Project Management Books
A selection of project management books for anyone who wants to develop and improve their project management skills.
Brilliant Project Management
Stephen Barker, Rob Cole
2007, ISBN: 0273707930
Whether you are organising an important event or heading up a large team, running a project can be a daunting process. Project management is fraught with perils; unfinished and unsuccessful projects are everywhere. In fact, it's more common than not for projects to fail. Spiralling costs and missed deadlines are just part of everyday life for many project managers. But project management doesn't have to be like this. It is possible to manage projects that consistently succeed. Brilliant Project Management condenses over thirty years of hands-on project management experience to show you what to do in simple, smart and practical steps. Discover what the best project managers know, say and do so you won't just be good, you'll be brilliant.
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.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Project Management
Sunny Baker, Kim Baker
2007, ISBN: 1592575986
Fully updated and revised, this guide covers the tools and processes of project management, complying with the standards of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and The Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK). Packed with examples, case studies and expert opinions, this book includes essential information on implementation strategies, setting up schedules, troubleshooting and more.
Project Management (Essential Managers)
Andy Bruce, Ken Langdon
2000, ISBN: 075132793X
This book provides 101 power tips on project management to help the reader handle real life situations. It tells you all you need to know about establishing objectives and keeping to schedules and budgets to providing effective leadership and tackling problems efficiently. Along the way, simple checklists enable you to be fully prepared at every stage, from starting up to closing down, and accessible diagrams and flow charts explore different options for action and provide useful examples. "This is by far one of the best introductions to project management."
Getting Started in Project Management
Paula Martin, Karen Tate
2001, ISBN: 0471135038
This helpful guide offers explanations of everything needed to get started in project management including how to initiate a project and lead the project team; how to structure the project and plan for resources; how to monitor and track the plan; and how to close out the project. Packed with practical advice, this book includes tips to increase success, reveals common pitfalls to avoid and presents case studies to show and why project management actually works.
The Project Manager: Mastering the Art of Delivery
Richard Newton
2005, ISBN: 0273701738
Learn how to be the safe pair of hands in your organisation, consistently delivering exceptional projects on time and to budget. In this illuminating book, Richard Newton, a successful project manager with twenty years experience, will show you several ways you can elevate your game.
The Definitive Guide to Project Management
Sebastian Nokes, Ian Major, Alan Greenwood, Mark Goodman
2003, ISBN: 0273663976
Including all the mainstream management tools, this book shows how to manage risks and politics; how to demonstrate the value added by a project; how to communicate upwards and downwards in project teams; how to energise projects; how to turn projects around; and how to spot likely problems.
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.
Project Workout: A Toolkit for Reaping the Rewards of All Your Business Projects (3rd Edition)
Robert Buttrick
2005, ISBN: 0273681818
This 3rd edition of the definitive book on business-led program and project management offers help at every stage, from building a project team right up to reaping the rewards of a timely and successful project. It will be a valuable companion for project managers and executives at any level and a comprehensive resource for students of project management.
The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management (2nd Edition)
Eric Verzuh
2005, ISBN: 0471692840
An updated and revised edition of a bestselling guide to project management. The first edition of The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management sold over 100,000 copies and has been widely adopted in university courses and corporate training programs around the world. The book teaches the basic methods for defining, planning and tracking a project, as well as techniques for leading and building strong project teams.
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
James P. Lewis
2002, ISBN: 0814471323
A step-by-step guide that explains how to effectively spearhead every stage of a project - from developing the goals and objectives to managing the project team - and make project management work in any company. This updated second edition includes: new material on the project management body of knowledge; do's and don'ts of implementing a schedule; coverage of PMP certification; information on developing problem statements and mission statements; and techniques for implementing project management technologies in any organisation and in any industry.
All Change! Project Leader's Secret Handbook
Eddie Obeng
1995, ISBN: 0273622218
This handbook looks at change management from the project leader's perspective. Written in an entertaining style, the book is designed to help project managers manage change in busy situations.