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(More customer reviews)This book is best suited as supplemental reading for seasoned project managers who are looking for fresh ideas or a different approach that may not have occurred to them.Many of the concepts discussed can only beapplied in specific circumstances, and judging when to use them takes someexperience.The book should not be used as an introductory text for newmanagers or as the basis of a technology development process. Despite the title, there is nothing novel enough in the 281 pages to bedescribed as 'breakthrough'. Perhaps because the authors try to concentrateon specific themes, there is also a lack of completeness.For example,aside from a few sentences, there is no discussion of budgeting,estimating, risk management, or quality assurance.Much of the guidanceassumes that a project manager has more control over the organization thanis typical.Some of the ideas could actually contribute to worse projectperformance.On the positive side, the book is stuffed full ofguidelines that can be applied to most projects.The authors expand onsuch ideas such as managing multiple projects together as a 'slate' andusing the number of issues to indicate project progress.The informalwriting style makes it easier to read than the typical project managementtextbook.The book doesn't need to be read from front to back.The listsof things to consider while managing a project are well organized andindexed.For example, if a manager needs some fresh ideas about how todeal with a poorly performing team, just flip to Chapter 14 and browse forthe problem and recommended solutions.Although one of the authors isfrom a university, there is a curious lack of academic rigor.While thereis a short bibliography, there is a complete absence of footnotes.Inother words, there are many claims made, but no independent confirmationcan be made of the data.Do the methods described actually work?We haveonly the authors' opinion.They sometimes confuse tools and technologywith management principles.Broad statements abound about how everythingis different in the modern world and how IT projects are even moredifferent.However, the examples in the book describe an organization thatmost reasonable managers would describe as already dysfunctional.Whilethe ideas presented may be 'breakthrough' to such a fictional company, theyare really just common sense to most well run organizations.You may justnot have thought of them yet.
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Product Description:
Although there are many books of methods and tools in different areas, few books actually give detailed tips and lessons on how to effectively set up and manage projects. Most books on project management devote all their space to specific methods. Breakthrough Technology Project Management, Second Edition provides tangible guidelines through examples and suggestions to help people participate in and manage projects more effectively. The authors' techniques and guidelines have been proven over the past 15 years in courses and counseling. This book is a valuable tool for those working in information systems, engineering, computer science, operations and production, and other environments involving project management.
Key Features
* The Purpose of this book is to answer:
* How can the overall technology project management process be improved?
* Which systems projects should be given resources and approved for action?
* How can all systems and technology projects be better managed together?
* How can individual projects be better managed and more successful?
* What are specific guidelines for managing different types of projects?
The Scope of the Book Answers
* What projects should be approved?
* How do you formulate and start projects effectively?
* How do you manage single and multiple projects?
* How do you identify, analyze, and address specific project issues?
* How do you obtain results through communicating effectively with management, team members, staff, and vendors?
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