PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide Review

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(More customer reviews)The PMBOK guide is organized by knowledge areas, and this text presents the material by process groups.Looking at the project management processes from both perspectives was very helpful.The practice exam questions on the CD are close to what I saw on the actual exam, which I passed on my initial try.I also downloaded the audio recaps of each chapter to my iPod so I could listen while commuting.A couple of minor errors/typos, but overall I would recommend this book.

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Get the full coverage you need for the PMP Exam!
Get the preparation you need for the challenging Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam in this comprehensive study guide. In addition to coverage of all exam objectives, you'll find practical advice including "How This Applies to Your Current Project" and "Real World Scenario" sidebars, as well as coverage for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam, and much more.

Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam
Practical hands-on exercises to reinforce critical skills
Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles
Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day
Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam
A handy tear card that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective

The accmpanying CD features:

The Sybex test engine, which includes all of the chapter review questions and bonus exams.
Electronic flashcards that reinforce your understanding and run on your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld.
More than two hours of audio instruction so you can fine-tune your project management skills.
The entire book in searchable and printable PDF.

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Blue Sky Project Management: How 21st Century Innovation Gets to Market Review

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(More customer reviews)Learn how Blue Sky Project Management is different than traditional project management methodologies.

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INNOVATION is the key to success in the global economy, but don't rely on 20th century methods to bring them to market. Blue Sky Project Management outlines a new methodology.

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Effective Work Breakdown Structures (The Project Management Essential Ibrary Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)Of the three books that focus solely on work breakdown structures this is the most complete. The other two are "Nuts and Bolts Series 1--How to Build a Work Breakdown Structure" by Carl L. Pritchard, and "Project Management Institute Practice Standard for Work Breakdown Structures".The burning question is how do they compare and which is best.For a no-nonsense and pragmatic book the "Nuts and Bolts Series" book wins. It has the distinction of being the first book on the subject, and is one that I used as a reference for the past 4 years.If you are planning to certify as a PMP, your best bet is the PMI Practice Standard, because you're sure to encounter exam questions that are based on that book.However, if you want a comprehensive book that covers every facet of principles and practice, this is the book to get.
What sets this one apart from the other two (all other factors being equal) is the clearer descriptions of the principles, and the checklists.I also like the way that the author goes deeper into details about how to align the WBS to various project types (product-, service- and results-oriented projects), and the more complete life cycle view that this book provides.As an aside, a results-oriented project, previously mentioned, is a project such as organizational change management, which doesn't produce a tangible deliverable in the same manner as, for example, a software development project does.
To put into context the comparison among the three books, I favor this one because of personal preferences.Each merits, in my opinion, equal value, and any of the three will give you the knowledge necessary to develop a work breakdown structure.

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At last - the first comprehensive and practical guide to the work breakdown structure (WBS) in 45 years!
This book offers vital new perspectives on how to apply the WBS to today's different types of projects that produce products, services or results. You'll learn how to use WBS throughout the project lifecycle to plan, control and communicate. Your new insights into the WBS principles, plus checklists and proven action steps, will improve the planning of new projects and help you launch projects more efficiently and effectively.

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PMP Exam Quicklet: Project Management Professional Practice Exams Review

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(More customer reviews)I received this book only a couple of days before my PMP exam, and I'm happy I did. It helped me a great deal in passing the exam. I won't say the questions are easy or difficult, wordy or non-wordy. But I will say this: they are realistic, very realistic. Let me put it this way. When I was taking the exam, most of the questions were ringing bells. Some of those bells connected to my study guide, most of them connected to the questions in this book, and a very few connected to a very expensive software simulation CD that I bought. For me it's too late, but you can save hundreds of dollars by using this book along with your study guide. This is not to say that the exam is easy; it is tough...but this book helped...The exam tips in the Introduction of the book changed my attitude toward the exam and the exam preparation; that helped. The questions also exposed the weak spots in my preparation..so I went back to the study guide and improved my understanding...I skimmed through the Quick Exam Prep section just before the exam...that helped to knock down a few questions in the exam right away...
I recommend this book to each PMP exam taker, highly.

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Author of the best selling Study Guide for the PMP and CAPM exams, PMP In Depth, Dr. Paul Sanghera, presents three complete practice exams--- 540 questions --- to help you prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam.Special features:* Answers. Fully explained answers to all the questions: why the correct answers are correct and the incorrect answers are incorrect.* Scope. Full scope of the exam is covered. * Exam tips. Describe what kind of questions to expect in the exam and how to identify the correct answers. * Exam quick prep. Provides the quick preparation notes: a recap of the important concepts that are covered in the PMBOK Guide. You should go through this section one more time the night (or the hour) before you take the exam to maximize your chances of passing the exam.

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The Strategic Project Leader: Mastering Service-Based Project Leadership (Center for Business Practices) Review

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(More customer reviews)In section two of his book, Mr. Ferraro writes:

"In project management, leadership is desperately needed; leadership that is adaptable, perceptive, timely, meaningful, authentic, and unselfish."

This one sentence sums up the core of The Strategic Project Leader's message: Project leaders, not project processes, are the future for project management. As the first section carefully lays out, the codification and standardization of project management knowledge has created a commoditized service that can be bought and sold like any other product. However, project managers can resist the force of commoditization by adding personal value to their organizations through leadership.

Ferraro defines a new role for the project manager seeking to be the spearhead of change - the service-based project leader. As the book points out, this role of 'Project Leader' is an area of untapped potential in project management. This kind of leadership requires a project manager to provide service not only to a sponsor but to all the project's stakeholders. By truly serving the needs of organizations and individuals, project leaders find themselves doing meaningful work, a factor that is linked to personal growth and great job satisfaction. Due to the highly personal and individual nature of leadership, it cannot be codified and standardized into a 'methodology.'

The first section of the book is devoted to this idea of leadership in project management and provides guidance as to how to step up into a leadership role. However, Ferraro also introduces several critical topics not usually found in project management books. He discusses the importance of establishing trust-based relationships with clients, and putting the needs of the client first, ideas that are central to high-level project leadership.

The second section of the book provides more concrete information in the form of a `leadership competency framework' that is comprised of five `core competencies'. This competency framework is presented in the form of a pyramid:

* Project & Program Management Knowledge, Skill & Experience
* Subject Matter Expertise
* Trust-based Relationships
* Consultative Leadership
* Courage

While knowledge of project management processes is necessary as the base of this pyramid, project leaders must move beyond this to become true consultative leaders.

The third section helps the reader create practical self-development plans - a step-by-step guide to improving leadership skills. The final section, written by Roberta Hill, provides a detailed overview of a variety of assessment methods.

Smoothly written and easy to read, The Strategic Project Leader is an indispensable guide to anyone looking to be a leader among project managers.

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A practical guide that enables you to progress from a project manager to a motivated, service-driven project professional, The Strategic Project Leader: Mastering Service-Based Project Leadership details how to redefine yourself as a critical component to your organization. The book shows you how to develop a self-directed plan for leadership competencies, focusing on the tools and assessments that are used to inspire leadership development. It explains how to incorporate those resources into your new role as a service-based project leader—creating meaningful experiences for team members, customers, and critical stakeholders.

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Painless Project Management: A Step-by-Step Guide for Planning, Executing, and Managing Projects Review

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(More customer reviews)This new text by McGhee and McAliney is very readable and straightforward. It is a great resource to introduce practically-oriented project management into an organization, especially one that is adverse to complex textbooks.Interspersed within the text are very good and illuminating case studies that reinforce key teaching points within the text. Clearly, this text is an excellent resource for the inexperienced project manager and a good refresher for the experienced project manager.

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A detailed guide to successful, efficient project management, written by two pros with a combined 55 years "in the trenches!"
Project management is a vital and growing component of many organizations and can literally make or break a company. In this step-by-step guide, two project management consultants present a comprehensive guide to effective project management, complete with real stories and case studies from actual project managers. This straightforward guide cuts through the technical jargon to present an easy-to-follow, easy-to-learn approach to executing any project from beginning to end. Project managers, as well as those who want to learn more about project management, will find this guide to be an indispensable resource for all their projects.

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The Lazy Project Manager: How to be twice as productive and still leave the office early Review

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(More customer reviews)Peter Taylor was able to put together many practical and valuable project management lessons learned in a very funny and easy manner. He walked the talk by providing readers with a 2 page summary of the core content of the book, what makes the "lazy community" happy.

If you do not consider yourself lazy, you are going to understand the benefits of "productive laziness"; if you are already a "lazy project manager" the book will make you feel better (you are not alone! :o) and on top of that will give you many interesting lessons learned, without too much effort.
I do recommend the reading!

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Peter Taylor reveals how adopting a more focused approach to life, projects and work can make you twice as productive.The lazy project manager illustrates how anyone can apply the simple techniques of lazy project management in their own activities in order to work more effectively and consequently improve work-life balance. This 'productive laziness' approach builds on the Pareto principle that states that for many phenomena, 80 per cent of consequences stem from 20 per cent of the causes. To put it simply, only 20 per cent of the things people do during their working days really matter.Inside this insightful and informative book you'll discover:* The intelligence of laziness - why smart, lazy people have the edge over others;* Why the Jungle Book's 'Bare Necessities' should be the productive lazy theme tune;* How to get the maximum output for a minimised input;* Quick tips to productive lazy heaven.Everyone wants to achieve more without chaining themselves to their desk. By concentrating your project management and learning to exercise effort where it really matters, you can learn to work smarter. Welcome to the home of 'productive laziness'.

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Special Edition Using Microsoft Office Project 2003 Review

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(More customer reviews)I picked this up as I was in the middle of several complex Project plans for network upgrades and migrations, as well as a mass rollout of Office 2003.I'd used previous versions of Project before but never really learned how to use it.
By the time I finished the first 10 chapters, I had already tripled my Project knowledge...and the really cool stuff was yet to come.Project, like Visio, is an extremely complex application that most people never crack the surface as far as usability goes.Anyone who is doing heavy Project Management needs to use Project, this is the book to learn by.

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This book provides readers with everything they need to make the most of Project 2003.Project 2003 helps users manage projects indepently or as part of a large organization.Business professionals can gain access into their portfolio of projects, and collaborate on the documents, issues and risks associated with those projects.Special Edition Using Office Project 2003, covers both Standard and Enterprise Project Management versions and provides direct answers about how to put a project schedule together.It is organized to follow the project cycle of initializing and developing a plan, implementing the plan, tracking progress and adjusting to changes and unforeseen events, and preparing the final reports.

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Bare Bones Project Management: What you can't not do Review

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(More customer reviews)With many larger books, if you want to take away anything at all, you need to make a set of notes because the gems of the book are scattered across so many pages.Well this book comes as condensed notes - it's 52 pages not counting the introduction.If that's not condensed enough, there are brief summaries at the end of each of the seven chapters.

As the author mentions, this book is not for project managers leading major projects.This book is geared for people who need to do project management as part of their job, so they can get back to the rest of their job.It goes on to discuss the minimum one needs to do to increase the likelihood of success for the project.It includes areas from planning and managing the project to politics and staffing.

For those not familiar with the author, Bob Lewis is one of the most colorful technology writers around.His style is that of a casual conversation, with plenty of humor thrown in for good measure.As an example of the humor, from a couple of footnotes:
"Best" is defined as "makes the situation most convenient for the project manager."
"Worst" is defined as what always happens unless you take active steps to avoid it.

I strongly recommend this book for anyone involved with IT projects who cares to see them succeed.

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The subtitle of Barebones Project Management is "what you can't not do," and if you're managing a project, that's a perfect description.

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Field Guide to Project Management Review

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(More customer reviews)I struggled through months of preparation for the PMI exam until I orderedthis book.In this one reference, I was able to find all of the detailthat was required to master the practice exams and that wasn't included inthe PMBOK.
Since passing the PMI exam, this is the only PM book thatremains on my desk.It is my key PM reference with pratical approaches tomost of the issues faced by PM's today.Now that I am mentoring otherPM's, this has become the first tool that I recommend for improving theirday-to-day PM practices and preparing for the PMI Exam.

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Up-to-date solutions to critical issues facing project managers on the job
The skillful blend of conceptual basics and hands-on practice that made Field Guide to Project Management a cornerstone resource in the field is now completely updated in a new Second Edition.One of the best-known authorities on project management, David Cleland developed this new edition for professionals who need a dependable, on-the-job resource to answer questions and solve problems as they arise.
Field Guide to Project Management, Second Edition is unmatched in its wealth of reliable information on project management systems and its concise and accessible format, also making it the perfect volume to read cover to cover for a unique, up-to-date survey of the field.Every aspect of project management is addressed with practical explanations and advice by a who's-who roster of expert authors who cover planning techniques, concepts, paradigms, processes, tools, and techniques.
A relevant book across all professional levels and industries, this Second Edition covers the areas of project management that are critical to successful implementation, as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI).This revised edition includes new material on:

The strategic context of projects
Project leadership
Effective project information systems
Building the project statement of work
Project management software
Building high-performance teams
Project selection and use
Project management maturity
Implementing earned value
Maintaining project oversight

Project management systems are a primary means of dealing with organizational change and execution of enterprise strategies across a wide range of applications, such as construction management, benchmarking, competitive analysis, crisis management, new business development, quality management, and self-directed production teams.
Now more than ever, Field Guide to Project Management, Second Edition is a must-own volume for project managers, product developers, team leaders, and executive personnel in all industries.

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Microsoft Office Project 2003 Step by Step (Step By Step (Microsoft)) Review

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(More customer reviews)The best reference out there to learn everything you can do with MS Project 2003. This book is packet with useful information, laid out in a clear and readable language, with many illustrations and examples, and a CD-ROM loaded with practice Project files. The 23 chapters in the book deal with everything related with project management: From creating a task list, setting up resources, and assigning resources to tasks,... to measuring performance, tracking progress, and managing risks.

No matter at what level of project management you are dealing with in your work, if you are using MS Project 2003 to do it you will find the information you need in this book.

I am an Industrial Practitioner who uses MS Project at work, and I haven't found a better reference for Project 2003 on the shelves yet.

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This practical, hands-on tutorial expertly builds your skills with Microsoft Office Project 2003-one step at a time! With STEP BY STEP, you work at your own pace through easy-to-follow lessons and practice exercises to learn exactly the tools and techniques you need. Discover how to develop a project plan with tasks, resources, and assignments; create reports; manage multiple projects and dependencies; and track progress and costs while making real-time adjustments. Plus you'll learn about improvements in team collaboration using SharePoint™ Team Services, Project Web Access, Project Server, and more. The book also makes a great on-the-job desk reference. The companion CD includes a 60-day trial version of the Prjoect Standard 2003 software, as well as demos of Project Standard and Enterprise Project Management.The CD also gives you practice files you can use as you learn, and the Microsoft Office System Reference pack, which contains templates and clip art, and eBook ofStep by Step, and four other eBooks:the Microsoft Office System Quick Reference; the Insider's Guide to Microsoft Office OneNote 2003; the Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition; and Introducing the Tablet PC.Designed for beginner and intermediate level users, STEP BY STEP puts you in charge of developing the skills you need, exactly when you need them!

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Project Management: The Managerial Process w/ Student CD-ROM Review

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(More customer reviews)This is easily the worst textbook I have used in my entire college career. Its language is convoluted and extremely confusing, and its descriptions are poor at best. Had I read this textbook alone without concurrently taking a project management class, I would have been utterly confused as to what the authors are trying to convey. Thank goodness I had an excellent professor to help me delve through this monstrosity.

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Project Management, 2/e is a text with cases, and it is suitable for a course in project management and for professionals who seek a project management handbook.This text addresses the major questions and issues the authors have encountered while teaching and consulting with practicing project managers domestically and abroad. Focusing on applications, this text provides a road map for managing any type of project¾extending the boundaries of project management from traditional project-oriented industries such as construction and aerospace to information technology, R & D, engineering design, pharmaceutical, and services.
Besides covering a broad range of industries, Project Management: The Managerial Process is distinguished by the fact that it balances the coverage of the technical aspects of project management with the behavioral aspects. The reader is introduced to the strategic role of projects in contemporary organizations, how projects are prioritized, what tools and techniques can be used to plan and schedule projects, what organization and managerial styles will improve chances of project success, how project managers orchestrate complex networks of relationships, what factors contribute to the development of a high performing project team, how the project system helps to insure some measure of control, how project managers need to be aware of cultural influences in preparing for an international project, and how senior management can develop a supportive organizational culture for implementing projects.

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Information Systems Project Management: How to Deliver Function and Value in Information Technology Projects Review

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(More customer reviews)I work as a consultant for ERP system implementations. This book explains how many problems are inherent to Project Management, and what to do in many cases.
For example: Jolyon will explain how to set up estimates, and then ask questions like 'What if the customer thinks your estimates are too low?' and propose a course of action. The book also contains many useful check lists. In this book I found the most detailed explanation on how to set up a Project Schedule (WBS, dependencies, et cetera), Project Budget, and follow up I have read.
I highly recommend this book.

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It's common in the IT industry to hear of project disasters: overdue products, blown budget estimates, and dismal results. And the root cause of most of these commonplace disasters is the simple fact that people skilled in the technical aspects of a project are often not prepared to manage them.
Managing projects requires expert skill in managing budgets, people, and processes. It requires someone who is proficient in project management -- especially in the highly complex, project-driven IT industry. Information Systems Project Management gives you the powerful tips and tools you need to deliver results.
A definitive resource for IT professionals, the second edition of Information Systems Project Management uses clear language and real-world examples to guide you through each key step of understanding the project, defining it, planning it, and running it -- and bringing it to completion. And the book shows you how to steer clear of pitfalls that can quickly derail your project, including scope changes that are not adequately defined, tracked, and managed; poor planning, especially planning that overlooks project activities; and an overabundance of technology tools, which often results in decreased productivity.
Plus, the second edition comes complete with all-new sections on how to: * manage projects when you're also a team participant * define the proper objective * get your projects off to a good start * understand a variety of system-development life cycles * plan for a smooth project implementation * and complete a project cleanly, from capturing lessons learned to administrative closeout. The book is also packed with new checklists, worksheets, and action plans for dozens of "what-if" scenarios.
Whether your project entails implementing major packages, upgrading hardware, designing a technology architecture, or developing a systems strategic plan, Information Systems Project Managementhelps you successfully deliver your projects on time, on budget, and with desired results.

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Mastering Project Management: Applying Advanced Concepts to Systems Thinking, Control & Evaluation, Resource Allocation Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a excellent overview for General Management, Stakeholders, PMs and PM Team Members to used not only as an overview of Project Management, but as an advance guidance in the planning, scheduling and controlling methodology. Mr. Lewis's approach to Systems Thinking vice the linearthinking is well addressed. The Chapter on Managing Quality in Projects isexcellent and stresses planning, customer needs, rework, and cost should bereviewed at all levels of the Enterprise from General Management toindividuals striving to complete a project. I will place this book next tomy copy his book, "The Project Manager's Desk Reference."

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Take charge of your teams and lead them to victory!


For nearly a decade, Mastering Project Management, has been the field's gold standard reference. Now, James Lewis has updated his classic guide, offering both practical, real-world guidance and a focus on higher-level tools and applications that you won't find anywhere else.This fully revised second edition shows project managers and team leaders from all industries how to ramp up and fine-tune managing skills and bring all projects to a successful completion. Carefully avoiding any overlap from his other popular project management titles, Lewis clearly defines your role as a project manager and outlines the steps to mastering project management.


Lewis has also included the most up-to-date information on today's hot-button topics in the field, providing the know-how you need to:

Utilize the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
Survive "no-win" projects
Apply Six Sigma in project management
Improve estimating capability
Manage project risks
Identify customer requirements
Control costs
Understand systems thinking and apply it to projects

Lewis shows you how to manage multicultural project teams, coach team members for improved performance, and deal effectively with project stakeholders. He gives you an arsenal of tools for utilizing systems thinking, achieving optimal decision-making, reporting project status, and managing project change and configuration control. Lewis also covers the human element, showing you the most effective ways to conduct interviews, manage meetings, conduct performance reviews, and handle vendors and contractors.If you want to be more than a casual project manager, if you desire to understand every function in your organization, if you aspire to higher management levels, the second edition of Mastering Project Management is your personal guide to success.

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CAPM Exam Quicklet: Certified Associate in Project Management Practice Exams (The Quicklet Book Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)I found this book the best and time saving companion to the PMBOK Guide for passing the CAPM exam. Well, you have to read the PMBOK Guide, so I did too. But this is the book that made me pass the exam. it made the difference between fail and pass. Looking back, the questions in the book are very realistic and very similar to the actual questions in the exam. The detailed answers to each question helped me to fill some gaps in my understanding. Just the right number of questions that you need to practice for the exam: three practice exams. Very useful bonus: the book contains three more features: Exam Tips, PMBOK Chapter Reviews, and Exam Quick Prep. Read the Exam Tips in the Introduction of the book before reading the PMBOK Guide because these exam tips help develop the right way of going through the material by explaining what kind of questions to expect. Exam Tips also help you to develop a technique to sort the right answer from the multiple choices.
The Quicklet (this book) reviews each chapter of the PMBOK Guide in a very concise and elegant way. After reading each chapter in the PMBOK Guide, I read its review in the Quicklet. Put everything in perspective and the chapter in the PMBOK Guide made much more sense. Each review includes the Big Picture which shows the relationships among the main processes in the chapter in an easy to understand way. This helped to make the material stick for the exam.
I quickly went through the Exam Quick Prep just before the exam. I'm sure it helped to score some extra points.
Already know some project management? Then you just need this book with the PMBOK Guide to a pass the CAPM exam. If you are a beginner, you can add a Study Guide to this mix. That's all, you don't need to spend a fortune.

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Author of the best selling Study Guide for the PMP and CAPM exams, PMP In Depth, Dr. Paul Sanghera, presents three complete practice exams--- 435 questions --- to help you prepare for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam.Special features:- Answers. Presents fully explained answers to all the questions: why the correct answers are correct and the incorrect answers are incorrect.- Scope. Full scope of the exam is covered. - Exam tips. Describe what kind of questions to expect in the exam and how to identify the correct answers. - PMBOK Review-Presents a brief review of each chapter of the PMBOK Guide with the features: Big Picture, Story Line, and Exam's Eye View.- Exam quick prep. Provides the quick preparation notes: a recap of the important concepts that are covered in the PMBOK Guide. You should go through this section one more time the night (or the hour) before you take the exam to maximize your chances of passing the exam.About the Author:Dr. Paul Sanghera, a manager, educator, technologist, and an entrepreneur, has 15 years of diverse project and program management experience in the computer industry from Netscape to MP3 and at research labs from Cornell to CERN. Having worked in various roles including director of project management, director of software development, and software developer, he has a broad view of project and program management. With several industry certifications under his belt including PMP, CAPM,Project+, Network+, Linux+, SCJP, and SCBCD,Dr. Sanghera has contributed to building the world class technologies such as Netscape Communicator, and Novell's NDS. As an engineering manager, he has been at the ground floor of several startups. He has been a lecturer at San Jose Sate University and Brooks College. With a Master degree in Computer Science from Cornell University and a Ph.D. in Physics from Carleton University, he has authored and co-authored more than 100 technical papers published in well reputed European and American research journals. He is the best selling author of several books on technology and project management including PMP In Depth. Dr. Sanghera has also presented talks by invitation at several international scientific conferences. He lives in Silicon Valley, California.

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Project Management Best Practices: Achieving Global Excellence Review

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(More customer reviews)Dr. Kerzner made an excellent synthesis of project management from a practical point of view.
Pure experience sorted and regrouped alongside topics of excellence. The book is rich of diagrammes, graphics,
screen copies and all sort of illustrations which helped thousands of project actors to grasp and retain the notions.

I appreciated the European touch as well.

If you manage projects, this book is a must.
If you manage projects for over 10 years, take it with you even during your holidays.

Alexander Matthey, PMP
/Project, Programme, Portfolio Management consulting, coaching, training company based in Switzerland/

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Best practices in the global market for successful project management

Project Management Best Practices: Achieving Global Excellence presents unique, firsthand accounts of how corporations around the world incorporate project management into their strategic business operations. This book is the global-perspective follow-up to Kerzner's bestselling Advanced Project Management: Best Practices on Implementation, Second Edition (0-471-47284-0).

Senior management from more than fifty global Fortune 500 companies-such as Computer Associates, Motorola, Johnson Controls, Nortel, Satyam, and Infosys-present their best practices in project management, including new and previously unpublished material. These industry leaders offer insight into best practices for:
* Project risk management
* Project management for multinational cultures and cultural failures
* Integrated and virtual project teams

Project Management Best Practices: Achieving Global Excellence is a must-have resource for competitive corporate managers, project and team managers, engineers, project team members, and business consultants in today's global market.

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Project Management Methodologies: Selecting, Implementing, and Supporting Methodologies and Processes for Projects (Youth communicates) Review

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(More customer reviews)Regardless of whether you are a PMI certified Project Management Professional (PMP), or a PRINCE2 Practitioner, or hold any other project management certification, this book will improve your skills.
It does not replace knowledge or process areas on any of the existing project management approaches, but, instead, shows you how to tailor an approach that best fits project objectives.In many ways the approach in this book is more similar to the UK PRINCE2 standard because of the emphasis on project organization and stakeholders.
For readers who hold the PMP certification this book's distinction between methodologies and frameworks, and how to select and implement the most effective methodology will add coherency to the PMBOK framework upon which the certification is based.The author's approach does not supplant or alter the PMBOK process areas.It indirectly shows how much each process area should be given during the life of the project.It also fills in gaps in the PMBOK approach with respect to project organization.This material can also be effectively used in a PMO.
The project templates and techniques are invaluable tools for any project manager.I have one issue with the book:the URL given for the downloadable templates is a dead link.However, I believe this is one of the most important books published in recent years, and it is most useful for experienced project managers who can appreciate the in-depth information the author imparts.

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"Project Management Methodologies is a great resource for any project manager. Finally . . . a book that provides practical insight and understanding of those project management strategies that make PM's successful."
-Frank Hood, Chief Information Officer, Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
"If you are a leader who simply must deliver results, Jay's crisp insight into methodologies is just the medicine your organization needs. Ignore Jay at your own peril. He is usually bang on the mark."
-Brian L. Hurly, founder, Musk Industries
"The project management profession offers ever-increasing options and tools for getting things done, and Jay organizes the choices in this book so you can make intelligent decisions. This will be popular reading in project management offices worldwide!"
-Christopher M. Avery, PhD, author, Teamwork Is an Individual Skill: Getting Your Work Done When Sharing Responsibility
"This book shows that project management methods offer best-practice experiences and new opportunities to be tailored to any project. For inspirational, method-guided project management-read it!"
-Mark M. van Onna, Managing Director, WOW!projects, Utrecht, The Netherlands
"Jason scores big! Project management professionals need to understand which project methodologies are out there, especially anyone charged with delivering successful projects-this book will be a PM's best friend!"
-Bob Fairchild, Senior Project Manager
"Mr. Charvat is the Norm Abram of project management. He not only has a rich collection of tools but also the down-to-earth advice on how best to use them. His observation that not all tools are appropriate for all projects is again in line with the master carpenter analogy. Like the carpenter, the project manager must be skilled in knowing which tools are right for the job at hand."
-Thomas P. Davis, IT mentor and coach

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