J Ross Publishing: 106 books
Mastering Software Quality Assurance
Best Practices, Tools and Techniques for Software Developers
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2010
This comprehensive reference on software development quality assurance addresses all four dimensions of quality: specifications, design, construction and conformance. It focuses on quality from both the micro and macro viewpoint. From a micro view, it details the aspect of building-in quality at the...
Advanced Multi-Project Management
Achieving Outstanding Speed and Results with Predictability
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2012
Even in a well-managed multi-project environment, it is not unusual to see half of all projects completed either late, over budget or with cuts to original scope. However, the proven approach presented in Advanced Multi-Project Management has enabled large, medium, and even small organizations to consistently...
Mastering Software Project Management
Best Practices, Tools and Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2010
This unique guide explains software project management from the standpoint of a software project manager working in a professional software development organization. It covers the subject of software project management in its entirety, including project acquisition and execution with backward linkages...
State and Local Procurement
A Practical Guide
Language: English
Release Date: January 29, 2015
The National Association of State Procurement Officials is proud to make State and Local Government Procurement: A Practical Guide, 2nd Edition, available to government decision makers, educators, the business community, and others interested in learning more about how responsible public purchasing should...
Project Scheduling and Cost Control
Planning, Monitoring and Controlling the Baseline
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2007
Schedule and cost control are the key elements of successful project management. Yet, over 80% of all projects start with underestimated schedules and costs and are doomed to exceed projections before they begin. This clear and concise book demonstrates how to establish realistic estimates for successful...
Fundamentals of Effective Program Management
A Process Approach Based on the Global Standard
Language: English
Release Date: September 5, 2008
Only a small percentage of projects are run in isolation. The majority of projects are conducted in groups under programs to maximize business and organizational objectives. Due to its proven benefits to organizations of all sizes, program management and the demand for resources on how to do it effectively...
Advanced Project Portfolio Management and the PMO
Multiplying ROI at Warp Speed
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2003
This comprehensive book presents a road map for the achievement of high value enterprise strategies and superior project management results. It provides methods for best project selection, faster completion, optimal project portfolio management, and how to explicitly measure the PMO for rapidly increasing...
Construction Project Management
A Practical Guide for Building and Electrical Contractors
Language: English
Release Date: June 5, 2009
Construction Project Management offers some of the best project management studies commissioned by ELECTRI International: The Foundation for Electrical Construction that were selected, coordinated, and monitored by some of the most progressive contractors and performed by outstanding scholars from top...
Managing Business Analysis Services
A Framework for Sustainable Projects and Corporate Strategy Success
Language: English
Release Date: October 25, 2012
This unique desk reference offers the information, models and guidance needed to plan and deliver complete, end-to-end business analysis services. Its step-by-step approach enables maximum utility of the business analysis (BA) role, development of more complete solutions for meeting the strategic goals...
by Anita Cassidy and Dan Cassidy
Language: English
Release Date: December 30, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 30, 2009
Eliminating or lowering costs have long been second nature for many IT organizations. In challenging economic times, even further cutting of IT costs is a requirement for the survival of many organizations. Whether in the midst of an economic downturn or upturn, effective cost management is critical...
Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Building Competencies for R&D and IT Investment Success
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2012
This unique guide and professional reference presents a structured framework for practitioners and students of project, program, and portfolio management to enhance their strategic and analytic capabilities in the evolving discipline of project portfolio management (PPM). It provides a practical, step-by-step...
Strategic Project Management Transformation
Delivering Maximum ROI & Sustainable Business Value
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2011
In todays changing and competitive economic environment, CEOs, corporate executives, and shareholders are no longer strictly concerned with how well a project was executed even if it was finished on time and on budget. Most projects are now being viewed as strategic investments with the primary concern...
Organizational Project Portfolio Management
A Practitioner’s Guide
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2014
Organizational Project Portfolio Management: A Practitioner’s Guide offers a generic, practical methodology and tool kit to design, build, and manage a balanced portfolio at any level of the enterprise. These techniques can be used irrespective of business industry, where the portfolio management group...
Software Estimation Best Practices
A Complete Guide for Software Project Estimators
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2009
Worldwide growth in the number of companies specializing in the development of software for use by other companies is staggering. India alone has nearly 20,000 such companies. Intense competition has led to an increased demand for fixed-bid pricing in client/vendor relationships, and has made effective...