How to Manage a Successful Software Project

Armed with this book, you'll be able to build software that meets user requirements. Inside, you'll find a survival framework that shows you how to achieve the best possible results with your project. The framework presents all the methods, tools, and approaches for you to consider when implementing projects. You will also be introduced to the Iterative Project Development Methodology (IPDM), which you can use on a broad range of projects, including n-tier architecture, legacy applications, open systems, Web-based applications, and e-business solutions.

Contents

• Preface
  
• Chapter 1: The Role of a Project Manager
  
• Chapter 2: Project Managemnt Concepts
  
• Chapter 3: Project Initiation and Justification
  
• Chapter 4: Project Planning and Scheduling
  
• Chapter 5: Why Projects Fail
  
• Chapter 6: Why Projects Succeed
  
• Chapter 7: Lterative Project Development Methodology
  
• Chapter 8: Project Resourcing
  
• Chapter 9: Outsourcing of Informatino Technoloty Projects
  
• Chapter 10: Introduction to Project Management Tools and Microsoft Project
  
• Chapter 11: Creating the Project Plan with Microsoft Project
  
• Chapter 12: Project Tracking and Reporting Using Microsoft Project
  
• Chapter 13: Reporting, Tracking, and Customizing Projects
  
• Index