Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction to Project Management
Introduction
What Is a Project?
Examples of IT Projects
Project Attributes
Project Constraints
What Is Project Management''l
Project Stakeholders
Project Management Knowledge Areas
Project Management Tools and Techniques
Project Success
Program and Project Portfolio Management
Programs
Project Portfolio Management
The Role of the Project Manager
Project Manager .Job Description
Suggested Skills for Project Managers
Importance of People Skills and Leadership Skills
Careers for IT Project Managers
Quick Quiz
Quick Quiz Answers
Discussion Questions
Exercises
Chapter 2 The Project Management and Information Technology Context
A Systems View of Project Management
What Is a Systems Approach''l
The Three-Sphere Model for Systems Management
Understanding Organizations
The Four Frames of Organizations
Organizational Structures
Organizational Culture
Stakeholder Management
The Importance of Top Management Commitment
The Need for Organizational Commitment to Information Technology
The Need for Organizational Standards
Project Phases and the Project Life Cycle
Product Life Cycles
The Importance of Project Phases and Management Reviews
The Context of Information Technology Projects
The Nature of IT Projects
Characteristics of IT Project Team Members
Diverse Technologies
Recent Trends Affecting Information Technology Project Management
Globalization
Outsourcing
Virtual Teams
Agile Project Management
The Manifesto for Agile Software Development
Scrum
Agile, the PMBOK Guide, and a New Certification
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Discussion Questions
Exercises
Chapter 3 The Project Management Process Groups: A Case Study
Project Management Process Groups
Mapping the Process Groups to the Knowledge Areas
Developing an IT Project Management Methodology
Case Study 1: JWD Consulting''s Project Management Intranet Site Project
(Predictive Approach)
Project Pre-lnitiation and Initiation
Pre-Initiation Tasks
Initiating
Project Planning
Project Execution
Project Monitoring and Controlling
Project Closing
Case Study 2: JWD Consulting''s Project Management Intranet Site Project
(Agile Approach)
Serum Roles, Artifacts, and Ceremonies
Project Pre-Initiation and Initiation
Planning
Executing
Monitoring and Controlling
Closing
Templates by Process Group
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Discussion Questions
Exercises
Chapter 4 Project Integration Management
What Is Project Integration Management?
Strategic Planning and Project Selection
Strategic Planning
Identifying Potential Projects
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Chapter 5 Project Scope Management
Chapter 6 Project Time Management
Chapter 7 Project Cost Management
Chapter 8 Project Quality Management
Chapter 9 Project Human Resource Management
Chapter 10 Project Communications Management
Chapter 11 Project Risk Management
Chapter 12 Project Procurement Management
Chapter 13 Project Stakeholder Management
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