Enterprise Project Management 1st Edition (English, Paperback, ...

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Enterprise Project Management (EPM) is a methodology that combines standardized project management processes and supporting tools to better meet an organizations project or program management goals. Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, together with its SharePoint technology, are some of the best EPM supporting tools available. Enterprise Project Management Using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 presents an effective EPM methodology that uniquely combines the use of these processes and supporting tools. It takes users step-by-step through each stage of an EPM solution implementation. Based on the authors extensive experience, it provides the principles, processes, best practices, and detailed instruction needed to define, implement, and deploy an EPM solution in your organization using Office Project Server 2007 and other EPM supporting tools. Key Feature Illustrates how to implement an EPM solution to better meet an organizations project or program management goals based on PMIs proven project management methods Describes the stages of an EPM implementation and explains how to carry out the tasks needed to achieve the objectives of each stage Establishes a technological foundation for development, testing, training, and deployment of an EPM solution, and sets the requirements and goals for the EPM implementation Table of Contents Part I: Epm Foundation, Goals and Requirements 1. Establishing Technology Environments 2. Organizational Goals, Objectives and Requirements Part II: Project Management Processes and EPM Solution Deployment 3.Establishing Project Management Processes and Supporting Tools 4. Initiation Process 5. Planning Process 6. Execution Process 7. Monitoring and Control Process 8. Closing Process 9. Converting Your Sample Site to Be the Default Project Workspace 10. Testing and Deploying Your EPM Solution