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