Ramona Muntean

Measurements & Best Practices @ISDC

Issue 24

MANAGEMENT

The Risk of Not Having Risks

Risk Management is a very widely used term in today’s world of software engineering. Almost every project suffers from threats which can seriously affect its cost, schedule or quality in a negative way. According to an IBM study only 40% of projects meet schedule, budget and quality goals. Other analyses conclude that “between 65 and 80% of IT projects fail to meet their objectives, and also run significantly late or cost far more than planned.”

Issue 9

MANAGEMENT

Implementing a successful metrics system in an IT company

The current article is mainly addressed to managers and executives and describes the approaches, factors and pre-requisites to be considered when implementing a measurements process in an organization. Ideas and recommendations outlined in the article are drawn from the experience and practices of an IT company whose focus is continuous improvement.

Ramona Muntean

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