The Best Project Management Books 2024

1. Identifying the Forces Driving Frequent Change in PMOs (Paperback)

Project Management Offices (PMOs) are not etched in stone. They are complex entities which go through frequent transformations during their average two-year life span. So, what does that mean to project professionals? Identifying the Forces Driving Frequent Change in PMOs answers this question for both researchers and practitioners based on a three-year research effort focused on the organizational change process surrounding the transformation of a PMO. Seventeen case studies and 184 responses to a questionnaire provide the foundation. Results show the temporary nature of PMOs and reveal that significant changes in PMOs can be associated with an organization's internal and external environment.

Project Management Offices (PMOs) are not etched in stone. They are complex entities which go through frequent transformations during their average two-year life span. So, what does that mean to project professionals? Identifying the Forces Driving Frequent Change in PMOs answers this question for both researchers and practitioners based on a three-year research effort focused on the organizational change process surrounding the transformation of a PMO. Seventeen case studies and 184 responses to a questionnaire provide the foundation. Results show the temporary nature of PMOs and reveal that significant changes in PMOs can be associated with an organization’s internal and external environment.

2. Absolute Beginner's Guide to Project Management

Expert project manager Horine reveals exactly what works and what doesn't for managing projects. His new edition jumpstarts project management expertise even faster, with all-new insights on Microsoft Project, challenging project situations, and intriguing project management topics of the day.

This is an easy-to-use resource to help individuals meet the high and growing demand for effective project managers. Greg Horine reviews essential techniques and skills needed to manage a project.

3. Passing the PMP Exam: How to Take It and Pass It [With CDROM]

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Offers techniques and knowledge to assist you in passing the PMP Exam. This title aims to show you exactly what the Project Management Institute expects from you and exactly how to be prepared for the certification examination. It provides various strategies, methods, and tips for passing your PMP exam.

4. Pre-Owned, The Deadline: A Novel about Project Management, (Paperback)

9780932633392. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Other. Language: English. Pages: 310. Glued binding. 310 p. Contents- Preface- Opportunity Knocking- Standing Up to Kalbfuss- Silikon Valejit- The CD-ROM Plant- NNL- The World's Greatest Project Manager- Taking On Staff- The Eminent Dr. Rizzoli- Ex-General Markov- Abdul Jamid- The Sinister Minister Belok- The Numbers Man- QuickerStill- Morovia's First Programmer- Think Fast!- Planning for the Summer Games- The Guru of Conflict Resolution- Maestro Diyeniar- Interlude- Part and Whole- Standing on Ceremony- Endgame Begins- The Year's Hottest IPO- Passing Through Riga on the Way Home

Pre-Owned, The Deadline: A Novel about Project Management, (Paperback)

5. The Art of Project Management, Used [Paperback]

The Art of Project Management covers it all--from practical methods for making sure work gets done right and on time, to the mindset that can make you a great leader motivating your team to do their best. Reading this was like reading the blueprint for how the best projects are managed at Microsoft... I wish we always put these lessons into action " --Joe Belfiore, General Manager, E-home Division, Microsoft Corporation"Berkun has written a fast paced, jargon-free and witty guide to what he wisely refers to as the 'art' of project management. It's a great introduction to the discipline. Seasoned and new managers will benefit from Berkun's perspectives."--Joe Mirza, Director, CNET Networks (Cnet.com)"Most books with the words 'project management' in the title are dry tomes. If that's what you are expecting to hear from Berkun's book, you will be pleasantly surprised. Sure, it's about project management. But it's also about creativity, situational problem-solving, and leadership. If you're a team member, project manager, or even a non-technical stakeholder, Scott offers dozens of practical tools and techniques you can use, and questions you can ask, to ensure your projects succeed."--Bill Bliss, Senior VP of product and customer experience, expedia.comIn "The Art of Project Management," you'll learn from a veteran manager of software and web development how to plan, manage, and lead projects. This personal account of hard lessons learned over a decade of work in the industry distills complex concepts and challenges into practical nuggets of useful advice. Inspiring, funny, honest, and compelling, this is the book you and your team need to have within arms reach. It will serve you well with your current work, and on future projects to come. Topics include: How to make things happenMaking good decisionsSpecifications and requirementsIdeas and what to do with themHow not to annoy peopleLeadership and trustThe truth about making datesWhat to do when things go wrong

The Art of Project Management, Used [Paperback]

6. Project Management For Dummies [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. The bestselling "bible" of project management In today's time-crunched, cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. Now with 25 percent new and updated content, Project Management For Dummies introduces you to the principles of successful project management and shows you how to motivate any team to gain maximum productivity. You'll learn how to organize, estimate, and schedule projects efficiently and effectively. You'll also discover how to manage deliverables, issue changes, assess risks, maintain communications, and live up to expectations by making the most of the latest technology and software--and by avoiding common problems that can trip up even the best project managers. The latest information on measuring project management ROI and value to the organization (and customers) Managing Continuous Process Improvement Examples of formats used for different aspects of project management Managing distressed projects and managing multiple team projects Hierarchical decomposition and how it can dramatically improve the effectiveness of project planning and control The latest trend of embracing the use of social media to drive efficiency and improve socialization New information on managing and resolving conflicts that occur during a project Explanations of concepts tested in the PMP certification exam with study tips and practices to help you pass Project Management For Dummies gives professionals like you everything you need to be successful project managers. (PMI, CAPM, PMP, and Project Management Professional are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)

Project Management for Dummies?, Used [Paperback]

7. Fundamentals of Project Performance Measurement, Used [Hardcover]

This book discusses the fundamentals of performance measurement using Earned Value. The approach integrates technical schedule and cost goals into highly visiable management tools. There are numerous illustrated examples to clarify purposes that can be read and understood at a single sitting.

Fundamentals of Project Performance Measurement, Used [Hardcover]

8. Planning, Performing, and Controlling Projects, Used [Hardcover]

For undergraduate courses in Manufacturing Processes and Project Management, and other related courses. This text introduces the theory and practice involved in the design and management of technically oriented projects. It guides students through a four-phase systematic approach to project evolution-Concept, Study, Design, and Implementation-and a real-world case study that emphasizes practical aspects of the project phases. An exploration of systematic management-documentation, documentation and interaction, and modeling, complete this treatment and provide the balance needed for successful complex project completion.

Planning, Performing, and Controlling Projects, Used [Hardcover]

9. People and project management, Used [Paperback]

People and project management by Rob Thomsett

People and project management, Used [Paperback]

10. Going Agile Project Management Practices, Used [Paperback]

Designed as an introduction to different agile themes and as a reference on the application of agile practices, this edition can be a valuable guide for a transition to agile practices and a desk reference for applying agile techniques to a project.

Going Agile Project Management Practices, Used [Paperback]