ABSTRACT

Reducing Risk with Software Process Improvement recommends the critical practices that aid in the successful delivery of software products and services. The author describes the observations that he made over a period of ten years in IT projects and organizations. He focuses on the areas of software development and maintenance, highlighting the mos

chapter 1|6 pages

The Information Age

chapter 2|10 pages

Managing Requirements

chapter 3|14 pages

Planning

chapter 4|12 pages

Tracking Progress

chapter 5|12 pages

Assuring Quality

chapter 7|10 pages

Contracting Out

chapter 8|14 pages

Developing Products

chapter 9|10 pages

Coordinating

chapter 10|10 pages

Reviewing and Inspecting

chapter 11|6 pages

Providing Services to Customers

chapter 12|14 pages

Focusing on Processes

chapter 13|8 pages

Training Personnel

chapter 14|8 pages

Managing IT Initiatives

chapter 15|8 pages

Building a Culture

chapter 18|4 pages

Conclusion