Books published by J Ross Publishing

"Project success rates haven't changed in 20 years. Learn why, and what you can do to improve them in your organization"--T.p.

KEY FEATURES: ¢¢Applies concepts that are aligned with the PMBOK Guide, BABOK and the PMI-PBASM, CBAP/ CCBA certification exams ¢¢Provides proven concepts and approaches for developing functionally harmonious partnerships between the PM and BA roles, within their own context and specific challenges, that maximizes the business value these roles can produce, and ensures the partnerships are maintained from the business case to post project evaluation ¢¢Addresses the challenges associated with the role definitions, overlaps and gaps between the PM and BA roles and introduces collaboration techniques to improve resource allocation, efficiency and effectiveness in projects and the organization ¢¢Illustrates the flow of work and responsibilities between the PM and BA through both the project and product lifecycles ¢¢Offers downloadable checklists for determining Agile suitability, and PM and BA role collaboration areas, a variety of requirements elicitation and management checklists, and other tools at the J. Ross Publishing website

Key Features Discusses building information modeling (BIM) including what it is and the problems the industry is encountering with BIM use Describes the pitfalls of weak or ineffective project management systems and the working relationship between the owner/client and the rest of the project team Offers specific examples based on real life construction industry experience by a long-time industry consultant, trained as an architect Presents some theory while focusing on the actual "nuts and bolts" of managing design and facilities projects Covers effective writing and public speaking skills, delegation techniques, and planning issues neglected by other texts on project management

Project Workflow Management illustrates a completely unique step-by-step workflow guiding approach, which significantly simplifies project management activities by enforcing execution of all required processes on time, and redirecting to an alternative path in the event of project issues. It enables readers with no prior project management skills to manage the entire lifecycle of any small to mid-sized project, and equips experienced project managers with a detailed map to the successful management of large complex projects and programs. Key Features: Describes project management methods, tips and techniques, teaching readers the practical knowledge required to manage projects hands-on from scratch, up to delivering the completed and tested product or service to the client Prompts and instructs users in every step of the project lifecycle from day one to the project closing, while constantly performing qualitative assessments of outcomes Explains and illustrates project management business processes and their flows using over forty process diagrams Enables organizations to more easily implement project management processes, minimize costs, ensure product quality, and green project management Wav Offers risk assessment, earned value analysis and client satisfaction tools available from the Web Added Value Download Resource Center at www.jrosspub.com

Mastering Software Project Requirements is a concise step-by-step guide to establishing frameworks for the effective management and development of great software requirements. It re-defines the process, and illustrates the requirements life cycle from elicitation to analysis, specification and validation, explaining how to: estimate; measure; benchmark; plan; manage; and deliver complete and accurate requirements from vague concept to detailed design-ready specifications consistently. Key Features Covers all requirements documentation a business analyst will consume and produce, including context and audience of each artifact and deliverable created, enabling well-informed decisions about application in any situation Explains how various methodologies impact requirements results, and provides strategies for adapting requirements activities to project methodologies, including: Agile, Waterfall, WAgile, TOGAF and DO-178 Provides the means for technology and business organizations to: reduce operating costs; increase alignment between technology products and business needs; and maximize return on investment of every business solution WAV Offers downloadable templates for every aspect of requirements including estimation, and materials for academic instruction available from the Web Added Value Download Resource Center at www.jrosspub.com