Description

Every year we experience IT projects from "hell" that we know will turn into an operational disaster. But do any come close to a Titanic's track-record of four years in development (1909-1912) and 4 days in operation?

Imagine you are in one of Titanic’s lifeboats just sighted by the rescue ship Carpathia. As you look back at the wreckage site, you wonder how such a disaster could have happened. What were the causes? How could things go so badly wrong? Why did she founder? No one had expected it.

Titanic’s maiden voyage was a disaster waiting to happen as a result of the compromises made in the project. Mark Kozak-Holland analyzes Titanic's construction project and voyage, and explains how we can take stock and use lessons learned to help Project Managers understand key issues of IT (Internet) project management to ensure success long after deployment. Mark draws on his e-business book that explains in layman's terms how to get involved and deliver an IT project successfully.

Mark Nixon, Manager of the IBM Advanced Business Institute said, "As Kozak-Holland takes the reader through the Titanic's journey, he draws relevant lessons for the business executive responsible for a major systems implementation. The book gives flesh-and-blood reality to the need for honesty and integrity, the importance of creating a sensible project management process, and the general management responsibilities of delivering on-line, on-time, and on-budget systems. Kozak-Holland provides sound advice to business executives and tells a whopping good story to illustrate it and make it memorable".

Audience

The presentation is targeted at people managing projects both inside and outside of I/T. No technical knowledge is required, and no prior knowledge of this topic.

Duration

60 minutes. Additional time is recommended for audience questions.

A/V Requirements

The presentation includes an electronic slide show and requires a data projector with a 1024x768 video resolution.

Based upon the books Titanic Lessons for IT Projects On-Line, On-Time, On-Budget: Titanic Lessons for the e-Business Executive

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