​In order to be successful in our IT projects it is imperative that we apply formal project management methods and tools to all IT project-based work. Also the formal methods and tools of project management need to evolve to address the changes in modern software engineering and our high-tech global workplaces. In the past, project success was defined too narrowly as simply meeting time and cost constraints for a given scope of work. However, in order for an IT project to be completely successful, that basic definition of success needs to be extended. This extension is particular with regard to product quality, stakeholder satisfaction, security, organizational human capital, and long-term factors such as maintainability and adaptability. Weekly lab session.