Death March (Yourdon Press Computing Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (517 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0137483104 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 227 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In the wake of re-engineering, such "Death March" projects have become a way of life in many organizations. Now, best-selling author Edward Yourdon brings his unique technology and management insights to the worst IS projects, showing how to maximize your chances of success-and, if nothing else, how to make sure your career survives them. If you've ever been asked to do the impossible, Death March is the book you've been waiting for.. Discover how to recognize the tell-tale signs of a "Death March" project-or an organization that breeds them. *When it's time to walk away. *Choosing tools and technologies. *Managing people and setting priorities. *Surviving projects that are "doomed to fail" ! *Negotiating the best deal up-front. Yourdon walks step-by-step t
It is a Death March to read Andrew Clay I couldn't finish it. I bought it because I was hooked on the author back in the early 80's and thought he was a genius. Maybe he should stick to pure textbooks. This was like a Death March, trying to read it. You know something is wrong when you are just trying to 'get through it'. I was looking for solutions to projects that become a Death March, peppered with anecdotes. I guess I'm too myopic for my own good. I couldn't believe one of his suggestions was to quit your job. Maybe that is often possible in your universe, not mine buddy. I have deep roots and family that I take care of here. The company that employs me is the only game in town. "not that much useful information." according to Greg Marsh. The cover of the books reads "The Complete Software Developer's Guide to Surviving "Mission Impossible" Projects. The inside flap reads "Managing "Mission Impossible" Projects. Definition of software developer - a person concerned with facets of the software development process, including the research, design, programming, and testing of computer software. I think the book's cover should be reworded to, Death March The Complete Software PROJECT MANAGER Guide to Surviving Mission Impossible Projects. If your focus is programming, not that much useful information.. Your latest horror project was no coincidence but there are Your latest horror project was no coincidence but there are systemic reasons that let projects gravitate towards disaster.And because of these systemic causes, there is a chance for preemptive actions.This book describes the pain and the learning from the pain.Read it and pass it on - as I did.
Death March is highly recommended for anyone involved in software development. Death march projects are becoming increasingly common in the software industry. People are working 14 hours a day, six or seven days a week, and stress is taking its toll. Much of Death March is about the human element of highly stressful projects. You'll also find much practical advice to help you survive, everything from negotiating with upper management to breathing life into faltering projects. He'll even help you determine if you should look for another job. He takes a close look at the types of projects that often become death marches and the corporate politics and culture that typically produce them; Yourdon helps you examine your