This is the complete guide to information technology (IT) project management-complete not only because it addresses literally every aspect of the subject but because it is deeply rooted in the daily realities of an IT project manager's world. "Bringing a project in on target requires resources people, equipment, and support services," says author Jolyon Hallows. "But with rare exceptions,project managers do not command resources. They have responsibility without authority." Therein lies the art, and science, of project management-and therein lies the methodology.
Drawing on decades of experience, Mr.Hallows presents a practical set of considerations that you will encounter every day in redl-world project management. Each topic is covered in relatively few pages but in surprising depth. This approach permits you to gain perspective and insights into what you need to know right now to prepare for nearterm issues and to have reliable solutions to future problems at your fingertips.
1. Introduction
2. Understanding the Project
3. Defining the Project
4. Planning the Project
5. Running the Project
6. Management Skills