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Project Management Books
A selection of project management books for anyone who wants to develop and improve their project management skills.
Brilliant Project Management: (Revised Edition)
Stephen Barker, Rob Cole
2009, ISBN: 0273722328 / 978-0273722328
In this book we've distilled down what we think it takes to be a brilliant project manager. We've drawn on the good, the bad and the ugly and the eccentric. But above all, we've thought long and hard about what we've learned from rolling up our sleeves and getting our hands dirty. Between us we've got over thirty years of Barker and Cole hands-on project management experience. That's plenty of time to learn lessons at the school of hard knocks!
The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management (3rd Edition)
Eric Verzuh
2008, ISBN: 0470247894
One of the bestselling books ever published on the topic of project management. Now in a revised new third edition, it presents you with a wealth of proven techniques for managing projects from establishing project objectives to building schedules to projecting costs. It includes all the basics on defining, planning, and tracking a project, as well as building stronger project teams. This new edition includes new chapters on Agile Project Management, PMI exam prep, and more.
Project Management for Dummies
Stanley Portny
2006, ISBN: 0470049235
Project management is an important part of the business world and Project Management For Dummies, Second Edition is an ideal tool for anyone who needs to master the basics of project management for maximum productivity. Though the essentials of project management haven't changed, the expanded use of these practices and the changing work world have generated new issues that should be addressed. This book covers those new issues, including the latest resource management strategies, as well as project management software and technologies, handling diverse workplaces, managing multiple projects simultaneously and tactics for team motivation.
Software Project Management for Dummies
Teresa Luckey
2006, ISBN: 0471749346
Congratulations, you're now in charge of managing software projects! Before you reach for the antacid, reach for this book. It's packed with advice to help you identify the project's purpose, build a team, handle qualitative analysis, estimate resources, communicate with everybody, manage the project from start to finish, and deliver just what your client ordered.
The Project Manager: Mastering the Art of Delivery
Richard Newton
2009, ISBN: 0273723421 / 978-0273723424
The Project Manager is a fresh approach to project management: it moves beyond the formal methodologies and techniques to shed light on the core skills that will make you a great project manager. It puts the project manager centre stage and provides you with an invaluable set of experience-based lessons, tips, and advice to help you consistently deliver the results you want.
The Definitive Guide to Project Management (2nd Edition)
Sebastian Nokes, Sean Kelly
2007, ISBN: 0273710974
Successful project management is delivering your projects on time, to brief and within budget. The Definitive Guide to Project Management shows you step by step how to master the techniques of effective project management so that your projects deliver what you want, every time.
Project Management (Essential Managers)
Peter Hobbs
2009, ISBN: 1405335459
A practical, pocket-sized guide to project management which will give you the information and skills to succeed. Find out how to improve your project management skills by defining a project brief, identifying stakeholders and building a team. You'll learn to initiate a project, set deadlines and manage your budgets. Tips, dos and don'ts and 'SOS' hints on what to do in a particular situation, plus real-life case studies demonstrating key skills such as delegating effectively, managing change and evaluating success. Read it cover to cover, or dip in and out of topics for quick reference. Handy tips in a pocket-sized format, take it wherever your work takes you.
Project Management Communications Bible
Dow, William PMP, Bruce Taylor
2008, ISBN: 0470137401
With shorter production cycles and the demand for projects being faster, cheaper, and better, the need for project communications tools has increased. Written with the project manager, stakeholder, and project team in mind, this resource provides the best practices, tips, tricks, and tools for successful project communications and planning. The featured charts, graphs, and tables are all ready for immediate use.
Project Management ToolBox
Dragan Z. Milosevic
2003, ISBN: 0471208221
Following the Project Management Institute's Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), this volume provides thorough coverage of cutting-edge tools and techniques used in the successful implementation of project management, including expert guidelines for initiating; planning; and executing, controlling and closing projects.
Fundamentals of Technology Project Management
Colleen Garton
2005, ISBN: 1583470530
Of the hundreds of project management books on the market, precious few address the unique needs of the IT project manager. Unlike most other project management books, Fundamentals of Technology Project Management tackles the specific issues that technology professionals must face, such as understanding technology resources, managing project scope and feature creep, and meeting client expectations, among many others.
The Project Workout: The Ultimate Handbook of Project and Programme Management
Robert Buttrick
2009, ISBN: 0273723898 / 978-0273723899
Projects are an important strategic management tool and a way of life for every business person. But how do you get started and how do you ensure a successful outcome? This 4th edition of the definitive book on business-led project management offers help at every stage, from building a project team right up to reaping the rewards of a timely and successful project.
Creating the Project Office
Randall L. Englund, Robert J. Graham, Paul C. Dinsmore
2003, ISBN: 0787963984
This book shows how to implement a project office to change the way the organisations actually function - thinking bigger about how to get this done across the organisation and getting it done quickly. The authors outline the implementation steps and include examples from leading-edge organisations to show how to transform your organisation, the challenges you might face and the impressive results that grow out of the change.
Fundamentals of Project Management (3rd Edition)
James P. Lewis
2006, ISBN: 0814408796
Through its first two editions, Fundamentals of Project Management has helped more than 115,000 project professionals meet or exceed even the toughest project requirements. The updated and revised third edition provides an unparalleled introduction to project management, along with new tools and techniques for planning and executing projects on time, on budget and with maximum efficiency and productivity.
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