Practical project initiation a handbook with tools

Zero in on key project-initiation tasks-and 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 essential-but often overlooked-for launchi...

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Main Author: Wiegers, Karl Eugene
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Redmond, Wash. Microsoft Press 2007
Series:Best practices
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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505 0 |a pt. I. Project Management Fundamentals -- 1. A Project Management Primer -- 2. Project Management Good Practices -- 3. Just Too Much to Do -- pt. II. Preparing for Success -- 4. Success Criteria Breed Success -- 5. Are We There Yet? -- 6. Know Your Enemy: Introduction to Risk Management -- 7. Chartering a Course for Success -- 8. Lessons Learned from Tool Adoption -- pt. III. Living with Reality -- 9. Negotiating Achievable Commitments -- 10. Saving for a Rainy Day -- 11. Stop Promising Miracles -- pt. IV. Measuring What Happens -- 12. A Software Metrics Primer -- 13. Metrics Traps to Avoid -- pt. V. Learning Continuously -- 14. Learning from Experience -- 15. Looking Back, Looking Ahead 
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520 |a Zero in on key project-initiation tasks-and 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 essential-but often overlooked-for launching any project. Drawing on his extensive experience, Karl shares lessons learned, proven practices, and tools for getting your project off to the right start-and steering it to ultimate success. Lay a foundation for project success-discover how to: Effect