http://www.free-articles-zone.com Morenos en 03/12/2009 This article deals with the fifth of the OGC’s eight causes of project failure: too little attention paid to breaking down the project into manageable stages. Strikingly, this was the only possible cause of failure identified by the NAO report as not a factor in the failure of the C-NOMIS project. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=303130 2009-11-30 This article deals with the fourth of the OGC’s eight causes of project failure: poor approach to project and risk management. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=302066 2009-11-24 This article deals with the third of the OGC’s eight causes of project failure: insufficient or ineffective engagement with project stakeholders. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=301492 2009-11-20 This post deals with the second of the OGC’s eight causes of project failure: the lack of effective or clear senior management, ownership or leadership at higher levels within the organisation. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=301206 2009-11-19 In April 2009 the National Audit Office published a report that declared the failure of the original C-NOMIS and described how the project had demonstrated seven out of the eight primary causes of project failure. C-NOMIS has now been re-scoped and is earmarked for delivery in 2011. However, important questions remain regarding the way in which the project was managed, the length of time for which mis-management of the project was tolerated, and the value-for-money that can be expected from vast government programmes of this kind. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=300032 2009-11-13 The ISEB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing is the international standard training-course and qualification for software testers, developers and solution architects. It is also a key specialist module for the ISEB Systems Development Diploma, which is an important addition to the CV of any IT professional. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=274925 2009-07-14 ISEB Software Testing Foundation training courses introduce students to the fundamentals of software testing, including the reasons for carrying out tests, basic test processes and the general principles that underpin testing good practice. Knowing these principles, and understanding how they affect the software tester, is crucial to passing the ISEB Software Testing Foundation exam. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=274927 2009-07-14 Every project manager and business leader needs to be aware of the practices and principles of effective risk management. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=272202 2009-07-02 The internet age is characterised by fast technological change and constant updates and advances. Ten years ago, nobody had heard of Facebook or Twitter. Five years ago most people still thought a Blackberry was a fruit. Two years ago, just a decade after Jorn Barger coined the term “web-log”, blogs written by Buddhist monks constituted the primary news channel during the Burmese protests. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=270872 2009-06-26 Creating a realistic schedule is a key responsibility of any project manager. This schedule must be updated regularly throughout the duration of the project to ensure that the project manager is aware of any issues or delays that might affect the product delivery date. Too many delays can lead to additional expense, customer dissatisfaction and project failure. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=270873 2009-06-26 The blessed few seem to glide through their working day, ticking off their daily tasks and contentedly dealing with all the interruptions that come their way. These were the kids who always handed in their science homework a day ahead of schedule, and never forgot their calculator for maths. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=270253 2009-06-24 The blessed few seem to glide through their working day, ticking off their daily tasks and contentedly dealing with all the interruptions that come their way. These were the kids who always handed in their science homework a day ahead of schedule, and never forgot their calculator for maths. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=270254 2009-06-24 “The Fundamentals of Software Testing” is the first module of the ISEB Software Testing Foundation course and examination syllabus. ISEB recommend that Software Testing Foundation students spend 20% of their study time on the Software Testing Fundamentals course section. “The Fundamentals of Software Testing” is also the title of the opening chapter in the official ISEB Software Testing manual. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=269620 2009-06-22 ITIL v.2 was released in 2001 and lasted until 30th May 2007, when it was officially replaced by ITIL v.3. This essentially meant the publication of five new ‘core’ guides and the introduction of new, credit-based ITIL qualifications. However, the ITIL v.2 books are still available in print and online format from TSO (the official ITIL publishers), and the ITIL v.2 qualifications are still offered and recognised as industry standards. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=264740 2009-06-03 ITIL stands for IT Infrastructure Library, the most comprehensive collection of documents intended to provide support and advice regarding IT Service Management. It began in the 1980s, when the CCTA (now the Office of Government Commerce) was charged with developing a more efficient method for managing IT Services. Today ITIL is the most widely-recognised sources of best practices, guidelines and qualifications within the IT Service Management industry. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=264741 2009-06-03 The ISEB Business Systems Development (BSD) qualifications are universally recognised as essential for any IT or business professional. ISEB awards two BSD diplomas, based on the accumulation of specific ISEB Foundation and Practitioner certificates. Both diplomas class as ISEB “Higher” qualifications. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=260433 2009-05-21 who needs it and what is it worth? The ISEB Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis is the international standard training-course and qualification for aspiring business managers, analysts and consultants. It is also a key specialist module for the ISEB Business Analysis Diploma (an ISEB Higher qualification), which is an increasingly desirable addition to the CV of any professional business analyst. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=260436 2009-05-21 “All project management is risk management” (Eric Verzuh) Risk management is an essential activity in any project or organisation. Risk is defined by M_o_R (Management of Risk, the OGC risk management methodology) as uncertainty of outcome. A risk manager is concerned with managing the risks (uncertain issues and incidents) that, were they to occur, would affect the product or services that an organisation sets out to deliver. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=258908 2009-05-18 Every activity and situation carries risks. Whether you are launching a new project, providing ongoing services or heading a strategy for widespread organisational change, thorough and effective management of the risks involved is essential to ensure long-term success. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=258907 2009-05-18 Approximately 60% of IT Service Management jobs advertised in the UK require the ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library) qualification. This corresponds closely to a 2008 global survey by Axios Systems, which found that almost 90% of organisations follow ITIL guidelines. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=256464 2009-05-12 PRINCE2 and ITIL are both standardised management methodologies, formulated by the UK government and subsequently adopted by public and private sector organisations throughout the UK, Europe and increasingly in the USA, Asia, South Africa and the Middle East. Both methodologies are described in standard textbooks and are available as accredited courses, with examinations and certificates administered by the APMG. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=256465 2009-05-12 The IT Infrastructure Library (or ITIL) is essentially a body of knowledge, structures and ‘best practices’ related to the provision of quality IT services. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=252761 2009-04-30 ITIL (the IT Infrastructure Library) is the most widely recognised IT Service Management qualification in use at the moment. It is accredited by the APMG (the same organisation that administers PRINCE2 and MSP), and is assessed through similar objective-testing examinations. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=252762 2009-04-30 (Note: The MSP Advanced Practitioner Certificate is the same as the old MSP Practitioner Certificate. This change was made by the APM Group (APMG) in September 2007). The MSP Practitioner Certificate is awarded for the comprehensive understanding of the principles and theory of Managing Successful Programmes, the programme management methodology developed by the Office of Government Commerce and used throughout the public and private sector. The methodology is outlined in the MSP manual, and is taught by Accredited Training Organisations (ATOs) in preparation for the MSP Practitioner exam. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=248783 2009-04-20 One key element of the Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) methodology is the concept of Governance Themes. These nine themes constitute a governance or control framework for programme management. The MSP manual presents guidance for handling each theme in the form of ‘Best Practices’, which have been developed through consultation with professional programme and project managers. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=241780 2009-03-30 Mentoring is a natural phenomenon. It occurs when somebody with less knowledge or experience in a particular activity asks somebody more senior for guidance. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=232605 2009-03-03 It is a fact of life that not every project succeeds. Sometimes the market changes and the product is no longer viable. Sometimes the budget or time constraints are untenable. Sometimes it is simply a case that somebody has made a mistake. How do you deal with the failure of your project? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=223638 2009-02-06 A Project Brief describes what needs to be done. The Project Plan explains how you are going to do it. The Business Case gives the reasons why. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=195922 2008-11-17 If you're a software professional, you'll learn something practical from this great new book by Andrew Stellman and Jennifer Greene. Applied Software Project Management describes typical problems that software teams face, and importantly provide answers that can be applied painlessly on any project. This book is essential reading for any software professional. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=184046 2008-10-06 A quick guide to making your project a success. Avoid the typical pitfalls of project management by following these best practices. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=13956 2006-05-19 Project management best practices can easily be applied on small projects to enable you to plan and manage your project successfully. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=13957 2006-05-19 Whether planning your wedding, developing a new website or building your dream house by the sea you need to employ project management techniques to help you succeed. This article summarises 7 key project management best practices to help you achieve project success. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=13958 2006-05-19 Managing your website development need not cause you sleepless nights providing you learn the secrets of successful project management. Perform the best practices in project management and give your project the best chance of success. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=13959 2006-05-19