| OverviewThe process of designing and building today's
dynamic Web applications comes with a host of challenges not
typically solved by traditional project management methodologies. A
wealth of practical resources, Real Web Project Management:
Case Studies and Best Practices from the Trenches is a book
of solutions for designing, managing, and delivering virtually any
type of Web-based project under even the most challenging of
conditions. Based on solutions implemented from actual,
real-world scenarios, this practical book offers a complete road
map for navigating every facet of a contemporary Web project.
Filled with tips and techniques, it provides practices to implement
and pitfalls to avoid to ensure success. Beginning by outlining the
responsibilities of the project manager, this complete and
comprehensive guide then covers team assembly and communication,
project definition, change management, planning strategies, and
workflow before moving on to the design, build, and delivery
stages. The book's accessible format also provides immediate
hands-on solutions for project managers seeking a quick answer to a
particular problem. Issues covered include: The Web project manager--definitions and responsibilities The project team--assembling and tips for effective
collaborative communication The project--defining and planning, plus managing change in any
type of environment The Workflow--processes and analysis The design and build phases--managing and quality control The delivery of a completed project
This book is packaged with a value-added CD-ROM,
which includes complete project plan templates, model Web sites,
project checklists, consulting contracts, software vendor reviews,
and more. Additional resources and templates are available on the
book's accompanying Web site at http://www.realwebprojects.com. All of this makes Real Web Project
Management an essential reference for the working project
manager, or for those new to the field. It is the most
comprehensive resource available for planning, managing, and
executing successful Web-based applications.
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Editorial ReviewsProduct DescriptionWeb project management is a relatively new and expanding profession. It has developed as people have discovered how different web site development is from traditional software projects. Web project managers are not only found in technology companies or dot coms. As companies of all sizes in all industries rush to integrate the web into their daily business operations, employees are being asked to manage web projects of all shapes and sizes. As veterans of the internet industry, the authors offer detailed solutions to managing web projects. They will present tools and real-world advice on both techniques for success as well as pitfalls to avoid. The numerous examples and case studies are based on their own success at iVillage.com as well as other web sites they have worked on. Rather than presenting a rigid methodology, the authors present a toolbox of tips, tricks, anecdotes, and case studies that will help the reader come up with a Web development methodology that works for him or her. |
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Reader Reviews From Amazon (Ranked by 'Helpfulness') Average Customer Rating: based on 13 reviews. Excellent for the new web project manager, 2008-09-07 Reviewer rating: As someone who has been running web projects for quite some time, I found this book to be a bit basic. On the other hand, I wish that I had this book when I first started being responsible for web projects. Some of the information in this book is just plain good old fashioned advice on project management in general. It has very specific information regarding the people you need on your project - the information architect, the visual designer, the database person, etc. More importantly, it has information on how to work with these people successfully, and what you can do to make sure that you deliver the product to the customer's satisfaction. Even as someone with web project experience, I am not disappointed in this book at all. It never hurts to go back and revisit the basics, especially when things start going sideways in a project. | Good book with good examples, 2007-04-24 Reviewer rating: Before I read this book I took more of a waterfall approach to my design projects. My clients weren't really involved much after the discovery meeting, proposal, and payment date requirements. Pay half now, pay half when we're done. That was the model we used. This book has taught me to take a more iterative approach, which really gets the clients involved. Our team can more effectively manage change and adjust our projects to meet the ever evolving needs of today's web clients.
The authors did a great job presenting "not so fun" information in a very digestable manner. They did so without being foolish "dummies". They also responded to a few of my email queries on subjects that I didn't immediately comprehend. Nice work guys. | Great Book.... But minor editorial issue!, 2007-02-10 Reviewer rating: This book is a great book about project management for the web. It is insightful and provides very useful information. I especially liked Chapter 5 - Managing Change - and how the authors addressed common problems by providing a bulleted list of the symptoms and solutions to each type of problem. The authors' use of bulleted lists throughout the book work well and assist the reader with identifying key issues and/or things to think about. They also make it easy for the reader to quickly refer back to things and skim.
However, with that said, there is a minor editoral issue with this book. Everytime a bulleted list is presented the text leading into the list ends in a period (.) rather than a colon (:).
To illustrate:
- on pg 66, "Here are some tips for conducting a needs assessment." And the bulleted list follows.
- on pg 186, "...and they will be testing for bugs or defects in some or all of the following areas." And the bulleted list follows.
- on pg 268, "Here are some examples of successful Open Source products that are in widespread commercial use." And the bulleted list follows.
Having served as an Editor for several professional academic journals, this drove me absolutely mad every time I saw it. If the authors/editors of this book are going to be wrong, at least they are consistently wrong 100% of the time... which I believe is actually less maddenning then if they had gotten it right only some of the time.
If you can get past this minor editorial glitch that appears rather frequently, then definitely buy the book! | Great reference guide for any web development PM., 2006-12-13 Reviewer rating: Anyone working in Interactive Marketing, whether as a Project manager or Account Manager, should keep a copy of this book on their desk for everyday reference.
The authors provide a great information source for web projects, with chapters covering everything from the basic definition of the PM role within an interactive/web development project, to a detailed list of responsibilities for every team member. The chapters on team roles and Communication Cues are a must-read even for seasoned PMI certified PMs.
The rest of the chapters follow the standard PM process (Project definition, planning, managing the various stages of the project, QA etc), putting everything within the web development perspective. The real life case studies are a great learning tool, and anyone who has worked as a PM on a web/interactive project will undoubtedly must have already faced similar challenges.
Extensive chapters on Technical Build and QA are written without inundating the reader with tech acronyms and confusing jargon. On top of that, the book includes an appendix which addresses specific projects such as brochure ware, B2B portals, e-commerce web sites, intranets and e-marketing projects. Even better, a second appendix offers a great overview of what you really need to know regarding technology as it applies to the needs of a web development project manager.
Whether you are new to Project Management or a seasoned PM, this book is a must read and great reference for the next time you will find yourself managing a web project and a number of cross functional team members who all seem to have a different vision or agenda.
If nothing else, get this book for the CD. The content includes such useful sample forms like the creative brief, an issues log database, need assessment sample forms, and an excellent template for the dreaded technical specifications form among others. In fact, the CD content, along with the real life case studies, makes this a worthwhile purchase.
| Very Helpful, 2005-08-02 Reviewer rating: I'm working with a design studio that is now offering web services to its clients. This book has been very helpful, giving us a look at web projects and procedures.
It is skewed to larger projects than we will likely be involved in.
The best parts of the book are the descriptions of real projects and real problems.
Humor helps the message get through: that these kinds of projects frequently change, new problems crop up, people don't always react the way you'd expect and that it's all part of the job. |
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