Lynda - Managing Technical Projects

Size: 746 MB | Duration: 1h 19m | Video: AVC (.mp4) 1280x720 30fps | Audio: AAC 48KHz 2ch

Genre: eLearning | Level: Intermediate | Language: English

Technical projects have their own unique set of needs and challenges. New technology must be researched, downtime must be kept to a minimum, and the organization must be helped to adapt to the change. Learn how to effectively manage technical projects of any size with these tips from project management expert Bob McGannon. He'll go over specific approaches to mitigate the risks and challenges common to technology projects. He'll walk through case studies to bring the concepts to life. Then he'll propose some specific challenges (including conflicts with stakeholders or vendors) for you to explore. Compare your solutions with Bob's recommendations to see how your project management skills compare.

Topics include:

* Identifying and managing stakeholders

* Guiding process and organizational change

* Considering a cloud-based solution

* Planning a technology project

* Assessing risks and changes

* Executing a technology project

* Addressing challenges such as conflict and changing priorities