:
* Define the new product project aims and goals
* Create a market-based specification for a new or modified productor service
* Plan, develop, and schedule projects
* Break down the work structure for a project
* Manage people for maximum performance
* Monitor
Table of ContentsOVERVIEW.
Quality, Speed, and Multifunctional Teamwork.
What Is a New Product Project?
DEFINING THE GOALS OF A NEW PRODUCT PROJECT.
The Triple Constraint.
How to Start Successful New Product Projects.
PLANNING A NEW PRODUCT PROJECT.
Why and How to Plan a New Product Project.
The Work Breakdown Structure.
Scheduling Tools and Time and Cost Estimating.
The Impact of Limited Resources.
Risk and Contingency.
LEADING THE PEOPLE WHO WORK ON A NEW PRODUCT PROJECT.
How to Organize a New Product Project.
Organizing the New Product Project Team.
Organizing the New Product Support Team.
The Role of the New Product Project Manager.
Practical Tips for New Product Project Managers.
MONITORING PROGRESS ON A NEW PRODUCT PROJECT.
Monitoring Tools.
New Product Project Reviews.
Handling Project Changes.
COMPLETING A NEW PRODUCT PROJECT.
How to Complete a New Product Project.
Where Do You Go From Here?
Appendices.
Further Reading.
Index.
