Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)disclaimer: I was given a copy of this book to review by the author, Meri Williams, who I met at SXSW 2006.
I really appreciated the checklists, examples, and warning notes; I've littered the book with post-it notes reminding me of things to do, or try, or at least ask questions about. For those managing actual teams, the advice on work styles and issue tracking seems quite useful.
I will quibble with the stand-up meeting suggestion, though. Stand-up meetings are harder than they sound, and require the same kind of focused facilitation as any other meeting.
One minor annoyance: at least two or three of the project phases are described as "most important" in the opening paragraphs of the related chapters. The writing also has a feel to it which I assume is either British or South African -- there isn't anything incomprehensible, but it does give an American a bit of a pause in places.
The section in Closing on handling a "total disconnect" was brief but encouraging, and as someone who's experienced a few, gave me some thoughts about how to handle future situations. The appendices have plenty of useful resources, including recaps of some of the tools mentioned in the main text.
Overall, I think it's a great introductory text, particularly for people who are moving from doing to managing, or who are working on larger projects by themselves. The tone is friendly, professional, and constantly encouraging, making for a slim volume of helpfulness.
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Project Management is one of the most important, though least talked about aspects of Web Development. Meri Williams brings her work experience to the table and lays out clear steps that anyone can follow to get projects done right, and delivered on time. This book covers: Why Project Management is important The 6 fundamental truths of project management Getting started: Discovering, Initiating, Planning and Resourcing a project Getting the Job Done: Executing and controlling Keeping it Smooth: Communication, collaboration and managing change Follow through: Ongoing support and maintainence, measuring operational successResources: Review of various tools, recommended reading, professional resources for project management
Short, and to the point, this book aims to do to provide a solid foundation for anyone who finds themselves responsible for managing a team and executing projects.
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