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Leading Megaprojects A Tailored Approach

Leading Megaprojects A Tailored Approach

The performance of megaprojects is questionable and a large percentage of them fail in one dimension or another. The challenges that contribute to these failures are known. Then why do these projects still fail at a high rate? Leading Megaprojects: A Tailored Approach examines the challenges facing megaprojects and more importantly successes in delivering megaprojects. To close the performance gaps in megaproject deliveries the book presents a customizable model that professionals and organizations can use to increase the chance of successful project delivery. To illustrate the model it uses examples and case studies primarily from capital projects with engineering and construction components. The book also explains how the approach can be applied to all projects regardless of industry or domain. The book emphasizes the role of leadership because it takes the point of view that megaprojects cannot be successful without great leadership due to their massive size complexity number of parties and stakeholders involved and cost among other vital factors. Leaders can define the path for a megaproject to guide seasoned managers and project managers to successful closure. The tailored approach is based on a stage-gate project life cycle model which covers projects from concept to success. However it is not limited to a purist form of traditional project management. It is a tailored methodological approach with an emphasis on leading the work end-to-end at the project level along with the management of every stage of the project. Also it presents the integration of the business product delivery and operations management into a cohesive approach. The book concludes with an in-depth simulation showing how the model is can be tailored to deliver a megaproject successfully. | Leading Megaprojects A Tailored Approach

GBP 44.99
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Software Methodologies A Quantitative Guide

Software Methodologies A Quantitative Guide

This comprehensive reference uses a formal and standard evaluation technique to show the strengths and weakness of more than 60 software development methodologies such as agile DevOps RUP Waterfall TSP XP and many more. Each methodology is applied to an application of 1000 function points using the Java language. Each methodology produces a characteristic set of results for development schedules productivity costs and quality. The intent of the book is to show readers the optimum kinds of methodologies for the projects they are concerned with and to warn them about counter indications and possible harm from unsuitable methodologies. | Software Methodologies A Quantitative Guide

GBP 44.99
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Database Systems A Pragmatic Approach 3rd edition

Database Systems A Pragmatic Approach 3rd edition

This book provides a concise but comprehensive guide to the disciplines of database design construction implementation and management. Based on the authors’ professional experience in the software engineering and IT industries before making a career switch to academia the text stresses sound database design as a necessary precursor to successful development and administration of database systems. The discipline of database systems design and management is discussed within the context of the bigger picture of software engineering. Students are led to understand from the outset of the text that a database is a critical component of a software infrastructure and that proper database design and management is integral to the success of a software system. Additionally students are led to appreciate the huge value of a properly designed database to the success of a business enterprise. The text was written for three target audiences. It is suited for undergraduate students of computer science and related disciplines who are pursuing a course in database systems graduate students who are pursuing an introductory course to database and practicing software engineers and information technology (IT) professionals who need a quick reference on database design. Database Systems: A Pragmatic Approach 3rd Edition discusses concepts principles design implementation and management issues related to database systems. Each chapter is organized into brief reader-friendly conversational sections with itemization of salient points to be remembered. This pragmatic approach includes adequate treatment of database theory and practice based on strategies that have been tested proven and refined over several years. Features of the third edition include: Short paragraphs that express the salient aspects of each subject Bullet points itemizing important points for easy memorization Fully revised and updated diagrams and figures to illustrate concepts to enhance the student’s understanding Real-world examples Original methodologies applicable to database design Step-by-step student-friendly guidelines for solving generic database systems problems Opening chapter overviews and concluding chapter summaries Discussion of DBMS alternatives such as the Entity–Attributes–Value model NoSQL databases database-supporting frameworks and other burgeoning database technologies A chapter with sample assignment questions and case studies This textbook may be used as a one-semester or two-semester course in database systems augmented by a DBMS (preferably Oracle). After its usage students will come away with a firm grasp of the design development implementation and management of a database system. | Database Systems A Pragmatic Approach 3rd edition

GBP 59.99
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A Standard for Enterprise Project Management

A Standard for Enterprise Project Management

Providing structured yet adaptable models of project success within an organization A Standard for Enterprise Project Management explains each of the basic elements needed for project success and integrates them into a balanced life-cycle continuum. It also supplies an inventory of practical policies procedures techniques and templates for consistent management of projects. The book first discusses project authorization and initiation followed by analysis and planning. It then covers execution control and closure. Each phase contains an explanation and an illustration of how to optimize success. Throughout the text the author refers to numerous appendices that constitute both blank and completed templates. He provides details on how to use these tools with an emphasis on balancing the benefits of standardization and the need for flexibility. The accompanying downloadable resources encompass a color version of the book with four bonus features: Quick start with Project 2003 that offers a one-page tutorial and three pages of screen prints designed to quickly generate readable and concise project plans Complex project readiness grid that suggests how to manage intricate interrelationships in a project or program environment Project management competency development grid that outlines a program for developing key skills among project managers within an organization Traceability matrix that illustrates how various levels of requirements and final solutions are interrelated This book offers a painless guide to quickly getting business initiatives out of the clouds and onto the ground. Blending the rigor and discipline of project management with the thoroughness of business analysis it shows how to successfully build complement and enhance project management and business analysis in any organization.

GBP 160.00
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UML Diagramming A Case Study Approach

UML Diagramming A Case Study Approach

The Unified Modeling Language better known as UML has become the de facto standard modeling language for analyzing and designing software applications and systems. Software analysis and design is just as much an art as it is a science. UML Diagramming: A Catalog of Cases shows the art and the science behind successful software analysis and design with more than 35 case studies of applications of a variety of industries including: Transportation Healthcare Supply chain management Education Agriculture Manufacturing The book explains UML diagramming through case studies to help systems and software developers specify visualize construct and document the artifacts of software systems. The cases demonstrate how UML embodies software engineering best practices for modeling large and complex systems. They show how UML is an intuitive diagramming language that can be easily understood by end-users and business professionals. These cases studies also demonstrate how UML is a powerful language for communicating software designs to help developers and end users validate application scope requirements and features. Case studies highlighted in the book included: WEBMED healthcare service system services Inventory management system Business process outsourcing (BPO) management system Weather monitoring system Product recommendation system Textile management system Smart traffic management system Online pharmacy management system Placement automation system Farm management system Art gallery management system Website development This catalog of UML case studies is an invaluable reference for students studying software engineering programmers starting out their careers and seasoned systems developers needing a reference guide. | UML Diagramming A Case Study Approach

GBP 48.99
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Software Testing A Craftsman’s Approach Fifth Edition

Software Testing A Craftsman’s Approach Fifth Edition

This updated and reorganized Fifth edition of Software Testing: A Craftsman's Approach continues to be a valuable reference for software testers developers and engineers by applying the strong mathematics content of previous editions to a coherent treatment of software testing. Responding to instructor and student survey input the authors have streamlined chapters and examples. The Fifth Edition: Has a new chapter on feature interaction testing that explores the feature interaction problem and explains how to reduce tests Uses Java instead of pseudo-code for all examples including structured and object-oriented ones Presents model-based development and provides an explanation of how to conduct testing within model-based development environments Explains testing in waterfall iterative and agile software development projects Explores test-driven development reexamines all-pairs testing and explains the four contexts of software testing Thoroughly revised and updated Software Testing: A Craftsman’s Approach Fifth Edition is sure to become a standard reference for those who need to stay up to date with evolving technologies in software testing. | Software Testing A Craftsman’s Approach Fifth Edition

GBP 39.95
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Software Engineering A Methodical Approach 2nd Edition

Software Engineering A Methodical Approach 2nd Edition

Software Engineering: A Methodical Approach (Second Edition) provides a comprehensive but concise introduction to software engineering. It adopts a methodical approach to solving software engineering problems proven over several years of teaching with outstanding results. The book covers concepts principles design construction implementation and management issues of software engineering. Each chapter is organized systematically into brief reader-friendly sections with itemization of the important points to be remembered. Diagrams and illustrations also sum up the salient points to enhance learning. Additionally the book includes the author’s original methodologies that add clarity and creativity to the software engineering experience. New in the Second Edition are chapters on software engineering projects management support systems software engineering frameworks and patterns as a significant building block for the design and construction of contemporary software systems and emerging software engineering frontiers. The text starts with an introduction of software engineering and the role of the software engineer. The following chapters examine in-depth software analysis design development implementation and management. Covering object-oriented methodologies and the principles of object-oriented information engineering the book reinforces an object-oriented approach to the early phases of the software development life cycle. It covers various diagramming techniques and emphasizes object classification and object behavior. The text features comprehensive treatments of: Project management aids that are commonly used in software engineering An overview of the software design phase including a discussion of the software design process design strategies architectural design interface design database design and design and development standards User interface design Operations design Design considerations including system catalog product documentation user message management design for real-time software design for reuse system security and the agile effect Human resource management from a software engineering perspective Software economics Software implementation issues that range from operating environments to the marketing of software Software maintenance legacy systems and re-engineering This textbook can be used as a one-semester or two-semester course in software engineering augmented with an appropriate CASE or RAD tool. It emphasizes a practical methodical approach to software engineering avoiding an overkill of theoretical calculations where possible. The primary objective is to help students gain a solid grasp of the activities in the software development life cycle to be confident about taking on new software engineering projects. | Software Engineering A Methodical Approach 2nd Edition

GBP 59.99
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Software Project Management A Process-Driven Approach

Software Project Management A Process-Driven Approach

To build reliable industry-applicable software products large-scale software project groups must continuously improve software engineering processes to increase product quality facilitate cost reductions and adhere to tight schedules. Emphasizing the critical components of successful large-scale software projects Software Project Management: A Process-Driven Approach discusses human resources software engineering and technology to a level that exceeds most university-level courses on the subject. The book is organized into five parts. Part I defines project management with information on project and process specifics and choices the skills and experience needed the tools available and the human resources organization and management that brings it all together. Part II explores software life-cycle management. Part III tackles software engineering processes and the range of processing models devised by several domestic and international organizations. Part IV reveals the human side of project management with chapters on managing the team the suppliers and the customers themselves. Part V wraps up coverage with a look at the technology techniques templates and checklists that can help your project teams meet and exceed their goals. A running case study provides authoritative insight and insider information on the tools and techniques required to ensure product quality reduce costs and meet project deadlines. Praise for the book:This book presents all aspects of modern project management practices … includes a wealth of quality templates that practitioners can use to build their own tools. … equally useful to students and professionals alike. —Maqbool Patel PhD SVP/CTO/Partner Acuitec | Software Project Management A Process-Driven Approach

GBP 56.99
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Modeling Software with Finite State Machines A Practical Approach

Modeling Software with Finite State Machines A Practical Approach

Modeling Software with Finite State Machines: A Practical Approach explains how to apply finite state machines to software development. It provides a critical analysis of using finite state machines as a foundation for executable specifications to reduce software development effort and improve quality. This book discusses the design of a state machine and of a system of state machines. It also presents a detailed analysis of development issues relating to behavior modeling with design examples and design rules for using finite state machines. This volume describes a coherent and well-tested framework for generating reliable software for even the most complex tasks. The authors demonstrate that the established practice of using a specification as a basis for coding is wrong. Divided into three parts this book opens by delivering the authors' expert opinions on software covering the evolution of development as well as costs methods programmers and the development cycle. The remaining two parts encourage the use of state machines: promoting the virtual finite state machine (Vfsm) method and the StateWORKS development tools. | Modeling Software with Finite State Machines A Practical Approach

GBP 56.99
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A Technical Guide to IPSec Virtual Private Networks

A Technical Guide to IPSec Virtual Private Networks

What is IPSec? What's a VPN? Why do the need each other? Virtual Private Network (VPN) has become one of the most recognized terms in our industry yet there continuously seems to be different impressions of what VPNs really are and can become. A Technical Guide to IPSec Virtual Private Networks provides a single point of information that represents hundreds or resources and years of experience with IPSec VPN solutions. It cuts through the complexity surrounding IPSec and the idiosyncrasies of design implementation operations and security. Starting with a primer on the IP protocol suite the book travels layer by layer through the protocols and the technologies that make VPNs possible. It includes security theory cryptography RAS authentication IKE IPSec encapsulation keys and policies. After explaining the technologies and their interrelationships the book provides sections on implementation and product evaluation. A Technical Guide to IPSec Virtual Private Networks arms information security network and system engineers and administrators with the knowledge and the methodologies to design and deploy VPNs in the real world for real companies.

GBP 160.00
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A History of Cyber Security Attacks 1980 to Present

A History of Cyber Security Attacks 1980 to Present

Stories of cyberattacks dominate the headlines. Whether it is theft of massive amounts of personally identifiable information or the latest intrusion of foreign governments in U. S. government and industrial sites cyberattacks are now important. For professionals and the public knowing how the attacks are launched and succeed is vital to ensuring cyber security. The book provides a concise summary in a historical context of the major global cyber security attacks since 1980. Each attack covered contains an overview of the incident in layman terms followed by a technical details section and culminating in a lessons learned and recommendations section. | A History of Cyber Security Attacks 1980 to Present

GBP 42.99
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Security without Obscurity A Guide to PKI Operations

Security without Obscurity A Guide to PKI Operations

Most books on public key infrastructure (PKI) seem to focus on asymmetric cryptography X. 509 certificates certificate authority (CA) hierarchies or certificate policy (CP) and certificate practice statements. While algorithms certificates and theoretical policy are all excellent discussions the real-world issues for operating a commercial or private CA can be overwhelming. Security without Obscurity: A Guide to PKI Operations provides a no-nonsense approach and realistic guide to operating a PKI system. In addition to discussions on PKI best practices the book supplies warnings against bad PKI practices. Scattered throughout the book are anonymous case studies identifying both good and bad practices. The highlighted bad practices based on real-world scenarios from the authors’ experiences illustrate how bad things are often done with good intentions but cause bigger problems than the original one being solved. This book offers readers the opportunity to benefit from the authors’ more than 50 years of combined experience in developing PKI-related policies standards practices procedures and audits as well as designing and operating various commercial and private PKI systems. | Security without Obscurity A Guide to PKI Operations

GBP 42.99
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A Practical Introduction to Enterprise Network and Security Management

A Practical Introduction to Enterprise Network and Security Management

A Practical Introduction to Enterprise Network and Security Management Second Edition provides a balanced understanding of introductory and advanced subjects in both computer networking and cybersecurity. Although much of the focus is on technical concepts managerial issues related to enterprise network and security planning and design are explained from a practitioner’s perspective. Because of the critical importance of cybersecurity in today’s enterprise networks security-related issues are explained throughout the book and four chapters are dedicated to fundamental knowledge. Challenging concepts are explained so readers can follow through with careful reading. This book is written for those who are self-studying or studying information systems or computer science in a classroom setting. If used for a course it has enough material for a semester or a quarter. FEATURES Provides both theoretical and practical hands-on knowledge and learning experiences for computer networking and cybersecurity Offers a solid knowledge base for those preparing for certificate tests such as CompTIA and CISSP Takes advantage of actual cases examples industry products and services so students can relate concepts and theories to practice Explains subjects in a systematic and practical manner to facilitate understanding Includes practical exercise questions that can be individual or group assignments within or without a classroom Contains several information-rich screenshots figures and tables carefully constructed to solidify concepts and enhance visual learning The text is designed for students studying information systems or computer science for the first time. As a textbook this book includes hands-on assignments based on the Packet Tracer program an excellent network design and simulation tool from Cisco. Instructor materials also are provided including PowerPoint slides solutions for exercise questions and additional chapter questions from which to build tests.

GBP 44.99
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Project Management Lessons Learned A Continuous Process Improvement Framework

Project Management Lessons Learned A Continuous Process Improvement Framework

Lessons Learned is an important phase in project management. This is when organizations can pave the way for future project success by documenting mistakes so they are not repeated and recording best practices so they are repeated. This book covers the important role a project management office (PMO) plays in promoting lessons learned. Project managers learn how to improve processes by applying lessons learned. The book emphasizes actionability or producing a process improvement that can be acted upon by anyone in the PMO or project team. | Project Management Lessons Learned A Continuous Process Improvement Framework

GBP 44.99
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A Guide to IT Contracting Checklists Tools and Techniques

A Guide to IT Contracting Checklists Tools and Techniques

Since A Guide to IT Contracting: Checklists Tools and Techniques first published several alarming trends have developed in the technology contracting industry. These trends include: The Dawn of the As-Is Technology Product The Ever-Changing Product Where in the World Is My Data? To meet these challenges the Second Edition helps business managers and lawyers explore alternate solutions from other vendors conduct simultaneous negotiations with other vendors and generally ensure prospective vendors understand they can lose the deal if they refuse to act reasonably. Distilling the most critical business and legal lessons learned through the author’s decades of legal experience drafting and negotiating IT-related agreements this single volume lets readers quickly access information on virtually every type of technology agreement. Structured to focus on a particular type of IT agreement each chapter includes a checklist of essential terms a brief summary of what the agreement is intended to do and a complete review of the legal and business issues that are addressed in that particular agreement. Providing nonlegal professionals with the tools to address IT contracting issues the book: Contains checklists to help readers organize key concepts for ready reference Supplies references to helpful online resources and aids for contract drafting Includes a complete glossary that defines key legal business and technical terms Technology contracting is becoming ever more difficult. This book is filled with recommendations to mitigate potential risk and makes clear the importance of maintaining negotiating leverage with potential vendors. | A Guide to IT Contracting Checklists Tools and Techniques

GBP 44.99
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C++ Template Metaprogramming in Practice A Deep Learning Framework

C++ Template Metaprogramming in Practice A Deep Learning Framework

Using the implementation of a deep learning framework as an example C++ Template Metaprogramming in Practice: A Deep Learning Framework explains the application of metaprogramming in a relatively large project and emphasizes ways to optimize systems performance. The book is suitable for developers with a basic knowledge of C++. Developers familiar with mainstream deep learning frameworks can also refer to this book to compare the differences between the deep learning framework implemented with metaprogramming and compile-time computing with deep learning frameworks using object-oriented methods. Consisting of eight chapters the book starts with two chapters discussing basic techniques of metaprogramming and compile-time computing. The rest of the book’s chapters focus on the practical application of metaprogramming in a deep learning framework. It examines rich types and systems expression templates and writing complex meta-functions as well as such topics as: Heterogeneous dictionaries and policy templates An introduction to deep learning Type system and basic data types Operations and expression templates Basic layers Composite and recurrent layers Evaluation and its optimization Metaprogramming can construct flexible and efficient code. For C++ developers who are familiar with object-oriented programming the main difficulty in learning and mastering C++ metaprogramming is establishing the thinking mode of functional programming. The meta-programming approach involved at compile time is functional which means that the intermediate results of the construction cannot be changed and the impact may be greater than expected. This book enables C++ programmers to develop a functional mindset and metaprogramming skills. The book also discusses the development cost and use cost of metaprogramming and provides workarounds for minimizing these costs. | C++ Template Metaprogramming in Practice A Deep Learning Framework

GBP 99.99
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Systems Engineering for Projects Achieving Positive Outcomes in a Complex World

Systems Engineering for Projects Achieving Positive Outcomes in a Complex World

Systems engineering has been applied to some of the most important projects of our time including those that have helped humanity explore the world and the universe expand our technical abilities and enhance the quality of human life. Without formal training in systems engineering the discipline is often difficult to understand and apply and its use within projects is often confusing. Systems Engineering for Projects: Achieving Positive Outcomes in a Complex World provides an approach that utilizes a combination of the most effective processes from both project management and systems engineering disciplines in a simplified and straightforward manner. The processes described in the book are lightweight flexible and tailorable. They provide the shortest path to success in projects across the entire project life cycle from research to operations and from simple to the most complex. The book also addresses how this methodology can be used in a continually adapting and changing world as projects span disciplines and become even more interconnected across all areas of human existence. Each chapter includes diagrams templates summary lists a case study and a thought-provoking question and answer section that assists readers in immediate application of the material to their own projects. The book is a project manager’s resource for understanding how to directly apply essential processes to projects in a way that increases the probability of achieving success. It is a comprehensive go-to manual on the application of systems engineering processes to projects of all types and complexity. | Systems Engineering for Projects Achieving Positive Outcomes in a Complex World

GBP 42.99
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Business Analysis Requirements and Project Management A Guide for Computing Students

Business Analysis Requirements and Project Management A Guide for Computing Students

IT projects emerge from a business need. In practice software developers must accomplish two big things before an IT project can begin: find out what you need to do (i. e. analyse business requirements) and plan out how to do it (i. e. project management). The biggest problem in IT projects is delivering the wrong product because IT people do not understand what business people require. This practical textbook teaches computer science students how to manage and deliver IT projects by linking business and IT requirements with project management in an incremental and straightforward approach. Business Analysis Requirements and Project Management: A Guide for Computing Students presents an approach to analysis management that scales the business perspective. It takes a business process view of a business proposal as a model and explains how to structure a technical problem into a recognisable pattern with problem frames. It shows how to identify core transactions and model them as use cases to create a requirements table useful to designers and coders. Linked to the analysis are three management tools: the product breakdown structure (PBS) the Gantt chart and the Kanban board. The PBS is derived in part from the problem frame. The Gantt chart emerges from the PBS and ensures the key requirements are addressed by reference to use cases. The Kanban board is especially useful in Task Driven Development which the text covers. This textbook consists of two interleaving parts and features a single case study. Part one addresses the business and requirements perspective. The second integrates core project management approaches and explains how both requirements and management are connected. The remainder of the book is appendices the first of which provides solutions to the exercises presented in each chapter. The second appendix puts together much of the documentation for the case study into one place. The case study presents a real-word business scenario to expose students to professional practice. | Business Analysis Requirements and Project Management A Guide for Computing Students

GBP 48.99
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Systematic Strategic Planning A Comprehensive Framework for Implementation Control and Evaluation

Systematic Strategic Planning A Comprehensive Framework for Implementation Control and Evaluation

Strategic planning outlines the path between the current status of the business and the desired status. It requires the business to identify its objectives and goals and then make the correct decisions to achieve these objectives and goals. This book provides a complete set of practical strategic planning techniques and tools. It explains how and in what circumstances to use particular tools and how to target them to achieve effective results. Systematic Strategic Planning: A Comprehensive Framework for Implementation Control and Evaluation describes a framework of phases through which each project passes a pattern of procedures for straight-forward planning and the fundamentals involved in any strategic planning project. Designed to be simple to understand and easy to use the book presents techniques case studies and working forms to guide you through preparing a strategic plan for your existing or future business. The book is organized into four parts:Part I explains the steps to take before and after starting the strategic planning work. Part II provides the overall framework and characteristics of the simplified and full versions of systematic strategic planning. Part III describes the sections of systematic strategic planning in detail. Part IV provides a framework for implementation control and evaluation functions in a systematic manner. This book is designed to help both experienced strategic planners and other types of professionals who are faced with creating a strategic plan for their business. The processes and techniques described should be universally applicable to any type of business. With the information in this book you will be well-equipped to create effective strategic plans that drive your business forward. | Systematic Strategic Planning A Comprehensive Framework for Implementation Control and Evaluation

GBP 56.99
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Building a Project Work Breakdown Structure Visualizing Objectives Deliverables Activities and Schedules

Building a Project Work Breakdown Structure Visualizing Objectives Deliverables Activities and Schedules

Most people do not truly understand a concept until they can visualize it. This applies to all fields including Project Management. The best way to effectively manage projects is to help your team visualize the end result as well as the steps needed to achieve that result. Help Your Team Visualize the Right Path to Success Building a Project Work Breakdown Structure: Visualizing Objectives Deliverables Activities and Schedules employs a diagram approach to project planning and scheduling. This useful tool empowers business professionals to take control of and successfully communicate their projects ensuring they are completed on time with their targeted impact. Industry professional Dennis P. Miller a consultant to leading Fortune 500 companies thoroughly explains the keys to an effective Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) through an Eight Step Process. He has refined this process over a period of twenty years applying it to over 100 projects ranging from software development to social events. The Eight Step Process starts with a concentrated effort to define the project through its deliverables. The middle steps walk the project team through a process of activity definition and sequencing and resource assignment. Finally the last steps involve estimating the duration and verifying the project timeline. Not Just What to Do But How to Do It! This is a hands-on volume that includes a practice section for each of the eight steps providing readers with real examples of how the author has successfully applied this process. The result of its application is a visualization of the project‘s objectives deliverables activities and schedules. Over 130 illustrations enrich the instructions. Project managers are assured of success by following the simple tools in this unique and comprehensive volume. | Building a Project Work Breakdown Structure Visualizing Objectives Deliverables Activities and Schedules

GBP 170.00
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How to Complete a Risk Assessment in 5 Days or Less

How to Complete a Risk Assessment in 5 Days or Less

Successful security professionals have had to modify the process of responding to new threats in the high-profile ultra-connected business environment. But just because a threat exists does not mean that your organization is at risk. This is what risk assessment is all about. How to Complete a Risk Assessment in 5 Days or Less demonstrates how to identify threats your company faces and then determine if those threats pose a real risk to the organization. To help you determine the best way to mitigate risk levels in any given situation How to Complete a Risk Assessment in 5 Days or Less includes more than 350 pages of user-friendly checklists forms questionnaires and sample assessments. Presents Case Studies and Examples of all Risk Management ComponentsBased on the seminars of information security expert Tom Peltier this volume provides the processes that you can easily employ in your organization to assess risk. Answers such FAQs as:Why should a risk analysis be conducted?Who should review the results?How is the success measured?Always conscious of the bottom line Peltier discusses the cost-benefit of risk mitigation and looks at specific ways to manage costs. He supports his conclusions with numerous case studies and diagrams that show you how to apply risk management skills in your organization—and it’s not limited to information security risk assessment. You can apply these techniques to any area of your business. This step-by-step guide to conducting risk assessments gives you the knowledgebase and the skill set you need to achieve a speedy and highly-effective risk analysis assessment in a matter of days.

GBP 56.99
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Enterprise Agility A Practical Guide to Agile Business Management

Enterprise Agility A Practical Guide to Agile Business Management

Despite the astonishing technological developments in our times it is surprising how little has changed in the way organizations are structured and managed. However organizations are finally changing as they embark on agile transformations. Agility concepts emerged from the dynamics of project management and have evolved as they are being applied to organizational structure and operations. This phase of the agile evolution is known as enterprise agility. Filled with real-world scenarios and company case studies Enterprise Agility: A Practical Guide to Agile Business Management covers the evolution of agility including applied processes lessons learned and realized outcomes. The book starts with the initial phase of the agile evolution project agility and describes how waterfall project management is transformed into scrum which can have positive effects on project timelines scope and budget as well as team motivation. The second phase of agility organizational agility is the evolution of the agile principles from temporary projects to permanent organizational structures. The book explains the main components of organizational agility including structures roles and ways of organizing work. It emphasizes the advantages of transitioning from traditional organizational management to agile. Finally the latest phase enterprise agility transforms each function of the organization. The book acts as a guide and describes the change through the lens of each managerial domain (sales marketing HR finance etc. ) and by presenting the positive impact generated on the company’s overall performance based on case studies. The last chapter illustrates the enablers of this transformation and how they can help the change to be internalized so that the enterprises realize improvements. The book is based on the author’s over 15 years of experience of supporting more than 25 companies in varied sectors on their transformational journey with the last 5 years concentrating on agility. By combining business management trends and principles of agile business development it shows managers how to lead the transformation to enterprise agility by following the path from project agility to full enterprise agility. | Enterprise Agility A Practical Guide to Agile Business Management

GBP 44.99
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A Guide to Publishing for Academics Inside the Publish or Perish Phenomenon

A Guide to Publishing for Academics Inside the Publish or Perish Phenomenon

Most academics still wrestle with the publish or perish phenomenon. Based on Dr. Liebowitz’s 25 years serving as the editor-in-chief of a leading international journal along with insights from some of the most knowledgeable journal editors this book shares key lessons learned to help new professors doctoral students and practitioner–scholars increase their chances of being published in selective refereed international journals. It focuses on the key practices needed to ensure journal publication with interesting cases and helpful tips sprinkled throughout the book. A Guide to Publishing for Academics provides useful knowledge from leading journal editors of both traditional and online journals as well as various tiers of journals. Although the focus is mainly in the business and IT areas much of the guidance provided can cross into other fields. The book contains interesting vignettes and do’s and don’ts so that potential authors can understand what goes on behind the scenes once the manuscript arrives on the journal editor’s desk. The book provides constructive guidance on choosing what and where to publish what to consider when writing a title for a paper how to prepare and submit journal manuscripts and how to position a paper for publication. It also has valuable information for current and future journal editors including models of editing and editorial boards editorial coaching advice and editing smart practices. With the information in this book the next generation of academics and practitioner–scholars will be well equipped to overcome the publish or perish phenomenon. | A Guide to Publishing for Academics Inside the Publish or Perish Phenomenon

GBP 56.99
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Project Management in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises A European Perspective

Project Management in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises A European Perspective

The growing importance of projects in organizations combined with difficulties in their implementation is accompanied by the need for professional knowledge in the field of project management. It results from the complexity of project management problems and the difficulty of knowledge that must be applied. However surprisingly little is known about this topic especially in the context of European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Project Management in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: A European Perspective attempts to fill this specific research gap. The book analyses the process of managing projects being implemented by small and medium-sized firms from Europe identifies organizational processes and verifies which elements of these processes require improvement. It concentrates on issues around the multifaceted characteristics of project management with particular emphasis on the process of managing European small and medium enterprises. The book is the result of many years of empirical research and consists of two main parts: A systematization of concepts terminology and thus knowledge in the field of project management with particular emphasis on the phases of planning organizing as well as leading and controlling in the project as well as small and medium-sized enterprises with particular emphasis on their specificity and role in the modern European economy. A systematization of concepts terminology and thus knowledge in the field of project management with particular emphasis on the phases of planning organizing as well as leading and controlling in the project as well as small and medium-sized enterprises with particular emphasis on their specificity and role in the modern European economy Verification and development of such model procedures in the management of projects so that the SME enterprises’ functioning will be efficient and effective. There is a close relationship between the two parts. The theoretical part is the foundation on which practical considerations are later carried out. Integrating theoretical and practical issues the book introduces new content to the literature and has the practical value of indicating how to manage projects in SMEs in the European Union. It also examines the decision-making processes related to project management in these organizations. | Project Management in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises A European Perspective

GBP 89.99
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A Software Development Approach for Driving Competitiveness in Small Firms

A Software Development Approach for Driving Competitiveness in Small Firms

The COVID-19 Pandemic has forced many businesses to accelerate their digital transformation strategies to continue to meet the changing needs of their customers. This has resulted in significant growth in the global software market. However for decades managing software product quality has been a major challenge for many software development firms. This low success rate is due mainly to the development and delivery of low-quality software products. In addition to the direct costs associated with poor-quality software software flaws can also raisesecurity concerns as hackers can gain complete control of various devices and data such as mobile phones computers or the operational transactions of businesses. These security and privacy breaches are currently occurring with great frequency. Although producers and consumers of software products spend vast amounts of money developing and purchasing these products in many cases the promised benefits of user satisfaction efficiency productivity and profitability are not realized. In more severe circumstances software development firms have failed and face the threat of going bankrupt being acquired or suffering closure because customers are demanding high-quality software products that they consistently fail to deliver. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating within the software development industry have a more critical need to produce high-quality software since they are less able to absorb both the cost and the reputational impact of producing low-quality output. A Software Development Approach for Driving Competitiveness in Small Firms provides some cost-efficient options that can help SMEs increase the likelihood that their software will be of high quality. It tells the story of the entrepreneurial journey that small firms should take to deliver high-quality software products. By utilizing practical examples and providing several recommended solutions to decrease the likelihood of producing low-quality software the book outlines how mobilizing people processes and technology are integral to the software development process and emphasizes why process maturity is the most influential factor in software development in small and medium enterprises.

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