List of Figures

Chapter 1: Understanding Project Methodologies

Figure 1.1: Cartoon showing importance of using correct methodology. Figure 1.2: Difference in using a methodology. Figure 1.3: Typical methodologies used in an organization. Figure 1.4: Problem resolution and fault-finding technique. Figure 1.5: Strategy for selecting a methodology. Figure 1.6: Rationale for considering a methodology. Figure 1.7: Various organizational structures to manage projects.

Chapter 2: Project Methodologies Explained

Figure 2.1: Depiction of general project methodology phases. Figure 2.2: Project methodology ecosystem. Figure 2.3: CIPOC technique to reflect methodology usage. Figure 2.4: Mind-mapping methodology.

Chapter 3: Project Management Frameworks

Figure 3.1: Assessing project management frameworks. Figure 3.2: RUP project management process. Source: Life Cycles of the Rational Unified Process. Reprinted with permission. Figure 3.3: RUP cycle. Source: Life Cycles of the Rational Unified Process. Reprinted with permission. Figure 3.4: RUP life-cycle phases comparison. Source: Life Cycles of the Rational Unified Process. Reprinted with permission. Figure 3.5: PRINCE2 life cycle. Figure 3.6: Complex life-cycle methodology. Figure 3.7: Selection process for project and development methodologies. Figure 3.8: Simple methodology design.

Chapter 4: Development Methodology Selection and Utilization

Figure 4.1: Assessing project development methodologies. Figure 4.2: New product development process. Figure 4.3: Scrum methodology. Source: SCRUM, Adaptive Development Methodology, SCRUM © 2002. Used with permission of the Agile Community. Figure 4.4: RAD methodology. Figure 4.5: Unicycle methodology. Figure 4.6: V-methodology. Figure 4.7: Waterfall development methodology. Figure 4.8: Incremental Iterations applied to a waterfall approach. Iteration #1 addresses the greatest risks. Each Iteration produces an executable release, providing more functionality as the iterations develop. Each Iteration must be tested for quality and integration. Figure 4.9: Open source methodology. Figure 4.10: Spiral methodology. Source: Dr. Barry Boehm, The Spiral Methodology. Reprinted with permission. Figure 4.11: Synchronize and stabilize methodology. Figure 4.12: Reverse engineering methodology. Figure 4.13: Publication project life cycle methodology. Figure 4.14: SSASDM methodology. Figure 4.15: New drug development methodology. Source: FDA requirements, Overview of the drug development process, www.fda.gov/cder/handbook/develop.htm. Reprinted with permission.

Chapter 5: Implementing Project Methodologies

Figure 5.1: Project structure and composition. Figure 5.2: Selection of a light or heavy methodology. Figure 5.3: Implementation of a pilot methodology.

Chapter 7: Project Templates and Techniques

Figure 7.1: Project templates per project role. Figure 7.2: Contents of CD-ROM. Figure 7.3: Importance of URS on projects. Figure 7.4: Minimum number of templates needed per project size.

Chapter 8: Project Processes and Trends

Figure 8.1: What is a process? Figure 8.2: Effect of processes on a project. Figure 8.3: Integration of process areas on a project. Figure 8.4: Issue management process. Figure 8.5: Change control process. Figure 8.6: Risk management process.

List of Tables

Chapter 1: Understanding Project Methodologies

Table 1.1: Project objectives Table 1.2: Challenging project issues Table 1.3: Drivers for using methodologies Table 1.4: Benefits offered by a project methodology

Chapter 2: Project Methodologies Explained

Table 2.1: Project management ecosystem components Table 2.2: Roles and responsibilities on the project life cycle Table 2.3: What managers and nonmanagers think of methodologies Table 2.4: Examples of processes in organizations Table 2.5: Reference points

Chapter 3: Project Management Frameworks

Table 3.1: The components of the RUP framework Table 3.2: Simple approach Table 3.3: Complex approach Table 3.4: Generic approach Table 3.5: Solutions-based models

Chapter 4: Development Methodology Selection and Utilization

Table 4.1: Requirements for selecting a methodology Table 4.2: Scrum demystified Table 4.3: Scrum benefits Table 4.4: RAD methodology Table 4.5: Solving problems through spiral development Table 4.6: Synchronize and stabilize model Table 4.7: Prerequisites for using offshore methodology

Chapter 5: Implementing Project Methodologies

Table 5.1: Considering rollout costs Table 5.2: Implementation requirements Table 5.3: Roles and responsibilities in a methodology rollout

Chapter 6: Supporting the Methodology

Table 6.1: Project methodology support requirements

Chapter 7: Project Templates and Techniques