Executive Update

Thoughts on a Project-Volatility Metric: Part I — Definitions and Assumptions

Posted February 17, 2009 | Technology |
BA & SEE EXECUTIVE UPDATE VOL. 10, NO. 3
  

Like the stock market, IT projects can be volatile: requirements can change; scope can creep; unknown dependencies can appear; teams can get mired down in myriad ways; technology can fail; executive sponsorship can evaporate; schedules can jitter; and dates can slip.

About The Author
Vince Kellen
Vince Kellen is a Fellow of Cutter Consortium, a member of Arthur D. Little's AMP open consulting network, and a frequent Summit speaker. He is currently CIO at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), a member of UCSD’s Chancellor's Cabinet, and Vice Chancellor and CFO of the UCSD senior management team. Dr. Kellen brings a rare combination of academic, business, and IT strategy experience to his role, with a focus on strategic… Read More
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