Get expert advice on planning and steering a successful IT project using PMBOK-driven principles. Expert author and PMI certified Project Management Professional, Joseph Phillips, walks you through each step of the IT project management process, and shares critical strategies that engender smoothly-run, on-time, and within-budget projects. Find the best path to initiate a project, uncover techniques for project planning, focus your managing skills on picking the most qualified team members, and discover ways to deal with management. Then, establish communication channels and realistic timetables and learn how to track financial obligations. These concepts are also illustrated through interviews with leading IT project managers.

• Define a project goal and create the project charter
• Create a feasibility plan and establish a priority list
• Determine strategy and obtain budget dollars
• Work with management and define their role
• Determine project expenses—including estimated required hours
• Organize a project team—assess internal skills as well as utilize external resources
• Delegate responsibilities and manage project schedules
• Resolve disagreements—as well as address delays and budget increases
• Track progress and implement quality testing
• Maintain leadership and keep your team focused