Fast Forms for Managing Software Projects

by Monica M. Lusk, Management Concepts

Overview

Every software management project you tackle, from the simplest to the most complex, will move faster and more smoothly with Fast Forms for Managing Software Projects in your tool kit. That's a guarantee, since it was created by professionals who understand the process because they've done it themselves!

The multitude of forms they've assembled in this volume, and on the accompanying CD-ROM, cover every challenge you're likely to face, including planning, risk management, monitoring changes, administering subcontracts, controlling the project through close-out and ensuring a steady communication flow throughout.

The forms are arranged chronologically to give you a feel for the entire process, as well as guide you in an orderly way through each step. And they are suitable for use with projects of all sizes.

Find out how Fast Forms for Managing Software Projects can help you:

• Save time
• Increase productivity
• Manage projects more easily, no matter what the size
• Communicate more effectively with fellow team members, customers,
• subcontractors, and vendors
• Improve the quality of your software projects

This volume delivers capabilities found in management tools costing hundreds, and even thousands, of dollars more:

• Tie-in with knowledge areas of the Project Management Institute's Body of Knowledge PMBOK Guide
• Tie-in with the key process areas of the Software Engineering Institute's (SEI) Capability Maturity Model (CMM)
• Uniform presentation of forms aids ease of use
• Forms come with clear, easy-to-follow instructions
• Sample included for each form
• All forms are audit-ready

About the Authors:
Kathleen A. Demery, PMP, a Software Engineer Process Group (SEPG) manager, has been working in software development for 16 years and directly in the field of project management and process improvement since 1989. She has authored several articles on project management processes and is currently on the Editorial Board of the monthly publication, Successful Project Management. Ms. Demery has a Bachelor of Science degree in Technical Management and a Masters degree in Business Administration.

Monica M. Lusk, a documentation manager, has extensive experience in process improvement and documentation. She worked as a personal computer software trainer for 12 years before becoming involved in writing software documentation and designing and developing online help systems for telecommunications software. Ms. Lusk has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and a Master of Science degree from Purdue University.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781567261004
Publisher:	Management Concepts, Incorporated
Publication date:	01/28/2000
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	450
Product dimensions:	12.00(w) x 11.50(h) x 3.50(d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Project Initiation Forms
Project Manager Orientation Checklist
Scope and Approach
Statement of Work
Statement of Work Review Checklist
Notification of Project Start
Project Profile
Subcontractor Selection Checklist

Chapter 2 - Project Planning Forms
Risk Considerations Checklist
Budget Considerations Checklist
Product Size Log
Estimating Computer Resources Log
Tool List
Project Communications Log
Subcontract Inspection Checklist
Project Roles List
Roles and Responsibilities Matrix
Staffing Requirements
Training Requirements
Project Metrics
Project Organization Chart
Team Directory
Project Glossary
Software Development Plan
Software Development Plan Review Checklist
Kickoff Meeting Checklist
Kickoff Meeting Agenda
Schedule Plan Review Checklist
Schedule Compression Checklist

Chapter 3 - Project Execution and Control Forms
Weekly Planning Report
Weekly Planning Meeting Checklist
Team Member Information Log
Risk Management Log
Issues Management Log
Change Request
Change Management Log
Change Request Analysis
Subcontract Administration Checklist
Interim Project Review

Chapter 4 - Project Close-Out Forms
Notification of Project End
Product Certification Checklist
Post-Project Review
Customer Satisfaction Survey Cover Letter
Project Satisfaction Survey
Project Survey Data Collection and Report
Product Satisfaction Survey
Product Survey Data Collection and Report
Archive Project Documents Checklist
Team Member Evaluation
Subcontractor Performance Evaluation

Chapter 5 - General-Use Forms
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Action Item Log
Record of Attendance
Work Product Sign-Off