Information Systems Project Management: Methods, Tools and Techniques

Description

Undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Project Management and Information Systems. Research indicates that over half of all It projects overshoot their budget and timetables while failing to deliver their goals. As a result It project management has become a serious area of study and this book has been written to back up these courses. Readers of Information Systems Project Management will develop a firm understanding of the practical nature and problems of projects, the ability to apply effective methods and techniques to facilitate the management task, and good team building skills. Cover Information Systems Project Management Contents Preface About The Authors Authors’ Acknowledgements Introduction The challenge within information systems project management Introduction Learning objectives Observations on project management Contrasting the old and new organization Structures and the project environment The project organization Project conflict The nature of software projects Summary Bibliography Further reading Useful websites Self-assessment exercises Case study: Looking back, looking ahead Questions The role of the information systems project manager Introduction Learning objectives Introducing the information systems project manager Leadership Managerial styles Power and influence Decision making Problem solving Communication Summary Project checklists Bibliography Further reading Useful websites Self-assessment exercises Case study Questions Defining the information systems project life cycle Introduction Learning objectives The software project life cycle Models and approaches to software development System methodologies Development tools Summary Project checklists Bibliography Further reading Useful websites Self-assessment exercises Case study: The application of RAD in a waterfall systems cultural environment Questions Managing the information systems project life cycle Introduction Learning objectives Creating the information systems project charter The information systems vision The information system project management life cycle What is PRINCE 2? Project objectives and planning Methods of planning Milestone planning Organizing the project Project scheduling Directing the project Controlling the project Configuration management Project handover and closure Summary Project checklists Bibliography Further reading Useful websites Self-assessment exercises Case study: A methodology for a successful transition to client–server and beyond Questions Producing software estimates and managing project risk Introduction Learning objectives Establishing software life cycle estimates Function point analysis Avoiding poor estimation syndrome Managing risk in software projects Summary Project checklists Bibliography Further reading Useful websites Self-assessment exercises Case study: Software risk management Questions Managing information systems quality Introduction Learning objectives The meaning of software quality Quality management frameworks Summary Bibliography Further reading Useful websites Self-assessment exercises Case study: Managing computer projects in the National Health Service (NHS) Questions Index