Project Myopia
Allan Kelly
Projects fail. Some say 40% of all IT projects fail, some say 70%. And it has been that way for years.
Each project fails for its own reasons but they all share one thing in common: the Project Model.
Could it be the project model itself which creates failure?
In 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:
Projects end. Successful software continues. Twenty-first century digital businesses want to continue and grow.
"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
"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
"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
Duration - 4h 50m.
Author - Allan Kelly.
Narrator - Stacy Gonzalez.
Published Date - Saturday, 21 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2018 Allan Kelly ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Projects fail. Some say 40% of all IT projects fail, some say 70%. And it has been that way for years. Each project fails for its own reasons but they all share one thing in common: the Project Model. Could it be the project model itself which creates failure? In 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: Projects end. Successful software continues. Twenty-first century digital businesses want to continue and grow. "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 "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 "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 Duration - 4h 50m. Author - Allan Kelly. Narrator - Stacy Gonzalez. Published Date - Saturday, 21 January 2023. Copyright - © 2018 Allan Kelly ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:14:59
Project Myopia definition
Duration:01:34:41
Prologue
Duration:03:14:23
Introduction
Duration:05:53:19
Agile Project tension
Duration:09:25:43
Project problems
Duration:07:04:55
Defining a project
Duration:22:56:46
Disceconomies of scale
Duration:22:50:53
Software isn't temporary
Duration:08:27:48
If they use it, it will change
Duration:12:33:05
False projects
Duration:02:43:40
The problem with project success
Duration:07:49:40
Multiple projects
Duration:16:23:11
Increasing value
Duration:12:02:22
Debt thinking
Duration:09:43:01
The quality problem
Duration:14:14:56
Programmes not projects
Duration:06:10:16
Personal changes
Duration:06:42:57
Evolution of a meme
Duration:02:24:04
Ending Credits
Duration:00:20:13