Management of IT

Supplying a complete overview of the concepts executives need to know, this book provides the tools needed to ensure an organization has an effective information security management program in place. This one-stop resource includes a ready-to- use security framework for developing workable programs ..

This book presents change management in the language of project and process managers. The first part of this book presents the concept of change management, its players, strategies, and applicable models. The second part addresses best practices, methodology, and tools that make up the Human Change ..

_x000D_ The Human Factor in Project Management is about the understanding and development of a people centered practice. The book explains how to create a project management model based on self-empowering teams, value stream delivery, and efficient progressive development. Combining leadership conce..

Leading software measurement experts share their insight on topics such as measurement programs, function points in measurement, measurement and new technologies, and metrics analysis. Edited by IFPUG's Management and Reporting Committee, the text is intended for IT project managers, process improve..

All best practice recommendations and key success criteria point to the importance of developing soft skills as a project manager, but few sources exist about how to develop the power of influence for achieving better project and business results. Filling this need, this book supplies readers with g..

Breaking down the OEE methodology from a historical perspective, this book explores the overall effectiveness of machines and unveils novel design improvement methods, including hazard analysis, rate of change of failure analysis, failure rate finite element analysis, and theory of inventive problem..

"Attempts to unite the fields of mathematical logic and general algebra. Presents a collection of refereed papers inspired by the International Conference on Logic and Algebra held in Siena, Italy, in honor of the late Italian mathematician Roberto Magari, a leading force in the blossoming of resear..

This book covers the nine knowledge areas and 42 processes covered in the Project Management Institute's Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification examination. Explaining process input, output, and interaction, it contains more than 500 practice questions. It also includes hundreds of ill..

Describing the challenges and opportunities of communication in a project environment, this detailed guide highlights the range of tools available to the project manager and instructs on their effective use and application. Written from a practical standpoint, this book provides the tools and best p..

The second edition of this award-winning reference provides step-by-step instructions for establishing and maturing a project management office (PMO). Concise and easy to read, the text covers the four primary areas of knowledge and practice regarding the PMO: governance and portfolio management, re..

Easy-to-read and understand, The Systems Thinking Approach to Strategic Planning and Management presents an elegantly simple A-B-C approach to Strategic Management. The book provides a unique "Systems Thinking Approach" that places equal emphasis on planning, strategies, and change management proces..

Vulnerability management proactively prevents the exploitation of IT security gaps and weaknesses that exist particularly within a larger organization. This book demonstrates how prevention can reduce the potential for exploitation and shows that it takes considerably less time and resources to mana..