Project management-it's not just about following a template or using a tool, but rather developing personal skills and intuition to find a method that works for everyone.
With the development of information technology in recent years, there is a growing need to merge different technologies and services, to develop products, services and business models that span different industries.
This case study focuses on a UK-based designer knitwear manufacturer and retailer, involved in global outsourcing and retailing activities of own-brand products as well as contract manufacturing for other fashion brands.
Used by the UK government and extensively throughout the world, PRINCE2(R) uses seven principles, seven themes and seven processes, which the author believes can be tailored to any project, in any environment, at any time and with anyone - be it work-related or not.
Used by the UK government and extensively throughout the world, PRINCE2(R) uses seven principles, seven themes and seven processes, which the author believes can be tailored to any project, in any environment, at any time and with anyone - be it work-related or not.
An introduction to Lean thinkingLean is a mindset rather than a methodology; it is a way of thinking based on practices, strategies, tools and methods that can be applied to maximise value and minimise waste while ensuring that processes achieve corporate goals.
An introduction to Lean thinkingLean is a mindset rather than a methodology; it is a way of thinking based on practices, strategies, tools and methods that can be applied to maximise value and minimise waste while ensuring that processes achieve corporate goals.
Be part of the Agile revolutionIn this new edition of her award-winning book, Jamie Lynn Cooke reveals the secrets of the Agile methodologies that have revolutionized the way that many of the world s most successful companies operate.
Improve business adaptability, staff engagement and quality for the benefit of your customersBusiness systems do not always end up the way that we first plan them.
Deliver your projects on time and to budgetThe use of Agile methods to implement SAP is a relatively new approach and one that has proven to be very successful.
A summary of the challenges facing today's IT project managerDiscussions on project management forums highlight many of the challenges facing a project manager during the course of a project.
Effective project governance for maximum ROIUnderstand your projectMany senior executives in non-project industries are charged with initiating and managing projects.
A comprehensive guide packed with the latest features of Dynamics 365 for customer relationship managementKey FeaturesCreate efficient client-side apps and customized plugins that work seamlesslyLearn best practices from field experience to use Dynamics 365 efficientlyUnleash the power of Dynamics 365 to maximize your organization's profitsBook DescriptionMicrosoft Dynamics 365 is an all-in-one business management solution that's easy to use and adapt.
Learn how to automate tasks and create rules in Jira with the help of different use casesKey FeaturesAutomate daily repetitive and tedious tasks without coding experienceDiscover how to automate processes in the Jira family including Jira software, Jira Service Desk, and Jira CoreExplore different use cases to understand automation features in JiraBook DescriptionAtlassian Jira makes it easier to track the progress of your projects, but it can lead to repetitive and time-consuming tasks for teams.
Establish business agility in your organization by applying industry-proven scaling strategies from popular Scrum frameworks such as Scrum of Scrums (SoS), Scrum@Scale, Nexus, Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS), Disciplined Agile, and SAFeKey FeaturesLearn how to be Agile at scale by implementing best practicesUnderstand how Lean-Agile practices are incorporated in Disciplined Agile and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)Customize Scrum and Lean-Agile practices to support portfolio and large product development needsBook DescriptionScaled Scrum and Lean-Agile practices provide essential strategies to address large and complex product development challenges not addressed in traditional Scrum.
Drawing on the experiences of six expatriate leaders who, collectively, had more than 78 years of experience managing United States Agency for International Development (USAID) international development projects in 26 countries around the world, this book provides a scholarly analysis of their stories, identifies factors expatriate leaders experienced managing projects, then integrates the factors into a theory that explains and helps define the success, or lack thereof, they achieved, and provides recommendations on how to deal with and overcome the issues.
Drawing on the experiences of six expatriate leaders who, collectively, had more than 78 years of experience managing United States Agency for International Development (USAID) international development projects in 26 countries around the world, this book provides a scholarly analysis of their stories, identifies factors expatriate leaders experienced managing projects, then integrates the factors into a theory that explains and helps define the success, or lack thereof, they achieved, and provides recommendations on how to deal with and overcome the issues.
Build customized solutions that fulfil your business requirements using the latest features of Jira 8Key FeaturesLearn how to customize Jira applications to suit your organizational requirementsExtend Jira's capabilities for custom integrations with other products and services such as Slack and GitHubExplore practical recipes for troubleshooting and securing your Jira instances with best practicesBook DescriptionJira is a project management tool used widely by organizations to plan, track, and release software.
Lean Six Sigma in Higher Education Institutions: The Need to Change is a research-led study designed for leaders and change agents within Higher Educational institutions.
Lean Six Sigma in Higher Education Institutions: The Need to Change is a research-led study designed for leaders and change agents within Higher Educational institutions.
In 2009 three consultants, green to the consulting industry were tasked with a new challenge, the activation and licensing of a new, 100 bed hospital, in only 90 days.
In 2009 three consultants, green to the consulting industry were tasked with a new challenge, the activation and licensing of a new, 100 bed hospital, in only 90 days.
Learn how to deliver software that meets your clients' needs with the help of a structured, end-to-end methodology for managing software requirements and building suitable systemsKey FeaturesLearn how to communicate with a project's stakeholders to elicit software requirementsDeal every phase of the requirement life cycle with pragmatic methods and techniquesManage the software development process and deliver verified requirements using Scrum and KanbanBook DescriptionDifficulty in accurately capturing and managing requirements is the most common cause of software project failure.
Harness the power of Finance and Operations apps, and discover all you need for their implementationKey FeaturesManage and plan different Dynamics configurations, designs, and productsLearn how to manage projects for pre-sales and implementation using Microsoft Dynamics Lifecycle Services (LCS)Discover various integration planning techniques, tools, and frameworks such as PowerApps and Power AutomateBook DescriptionMicrosoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations is a modern cloud ERP platform that adopts a mobile-first approach suitable for medium-to-large enterprises.
Your perfect companion to prepare for and pass the CompTIA Project+ PK0-004 examKey FeaturesManage project changes and deliver desired project outcomesGain confidence in passing the PK0-004 exam with the help of practice questionsObtain insight from J.
Leverage Jira's powerful task management and workflow features to better manage your business processesKey FeaturesThe book covers all major applications of Jira, which are Jira Software, Jira Core, Jira Service Desk.
Learn how to deliver software that meets your clients' needs with the help of a structured, end-to-end methodology for managing software requirements and building suitable systemsKey FeaturesLearn how to communicate with a project's stakeholders to elicit software requirementsDeal every phase of the requirement life cycle with pragmatic methods and techniquesManage the software development process and deliver verified requirements using Scrum and KanbanBook DescriptionDifficulty in accurately capturing and managing requirements is the most common cause of software project failure.
Your perfect companion to prepare for and pass the CompTIA Project+ PK0-004 examKey FeaturesManage project changes and deliver desired project outcomesGain confidence in passing the PK0-004 exam with the help of practice questionsObtain insight from J.
** Business Book Awards 2023 Finalist **"e;An essential guide for any professional interested in understanding how to implement and influence change"e; Prof.
