Software Project Management For Dummies (For Dummies Series)

Manage scope creep and keep your project on schedule

Get the scoop on managing time, cost, people, risk, quality, and integration

Congratulations - you're now in charge of managing software projects! Before you reach for the antacid, reach for this book. It's packed with advice to help you identify the project's purpose, build a team, handle qualitative analysis, estimate resources, communicate with everybody, manage the project from start to finish, and deliver just what your client ordered.

Discover how to

• Write a product description
• Balance time, cost, scope, and quality
• Prepare a risk response plan
• Track and communicate project performance
• Manage conflicts