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A Roundup of the Top 10 Project

Management Books
Written by: Gary Picariello• Edited by: Michele McDonough
Updated Jul 6, 2011• Related Guides: Project Management Methodology| Project Management
Institute

You're never too old to learn. That's why I've scoured the bestseller lists for some of the most
popular Project Management Books! Read, improve yourself and enjoy!

When it comes to Project Management, there’s an old saying that goes like this: “…Top
managers aren’t born…they’re TAUGHT.” At least, I think it’s an old saying. And if it’s not, it
should be. At any rate, there’s a lot to be gained from reading the best-selling project
management books. Fortunately for you, I’ve done all the legwork and scoured Amazon.com for
some of the most popular project management books that you may want to consider adding to
your permanent collection. So read, enjoy and remember: the more you know, the more you
grow.

1. Fundamentals of Project Management

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An indispensible project management resource, updated with the newest tools and methods for
planning and executing projects -- flawlessly. With sales of more than 115,000 copies,
Fundamentals of Project Management has helped a lot of business people meet or exceed their
project goals. 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. James P. Lewis (Vinton, VA) is
the founder of The Lewis Institute, Inc., which provides project management and behavioral
consulting and training. He has trained more than 20,000 supervisors and managers around the
world and is the author of The Project Manager's Desk Reference and Project Scheduling and
Control.
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Author: James P. Lewis. (ISBN: 9780814408797)


2. A Guide to the Project Management: Body of Knowledge
(PMBOK Guide) – 2000 Edition.

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The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) is an inclusive term that describes the
sum of knowledge within the profession of project management. The PMBOK® Guide identifies
and describes the subset of principles and practices within the PMBOK® that are generally
accepted and applicable to most projects most of the time. The guide also provides a common
lexicon for talking about project management. Project management is a relatively young
profession and while there is substantial commonality around what is done, there is relatively
little commonality in the terms used. An extensive glossary further aids in standardizing
definitions of the most important concepts, terms, and phrases.

Publisher: Project Management Institute. (ISBN-10: 1880410230I/SBN-13: 978-1880410233)

3. The One-Page Project Manager: Communicate and


Manage Any Project With a Single Sheet of Paper

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The One-Page Project Manager shows you how to boil down any project into a simple, one-page
document that can be used to communicate all essential details to upper management, other
departments, suppliers, and audiences. This practical guide will save time and effort, helping you
identify the vital parts of a project and communicate those parts and duties to other team
members. The One-Page Project Manager is the ultimate tool for beleaguered project managers
who understand the value of simplicity.

Author: Clark A. Campbell (ISBN-10: 0470052376/ISBN-13: 978-0470052372)


4. Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning,
Scheduling, and Controlling

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This ninth edition of the industry-leading project management “bible” applies its streamlined
approach to new, authoritative coverage aligned with the Project Management Institute’s Project
Management Body of Knowledge (PMI’s PMBOK), the new mandatory source of training for
the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam. Written by one of the best-
known authorities on the subject, this extraordinary edition gives a profound understanding of
project management. Project Management covers every key component of the subject --from the
intricate framework of organizational behavior and structure that can determine project success
to the planning, scheduling, and controlling processes vital to effective project management.

Author: Harold, Ph.D. Kerzner. (ISBN-10: 0471741876/ISBN-13: 978-0471741879)

5. Effective Project Management: Traditional, Adaptive,


Extreme

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If you're looking for a more robust approach to project management -- one that recognizes the
project environment and adapts accordingly -- then this is the perfect resource. It not only guides
you through the traditional methods, but also covers the adaptive and extreme approaches as
well. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of each one and know exactly when and how to use
them. You'll also be introduced to the Adaptive Project Framework, which arms you with a new
project management methodology. And with the help of two new case studies, you'll be able to
put these ideas into practice and experience some of the contemporary nuances of projects. This
definitive guide to project management shows you how to:
 Take advantage of new variations on traditional project management methods, including
risk assessment and control.
 Decide the best method for managing specific types of projects by analyzing all of the
pros and cons. Apply the Adaptive Project Framework to the world of fast-paced, high-
change, and complex projects. Create a war room to successfully manage multiple team
projects. Determine how project portfolio management approaches can help companies
achieve a greater return on investment.

Author: Robert K. Wysocki (ISBN-10: 0470042613/ISBN-13: 978-0470042618)

6. The Little Black Book of Project Management

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Many books about project management are complex and technical - and on some levels, these
books are valuable to project managers and executives. This book, however, is more basic. The
book, part of the "Little Black Book" series, is aimed at providing practical advice for project
managers, executives, and employees working on a project. The goal here is to make the project
successful by keeping everything simple and easy. This is not always possible, of course, but the
book does provide guidelines for helping you to survive the corporate project team experience
and make it a positive one.Sample contents.

Author: Michael C. Thomsett. (ISBN-10: 0814471374/ISBN-13: 978-0814471371)

Top Five Project Management Books


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A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge:


Fourth Edition (PMBOK Guide)
Project Management Institute
2008, ISBN: 1933890517 / 978-1933890517
The PMBOK Guide is considered one of the most essential tools in the project management
profession and is the de facto global standard for the industry. The primary purpose of the
PMBOK Guide is to identify that subset of the Project Management Body of Knowledge that is
generally recognised as good practice. Fourth edition published on 31st December 2008.

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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!

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PRINCE2 Pocketbook: 2009 Edition


Office of Government Commerce (OGC)
2009, ISBN: 0113311915 / 978-0113311910
PRINCE2 Pocketbook 2009 Edition is in line with the new PRINCE2 2009 'Managing
Successful Projects with PRINCE2' and has been produced as a reference tool for the trained
Practitioner who is assumed to be familiar with the method and the terminology. This publication
should be used in conjunction with 'Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2' which
contains full details of the method.

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Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2: 2009 Edition

Office of Government Commerce (OGC)


2009, ISBN: 0113310595 / 978-0113310593
This latest version of the PRINCE2 method has been designed to place more emphasis on the
principles that underpin successful project management and to provide clear guidance on how to
apply these principles to the organizational context within which projects are operating. As such,
it is an essential manual for anyone with an interest in managing projects more successfully.

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Q & A's for the PMBOK Guide: Fourth Edition


Project Management Institute
2009, ISBN: 1933890754 / 978-1933890753
Are you preparing for the PMP or CAPM Exam? Do you want to learn more about project
management? Then this is perfect handy book to help you. It offers 200 multiple choice
questions covering the key themes and concepts of the project management framework and the
nine project management Knowledge Areas of A Guide to the Project Management Body of
Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) Fourth Edition.

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