Preface
Who Should Read this Book
Organization of this Book
Part 1
Introduction to Project Management
Chapter 1
Evolution of Ptoject Management
Introduction
Industrial Revolution
Key People in Early Project Management
Other Significant Events
Part 2
Principles of Project Management
Chapter 2
Basic Skills for Ptoject Managers
Introduction
What Does a Project Manager Do?
Necessary Skills
Personal Skills
Technical Skills
Management Skills
Coping Skills
Manage One Project-or Many?
Project Management Skills Development
Keys to a Successful Skills Management Endeavor
Conclusions
Chapter 3
Project PIanning and Reporting
Introduction
Project Planning Deliverables
Project Standards
How Much Detail?
Project Status -An Example
Conclusions
Chapter 4
Project Teams
Shortages in Information Technology Staff
Need for Retention
The Cost of Information Technology Staff RepIacement
An Analysis
Retention-Meeting Needs
Conclusions
Part 3
The Project Management Lifecycle
Chapter 5
Project Lifecycle Overview
Introduction
Lifecycle Process Management
Section Layout and structure
Phase Checklists
CRUD- Deliverables Matrix
Chapter 6
Project PIanning Phase
Purpose
Objectives
Activities
Roles
Inputs
Outpots
Milestones
Tools
Chapter 7
Analysis and Design Pchases
Analysis Phase
Purpose
Objectives
Activities
Roles
Inputs
Outputs
Milestones
Tools
Design Phase
Roles
Inputs
Outputs
Milestones
Tools
Chapter 8
Constructaion Phase
Purpose
Objectives
Activities
Roles
Inputs
CIULpULS
Milestones
Tools
Chapter 9
Test PIanning and Preparation
Purpose
Objeaives
Activities
Roles
Inputs
Outputs
Milestones
Testing Phase
Tools
Preparation Phase
Chapter 10
Roll-out PIanning and Implementation Phase
Purpose
Objectives
Activities
Roles
Inputs
Outputs
Milestones
Rollout
Part 4
Prohect Management Techniques
Chapter 11
Project Management Methodologies
Introduction
What Is a Methodology, and Why Use One?
Methodology Structures
Why Use a Methodology?
Author's Prediction
What Are the Products?
A Case in Point
Conclusions
Suggested Readings
Chapter 12
Managing Rapid Application Development
Introduction
RAD Concepts
Objectives and Benefits of RAD
The RAD Lifecycle
RAD Project Management Factors
The Roles of the RAD Team Members
Conclusions
Suggested Readings
Chapter 13
Managing Risks
Introduction
What Can Happen with No Risk Management
Information Technology Risk Management Objectives
Types of Risk in Project Management
The Risk Management Process
Risk Management Plan
Enterprise Risk Profile
Conclusions
Suggested Readings
Chapter 14
Managing Problems
Introduction
Who Uses Problem Solving?
The Problem Solving Model
Other Ptoblem Management Techniques
Conclusions
Suggested Readings
Chapter 15
Other Techniques
Introduction
Software QualitY Assurance
Configuration Management
Requirements Management
SWOT Analysis
Release Management
Software Subcontract Management
QualitY Reviews
Crisis Management
Suggested Readings
Part 5
Special Topic in Project Management
Chapter 16
Knowledge Management
Introduction
Why Is KM Necessary?
Sources of Knowledge Capital
The Potential for Project Management-KM for PM
Conclusions
Suggested Readings
Chapter 11
Ptoject Management and the lnternet
Introduaion
Personal Computers, Growth and the Internet
Implications for Project Management
The Virtual Office
An Internet Ptoject Management Model
Communication
Recruitment
Traiaing
Conclusions
Appenedix A
Software Engineering lnstitute
Introduction
Mission and Charter
Products and Services
Author's Recommendation
Conclusion
Appenedix B
Project Management lnstitute
Introduction
Certification
International Awards
Seminars and Education
Recruitment
Membership Offerings
Recommendation
More Information
Appendix C
Additional Project Management Resources
Center for lnternational and Program Management
Guide to Project Management Web Sites
International Journal of Project Management
The International Research Network
Project Management Institute of Canada
The Ptogram/Project Management Initiative
The Project Manager's Reference Site
The Project Management Forum
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
The International Project Management Help Desk
Association for Project Management
ProjectNet
Professional and Standards Orgaaizations
Appendix D
A Sample Crisis Plan
Introduction
Index