Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences; Project Management; and Strategic Planning, IT

IT Project Management Methodology: How Much Is Too Much? It Depends!

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Title:IT Project Management Methodology: How Much Is Too Much? It Depends! (ID: EDU07234)
Author(s):David B. Allen (University of Rochester), John Barden (University of Rochester), and Doug Ryan (University of Rochester)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/23/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

With focus from leadership and commitment across IT, the University of Rochester has developed and implemented a flexible project management strategy. It helps align projects into manageable programs that support the university's strategic mission. This presentation will highlight the development process, challenges, and implementation of a successful project management methodology.

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Getting the Right People on the Right Projects at the Right Time

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Title:Getting the Right People on the Right Projects at the Right Time (ID: EDU05241)
Author(s):Ernest J. Nielsen (Brigham Young University)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/21/2005)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:During the past three years, Brigham Young University (BYU) has successfully implemented a simple, yet comprehensive process for supporting the prioritization of projects based on strategic need and resource availability. The result is a shortened budgeting process, higher satisfaction from IT customers on campus, and immediate response to the strategic needs of IT customers.
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Reinvesting the IT Dollar: From Fire Fighting to Strategic Services

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Title:Reinvesting the IT Dollar: From Fire Fighting to Strategic Services (ID: EDU01112)
Author(s):Andrea Stern (University of Sydney)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2001)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:We spend 30% of our IT budgets developing new IT services and 70% on maintenance and putting out fires. Project management processes help us spend the 30% strategically, but similar processes for maintenance services are rarely in place. Using service management best practice processes, the University of Sydney Library reduced its "firefighting" by more than 50% and redirected its IT resources into strategic enhancements within two years of implementation.
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