0471360287 9781119562757 electronic book 1119562759 electronic book 0787968021 electronic book 9780787968021 electronic book 9780471360285
Alternate Call Number
B 75 WYS.E(2)
Summary
"With over 80 percent of software projects deemed as failures, the demand for project managers who possess the necessary skills and competencies to succeed is on the rise. The second edition of this best-selling book describes how business environments are changing, how that affects the project manager, and what role project management plays in today's organizations." "Written by expert consultants in project management, this book/CD-ROM package uses a simulated real-world scenario to teach you the skills you need to keep your IT project on schedule, within budget, and according to specification. From staging and planning to implementation and completion, you'll learn what it takes to become a world-class project manager."--Jacket.
Note
Includes computer laser optical disc attached to inside of back cover. Accompanies text with the same title : (HD69.P75 W95 2000). Includes interactive PDF files for the example scenario in the book. Contains two groups of exercises, one for each project example. Consists of reports, graphs, and tables based on the example projects. Exercises are provided in Adobe PDF format. This CD-ROM can be borrowed for home use.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 329-336) and index.
"With over 80 percent of software projects deemed as failures, the demand for project managers who possess the necessary skills and competencies to succeed is on the rise. The second edition of this best-selling book describes how business environments are changing, how that affects the project manager, and what role project management plays in today's organizations." "Written by expert consultants in project management, this book/CD-ROM package uses a simulated real-world scenario to teach you the skills you need to keep your IT project on schedule, within budget, and according to specification. From staging and planning to implementation and completion, you'll learn what it takes to become a world-class project manager."--Jacket.