This book is not a technical manual explaining all the nuts-and-bolts details of ERP that must be mastered to successfully implement the technology but is a guide to senior executives, managers, project managers, and project teams to understand the different aspects of an ERP project**.**An ERP project is far broader than the software technology and it is these other issues that can be the difference between success and failure.This book is based on 35 yea...

THE RIGHT PHRASE FOR EVERY SITUATION . . . EVERY TIMEAs a project manager, your job is to ensure that every project is completed on time and on budget, which involves defining your objectives, understanding the processes, and communicating with clarity to team members. It all comes down to mastering the language of project management. Perfect Phrases for Project Management includes hundreds of words and phrases that will help you:Clarify project goals...

Scrum is based on a set core of values, principles, roles, and practices. This book sets to highlight these different aspects of Scrum. It is a good read to people new to Scrum and want to learn what it is all about. Experienced people who have used Scrum before will also find the information helpful as it dives deeper into the practices in Scrum.This book is not meant to replace the Scrum Guide. It is a complementary resource meant to help teams implement Scrum practices. It is mea...

Organizational change for IT people! The first book of its kind written specifically for IT service management practitioners and executives. Most IT organizational structures are falling out of date with the shifts created by the introduction of new technologies, expanding services, pace of business change, and the overall trend of lifting IT up and out of the traditional data center and into the cloud. This is about transitioning the IT organization from engineering silos providing capabi...

This guide will help you make realistic decisions on whether Agile methodologies are appropriate for your organisation; it also suggests ways of introducing, incorporating and leveraging these methodologies.

This chapter comes from Lean Six Sigma for Supply Chain Management , written by a master black belt/educator. Neatly condensed into a 10 step process, this book teaches you how to apply the tenets of lean operations (from the Toyota Production System) and Six Sigma management principles to supply chain management. Author Jim Martin includes more than 200 tables and figures describing roadmaps, critical success characteristics as well as specific information necessary to fully integrate Lean S...

If you’ve said any of the following, then this book is for you “We have hundreds of vendors — this will take forever!” “I have no idea who our vendors are or what they’re providing” “My current process is too manual & time-consuming” “Excel can no longer handle our needs" “We need executive summaries to share with management & auditors” “We need documentation on all our vendors and contracts” “We lack a systematic way of assessing vendor risk” “We don’t have a formal vendor review process”...

Unlock the full potential of Scrum with The Scrum Guide Unfolds. This comprehensive guide goes beyond the basics, diving deeper into the practical applications, challenges, and evolving nature of Scrum. Whether you're just starting your Scrum journey or looking to refine your approach, this book offers valuable insights into mastering the framework.Explore key Scrum elements, including roles, ceremonies, and artifacts, while gaining practical advice on applying Scrum in both softwa...

There has never been a Project Management manual like this. 100 Success Secrets is not about the ins and outs of Project Management. Instead, it answers the top 100 questions that we are asked, that we come across in forums, in our consultancy and education programs It tells exactly how to deal with those questions, with tips never before offered in print. This book is also not about Project Management's best practice and standards details. It introduces everything you want to know to be s...

Discover the power of Agile for your team and project with this comprehensive guide to the Agile Manifesto. Learn how to leverage Agile's values and principles to enhance your team's productivity, collaboration, and customer satisfaction. This book provides practical tips for implementing Agile, as well as insights into when Agile is the right fit for your project. Whether you're new to Agile or a seasoned practitioner, this ebook is a must-read for anyone seeking to elevate their team's p...

Can relocation incentives be paid to employees receiving a special rate or retained rate?Do you feel there are aspects of working for your organization that affect your behavior?Have companies built a workforce strategy where employees become a competitive advantage?How do you integrate new and existing manual policies into an existing legacy HCM system?How human capital management information system at your organization facilitate promotion?How will...

A concise guide to the top 50 IT project management challenges and how to overcome them.Project management forums highlight many of the challenges project managers face. Unclear requirements, scope creep and undefined roles are well-trodden issues that can derail a project. Other challenges are less obvious, often more subtle, but equally destructive.This book offers a focused and concise summary of 50 challenges facing today’s IT project manager. Broken do...