Dead Simple: Four Ingredients to a Successful Software Project

Are you currently managing a software project or, do you plan to implement new software, at your company but aren't sure where to start?

Are you tired of facing resistance from end-users?

I feel your pain. 

Just being able to manage the project isn't enough anymore. You've got to make sure the software is configured to meet business requirements, everything is documented, users are trained, managing change in the organization and last, but not least, launching the software on time. 

It's a lot to keep track of but to manage every aspect of the project. 

Paul Otterstrom, Sr Oracle Consultant

If you're:

• A project manager who wants a better way to manage software projects (or to learn how to manage software projects)
  
• A company who's just decided to install new software
• A C-level executive who wants to make sure the next software project is done right (users are trained, project is within budget and on time)

The book walks you through all of the different aspects of a large scale implementation while putting a BIG emphasis on user training. 

At a high level, the book has 11 chapters and can be summarized as follows:

1) Prerequisites
2) Four phases of a successful software project
3) Cutting over to the new system 
4) Managing change in the organization
5) Supporting the organization

The book also includes templates to help you organize your process flows, how to set up Google Forms to track user proficiency and how to hold monthly update meetings with the users. 

It's been our experience that projects can't be successful without the inclusion of users and the content in this book is primarily focused on the end user who, without them, software projects like this would fail every time. 

The strategies and tactics in this book have been tested in the real world. This isn't some dreamed up theory that I think will work for you. 

I have full confidence that if you follow everything in this book for your project, you'll get results you never thought could be attained. 

~Carlos