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Written by: Gary Picariello• Edited by: Michele McDonough
Updated Jul 6, 2011• Related Guides: Project Management Methodology| Project Management
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
0471393428
0124499708
2. Breakthrough Technology Project Management (E-Business Solutions) by Bennet P.
Lientz
0471363669
0471363529
0735609209
5. Microsoft Project 2000 Step by Step (EU-Step by Step) by Timothy Johnson
047135760X
6. Visualizing Project Management: A Model for Business and Technical Success (with
CD-ROM) by Kevin Forsberg
0471360287
0130998788
8. Planning, Performing, and Controlling Projects: Principles and Applications (2nd
Edition) by Robert B. Angus
007134750X
0787903590
10. Creating an Environment for Successful Projects: The Quest to Manage Project
Management (Jossey-Bass Business & Management) by Robert J. Graham
0787901601
11. Managing Projects in Organizations: How to Make the Best Use of Time, Techniques,
and People (Jossey-Bass Management) by J. Davidson Frame
0787944327
12. The ABCs of Evaluation: Timeless Techniques for Program and Project Managers
(Jossey-Bass Business and Management Series) by Phyllis Dutwin
0130163961
155542662X
14. The New Project Management: Tools For an Age of Rapid Change, Corporate
Reengineering, & Other Business Realities (Jossey Bass Business and Management Series)
by J. Davidson Frame
0072122544
15. SAP Consulting and Project Management (Book/CD-ROM package) by Joy Ghosh