Here are my mini-tutorial description and slides from the USENIX LISA Conference, November 14.
Some IT organizations have well-established project management cultures; other organizations are on the frontier, either without project management culture or experiencing rapid change. The application of appropriate IT project management principles in such organizations can be challenging, but some basic techniques can allow IT teams to be more efficient and effective.
Daunting projects can be accomplished as you foster project management culture, and this tutorial will give you the tools you need to enjoy life on the frontier.
Anyone either coordinating or participating in IT projects within groups or organizations without a well-established project management culture.
Attendees will learn techniques to better understand and define projects, and how to apply appropriate and effective management techniques within organizations where project management culture is rapidly changing or being newly-created.
- Understanding basic differences between well-established environments and launching toward the frontier.
- Management techniques for organizing projects.
- Frontier questions to select appropriate project management techniques, covering Governance, Scope, Time, Costs, People, Communication & Visualization.
- Advanced Nerdherding: improving visibility and celebrating progress.
Slides: Nerdherding On The Frontier
Handouts: Nerdherding On The Frontier
Adele: Rolling in the Geeks 