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Integrating Risk Management into Your Project Plans The goal of risk management is to develop information that supports informed decision-making. In this article you will: review risk management fundamentals, introduce simple quantification methods, discuss special "estimate" risks (cost & schedule), the impact integrating risk mitigation into project plans and share lessons from the real world.
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Payson Hall, Catalysis Group Inc
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Project Management and Collaboration: Using the Web to Improve Your Projects The speaker requested that these proceedings not be available online.
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Marnie Hutcheson, Ideva
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Team Size and Its Effect on Peer Reviews This article discusses the prerequisites to quantitative management. How to create effective teams by determining recommended team size for inspections is also discussed.
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Mark Paulk, Carnegie Mellon University
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The Real Job of Software Managers Presentation not available online. Speaker will make presentation available electronically to all participants.
For more information, please contact Andy Kaufman at [email protected]
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Andy Kaufman, Institute for Leadership Excellence and Development
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Creating a Great Team: Ready, Aim, Hire! Create a great test team by: assessing your team to see where you need which kinds of strengths, defining the job you need filled, asking great interview questions to weed out unsuitable candidates, and by matching their answers to your needs. Every culture requires different personal preferences, qualities, and non-technical skills. Find out if your staff is properly skilled for the functions they are performing and learn how to place the right team members in the right positions.
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Johanna Rothman, Rothman Consulting Group, Inc.
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Making the Transition to Software Management This paper explains how to successfully make the transition into software management from other roles within your organization. Also, learn tips and techniques on implementing management strategies whether you're a first time manager, or whether you have been in your position for years.
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Esther Derby, Esther Derby Associates Inc
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Software Engineering Optimization: Measurement and Managing Change Technical leaders and software managers face constant changes in the technology and processes used to develop and deliver applications. Discover appropriate measurements to assess and manage your projects. Discover where the optimization opportunities are in your organization, and learn what to where the optimization opportunities are in your organization, and learn what to do when things don't work out, and see how to rapidly diagnose and correct the problems. You'll also find out whether your engineering processes match the needs of your customers.
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Ram Chillarege, Chillarege Inc.
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STAREAST 2003: Rapid Web Testing in a High-Velocity Environment This paper discusses implementing METS (Minimal Essential Testing Strategy) for your test team. METS is a strategy to help get the essential testing for your project done within the time frame allowed. Step by step instructions for using this methodology are included.
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Greg Paskal, Kinko's
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How to Make Friends with Upper Management and Influence Process Change This paper discusses how to make friends with upper
management so you can influence process change. It also discusses reasons for change and how to communicating them effectively can benefit your test team.
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Don Oxley, Advanced Fibre Communications
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Questions That You Should Ask Your Test Manager (And How They Should Answer) This article gives tips on the right way to approach your test manager when an issue arises involving the test team. Taking the time to plot out the right agenda before you begin communication is the key to a successful outcome.
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Brian Warren, Dell Computer Corporation
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