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Managing IT Projects : How to Pragmatically Deliver Projects for External Customers by Marcin Dąbrowski (2023, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherApress L. P.

ISBN-101484292421

ISBN-139781484292426

eBay Product ID (ePID)11058620547

Product Key Features

Number of PagesXxx, 211 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameManaging It Projects : How to Pragmatically Deliver Projects for External Customers

SubjectEnterprise Applications / Business Intelligence Tools, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, General, Management Science, Management

Publication Year2023

TypeTextbook

AuthorMarcin DąBrowski

Subject AreaComputers, Technology & Engineering, Business & Economics

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Weight13.4 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.1 in

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Dewey Edition23

Reviews"This book provides a precise analysis of typical information technology (IT) project (procurement to delivery) life cycles, written from the supplier's perspective. ... Managing IT projects is a comprehensive and practical guide for project managers. Dabrowski's pragmatic approach, combined with his clear and engaging writing style, make this book a valuable resource for both experienced professionals and those new to the field." (Amir Shaheen, Computing Reviews, November 9, 2023)

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal004.068

Table Of ContentForeword.- Chapter 1: When does a project really start?.- Chapter 2: Why sales people shouldn't sell on their own.- Chapter 3: Delay as a problem of the sales process.- Chapter 4: The scope as a problem of the sales process.- Chapter 5: Payment schedule and the subsequent condition of the project.- Chapter 6: Why attitude matters more than outcomes.- Chapter 7: Why being at the client's premises is more important than the outcomes.- Chapter 8: The steering committee as a project manager's tool.- Chapter 9: Arguments with the client - the only thing that matters is progress and why it's not good to be right.- Chapter 10: How and when to break bad news, or what the client should know about.- Chapter 11: Always be prepared for the worst.- Chapter 12: Penalties -- much ado about nothing.- Chapter 13: Approaches to project management - academic discussions versus real life.- Chapter 14: The management strategy depends on the stage of the project.-Chapter 15: People's availability in particular phases of the project.- Chapter 16: Monitoring the internal status of a project.- Chapter 17: Low-level estimates -- a source of everlasting delays and a foundation of planning.- Chapter 18: Fixing bugs -- planning doomed to fail.- Chapter 19: Managing delays.- Chapter 20: The whole truth about user acceptance tests.- Chapter 21: If you want to save money, invest in people.- Chapter 22: When the time comes for re-negotiation or terminating the contract.- Chapter 23: It's always good to be in the game.

SynopsisUrgent deadlines, constant lack of time, permanent delays - these are the most faithful companions and, at the same time, the greatest enemies of the project manager. Even certified project managers, people with enormous knowledge and a lot of experience, find themselves in a situation where they need great mental resilience in order not to give up. The book is a complete manual for all critical situations a project manager might need to handle along the project's lifecycle. Written by a project manager with many years of experience, each chapter contains real-life examples with analysis and guidelines. You'll benefit from the down-to-earth knowledge that usually project managers learn over the course of years in critical and stressful situations with no preparation beforehand. It's not about academic methodologies - it's about pragmatic solutions that work in real-life. Far too often, the wise theory of IT project management has nothing to do with reality. Managing IT Projects is your special compendium of knowledge, featuring "project management black magic," chock full of proven recipes for project managers and IT organization managers, as well as advice on how to act in critical situations. What You'll Learn Examine the main reasons for delays in projects and see where they come from Review the key success factors in managing projects beyond project management methodologies and techniques Understand the critical moments of projects and see how to prepare for them Apply a pragmatic strategy and philosophy for successful project delivery and cooperation with customers Who This Book Is For Software developers, project managers, engineering managers and software development directors, sales reps, executive and founders Endorsements: "An extremely powerful book which describes well the highlights of critical project management well supported by real-life experience. [...] A ready-made guide to succeed." Antonietta Mastroianni Chief Digital & IT Officer at Proximus, Telco Woman of the year 2022 "Straight to the point, well written and bold! [...] One of the best books on project management!" Dr. Joerg Storm Global Head IT Infrastructure Mercedes-Benz Mobility "Absolutely recommended book for all professionals in the IT industry!" Francis Cepero IoT Business Unit Leader A1 Group, former VP Innovation & Technology at SAP "Managing IT Projects" by Marcin Dabrowski is a reference work [...] The best book I read this year." Holger Weichhaus Senior Director for Development Quality, AUDI AG "This is a very practical and insightful book that I wish I could have read when I started working in project management. [...] I will definitely make it mandatory reading for all my project managers." Ricardo Campos CEO ITSCredit, former CEO at ActivoBank and Chief Digital Officer at Millennium Bank "The book really draws you in to how to successfully manage an IT-project both on a very practical note and also how to influence both internal and external stakeholders." Brian Stout Former CEO of BT One Phone, board member of T-Mobile The Netherlands and CEO of KPN Belgium "There are many books trying to explain to us how to design, sell and deliver transformative IT programs for demanding clients. "Managing IT projects" is more. [...] Outstanding value for practitioners." Michael Brandenburg , GM 2Quadrate GmbH, Lead Coach at IESE Business School, former VP at Capgemini "It's incredibly practical. It wins my trust." Ewa Macias , Director of Engineering at Nomagic, ex Director of Engineering at Google

LC Classification NumberQA76.9.M3