- ISBN13: 9780789738219
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- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Why learn project management the hard way? Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Project Management, Second Edition will have you managing projects in no time! Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: Key concepts and fundamentals behind best-practice project management techniques The mindset and skill set of effective project managers Project techniques that work in any industry, with any tools The common elements of successful projects Lessons… More >>
This is a mediocre book on project management. There is some good information in there…However, project management is a very mature field and there is a standard for it…this book is not compatible with the PMBOK Guide that holds the standard for the project management. It’s ok to use it as long as you know it. Also the flow of the coverage is not very logical…but it’s an ok book…
Rating: 3 / 5
I’m a technical person and recently had a new responsibility of managing a short term project.
I grabbed this book and read it now thrice. It has given me insights that I applied from Day 1. I recommend this to technical leads or small business owners. There are some things the technical minded will not think of at first. So better grab a copy and read it!
Rating: 3 / 5
I am not a project manager, but the skills of a project manager can apply to any profession. I found the book easy to read and understand. I especially liked the review at the end of each chapter. The notes and tips were also helpful and I enjoyed the pictures – they lighten up the subject matter. The book lives up to its claim – no prior project management experience necessary.
Rating: 4 / 5
I bought that book for my college class which is an introductory class to project management. The book is very easy to read, you finish a chapter in no time. I think it gives you a good first impression about the topics that are relevant in that field but it’s still only an introduction. It’s really simple and most things seem pretty trivial to you. However, the author seems to really identify with the reader, he doesn’t lecture and doesn’t stick to technical terms but makes it fun to read. If you’re looking for a book that will give you only a sense / an idea about what project management is like; buy this one. However if you’re looking for something more substantial, you might reconsider buying it.
Rating: 4 / 5
I run a management and technology consulting firm and I am constantly searching for materials to supplement our internal training materials. In the past, we have leveraged the PMBOK as the definitive resource for our project managers. After reading this book, however, I will be looking to supplement the PMBOK with this new and insightful guide.
As you would expect from any good project manager, the book is well organized and out-lined , and uses a logical and conversational approach to covering the subject matter. This is the best book I have seen with respect to speaking in common terms about projects and project management so that the new project manager can quickly become comfortable with the subject matter.
I particularly like the coverage of some of the `softer’ skills in Chapter 2 and throughout Section 4 (Project Execution). Each provides a nice healthy balance to the science of project management (i.e PMBOK) discussed in most project management books. Without the `art’, the science is of little true value. Said differently, this book serves as a very practical guide for all levels of project management rather than simply focusing on the academic methodologies. Yet, for those preparing for their PMP, this book does use the PMBOK as its foundation and uses those terms and nomenclature throughout, so that the practical application is all related back to the PMBOK.
I will definitely use this book as: 1) a basis for educating new project managers in my firm, 2) a refresher for experienced project managers who need some reminders on the `softer’ skills that define world-class project management, and 3) a recommendation for my clients to help them understand why we do what we do, and how they can improve their internal project management, and project managers.
Rating: 5 / 5