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Summary
Summary
Learn best practices for managing software development projects from an unexpected but surprisingly relevant source: the producers of major motion pictures.
What can Hollywood's hundred years of filmmaking experience teach the software industry? Like movies, software projects can be complex, creative, and high risk. But Hollywood has a better track record for delivering projects to plan. Now you can apply the project-management best practices used by motion-picture producers and production managers to your own work--and get better results.
The author--an expert in software engineering and process improvement--shares what he's learned from film-industry project managers to deliver software projects on time and on budget. You'll gain practical insights and effective techniques you can apply right away for estimation and planning; controlling costs, schedules, and changes; coordinating multiple teams; tracking progress; reporting status; managing logistics; management reviews; and more.
Author Notes
James Persse is an IT professional specializing in Process Management, Continuous Quality Improvement, Software Process Improvement, Industry Best Practices Design, and Cultural and Organizational Change. He has held executive positions in the healthcare, telecom, and technology industries, and serves now as a process consultant for companies adopting CMMI, ITIL, ISO 9001:2000, and CobiT. With 20 years in the technology industry and a PhD in Management & Process Improvement, James has implemented successful CMMI programs across multi-industry disciplines. He is a Carnegie Mellon University / Software Engineering Institute (CMU SEI) Authorized Lead Appraiser and CMMI Instructor, and SEI Partner. James is the author of "Implementing the Capability Maturity Model" (Wiley) and "Bit x Bit: Topics In Technology Management" (Little Hill Press).
Table of Contents
| Dedication |
| Introduction |
| Development |
| Chapter 1 Know the System |
| Chapter 2 Know Your Properties |
| Chapter 3 Establish Green-Light Rules |
| Chapter 4 Invest in a Solid Script |
| Chapter 5 Time Box the Projects |
| Preproduction |
| Chapter 6 Strip Board the Script |
| Chapter 7 Staff to the Genre |
| Chapter 8 Budget to the Board |
| Chapter 9 Sign on the Dotted Line |
| Production |
| Chapter 10 Stick to the Script |
| Chapter 11 Work to the Call Sheets |
| Chapter 12 Ante Up the Completion Bond |
| Chapter 13 Manage the Hot Costs |
| Chapter 14 Cut as You Go |
| Post-Production |
| Chapter 15 Edit to the Investment |
| Chapter 16 Study the Test Cards |
| Chapter 17 Count the Box Office |
| Wrap-Up |
| Chapter 18 Honor the System |
| Chapter 19 The Lessons Reviewed |
| Credits |
| James R. Persse |
