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Practical Project Initiation: A Handbook with Tools
Zero in on key project-initiation tasks - and build a solid foundation for successful software development. In this concise guide, critically-acclaimed author Karl E. Wiegers fills a void in project management literature by focusing on the activities that are essential - but often overlooked - for launching any project. Drawing on his extensive experience,
Karl shares lessons learned, proven practices, and tools for getting your project off to the right start - and steering it to ultimate success. Lay a foundation for project success - discover how to: * Effectively charter a project * Define meaningful criteria for project success and product releases * Negotiate achievable commitments for project teams and stakeholders * Identify and document potential barriers to success - and manage project risks * Apply the Wideband Delphi method for more accurate estimation * Measure project performance and avoid common metrics traps * Systematically apply lessons learned to future projects Companion Web site includes: * Worksheets from inside the book * Project document templates * Resources for project initiation and process improvement
CONTENTS:
Part 1
1 A project Management Primer
2 Project Management Good Practices
3 Just Too Much To Do
Part 2
4 Success Criteria Breed Success
5 Are We There Yet?
6 Know Your Enemy:Introduction to Risk Management
7 Chartering a Course for Success
8 Lessons Learned from Toll Adoption
Part 3
9 Negotiating Achievable Commitments
10 Saving for a Rainy Day
11 Stop Promising Miracles
Part 4
12 A Software Metrics Primer
13 Metrics Traps to Avoid
Part 5
14 Learning from Experience
15 Looking Back,Looking Ahead
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