Maximizing Benefits from IT Project Management

With the majority of IT projects being delivered late, over budget, or cancelled altogether, it is clear that traditional project management methodologies do not provide an effective framework for today's IT projects. It is evident that a new Return-on-Investment (ROI) oriented approach is required that focuses on the ROI of a project fro

Autorentext

Jose Lopez Soriano is a Manager at Inndra Sistemas (Public Sector). He has also served as a Consultant for various projects and companies.

Inhalt

Reflections on the Current State of IT Project Management. The Evolution and Influence of Knowledge Management. Perspectives on the History of Computing. The Systems Development Life Cycle: Introduction, Planning, Analysis, Design, Build and Test, System Implementation. Managing Problems Related to: Information Systems, Project Management, Project Budget, Value Delivery, and Internal Supplier Issues. Creating a Methods Approach to Work. The Role of Information Systems in Generating Business Value. Value Chain and Process Management. Opportunities to Create Value through Information Systems. Managing the ROI. Project Analysis and the Business Case. Project Classifications in the Business Environment. Preparing the Project Definition. Structural Benefits. Operational Benefits. Business Enhancement Benefits. Improved Management Benefits.