Estimation Plus Process and Measurement Rigor Yields More Successful...
It has been rewarding working with the Computer Aid (CAI) people, the people who sponsor the ITMPI in tying together best practice approaches (SEER for Estimating, Planning and Control and Computer...
View ArticleEstimate Review Checklists
I was asked today for a SEER-SEM 10 Step estimate review checklist. Of course there are checklists in my book: 105 – 107; Step Seven: Estimate Validation and Review 108 – 109; Estimate Review...
View ArticleControlling Software Projects: Development Is Only Job One: Chicago SPIN Nov...
Dan will be speaking at the Chicago SPIN on November 12, 2009 on the topic of controlling software projects. Estimation, planning, control, metrics, and maintenance for a total ownership cost view...
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The Estimate Maturity Model Can Improve Project Success
Dan Galorath briefed the Galorath estimate maturity model, a method of evaluating where the organization is in estimation practice and where it wants / needs to go. This paper discusses poor estimates...
View ArticleData Driven Estimating Part 1: How Data Feeds The Estimation Modeling...
Lee Fischman’s article on data driven estimating follows: Summary Galorath constantly collects data from many sources, both public and private. Data must be processed to be useful, using methods that...
View ArticleGalorath / DCG IT Estimation For Business Value and Project Success Clinic
Here are the slides from the Galorath / David Consulting Group estimating clinic held in New York City. There were interesting discussions encompassing dealing with impossible demands, understanding...
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GAO Cost Estimating and Assessment Guide: Best Practices for Developing and...
The CAST / Galorath meeting in the Washington DC area included excellent presentations and speakers. Thanks to GAO’s Karen Ritchie for her presentation covering the GAO Cost Estimating and Assessment...
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Understanding Cost & Affordability Using SEER as a Common Benchmark, Driven...
I was pleased to present at the joint CAST / Galorath event. My paper, “Understanding Cost & Affordability Using SEER as a Common Benchmark, Driven By Facts,” covers use of parametrics as a...
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IT Risk Management Through Process, Estimation and Measurement
I had the privilege of presenting “IT Risk Management Through Process, Estimation and Measurement” at the Manila ITMPI conference on the topic of IT risk management. There was a large, savvy...
View ArticleEstimation, Planning & Control Can Make the Difference Between Project...
This is the webinar I did through the ITMPI today covering estimation and project success as well as estimation process and best practices. Estimation, Planning & Control Can Make The Difference...
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