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ALSO CALLED: Enterprise Project Management, IT Project Management DEFINITION: Project management is a methodical approach to planning and guiding project processes from start to finish. According to the Project Management Institute, the processes are guided through five stages: initiation, planning, executing, controlling, and closing. Project management can be applied to almost any type of project and is widely used to control the complex processes of software development projects. … Definition continues below.
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ERP vs. Project Based Solutions - Which Is Right For You? sponsored by IFS WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, learn why enterprise resouce planning (ERP) systems are emerging as an alternative to project-based solutions (PBSs). Posted: 11 Jan 2012 \| Published: 11 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Enterprise Resource Management \| ERP \| ERP Software \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Industry \| Manufacturing Industry Organizations \| Project Management \| Software Selection

Seven best practices for building applications that meet business requirements sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: How can IT organizations deliver applications that are more aligned with business needs, budgets, and schedules? This paper will explore best practices—both at the enterprise and project level—to capture and manage well-defined application requirements. Posted: 21 Nov 2011 \| Published: 21 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Development \| Application Life-Cycle Management \| Project Management \| Project Management Software \| Software Development Tools \| Software Project Management

Nimble employers turn to agile project management sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com WHITE PAPER: In spirit, both traditional and agile project delivery embody similar principles and practices that aim to deliver measurable results Posted: 24 Oct 2011 \| Published: 24 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Agile Manufacturing \| Project Management \| Project Management Software \| Project Portfolio Management

CW+: The state of IT project management in the UK sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com WHITE PAPER: Project management performance is improving but the environment is increasingly challenging. This final report from the ComputerWeekly Project/Programme Management Survey details the state of the art and offers insights and recommendations for greater project success. Posted: 20 Oct 2011 \| Published: 20 Oct 2011 TOPICS: IT Infrastructure \| IT Management \| Project Management

Top 10 Reasons Why Data Quality Matters sponsored by Talend WHITE PAPER: The top 10 ways Talend Data Quality can help customers achieve project greatness, from improved business intelligence to more efficient supply chains. Posted: 01 Aug 2011 \| Published: 01 Aug 2011 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| CRM \| Data Management \| Data Management Software \| Data Quality \| ERP \| Project Management \| Supply Chain Management

PMP Examination Changes for 2011 sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: The Project Management Institute (PMI) prides itself as the largest project management organization in the world and for the comprehensive, standards-based Project Management Professional (PMP) certification it offers to project managers. Check out this white paper to learn more. Posted: 04 Mar 2011 \| Published: 04 Mar 2011 TOPICS: Certification Programs \| Knowledge Management \| Professional Organizations \| Professional Services Industries \| Project Management \| Project Management Software \| Project Portfolio Management \| Software and Information Industry Association \| Software Development Methodologies \| Software Project Management

Overcoming Objections to Data Governance sponsored by Talend WHITE PAPER: Although it has been proven that creating a proactive data management strategy improves the effectiveness and value of almost any data intensive project, convincing those in charge can be a challenge. This white paper discusses the benefits of data governance as well as providing objection-busting strategies useful to any data champion. Posted: 10 Feb 2011 \| Published: 10 Feb 2011 TOPICS: Data Center Management \| Data Governance \| Data Management \| Data Profiling \| Data Quality \| Database Management \| Database Performance Management \| Databases \| Information Management \| Project Management

Business Intelligence Strategy sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: BI can yield valuable insight that increases performance. For some, BI programs can be derailed by factors beyond technology- by people and process. Learn how to prepare a BI strategy that will help you achieve excellence in your initiative. Posted: 07 Feb 2011 \| Published: 07 Feb 2011 TOPICS: Analytic Applications Software \| Business Intelligence \| Business Intelligence Software \| Business IT Alignment \| Dashboards \| IT Management \| Project Management \| Reporting Software

12 Advantages of Agile Software Development sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: This paper examines 12 ways in which the Agile methods are valuable. Posted: 10 Jan 2011 \| Published: 10 Jan 2011 TOPICS: Customer Interaction Services \| Customer Satisfaction \| Project Management \| Project Management Software \| Software Development Life-Cycles \| Software Development Methodologies \| Software Project Management \| Software Quality Assurance

Project Management Best Practices for Maximum Performance via Effective Integration sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: This white paper highlights how project managers can utilize effective integration of multiple disciplines to achieve maximum performance. A disciplined collaboration between the BA and BPM has become a prerequisite for success. Posted: 17 Dec 2010 \| Published: 17 Dec 2010 TOPICS: Business IT Alignment \| Business Performance Management \| Change Management \| Product Life Cycles \| Project Management \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| SOA

An Introduction to Procurement Management Using PMI Terminology sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: The current version (v4, 2008) of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) has four processes® within the Procurement knowledge area. Posted: 19 Oct 2010 \| Published: 19 Oct 2010 TOPICS: Procurement \| Project Management \| Project Management Software \| Reporting Software

Enterprise Analysis: An Introduction to Evaluating Your Organization sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Enterprise analysis by a Business Analyst (BA) is a method used to identify and define why an organizational change is needed. Read this whitepaper to learn the importance of this process to an organization. Posted: 26 Aug 2010 \| Published: 26 Aug 2010 TOPICS: Business Metrics \| Business Models \| Business Process Management \| Enterprise Architectures \| Enterprise Asset Management Software \| Project Management \| Project Management Software \| Project Portfolio Management

The Business Case: Information for Project Portfolio Decision Makers sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Increasing numbers of enterprises are incorporating project portfolio management in their strategic planning. And just as individuals use financial reports and analyses to consider various investment options, the enterprise uses an analysis called the Business Case to evaluate various project proposals for inclusion in the project portfolio. Posted: 25 May 2010 \| Published: 25 May 2010 TOPICS: Financial Management \| Financial Reporting \| Investments \| Project Management \| Project Portfolio Management \| Regulatory Compliance \| Strategic Planning

Best Practices and Processes for Improving the Business Value of IT sponsored by SAP America, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Find out how to measure ROI for your business. Companies of all sizes constantly evaluate their operations, seeking to make changes that will increase effectiveness while controlling costs. This paper offers concrete practices, processes, and recommendations to drive the ROI of a company's IT investment (ROIT). Posted: 29 Jan 2010 \| Published: 29 Jan 2010 TOPICS: eCommerce \| Investments \| IT Asset Management \| IT Best Practices \| IT Management \| IT Spending \| Project Management \| ROI \| SOA \| TCO \| Value Chains \| Web 2.0

What Is Formal Project Management and Who Needs It? sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: This white paper will answer the question of whether or not these standards are necessary in project management by exploring what can happen in the absence of these regulations. Posted: 28 Aug 2009 \| Published: 28 Aug 2009 TOPICS: IT Management \| Manufacturing \| Portfolio Management (IT Management) \| Project Management \| Project Portfolio Management \| Regulatory Compliance

Applying Knowledge Management to Project Management sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: There is a growing, interdisciplinary field known as knowledge management that is dedicated to how we acquire, organize, manage, share, and utilize knowledge and information. This white paper will discuss what knowledge management is, why it is important, and how you can apply knowledge management to project management. Posted: 29 Jun 2009 \| Published: 29 Jun 2009 TOPICS: Collaboration \| Document Management \| Information Management \| Information Retrieval Software \| Knowledge Management \| Knowledge Management Software \| Project Management \| Project Management Software \| Web 2.0

What Every IT Manager Needs To Know About Project Management sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: It is important for the IT Manager to know the basics of formalized project management. Why? Because every organization needs to be able to implement change and almost all important changes are defined or implemented through project teams. Posted: 27 May 2009 \| Published: 27 May 2009 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Business Management \| CIOs \| IT Management \| IT Managers \| Project Management \| Project Portfolio Management

Changes to the PMBOK® Guide, 4th Edition, and What You Should Know sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: In December 2008, PMI® (Project Management Institute) released the 4th edition version of 'A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge® (PMBOK® Guide)',the Project Management Institute's (PMI's) collection of published “generally recognized good practices” (according to PMI's 4th edition FAQs). Posted: 16 Mar 2009 \| Published: 16 Mar 2009 TOPICS: Best Practices \| Human Resources Services \| Knowledge Management \| Project Management \| Training and Educational Services

Managing Risk an Integrated Approach sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: This paper takes a more extensive look at the question ‘when, and how, should a project manager address risk?' and provides multiple answers. Posted: 10 Feb 2009 \| Published: 10 Feb 2009 TOPICS: Project Management \| Risk Management

The Executive Guide to Business Analyst and Project Management Terminology sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: In this guide you will learn the most commonly used business analysis and project management terms and how to better communicate with business analysis and project management professionals. Posted: 10 Dec 2008 \| Published: 10 Dec 2008 TOPICS: Databases \| Enterprise \| Project Management \| QOS \| Quality Control \| Strategic Planning \| Time Management

Tips on Applying for and Passing the PMP or CAPM Exam: Updated for PMBOK 4th Edition sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines the application process for both the PMP and CAPM exams, explains the composition of the exam questions, provides tips for successfully passing the exam, and lists the requirements to maintain certification. Posted: 10 Dec 2008 \| Published: 10 Dec 2008 TOPICS: Certification Programs \| eLearning \| LMS \| Management Training \| Professional Organizations \| Project Management \| Training and Educational Services

6 Steps to Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation Success sponsored by IFS WHITE PAPER: Implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Contact Relationship Management (CRM), and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) is complicated. Here are six simple steps to take to manage that complexity. Posted: 04 Feb 2008 \| Published: 04 Feb 2008 TOPICS: Budgeting \| Business IT Alignment \| Business Process Management \| CRM \| ERP Software \| Project Management \| ROI \| Strategic Planning

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT DEFINITION (continued): … The systems development life cycle (SDLC) is one example of a methodology for guiding the project management process from an initial feasibility study through maintenance of the completed application. Various SDLC approaches include the waterfall model, which was the original SDLC method; rapid application development (RAD); joint application development (JAD); the fountain model; the spiral model; build and fix; and synchronize-and-stabilize. A number of charting methods, such as the Gantt chart and PERT chart have been developed as tools to create a graphic representation of a project plan and …
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