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This unique book combines the discipline of project management with the challenges of general management in the constantly changing area of information systems.
Designed for the growing number of project management courses in the IS curriculum, Managing Information Technology Projects addresses the latest project management tools and techniques, as applied to a wide range of
information technology projects. This book's superb organization and thorough coverage provide a sound base of theory and practical advice for students and IT professionals alike.
Key features include:
- Illustrates project management techniques with a variety of examples including planning, system development, hardware installation, package implementation, systems maintenance, and more
- Utilizes a framework that links the work to be done (phases and tasks), the things to be produced (products and deliverables), and the resources required
- Covers many "state-of-the-science" aspects of IT projects, such as feasability analysis, risk assessment, estimating, choice of life cycle, Joint Application Development (JAD), change control, quality and configuration
management, and measurement
- Addresses the issues of coordinating multiple projects and tackling large projects
- Balances technical coverage with a thorough look at personnel management, motivation theory, and leadership styles
- Presents topics in a manner that allows methods to be tailored to individual projects
About the Authors:
Graham McLeod - follow this link for more information about Graham.
Derek Smith has over 27 years of project management experience both in industry and academia. He is Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Information Systems at the University of Cape Town as well as managing partner of Faculty Training Institute, which specializes in IS-related training.
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