How to Save a Failing Project: Chaos to Control | by Ralph R. Young, Steven M. Brady and Dennis C. Nagle | 2009 | ISBN: 9781567262391. Project Management Books. How To Minimize The Risk Of Project Failure.

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How to Save a Failing Project: Chaos to Control

by Ralph R. Young, Steven M. Brady and Dennis C. Nagle
2009 (262 pages)
ISBN:9781567262391

Giving you the knowledge, insight and tools you need to recognize that a project is in trouble, this book helps you determine what to do about it, transform a failing project into a successful one, and keep from getting into difficulty on future projects.

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How to Save a Failing Project—Chaos to Control







Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Overview
Which Processes and Practices Are Critical?
In Brief
Suggested Reading and Resources


Part I – Project Awareness—How To Recognize A Failing Project
Chapter 1 – Why Projects Fail
Overview
Key Factors Leading to Failure
The End Results of a Failed Project
In Brief
Suggested Reading and Resources

Chapter 2 – Is Your Project Out of Control?
Overview
Missed Milestones or Deliverables
Lack of Product Quality
Different Opinions of the Project’s Purpose
Failure to Estimate Costs and Schedule in Advance
Dependence on Heroes
Customer Disapproval
Employee Frustration
Other Subtle Signs of Trouble
Regaining Control
In Brief
Suggested Reading and Resources

Part II – Project Planning—How To Recover A Failing Project
Chapter 3 – Analyzing Your Project
Assessing Why Your Project Is Failing
Defining the Business Objectives the Project Should Meet
Defining the Functional Goals the Project Should Satisfy
Deciding Whether To Move Forward
Encouraging Management’s Positive Involvement
Performing Process and Procedure Development
Changing the Culture of a Project
In Brief
Suggested Reading and Resources

Chapter 4 – Why Create a Plan?
Overview
Creating a Single Vision
The Plan Components
The Plan Development Process
Fact-based Management
Controlling Change
In Brief
Suggested Reading and Resources

Chapter 5 – Creating the Plan
Overview
Defining the Plan Requirements
Defining the Plan Elements
Project Activity Types
Applicability of Planning Activities
How to Write a Section of a Plan
Planning Using Inch Stones
Monitoring and Communicating Plan Development Status
In Brief
Suggested Reading and Resources

Chapter 6 – Building a Team
Overview
Defining the Team Composition
Creating the Team Vision
Setting the Team’s Expectations
Communicating with Stakeholders
In Brief
Suggested Reading and Resources

Chapter 7 – Identifying the Products
The Purpose of the PBS
Preparing to Build the PBS
Developing the PBS and Defining the Products
Estimating Product Size
Defining Quality Objectives
In Brief
Suggested Reading and Resources

Chapter 8 – Identifying the Work
Overview
The Purpose of the WBS
Preparing to Build the WBS
Developing the WBS and Defining the Work
Estimating Effort
In Brief
Suggested Reading and Resources

Chapter 9 – Establishing a Schedule
The Purpose of the Schedule
Transitioning from the WBS
Reviewing the Schedule
Communicating with Stakeholders
In Brief
Suggested Reading and Resources

Part III – Project Execution—How To Minimize The Risk Of Future Failure
Chapter 10 – Executing the Plan
Overview
Creating Mini-Schedules
Documenting Processes
Frequent Replanning
Keeping the Right Team
In Brief
Suggested Reading and Resources

Chapter 11 – Managing External and Internal Expectations
Where Expectations Come From
Expectations of Different Stakeholders
Communicating and Managing Expectations
Meeting Minutes
In Brief
Suggested Reading and Resources

Chapter 12 – Managing Scope
Overview
Defining the Requirements
Evolving the Real Requirements
Prioritizing Requirements
Tracing Requirements
Managing Requirements
In Brief
Suggested Reading and Resources

Chapter 13 – Managing Quality
What Is Quality?
Planning for Quality: Quality Control Audits
Peer Reviews and Inspections
Defect Prevention
Quantitative Management
Improving Quality by Improving Performance
In Brief
Suggested Reading and Resources

Chapter 14 – Optimizing the Plan
Overview
Techniques
Defect Prevention Using Statistical Methods
Defect Prevention Using Nonstatistical Techniques
Return on Investment
In Brief
Suggested Reading and Resources

Final Thoughts
A Recommended Approach for Project Success



Key Processes and Guidelines
Characteristics of the Project Approach We Recommend
Suggested Reading and Resources

Acronyms
Glossary
References

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