Software Project Management

Most people think it’s because these companies are somehow able to find and attract a level of talent that makes this innovation possible. But the real advantage these companies have is not so much  who  they hire, but rather  how  they enable their people to work together to solve hard problems and create extraordinary products.

George Dinwiddie  is a software development consultant and coach who has helped a wide variety of people in a wide array of organizations and situations. He has studied both technical and human aspects of software development and has decades of experience in hardware and software engineering. His eclectic background extends well beyond software development, and he uses that knowledge and his personal experience with estimation to facilitate improvements in technical, organizational, and social realms.

Few books on software project management have been as influential and timeless as The Mythical Man-Month.

Equip yourself with SOFTWARE PROJECT SURVIVAL GUIDE. It's for everyone with a stake in the outcome of a development project--and especially for those without formal software project management training. That includes top managers, executives, clients, investors, end-user representatives, project managers, and technical leads.

Succeed as a project manager, even if you’ve never run a project before! This book is the fastest way to master every project management task, from upfront budgeting and scheduling through execution, managing teams through closing projects, and learning from experience. Updated with more insights from the front lines, including agile approaches, dealing with security and privacy priorities, and leading remote/virtual teams, along with the latest on Microsoft Project and PMI standards and certifications and a special bonus chapter on preparing for the PMP certification. This book will show you exactly how to get the job done, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Project management has never, ever been this simple!

How many pizzas are delivered in Manhattan? How do you design an alarm clock for the blind? What is your favorite piece of software and why? How would you launch a video rental service in India? This book will teach you how to answer these questions and more. Cracking the PM Interview is a...