PMadvice
Training & Coaching IT Programme & Project Managers
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PMadvice is a book specifically written to teach IT Programme and Project Managers how to a take a new business opportunity or requirement, from first initial thought to finished operational product. The book has been written by Ian Tomkins, a Senior Programme and Project Manager with over 20 years experience, working in a wide variety of industries including banking, investments, utilities, travel, ministry of defence, software development, and insurance to name but a few. The book is designed to take you, from project start to project completion, guiding you through the entire programme or project life cycle. Step by step you are taken through each phase, such as project initiation, requirements gathering, design, development, testing, implementation, decommissioning, etc. The book also provides vital information about how to perform the role of a programme or project manager, how to do the job, personal management skills, processes, procedures, good practice, troubleshooting and guidance. The book has been designed to, either be read from cover to cover, or be used as a reference guide as you progress through the project life cycle. The book can also be used in conjunction with the www.PMadvice.co.uk training and coaching service. The coaching service assigns a one to one personal coach who is an experienced programme or project manager to guide you. If you are looking for a book to teach you how to be a professional IT Programme or Project Manager, then this is the book for you.
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About the Book
PMadvice is a book specifically written to teach IT Programme and Project Managers how to a take a new business opportunity or requirement, from first initial thought to finished operational product. The book has been written by Ian Tomkins, a Senior Programme and Project Manager with over 20 years experience, working in a wide variety of industries including banking, investments, utilities, travel, ministry of defence, software development, and insurance to name but a few. The book is designed to take you, from project start to project completion, guiding you through the entire programme or project life cycle. Step by step you are taken through each phase, such as project initiation, requirements gathering, design, development, testing, implementation, decommissioning, etc. The book also provides vital information about how to perform the role of a programme or project manager, how to do the job, personal management skills, processes, procedures, good practice, troubleshooting and guidance. The book has been designed to, either be read from cover to cover, or be used as a reference guide as you progress through the project life cycle. The book can also be used in conjunction with the www.PMadvice.co.uk training and coaching service. The coaching service assigns a one to one personal coach who is an experienced programme or project manager to guide you. If you are looking for a book to teach you how to be a professional IT Programme or Project Manager, then this is the book for you.
About the Author
Ian Tomkins is an IT Consultant and very experienced Programme & Project Manager with over 20 years experience gained from working in many different business sectors, including Retail Banking, Investment Banking, Utilities, Ministry of Defence, Travel, Logistics and Ecommerce to name but a few. Ian has successfully delivered a significant number of programmes and projects on time and to budget. Ian Tomkins set up PMadvice in 2006 to provide management consultancy and deliver one to one personal coaching and training to IT Programme and Project Managers. This book contains a huge amount of information and important real life experience gained whilst managing some of the biggest programmes and projects in Europe. Valuable experience that you can now learn and apply in the programmes, and projects you will manage.