{"product_id":"book-i761","title":"Project Myopia","description":"\u003cp\u003eProjects fail. Some say \u003cstrong\u003e40% of all IT projects fail, some say 70%\u003c\/strong\u003e. And it has been that way for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach project fails for its own reasons but they \u003cstrong\u003eall share one thing in common\u003c\/strong\u003e: the Project Model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCould it be the project model itself which creates failure?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this tour de force Allan Kelly explains why the project model is a poor fit for managing software development. Working from industry recognized definitions of projects he describes how the model deviates from reality then goes on to discuss:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy focusing on time, scope, and cost damages software, creates goal displacement and reduces quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow projects miss the bigger picture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy maximizing value demands work across projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen debt is good and how projects increase technical debt to the detriment of value delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eProjects end. Successful software continues. Twenty-first century digital businesses want to continue and grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is an excellent exploration of the short-sightedness of the project model for software, and should be essential reading for anyone involved in managing software development, delivery, or operations.\" Matthew Skelton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The project model does not fit the reality of managing software development. In this bracingly short book Allan provides an eloquent critique, landing his points well without waffle.\" Ewan Milne\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An excellent book which thoughtfully critiques the \"project\" construct that we have all been conditioned to accept as \"normal\". This book is thought provoking, explaining how and why projects are harming the development of software. If you work on change projects the that involve, or are driven by, software.. then this book will be for you! It challenges thinking and provokes thought.\" Adrian Reed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49439305695536,"sku":"BDi761","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/i761-Square-cover.jpg?v=1773650651","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-i761","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}