Information Technology Project Management

Bennet Lientz

• 12 september 2011
• 9780230300361

Samenvatting:

A comprehensive overview of the management of IT projects. Grounded in the latest research, it offers practical tools and techniques to help students at every stage of the project, from initial planning through to trouble-shooting specific problems. Ideal for undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students taking a course in project management.

Many of the project management methods and techniques of the past are still being used today, even though the technology, management and environment have changed. Information Technology Project Management explores the need to employ a modern project management approach to reflect today's environment. Focusing on IT projects, Lientz provides a comprehensive examination of the project management process, from the initiation of the project through to the planning, design, execution and closing.

Key Features:

- Detailed coverage of PMBoK and PRINCE2 methodologies
- Explores the practical aspects of project management
- Extensive case studies from a variety of industries
- Checklists and scorecards to measure all aspects of the project management process
- Coverage of HRM and other 'soft' elements of project management
- Guidelines on preventing project problems and failure

Based on the authors own extensive industry and teaching practice, Information Technology Project Management is an essential resource for undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students studying project management.

Earlier editions of this work were published as Breakthrough Technology Project Management.