IT Project Management’s Missing Link – Configuration Management, An Improving but Misunderstood Discipline.

by E.R. Williams

(Sources: ITIL and DOD/MIL) Configuration Management is a discipline that has always been applied as a complement to system engineering, hardware, software, and application development and production but over the years has been misunderstood and distorted by some industries outside of the Military and aerospace (MIL /DOD Standards); often commercial IT industries… Recently, and for [...]

The IT industry has accepted failure as the norm

by E.R. Williams

I recently wrote an article, significant to the IT industry,  that was published on TechRepublic: The IT industry has accepted failure as the norm Read the complete article here >> Program and Project Managers must continue to move the industry to a state of continued success ; increase the success rate. Take responsibility and be accountable [...]

Critical Technology Project Management Best Practices For Lessons Learned

by E.R. Williams

In my reading and research… this article’s title surely got my attention: Stop with the Lessons Learned => Click Here To Read The Full Article Correct me if I am wrong but it seems to me that the article is indicating that a lessons learned (post mortem) be conducted “a week before the end of [...]

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Concerns for ERP failures, SCM, VOIP and Large Scale IT Projects

by E.R. Williams

There are serious concerns going forward in 2011 regarding IT project and program failures, including ERP, SCM and VOIP. Some IT professionals in the industry don’t think that changes required to reduce the rate of failure, or to stop this disastrous trend, are forth coming. In one article this seems to be the case, including [...]

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Why CM? What is the SDLC? System/Software Development Life Cycle Process Explained

by E.R. Williams

“I was still having problems with understanding Configuration Management but after reading your book, I do know why I was having difficulties with the entire development life cycle focusing only on software version control and software library development.” Those who have purchased the book, (Management Control and Quality! – Software/Firmware Configuration Management – available in [...]

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Configuration Management (CM) is Misunderstood

by E.R. Williams

For Configuration Management (CM) we have been concentrating so much on software and version control, (tools and applications), that we have forgotten that CM begins before you have the software or its components and modules (units). See definition for CM in Software/Firmware Configuration Management. With this misunderstanding comes the following that I have still encountered [...]

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IT Project Management Pitfalls…

by E.R. Williams

http://www.devx.com/enterprise/Article/46472 Internet.com Comments to: 9 IT Project Management Mistakes That Will Sink Your Project Your article identifies some good points to ensure your project stays on track. As I read the article and reviewed some of the comments I had several comments. Eddie Williams Comments: PM Pitfall #1. Inaccurate Scheduling Planning and estimates must be [...]

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Project/Program Management Lessons Learned

by E.R. Williams

Project/Program Management Lessons Learned “It’s about Management Control and Quality” Turn the listed items into checklists to be used for assessments and evaluations. The following is a list of lessons learned that have been identified and documented during a successful career of executing projects and programs. 1. A project manager must not only be responsible, [...]

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Quality Assurance Best (and Good) Practices

by E.R. Williams

1. Prepare and develop a quality management and assurance plan (incorporated) for QA- (which includes verification & validation, test methods/testing, and quality control) in compliance with standards and tailored to the project or program 2. Conduct an assessment, as required 3. Select and use QA automated test tools – Rational, Mercury, Silk, etc. 4. Review [...]

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The Development Process Best (and Good) Practices

by E.R. Williams

1. Identify the appropriate approach and solution based on the problem(s) analysis and business requirements 2. Conduct as, and when required, the appropriate assessments for the business processes, system, applications, infrastructure, and/or network early and in a timely manner. 3. Determine if Rapid Application Development is required a. RAD/JAD b. Prototype and mockups c. Facilitated [...]

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Project/Program Management Best (and Good) Practices

by E.R. Williams

1. Plan realistic scope and Task/ WBS (Work Breakdown Structure). Ensure it is a Collaborative activity between business and technology. 2. Estimate realistic schedules, resources required and cost (determine min, mid, and max) 3. Ensure Development has conducted any necessary assessments of the organization, system, applications, infrastructure, network, etc. Conduct a project management assessment if you are [...]

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