Observations from a Tech Architect

Project Management Lite: Estimating–Preparing Secondary Estimates

Published on 2012-02-12 16:57:07

It is a fundamental principle of good estimating that several estimators and estimating methods be used. A number of estimating techniques have been developed which provide guidelines and checklists for estimating software and other costs, based upon...

Project Management Lite: Estimating–Preparing non-human Resource Cost Estimates

Published on 2012-02-10 20:32:34

1. Objective •    To produce estimates of the non-human resource costs of the project (computer hardware, communications hardware, systems software, package software, etc.). 2. Responsibilities •    The Project M...

Project Management Lite: Estimating - Preparing Task Estimates

Published on 2012-02-09 16:58:55

The primary estimating technique for any phase of a project should be task estimating. Projects are delivered through individuals performing a series of tasks. Validity checks and other secondary estimating techniques should also be used, but these s...

Project Management Lite: Estimating–Specify Deliverables

Published on 2012-02-08 17:10:58

In order to prepare an estimate, the specifications for what must be produced by the project must be specific, unambiguous and quantitative. This requires the estimator to work out as much detail of the conceptual solution as is feasible, consistent ...

Project Management Lite: Estimating–Establishing Objectives

Published on 2012-02-07 16:38:00

Systems cost estimation is essentially a project in itself and should be planned, reviewed and executed as such. This section describes the SILC approach to an estimating project. The activities described should be performed regardless of the estimat...

Project Management Lite: Estimating–Intro

Published on 2012-02-04 06:21:14

The estimating methodology has as its objectives: •    to ensure that estimates are prepared based upon the production of specific, unambiguous and quantitative deliverables •    to ensure that several estimators...

Project Management Lite: Automated Tools

Published on 2012-01-29 09:28:28

There are a number of commercial packages available for the planning and scheduling of tasks. Unfortunately, the tools for planning are not integrated with the tools required to subsequently track against those plans. Three areas can benefit from som...

Project Management Lite: Model for Project Team Organization

Published on 2012-01-25 16:20:49

Typically an organization chart is used to create the design and reporting structure of a project team.  It identifies the roles that may be required within a project, as well as the areas within the consulting service provider that can provide ...

Project Management Lite: A PM’s Responsibilities

Published on 2012-01-22 10:07:02

Management principles are put into practice by applying them to human relationships. The Project Manager is concerned with relationships on a number of levels: responsibility to himself, management, the Acceptor, and the delivery team. With respect t...

Project Management Lite: Partnership

Published on 2012-01-18 17:12:59

When entering into a contractual relationship, the customer and Consultants share common objectives. The customers expectations of the Consultants are that they will provide; •    a quality product •    a fair pr...