IT Project Management: On Track from Start to Finish, Third Edition

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Referent power of IT project managers

applying to creating project teams , 198

explanation of, 74

reporting process, creating, 287 “289

research

allocating time to, 59

beginning, 58

conducting successfully, 60

defining purpose of, 37

delegating, 37, 58 “59

evaluating and extending, 38

goal of, 36

of goals, 54

importance of time management in, 38

organizing and documenting, 38

using Internet for, 59 “60

reserve amounts, considering during budgeting process, 117 “118

resource technical constraints, working with, 256

resources

controlling with PNDs, 251

determining for research, 37

including in project charters , 18

increasing, 288 “289

responsibility and authority, role in project management, 391

resumes, reviewing for potential project teams, 194

reviews by outside experts, role in QC, 370

Reward power of IT project managers

applying to creating project teams, 197

explanation of, 74

RFP (Request for Proposal) document, purpose of, 218

RFQ (Request for Quote) document, purpose of, 218

Rhythm Journey web address, 202

Risk Management Plan, adding to project plan, 245 “246

risks, estimating costs of, 117, 126 “127

Robinette, Tom interview, 405 “409

ROI (return on investment), showing for technology implementations , 126

Roles and Responsibilities Matrix, creating for project teams, 194 “195

rough order of magnitude estimate, explanation of, 114

runaway projects, preventing, 139 “141