Publisher's Synopsis
When budgets are dwindling, deadlines passing, and tempers flaring, the usual response is to browbeat the project team and point fingers of blame. Not helpful. For these situations, what is needed is an objective process for accurately assessing what is wrong and a clear plan of action for fixing the problem.Rescue the troubled Projects provide Program Managers, CTOs, CIOs, COOs, CEOs, Project Director, Quality Managers, project managers, executives, and customers with the answers they require. The author (Sr. Program Manager, ISO Lead auditor, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt) has worked with dozens of organizations in multiple industries in supporting many major fortune 500 clients (both Public and Private sector) in multiple large accounts in resuscitating numerous failing projects. This book gives practical advice on how to audit projects, analyze data, and applicable approaches and solutions for those finding themselves with a troubled project that may be over budget, running late or out of control. Anyone who is involved with running projects needs to read his sound advice to prevent your project from getting into trouble. In this new book, the author reveals an in-depth, start-to-finish process that includes: - Statistical techniques for identifying the root causes of the trouble- SAP HANA Blockchain Service- Machine Learning in Enterprise Applications- Improve SAP Fiori Adoption with SAP Build- Automated testing within the ABAP programming model for SAP S/4HANA- A Scaled-Agile Way of Building Solutions with SAP Solution Manager 7.20 - Nuts and Bolts- Empirical analysis of RCA for Software Projects failure - Nuts and Bolts - Statistical methods- Steps for putting projects back on track-audit the project, analyze the data, negotiate the solution, and execute the new plan- Nearly 300 real-world examples of what works, what doesn't, and why- Guidelines and Golden Rules for avoiding problems in subsequent projects- Different Agile frameworks (extreme programming, SCRUM, Kanban, crystal methodologies, SAFe, dynamic software development methods, feature driven development, lean software development)Many books explain how to run a project, but only this one shows how to bring it back from the brink of disaster. And with 70% of projects failing to meet goals and 20% cancelled outright, that's essential information!The book has been written in such a way that the concepts are explained in detail, giving adequate emphasis on real-life examples. "Solving a client's issue may require many complex work streams, so we set up a sprint...It's a way of getting people to be collaborative, take accountability and feel empowered".-- TAMARA INGRAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, J. WALTER THOMPSON COMPANYFor decades, technology and business leaders have struggled to balance agility, reliability, automation and security, and the consequences of failure are always significant. The effective management of technology is critical for business competitiveness. High-performing organizations are 2.5 times more likely to exceed profitability, market share, and productivity goals. This handbook shows leaders how to create the cultural norms and the technical best practices necessary to maximize organizational learning, increase employee satisfaction, win in the marketplace, enhance Customer / business delight and capture new business."Whether you are a seasoned project manager or at the beginning of your career, this book is for you if your project is in the red." --Project Manager.com"... lays out an insightful process, based on real world examples, to identify, prevent and recover from project failure." --PM World Journal
