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 most frequently encountered problems that occur due to poor processes. The author derives recommendations from 40 comprehensive assessments of IT organizations.

This book details the potential or real problems each organization experienced, and offers anecdotes on how these problems resulted from deficient practices, what their impacts were, and how improving specific practices benefitted the organizations.

This volume provides valuable advice for project and application managers looking to minimize the number of crises they have to deal with, and for IT practitioners seeking the practical solutions that lead to career advancement. It benefits customers who need to know what to look for before purchasing IT products or services, and helps investors analyze the efficiency of IT companies before making investment decisions.

Reviews

"This book can help you change the system in your organization. I invite you to learn and understand how you can do better on your projects. I know you all can. I've seen it many times once the organization and managers decide that there is a better way. Poulin's book can enable you to do your best and find that better way."
Ron Radice, from the Foreword

Book Information
ISBN 9780849338281
Author Louis Poulin
Format Hardback
Page Count 280
Imprint Auerbach
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 521g