Software Project Management For Dummies 1st Edition by Teresa Luckey (PDF)

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The increase in project outsourcing has forced traditional programmers to take on the role of project managers and quickly learn how to manage software projectsThe author discusses all of the essentials in widely accepted project management methodology, from managing programmers to assessing and eliminating riskThe book covers the iterative development model, using Microsoft Project 2003, as well as a variety of methodologies including eXtreme, open source, SQA testing, software life cycle management, and moreThe companion Web site contains tools, case studies and other resources to help even novices get up and running

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Editorial Reviews: From the Inside Flap Manage scope creep and keep your project on scheduleGet the scoop on managing time, cost, people, risk, quality, and integrationCongratulations — you’re now in charge of managing software projects! Before you reach for the antacid, reach for this book. It’s packed with advice to help you identify the project’s purpose, build a team, handle qualitative analysis, estimate resources, communicate with everybody, manage the project from start to finish, and deliver just what your client ordered.Discover how toWrite a product descriptionBalance time, cost, scope, and qualityPrepare a risk response planTrack and communicate project performanceManage conflicts From the Back Cover Manage scope creep and keep your project on scheduleGet the scoop on managing time, cost, people, risk, quality, and integrationCongratulations — you’re now in charge of managing software projects! Before you reach for the antacid, reach for this book. It’s packed with advice to help you identify the project’s purpose, build a team, handle qualitative analysis, estimate resources, communicate with everybody, manage the project from start to finish, and deliver just what your client ordered.Discover how toWrite a product descriptionBalance time, cost, scope, and qualityPrepare a risk response planTrack and communicate project performanceManage conflicts About the Author Teresa Luckey was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, the eighth of twelve children. She earned the degree of Bachelor of Science from the University of Southern Indiana, with a major in Education. She earned her teaching endorsements in Computer Education and Mathematics from the University of Indianapolis and thoroughly enjoyed teaching (and learning from) junior high students for several years. After deciding to expand her horizons beyond the teaching profession, she pursued her interests in information systems and project management while working at hospitals in Indianapolis, and then moved on to a consulting firm, where she now works as a manager implementing healthcare systems. Teresa earned her Master of Business Administration degree from Indiana Wesleyan University, where she served as co-class president with her husband, David. She is just shy of completing her Master of Science in New Media at Indiana University School of Informatics. One of these days—soon—she hopes to finish that degree so that she can maintain her reputation as a life-long learner. Teresa earned her Project Management Professional Certification through the Project Management Institute in 2001 and continues to maintain her certification. She enjoys contributing to the field of project management, particularly with regard to healthcare software. Joseph Phillips, PMP, Project+, is the Director of Education for Project Seminars. He has managed and consulted on projects for various industries, including technical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and architectural, among others. Phillips has served as a project management consultant for organizations creating project offices, maturity models, and best-practice standardization. As a leader in adult education, Phillips has taught organizations how to successfully implement project management methodologies, information technology project management, risk management, and other courses. Phillips has taught courses at Columbia College, University of Chicago, Indiana University, and others. He is a Certified Technical Trainer and has taught over 10,000 professionals. Phillips has contributed as an author or editor to more than 30 books on technology, careers, and project management. Phillips is a member of the Project Management Institute and is active in local project management chapters. He has spoken on project management, project management certifications, and project methodologies at numerous trade shows, PMI chapter meetings, and employee conferences. When not writing, teaching, or consulting, Phillips can be found behind a camera or on the working end of a fly rod. You can contact Phillips through www.projectseminars.com. Read more

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐There are just few book about Software Project Management and this is one of those. I think it is a good book.

⭐I was worried that I was not going to get this book delivered — it took a very long time (weeks). Once I got this though, I was very happy with it. The book looks and feels brand new (I thought it was used). Overall I’m happy with this purchase.

⭐Great!

⭐The book explains the PMI knowledge areas taking software project management as a reference. Unfortunately I didn’t see much of software specific discussions in the book.The book’s structure was supposed to take you starting from project initiation through planning then executing and monitoring and controlling till the closing. Again, the authors couldn’t stick to this plan as they had to jump to explain the closing of the cost KA during discussing the planning of it for no reason.I felt very much that we have 2 authors for the book, each one explains a specific topic in his own words in different places in the book, to the extent that we see 2 headlines with the same title “Controlling project costs” in different chapters, almost repeating the same ideas.The authors need to revise the structure of the book to make it a better.And if they can add more software specific problems like density of bugs ..etc , would be perfect

⭐Take the “Project Management For Dummies” book, add one or two pages about software project development techniques (Scrum, Agile, etc.) and presto, you have “Software Project Management for Dummies.”I picked this book up at the local library and within two hours I finished it. I have read many books on PM (and have the PMI PMP). This book brought nothing new to the table, and certainly nothing helpful in regards to project management of software development programs. Glad I got it from the library and did not buy it.

⭐great high level review with practical tips to get you going right away in arrangement of software development projects

⭐This book is just a rehash of the Project Management Institute’s book, “Project Management Book of Knowledge,” which is an abstraction of procedures used in all project management. It is not specific to the process of building software at all. Don’t buy this book, get one written by software people for software people.

⭐This book was just what I expected and very thorough. The service was quick and I’ve already reviewed all of the book.

⭐Doesn’t really cover what I was looking for. I am working on replacing a paper based system for a company and wanted to see how to assess current paper based system and develop it digitally, alpha and beta testing etc. not in there.

⭐Just excellent. Whether you’re looking for a place to start your learning/research or just want to read some ideas from other subject matter experts, it’s a fantastic resource to have. A very valuable buy.

⭐A++++++

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