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Project Governance: The Essentials

Project Governance: The Essentials

By: Rod Beecham

Publisher: IT Governance Ltd

Publication Date: 07-APR-2011

Insert Date: 17-JUN-2013

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Developing IT project managers - the only way. In line with the course objectives of the ISEB Foundation Certificate in IS Project Management, the book explains the principles of IT-related project management, including project planning, monitoring and control, change management, risk management and communication between project stakeholders. Customers have also purchased: For a step-by-step guide, IT Project Management: 30 steps to success Project Management for IT Related Projects, is the only textbook tailored specifically to match the ISEB syllabus - so you can be...

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Illustrating PRINCE2 - Project Management in Real Terms

Illustrating PRINCE2 - Project Management in Real Terms

By: Susan Tuttle

Publisher: IT Governance Ltd

Publication Date: 10-JAN-2012

Insert Date: 14-JUN-2013

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Enjoy effective and profitable projects with PRINCE2® PRINCE2® is a versatile project management method that can be tailored to any project, of any size, in any environment, by any company. It is widely recognized and extensively used. This book will show you how PRINCE2® will enable you to obtain the best possible results from all your projects. Step by step … Written by an experienced practitioner and trainer, this step-by-step guide breaks down the PRINCE2® methodology into bite-size chunks, giving clear explanations and practical illustrations in each section. It...

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JIRA 5.x Development Cookbook

JIRA 5.x Development Cookbook

By: Jobin Kuruvilla;

Publisher: Packt Publishing

Publication Date: 25-APR-2013

Insert Date: 30-APR-2013

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This book is your one stop resource for mastering JIRA extensions and customizations Extend and customize JIRA; work with custom fields, workflows, reports, gadgets, JQL functions, plugins, and more Customize the look and feel of your JIRA user interface by adding new tabs, web items and sections, drop down menus, and more Master JQL (JIRA Query Language) that enables advanced searching capabilities through which users can search for issues in their JIRA instance and then exploit all the capabilities of the issue navigator In Detail JIRA provides issue tracking and...

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Mastering Redmine

Mastering Redmine

By: Andriy Lesyuk;

Publisher: Packt Publishing

Publication Date: 25-JAN-2013

Insert Date: 30-JAN-2013

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A comprehensive guide with tips, tricks and best practices, and an easy-to-learn structure Use Redmine in the most effective manner and learn to master it Become an expert in the look and feel with behavior and workflow customization Utilize the natural flow of chapters, from initial and simple topics to advanced ones In Detail Redmine is well-known as one of the best open source project management applications. But, it's also one of the best project hosting and issue tracking solutions. In addition it incorporates Wiki, repository management, forums, time tracking, and...

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Advanced Software Architecture: A Safari Tutorial

Advanced Software Architecture: A Safari Tutorial

By: Safari Content Team

Publisher: Safari Books Online

Publication Date: 21-DEC-2012

Insert Date: 20-DEC-2012

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This is the third in a series of three tutorials that access learning resources available from Safari Books Online that cover the skills that Software Architects at the Sr. Manager level need to be fluent in. This tutorial contains twelve topics that range from core project requirements, to cost and time estimates, to important aspects like security, development and deployment activities. Each topic lists its objectives along with the estimated time required to read each resource covered by the topic. Complete this tutorial and you will be well on your way to understanding what is...

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Intermediate Software Architecture: A Safari Tutorial

Intermediate Software Architecture: A Safari Tutorial

By: Safari Content Team

Publisher: Safari Books Online

Publication Date: 20-DEC-2012

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This is the second in a series of three tutorials that access learning resources available from Safari Books Online that cover the skills that Software Architects need to be fluent in. This tutorial contains fourteen topics that range from core project requirements, to cost and time estimates, to important aspects like security, development and deployment activities. Each topic lists its objectives along with the estimated time required to read each resource covered by the topic. Complete this tutorial and you will be well on your way to understanding what is required to transition from...

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Soft Skills für IT-Führungskräfte und Projektleiter

Soft Skills für IT-Führungskräfte und Projektleiter

By: Uwe Vigenschow; Björn Schneider; Ines Meyrose

Publisher: dpunkt

Publication Date: 04-SEP-2012

Insert Date: 06-OCT-2012

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kompakte Behandlung dieses vielseitigen Themas, pragmatische Herangehensweise mit Beispielen aus der Welt der Softwareentwicklung Das Buch kann sowohl von Führungskräften und Projektleitern als gute Einführung benutzt werden wie auch von IT-Studenten in ihren Praxissemestern oder Soft-Skills-Trainings im Verlauf des Studiums. Mit Übungen zur Vertiefung des Verständnisses ...

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Project Management for Engineering Design

Project Management for Engineering Design

By: Charles Lessard

Publisher: Morgan & Claypool Publishers

Publication Date: 01-DEC-2007

Insert Date: 25-SEP-2012

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This lecture book is an introduction to project management. It will be of use for engineering students working on project design in all engineering disciplines and will also be of high value to practicing engineers in the work force. Few engineering programs prepare students in methods of project design and configuration management used within industry and government. This book emphasizes teams throughout and includes coverage of an introduction to projectmanagement, project definition, researching intellectual property (patent search), project scope, idealizing and...

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Function-Point-Analyse, 2nd Edition

Function-Point-Analyse, 2nd Edition

By: Benjamin Poensgen

Publisher: dpunkt

Publication Date: 05-SEP-2012

Insert Date: 05-SEP-2012

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Autor hat langjährige Erfahrung mit Zählungen und Auswertungen in unterschiedlichen Branchen (Banken, Versicherungen...) reicher Erfahrungsschatz durch die Function Point Workbench ("Best Practices") behandelt die neue Version 4.3 ...

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Die Kraft von Scrum: Inspiration zur revolutionärsten Projektmanagement-Methode

Die Kraft von Scrum: Inspiration zur revolutionärsten Projektmanagement-Methode

By: Henning Wolf; Rini van Solingen; Eelco Rustenburg

Publisher: Addison-Wesley Verlag

Publication Date: 23-DEC-2010

Insert Date: 27-FEB-2012

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Dieses einzigartige Management-Buch ist geschrieben in Prosa und kann in zwei bis drei Stunden gelesen werden. Es erzählt die Geschichte eines technischen Leiters in einer Software-Firma, der in einem Software-Entwicklungs-Projekt mit einer schrecklichen Verschiebung kämpft. Dann begegnet er einen SCRUM-Coach, der ihm anbietet, das Projekt erfolgreich rechtzeitig zu vollenden. Die Kraft von Scrum ist eine einfach zu lesende Einführung in Scrum. Der Leser wird schnell die grundlegenden Prinzipien von Scrum verstehen und begeistert die Methoden und praktischen Tipps im Projektmanagment...

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PRINCE2:2009 - für Projektmanagement mit Methode: Grundlagenwissen und Zertifizierungsvorbereitung für die PRINCE:2009-Foundation-Prüfung

PRINCE2:2009 - für Projektmanagement mit Methode: Grundlagenwissen und Zertifizierungsvorbereitung für die PRINCE:2009-Foundation-Prüfung

By: Nadin Ebel

Publisher: Addison-Wesley Verlag

Publication Date: 28-FEB-2011

Insert Date: 27-FEB-2012

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Diese Neuauflage des Bestsellers zum PRINCE2:2009®-Syllabus vermittelt Ihnen die PRINCE2®-Philosophie sowie ein allgemeines Verständnis für den Themenkomplex des Projektmanagements. Wenn Sie sich als Projektleiter oder -Mitarbeiter in PRINCE2:2009® einarbeiten, hilft Ihnen das Buch, sich in einem (PRINCE2®-)Projektumfeld zurechtzufinden und die Ihnen zugedachten Aufgaben wahrzunehmen.Im Zuge der Vorbereitung auf die Foundation-Prüfung unterstützt Sie dieses von der OGC/APMG zertifizierte Buch mit über 200 Beispielfragen samt kommentierten Lösungen bei der Überprüfung Ihres Wissenstandes. Auch...

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Professional Team Foundation Server 2010

Professional Team Foundation Server 2010

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Publisher: Wrox

Publication Date: 29-MAR-2011

Insert Date: 18-MAY-2011

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Authoritative guide to TFS 2010 from a dream team of Microsoft insiders and MVPs! Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation Server (TFS) has evolved until it is now an essential tool for Microsoft's Application Lifestyle Management suite of productivity tools, enabling collaboration within and among software development teams. By 2011, TFS will replace Microsoft's leading source control system, VisualSourceSafe, resulting in an even greater demand for information about it. Professional Team Foundation Server 2010, written by an accomplished team of Microsoft insiders and Microsoft MVPs,...

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Professional Team Foundation Server

Professional Team Foundation Server

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Publisher: Wrox

Publication Date: 20-NOV-2006

Insert Date: 24-MAR-2011

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As the most important component of Microsoft's Visual Studio(r) 2005 Team System, Team Foundation Server is the central integration point that provides a collaborative environment for every member of a team, regardless of role. Since Team Foundation Server is so tightly interwoven with the rest of Team System, the authors have decided to present you with an invaluable resource that covers both, so that you may learn to set up and administer Team Foundation Server in order to effectively use the whole Team System toolset effectively. Three Microsoft Team System MVPs cover how to plan a...

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TSPSM—Leading a Development Team

TSPSM—Leading a Development Team

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Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional

Publication Date: 06-SEP-2005

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Leaders of software-development projects face many challenges. First, you must produce a quality product on schedule and on budget. Second, you must foster and encourage a cohesive, motivated, and smoothly operating team. And third, you must maintain a clear and consistent focus on short- and long-term goals, while exemplifying quality standards and showing confidence and enthusiasm for your team and its efforts. Most importantly, as a leader, you need to feel and act responsible for your team and everything that it does. Accomplishing all these goals in a way that is rewarding for...

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Applied Software Measurement: Global Analysis of Productivity and Quality, Third Edition

Applied Software Measurement: Global Analysis of Productivity and Quality, Third Edition

By: Capers Jones

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 11-APR-2008

Insert Date: 14-AUG-2010

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Effectively forecast, manage, and control software across the entire project lifecycle Accurately size, estimate, and administer software projects with real-world guidance from an industry expert. Fully updated to cover the latest tools and techniques, Applied Software Measurement, Third Edition details how to deploy a cost-effective and pragmatic analysis strategy. You will learn how to use function points and baselines, implement benchmarks and tracking systems, and perform efficiency tests. Full coverage of the latest regulations, metrics, and standards is included. • Measure...

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Microsoft® Office Project Server 2007: The Complete Reference

Microsoft® Office Project Server 2007: The Complete Reference

By: Dave Gochberg; Rob Stewart

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 22-JAN-2008

Insert Date: 14-AUG-2010

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'Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 is an extremely advanced and dynamic toolset requiring fundamental organizational inspection. Rob and Dave provide an equally deep and unique perspective of this powerful solution.' --Daniel T. Renier, Principal Consultant, Milestone Consulting Group, Inc....

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eXtreme Project Management: Using Leadership, Principles, and Tools to Deliver Value in the Face of Volatility

eXtreme Project Management: Using Leadership, Principles, and Tools to Deliver Value in the Face of Volatility

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Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Publication Date: 21-JAN-2004

Insert Date: 07-APR-2010

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Today’s new breed, eXtreme projects are different. They feature high speed, high change, high complexity, high risk, and high stress.  While traditional projects follow the classic model of ready, aim, fire, eXtreme project managers succeed by shooting the gun and then redirecting the bullet while not loosing sight of their moving target. eXtreme Project Management provides a practical guide for leaders working under high risk and high pressure while producing the desired bottom-line results.  Based on Doug DeCarlo’s extensive experience in working with more than 250 project teams, his...

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Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, Tenth Edition

Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, Tenth Edition

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 23-MAR-2009

Insert Date: 07-APR-2010

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The landmark project management reference, now in a new edition Now in a Tenth Edition, this industry-leading project management "bible" aligns its streamlined approach to the latest release of the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMI's PMBOK® Guide), the new mandatory source of training for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certificat-ion Exam. This outstanding edition gives students and professionals a profound understanding of project management with insights from one of the best-known and respected authorities on the subject. From the...

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Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile, Extreme

Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile, Extreme

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 27-APR-2009

Insert Date: 13-MAR-2010

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With 200 pages of new content, the fifth edition of this popular guide gives new or veteran project managers a comprehensive overview of all of the best-of-breed project management approaches and tools today, including Traditional (Linear and Incremental), Agile (Iterative and Adaptive), and Extreme. Step-by-step instruction and practical case studies show you how to use these tools effectively to achieve better outcomes of projects at hand. Plus, the book provides full coverage on managing continuous process improvement, procurement management, managing distressed projects, and managing...

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The Goals of Projects and Project Management

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The Goals of Projects and Project Management

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Publisher: FT Press

Publication Date: 01-FEB-2010

Insert Date: 02-MAR-2010

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This Element is an excerpt from A Manager's Guide to Project Management: Learn How to Apply Best Practices (ISBN: 9780137136902) by Michael B. Bender. Available in print and digital formats. Projects in context: What should your projects aim to achieve, and how can you help your project managers achieve it? Ultimately, both projects and project management have only one goal: to add value. You, as an executive, establish the values important to the organization. You then communicate these values and establish a strategic plan to foster and improve the organization along these values....