Managing High-Technology Programs and Projects

Don’t just manage a project…master it! Managing High–Technology Programs and Projects 2nd Edition As diverse as high–technology programs and projects are, there are as many factors that they hold in common, such as time and budget parameters and their multidisciplinary nature. Yet there has never been a single source that every project manager can consult to manage any kind of project, from start–up to close–out. Managing High–Technology Programs and Projects, Second Edition is just such a book. In concise yet thorough detail, it presents a practical, proven system for managing all types of programs and projects, with emphasis on high–technology projects. Illustrated with numerous forms and illustrations, plus checklists for project start–up and close–out, it offers step–by–step coverage of:

• Understanding the differences and similarities among different types of programs and projects
• Organizing the project management function
• Setting up the project team and building project commitment
• Starting up a project rapidly and efficiently
• Managing multiple projects
• Selecting project planning and scheduling software packages
• Conducting in–progress evaluations and providing product direction
• Ensuring the effective completion of the project—on time, within budget and meeting specifications