Information Technology Project Managers Competencies

Author : Carl Marnewick
Publisher : AOSIS
ISBN 13 : 1928396054
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Information technology project managers’ competencies: An analysis of performance and personal competencies written by Carl Marnewick and published by AOSIS. This book was released on 2016-12-31 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to shed light on the performance and personal competencies of information technology (IT) project managers in South Africa. Predictive models are built to determine what project managers consider the crucial competencies they should possess to deliver an IT project successfully. This investigation takes place in the context of poor IT project success rates globally and, in particular, in South Africa. This novel research seeks to extend the debate on project success beyond what constitutes success or failure, but seeks to find clarity in what IT project managers believe are the essential competencies in practice. This quantitative research gathered data by way of an online survey based on literature regarding the Project Management Competency Development Framework (PMCDF). The population consisted of IT project managers in South Africa. Four hundred and two respondents chose to share their insights. Through the use of descriptive and multivariate statistics, major competency factors were identified. These factors were used in structural equation modelling to build various validated predictive models. This book contributes to the current body of knowledge by uncovering the competencies that IT project managers consider themselves competent in. The structural equation models indicated predictors of perceived competence by IT project managers and where these perceived competencies differ from literature. Twelve managerial implications are highlighted in the final chapter that seek to draw the myriad threads together into a coherent summary. It is apparent that IT project managers do not consider the PMCDF important in its entirety, but instead choose to focus on certain competencies.

Author : Carl Marnewick
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781928396062
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Information Technology Project Managers' Competencies written by Carl Marnewick and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to shed light on the performance and personal competencies of information technology (IT) project managers in South Africa. Predictive models are built to determine what project managers consider the crucial competencies they should possess to deliver an IT project successfully. This investigation takes place in the context of poor IT project success rates globally and, in particular, in South Africa. This novel research seeks to extend the debate on project success beyond what merely constitutes success or failure, but seeks to find clarity in what IT project managers believe are the essential competencies in practice. This quantitative research gathered data by way of an online survey based on literature regarding the Project Management Competency Development Framework (PMCDF). The population consisted of IT project managers in South Africa. Four hundred and two respondents chose to share their insights. Through the use of descriptive and multivariate statistics, major competency factors were identified. These factors were used in structural equation modelling to build various validated predictive models. This book contributes to the current body of knowledge by uncovering the competencies that IT project managers consider themselves competent in. The structural equation models indicated predictors of perceived competence by IT project managers and where these perceived competencies differ from literature. Twelve managerial implications are highlighted in the final chapter that seek to draw the myriad of threads together into a coherent summary. It is apparent that IT project managers do not consider the PMCDF important in its entirety, but instead choose to focus on certain competencies. This book is intended for reading by fellow researchers as well as project and IT practitioners. These may include IT managers, IT executives, project managers, project team members, the project management office (PMO), general managers and executives that initiate and conduct project-related work. This body of work is original and has not been plagiarised, although certain concepts have been tested in peer reviewed academic work by way of conference proceedings. Instances of this have been referenced and cited. This book is in its first edition and has not been based on thesis work published previously.

Author : Susan M. Houston
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1351859137
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Project Manager's Guide to Health Information Technology Implementation written by Susan M. Houston and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-08-14 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on providing information on project management specific for software implementations within the healthcare industry. It can be used as a beginners’ guide as well as a reference for current project managers who might be new to software implementations. Utilizing the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) methodology, the defined process groups and knowledge areas will be defined related to implementing custom and Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software. The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a standard for developing custom software, but can also be followed for implementing COTS applications as well. How will the system be set-up from an architecture and hardware standpoint? What environments will be needed and why? How are changes managed throughout the project and after? These questions and more will be reviewed. The differences between types of testing are defined as well as when each are utilized. Planning for the activation and measuring the success of the project and how well the strategic need has been met are key activities that are often not given the time and effort to plan as the other parts of the implementation project. This new edition updates the current content to better align with the newest version of the PMI’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), the latest technology and concepts. In addition, this new edition includes additional chapters covering security and privacy, contract management and system selection and transition to support.

Author : Kerry Wills
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1439827176
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Essential Project Management Skills written by Kerry Wills and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2010-05-19 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's business world, project managers not only have to be diligent in project planning and execution, but also need to have skills in persuasion, communication, and relationship management. Reflecting the changing landscape of projects today, Essential Project Management Skills empowers project managers to master the skills necessary to

Author : Project Management Institute
Publisher : Project Management Institute
ISBN 13 : 9781628250916
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Project Manager Competency Development Framework written by Project Management Institute and published by Project Management Institute. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing general context for the definition, assessment and development of project manager competency, this book outlines the key dimensions and identifies those competencies that are most likely to impact project manager performance. --

Author : Wang, John
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466609311
Total Pages : 405 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Project Management Techniques and Innovations in Information Technology written by Wang, John and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2012-04-30 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book presents the latest research, case studies, best practices, and methodologies within the field of IT project management, offering research from top experts around the world in a variety of IT project management applications and job sectors"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Kathy Schwalbe
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780619215286
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Information Technology Project Management written by Kathy Schwalbe and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recreates the experience of dozens of projects, both successful and failed, to provide a real-world context for learning.

Author : Scott Coplan
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 9780071740548
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Project Management for Healthcare Information Technology written by Scott Coplan and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2011-01-26 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Proven, Integrated Healthcare Information Technology Management Solution Co-written by a certified Project Management Professional and an M.D., Project Management for Healthcare Information Technology presents an effective methodology that encompasses standards and best practices from project management, information technology management, and change management for a streamlined transition to digital medicine. Each management discipline is examined in detail and defined as a set of knowledge areas. The book then describes the core processes that take place within each knowledge area in the initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing stages of a project. Real-world examples from healthcare information technology project leaders identify how the integrated approach presented in this book leads to successful project implementations. Coverage Includes: Integrating project, information technology, and change management methodologies PMBOK Guide process groups--initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing Project management knowledge areas--integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resource, communication, risk, and procurement management IT management knowledge areas--user requirements, infrastructure, conversion, software configuration, workflow, security, interface, testing, cutover, and support management Change management knowledge areas--realization, sponsorship, transformation, training, and optimization management

Author : Project Management Institute Project Management Institute
Publisher : Project Management Institute
ISBN 13 : 1628252448
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Project Manager Competency Development Framework – Third Edition written by Project Management Institute Project Management Institute and published by Project Management Institute. This book was released on 2017-05-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building on the framework developed in the previous edition, Project Manager Competency Development Framework – Third Edition extends the framework both vertically (to include program and portfolio managers) and horizontally (to cover continued development for the roles of project/program/portfolio managers).The Project Manager Competency Development (PMCD) Framework – Third Edition:•Aligns with the PMP® Examination Specification•Aligns with the PMBOK® Guide – Fifth Edition•Aligns with The Standard for Program Management – Third Edition•Aligns with The Standard for Portfolio Management – Third Edition•Builds upon the framework from the second edition (knowledge, performance, and personal competencies), in particular the personal competencies•Provides examples of evidence required to demonstrate competence•Recognizes and addresses the need for career development along a continuum of expertise and experienceThe PMCD Framework is designed so all participants in the project management process are able to assess their current level of project/program/portfolio management competence.

Author : Peter W. G. Morris
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118000285
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Wiley Guide to Project Organization and Project Management Competencies written by Peter W. G. Morris and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-09-23 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE WILEY GUIDE TO Project Organization & Project Management Competencies A guide to the human factors in project management: knowledge, learning, and maturity THE WILEY GUIDES TO THE MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS address critical, need-to-know information that will help professionals successfully manage projects in most businesses and help students learn the best practices of the industry. They contain not only well-known and widely used basic project management practices but also the newest and most cutting-edge concepts in the broader theory and practice of managing projects. This third volume in the series covers a range of organizational and people-based topics that are occupying the project management world today. The essence of project management represents a “people” challenge—the ability to appreciate and effectively employ the competencies of all those who are associated with the project development and delivery process. This book explains how you can more successfully manage a project from inception through delivery by learning how to handle critical issues around structure, teams, leadership, power and negotiation, and the whole area of competencies. The expert contributors also include chapters on global project management knowledge and standards, the role of project management associations around the world, project management maturity models, and other key topics. Complete your understanding of project management with these other books in The Wiley Guides to the Management of Projects series: The Wiley Guide to Project Control The Wiley Guide to Project, Program & Portfolio Management The Wiley Guide to Project Technology, Supply Chain & Procurement Management