An Introduction To It Project Financials Budgeting Cost Management And Chargebacks

An Introduction to It Project Financials - Budgeting, Cost Management and Chargebacks.

SHOW ME THE MONEY! You can assemble the best project teams and meet all of your milestones and deliverables, but at the end of the day, your projects live or die by their financials. And that means getting a handle on everything from investment planning and budgeting to cost management and chargebacks. The good news is that you don't have to a bean-counter to understand this, for only 20% of IT project financials is accounting - the rest is all process. In a clear and engaging style, Michael Gentle lifts the veil off things like portfolio management, capex and opex, depreciation, cost management and forecasting. You'll then understand why time entry is not going away anytime soon (sorry, folks!), and why chargebacks are so hard to implement. Michael Gentle has over 25 years of experience in IT departments and software vendors in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. He is also the author of IT Success! and The CRM Project Management Handbook.

Members, Methods, and Measures

Stepping into an IT leadership role for the first time? Feeling overwhelmed by the transition from technical expert to people manager? You’re not alone. In Members, Methods, and Measures, Thomas E. Armstrong delivers the guide he wishes he had when he was thrust into management—without a roadmap, training, or support. Drawing on years of experience leading high-performing technology teams, Armstrong breaks down the challenges of IT leadership with real-world insights, practical frameworks, and battle-tested strategies. This book is your crash course in mastering IT Management. Learn how to: Build and manage a high-impact IT team—from hiring and onboarding to retention and career development Navigate the shift from doer to leader—avoid the common pitfalls that derail new managers Set priorities, delegate effectively, and drive results without micromanaging or burning out Manage up, down, and across—communicate with executives, gain stakeholder buy-in, and earn your team’s trust Measure what matters—ensure your team’s work is recognized and valued by the business Packed with actionable advice, real-world examples, and insights from industry leaders, Members, Methods, and Measures is the ultimate playbook for IT professionals making the leap to management. Whether stepping into leadership for the first time or looking to refine your skills, this book will equip you with the tools, confidence, and strategies to build a thriving, high-performing team.

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