Years of Project
Management Expertise Captured from a Lively Web-Based Dialogue
About the Book
Hunting for lessons on software project management, consultants James Bullock,
Gerald M. Weinberg, and Marie Benesh selected forty experts' most potent contributions
to SHAPE, Weinberg's Web-based, subscription-only discussion forum.
New
and experienced software developers and managers will benefit from this fast-paced
dialogue on starting, steering, and finishing successful—and sometimes not
so successful—software projects.
Whether
you are a technical star adjusting to management responsibilities or an experienced
leader looking for fresh perspectives, you will benefit from this intense dose
of real-world wisdom drawn from so many managers' best advice.
Reviews
". . . software professionals will quickly benefit
from the contributor's many years of combined experience. The discussion on sizing
projects is particularly provocative . . ."
—James A. Ward, James A. Ward & Associates,
Inc.
". . . the most interesting topics were
those that related to dealing with others and
self development. . . . [Anyone] will find this
discussion informative and thought provoking.
. . .
"The best books provide the reader with
food for thought and encouragement to improve
and this book does that. There is something
for everyone in this book since each of us has
encountered similar issues at some time in our
career
. . . . an interesting and informative read
for programmers, analysts and managers and provides
valuable insights for all."
—Diane Brockman,
Brockman Moreau Consulting Inc.
"If you
. . . work in high tech, and if you've ever struggled with coordination of complex
projects, you'll love this book. It's the compiled wisdom of one of the Web's
more lively and intelligent forums, organized into highly readable and practical
sections such as 'Planning for Success' and 'Dealing with Impending Disater.'"
"Presented in dialogue form, this discussion
among consultants, IT managers, software developers, systems architects, analysts,
designers, engineers, and others in the field focuses on the means by which leadership
is developed. Topics include programming, design, documentation, teaching, learning,
educating management, and being yourself. The roles of experts, as leaders, teachers,
and learners, are explicated, and advice is offered on avoiding 'stupid tricks.'"
—Book News, Inc.
"Who is this book for? Well,
everybody benefits. If you have just moved into
a management role, you will gain immensely. If
you are a veteran, you will find the different
viewpoints refreshing. Any time you get stuck,
reach for this and you will be pleasantly surprised
to find a similar situation about which the wayfarers
have shared their wisdom. It makes the list of
'must-haves' on your shelf."
—Jitendra Mudhol IEEE Software
". . . chock full of practical advice on project management."
—S. C. Biemesderfer Contract Professional
"I found this book fascinating. The concept
of 'listening' to conversations between some highly
respected individuals in the IT and Software QA
fields was appealing. . . .
"I especially appreciated the people-focused
angle of the discussions. This group is aware that
people are much more than just another resource."
—Beth
Anderson Stickyminds.com
". . . a well-organized, deftly edited, fast-paced
discussion that brings new perspectives to a well-worn
topic.
"Overall, the style of the discussion is Socratic:
questions outnumber answers, and no one appears
to believe there is a one-size-fits-all truth to
be illuminated. The delight of this book is the
variety of viewpoints it expresses. No single expert's
point of view dominates; thus, any reader is likely
to find what he or she needs. I saw myself—and
my colleagues—in many of the
examples cited by the contributors, and I saw us
from angles I'd never imagined before. . . .
"Whatever shape your projects are in, you
will find voices in it that resonate. I hope the
book's engaging, innovative style will inspire similar
books. . . ."
—Mark
Sheehan EDUCAUSE Quarterly
"The editors have distilled from the original
threads the outline of a treatise on project management.
The insights of 40 experts take you quickly through
the entire process—from getting
started properly to drawing project and personal
lessons when the project is complete.
"The conversation moves briskly, and the insights
are marvelous. I'm sure that experienced project
managers will find much to like in this book. People
who participated in the original threads will surely
welcome the summary."
—Richard Mateosian IEEE
Micro
"You can't read this book straight through
because there is just too much insight to be absorbed
at one sitting.
"James Bullock's editing and contribution
are central to the value of the book. . . his statements
are often Zen-like.
"I am honored to have been labeled a 'contributor'
to this book. I will treasure that fact, but not
nearly as much as I will treasure the insights offered
by the other contributors.
"This is a masterful book. Kudos to all the
editors."
—Brian Crook
(Contributor) Information Technology Freelancer
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