Agile Project Delivery: A Practical Approach for Corporate Environments Beyond Software Development reviews how various Agile methods can be applied to project management in complex corporate environments beyond the software development sphere. Readers will learn various techniques across the many methodologies that are part of the Agile family, including Scrum, XP, and Crystal, as well as some of Agile's influences, such as Lean and Kanban. Written to bridge the gap between Agile methodology and application, this concise text features practical delivery approaches, specific case studies, unique templates to assist in Agile application, and chapter discussion questions to reinforce understanding on how to harness Agile techniques. With a wide focus on a variety of settings outside of software development, this pedagogically rich text is an invaluable resource for students in any project management course at the college and university levels as well as for both aspiring and experienced project practitioners. FEATURES: offers advanced instructions on how to use Atlassian's industry-leading Agile software, Jira discusses the application of Agile methods in non-software development industries, featuring case studies that follow a project manager working through a large health care-related project features lists of key terms, case studies, templates, informative figures, discussion questions, and a concluding glossary includes lecture slides and an exam test bank for instructors

This book is a highly accessible guide to being a project manager (PM), particularly a project manager working within an IT field. The role is set out with reference to required skills, competencies and responsibilities. Tools, methods and techniques for project managers are covered, including Agile approaches; risk, issue and change management processes; best practices for managing stakeholders and financial management.

GoldMine For Dummies enables you to use GoldMine to manage client relationships and excel in areas of sales, marketing, and customer service like never before. Written in plain English, this book helps you discover the easy way to prospect for customers and mine your contacts:

• Familiarize yourself with GoldMine basics, from navigating the database to setting preferences and default values.
• Organize contacts by understanding screen functions, fields, and notes as well as contact, detail, and referral tabs.
• Get a grip on upcoming events by scheduling activities, and check on those already scheduled.
• Understand GoldMine Filters and Groups, which enable you to send out batches of letters, faxes, and e-mails.
• Use the InfoCenter to store and distribute company information.
• Configure GoldMine for those who travel or for those who manage people who don't work in the main office.

Take your supply chain to the cloud! Walk through the SAP Integrated Business Planning applications-S&OP, demand, response and supply, demand-driven MRP, and inventory. Then learn to monitor and control these processes. See how to set up and use your SAP IBP system, from planning areas to key figures. With coverage of intelligent visibility, SAP IBP for demand-driven replenishment, and more, you can be sure you're getting the latest information on supply chain planning with SAP! Highlights include: 1) Planning model 2) Planning areas 3) Sales and operations planning (S&OP) 4) Demand planning and forecasting 5) Supply planning 6) Response planning 7) Inventory planning 8) Demand-driven replenishment 9) SAP Supply Chain Control Tower 10) Implementation methodology 11) Case studies

As timely and effective delivery of projects has become increasingly critical, the need for effective project and resource management has become essential. Effective management can be achieved by using different planning management tools. One of the best and accepted software around the world is PRIMAVERA. This book attempts to explain the computer-aided construction management programme concepts and deals with various techniques of project management, from the planning stage to the commissioning stage using PRIMAVERA. The project management tool PRIMAVERA is used to plan, schedule, manage, recognize potential problems in the projects and offer solutions to overcome them. Salient Features: Basic concepts and techniques of project management, illustrated by simple examples. Chapters are organized with all important aspects of project management, right from the planning stage, intermediate stage of scheduling, controlling, implementing, and up to its final stage of commissioning. Step-by-step procedure to plan and manage a project by using PRIMAVERA with necessary background information. Recent advances in the communication network and in the application of computers in project management have also been focused.

Providing tangible guidelines through examples and suggestions, this text aims to help people participate in and manage projects more effectively. It illustrates how to carry out collaborative scheduling and planning for large-scale computer systems projects, and offers direction on how to deal with a project crisis and how to turn around a failing project. Examples from computing banking, manufacturing, insurance, government, medical care, transportation, retailing and distribution are contained in the text as well as specific chapters on wide area networks, intranets, client-server systems and large integrated software packages are included.

Part of our New Perspectives Series, this text offers a case-oriented, problem-solving approach to teaching students about Microsoft Project 2003. This title covers the basic to intermediate Microsoft Project 2003 skills, and is a perfect add-on to any Project Management course.