IT Project Estimation: A Practical Guide to the Costing of Software
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (934 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 052153285X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 184 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Template Excel spreadsheets are included on the accompanying CDROM.. Paul Coombs provides practical, detailed advice on IT project estimation for managers and consultants in this concise guide. A vital component of the book is a template for a cost model that incorporates task estimates, schedules, staff roles and costs, risk analysis, fixed costs, billing, and cashflow. Coombs demonstrates why accurate estimates are needed, the different estimating methods that can be used, and how to analyze risks in order to make appropriate contingency allowances. He also covers pricing and billing strategies, and how experience of previous projects can be leveraged
A useful and profitable (!!) read Dr. Lorna Gibb This book has been a huge help to me. Project estimation has always been a bit of a fingers in the wind thing even when I've worked for the biggest companies. At last, here is a methodical and easy to read guide. Well written and clear, this is as useful for training up new people to help with project bid work as it is for established bid managers who might want to try Coombs well thought out approach.. "no help" according to Amazon Customer. After finishing reading this book, I learned nothing from it. I still don't know how to estimate my project. sign!
Computing Reviews . ' very valuable for IT SW software business managers and consultants who are conducting large and complex SW software projects I give the book an excellent recommendation '
He has worked on mission-critical developments for EMI, London Underground, IBM, the BBC, British Airways, and a large number of major financial institutions. Paul Coombs is an expert in bidding, costing and proposal-writing for IT projects following twenty-five years of experience with the international systems house Logica CMG and the media organisation Reuters. . He has develop