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Paul Coombs provides practical, detailed advice on IT project estimation for managers and consultants in this concise guide. 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 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. Template Excel spreadsheets are included on the accompanying CDROM.
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In this concise, easy-to-read guide, author Paul Coombs provides practical, detailed advice on IT project estimation for managers and consultants. He shows why accurate estimates are needed, what different estimating methods can be used, and how to analyse the risks in order to make appropriate contingency allowances. He also covers pricing and billing strategies, and how experience of previous projects can be leveraged. Central to 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.
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'... 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 ...'. Computing Reviews
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- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 052153285X
- ISBN 13 9780521532853
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages184
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