Practical Project Initiation : A Handbook with Tools

by Wiegers, Karl

• ISBN13: 9780735625211
• ISBN10: 0735625212
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-08-08
• Publisher: Microsoft Press

Summary

Zero in on key project-initiation tasksand build a solid foundation for successful software development. In this concise guide, critically-acclaimed author Karl E. Wiegers fills a void in project management literature by focusing on the activities that are essentialbut often overlookedfor launching any project. Drawing on his extensive experience, Karl shares lessons learned, proven practices, and tools for getting your project off to the right startand steering it to ultimate success.Lay a foundation for project successdiscover how to: Effectively charter a project Define meaningful criteria for project success and product releases Negotiate achievable commitments for project teams and stakeholders Identify and document potential barriers to successand manage project risks Apply the Wideband Delphi method for more accurate estimation Measure project performance and avoid common metrics traps Systematically apply lessons learned to future projectsCompanion Web site includes: Worksheets from inside the book Project document templates Resources for project initiation and process improvement

Author Biography

Karl E. Wiegers is a leading speaker, author, and consultant on requirements engineering, project management, and process improvement. As Principal Consultant with Process Impact, he conducts training seminars for corporate and government clients worldwide. Karl has twice won the Software Development Productivity Award, which honors excellence in productivity-enhancing products and books.

Table of Contents

A project Management Primer

Project Management Good Practices

Just Too Much To Do

Success Criteria Breed Success

Are We There Yet?

Know Your Enemy:Introduction to Risk Management

Chartering a Course for Success

Lessons Learned from Toll Adoption

Negotiating Achievable Commitments

Saving for a Rainy Day

Stop Promising Miracles

A Software Metrics Primer

Metrics Traps to Avoid

Learning from Experience

Looking Back,Looking Ahead

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