Buch, Englisch, 264 Seiten, Format (B × H): 179 mm x 259 mm, Gewicht: 467 g
Buch, Englisch, 264 Seiten, Format (B × H): 179 mm x 259 mm, Gewicht: 467 g
ISBN: 978-0-8493-1292-2
Verlag: Auerbach Publications
The ever changing nature of information makes the job of managing software development notoriously difficult. Dynamic Software Development: Managing Projects in Flux eases the burden by defining the principles, practices, skills, and techniques needed to manage a dynamic development environment. At a hands-on level, the text helps managers define the project goal and the actual situation, plan progress, manage developers, and monitor productivity. At a higher level, the book helps managers determine a strategic framework, ease workflow in the development environment, obtain funding, increase economic return, and implement leadership by consensus.
Targeted at those who manage information systems, corporate information, and developers, the book features a section at the end of each chapter to help you apply and customize the recommended techniques to your specific organization. It addresses recent approaches to building applications such as Extreme Programming, Adaptive Software Development, and "lightweight" methodologies. Noting the failure of similar techniques in the past, the author shows how such ideas can only achieve their true potential via the common, consistent management techniques outlined in Dynamic Software Development.
About the Author:
Timothy Wells is a recognized expert in project management and project planning. Mr. Wells is an associate professor in Information Technology at the Rochester Institute of Technology. He has more than 28 years of experience in the software industry. His current focus is on information asset management and the effective use of technology for improving organizational performance.
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Professional and Professional Practice & Development
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Weitere Infos & Material
Defining the Goal…Or Visualizing the IdealSkills and SuccessKnowledge ManagementManager's NightmareInformation as the Manager's ToolTrust What You Know, Not What You Are ToldApplying Dynamic Management Defining Work…Or What's Really Happening in the TrenchesA Day in the Life of a DeveloperRelating Management to WorkA Unit of Work = Chunk of InformationDefining TasksProjecting SizeWork and CorroborationMake It Specifically YoursApplying Dynamic Management Planning Progress…Or What You Don't Know Can Hurt YouInformation StructureReal Building BlocksReward Complete ThinkingReal UncertaintyWatch the Result, Not the ProcessApplying Dynamic Management Managing Developers…Or Dance With the One Who Brought YouNo Management? No Documentation?Diverse Skill SetCombining Work and LearningThe Team of OneMulti-Team EffortsMotivating by Rewarding Consistent WorkApplying Dynamic Management Monitoring Productivity…Or Getting Better All the TimeMeasuring Work DoneMeasuring What Has ChangedDetermining Work's CostDemanding Enhanced ValueApplying Dynamic Management Strategic Framework…Or Metadesign IntegrityThe Importance of System ArchitectureTechnology DecisionsMapping Architecture to ElementsArchitecture's Dark SideApplying Dynamic Management Constructive Development Environment…Or Making Work FlowConflict within the EnvironmentSeven Components of a Development EnvironmentSources of ConflictAssessing the EnvironmentOngoing AssessmentApplying Dynamic Management Managing Managers…Or I'm OK, but the Rest of Them?Dealing with ExpectationsThe Delegate ChannelThe Collaborate ChannelThe Service ChannelSelling Enhanced ValueApplying Dynamic Management Funding and Economic Return…Or Paying the WayFunding as Risk ContainmentFunding the Perpetual EffortPaying for Asset DevelopmentApplying Dynamic Management Leadership by Consensus…Or if You're Going My WayDecision CouncilsLeadership through CriticismNeed for ResponsibilityApplying Dynamic ManagementPostscriptAppendicesDistorted Reality…Or Why Phased Management is AppealingWhere to Begin…Or Getting Started with Dynamic Management Capability Maturity Model and Dynamic Software Management Dynamic Management Information ModelGlossaryReading ListDSM Case StudyEach chapter concludes with a case study excerpt
