Project Management Books

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Critical Chain

Eliyahu M. Goldratt, Published April 1, 1997, ISBN: 884271536

The basic review of "The Critical Chain" is the  XE "Critical Chain"   theory that critical path restraints can be  overcome by "buffer" timeframes. And that  project's with constraints can be delivered on time  and on budget.' The book revolves around a  university student team "think tank" that searches  for methods and explanations to successfully  complete major projects on schedule. In some instances many actual examples were used. The  downside however, is that much of the thought process is based on theory and projected  outcomes.

Critical Chain Project Management

Lawrence P. Leach, 2000, Artech House, ISBN 0-58053-074-5

Contents: Begin in the Beginning. The Direction of the Solution. The Complete Solution. Start a New Project. Create the Network. Develop the (Single Project) Critical Chain Plan. Develop the Multi-Project Critical Chain Plan.  Measure and Control the Plan. Implementing the Change to Critical Chain.  Manage Special Cause Variation (Risk Management). Elevate Project Performance. Glossary. Index. References.

The Cultural Dimension of International Business

Gary Ferraro, Prentice Hall, July 2001, Fourth edition

Construction Funding: The Process of Real Estate Development, Appraisal, and Finance

Nathan S. Collier, Courtland A. Collier, Don A. Halperin

The Third Edition of this highly regarded reference offers unrivaled single-source coverage of the financial aspects of construction funding. Updated to provide more current costs, address environmental concerns, and shed light on the latest methods used to fund projects, it helps readers solve the unique financial challenges facing today's construction industry.

Database Metrics

Michael Welz

Database Support for Workflow Management: The Wide Project (Kluwer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science, 491)

Paul Grefen (Editor), Barbara Pernici (Editor), Gabriel Sanchez (Editor)

The book discusses the state of the art in combining database management and workflow management technology, especially in the areas of transaction and exception management. This technology is complemented by a high-level conceptual workflow model and associated workflow application design methodology.

Deep Change : Discovering the Leader Within (Jossey-Bass Business & Management Series)

Robert E. Quinn

Deep Change is a survival manual for finding our own internal leadership power. By helping us learn new ways of thinking and behaving, it shows how we can transform ourselves from
ictims to powerful agents of change.

The Deadline: A Novel About Project Management

Tom Demarco

Delivering Business Value from IT Projects (Financial Times Itb)

Colin Ashurst, Peter Murray

The Demming Management Method

Mary Walton and W Edward Demming, hardcover 262 pages. Publisher: Unknown; ISBN: 0399550011, October 1988

The book covers a wide spectrum of IT cost and benefit solutions, ranging from  business case accounting and user satisfaction studies right through to the business processes which need to be in place in order ensure the effective measurement and management of IT costs and benefits. 

Doing Business Internationally,  The Guide to Cross-Cultural Success

Blake, Terence, Danielle Walker, and Thomas Walker, McGraw-Hill Professional Book Group

Don’t Park Your Brain Outside

Francis T. Hartmann, ISBN 1-880410-48-6 

The SMART approach to Management refreshing, powerful and a challenge to your competition. The book is not for everyone - some people like to stay with the traditional. However, if you really want better results and you care about your colleagues,   your work and a balanced approach to life, this is for you.

Dynamic Scheduling With Microsoft Project 2000

Eric Uyttewaal, IIL. 558 pages paperback, ISBN 0-9708276-0-1  

Many organizations create nice charts with Project 2000. Few, however, create dynamic models to manage their projects. Dynamic models are easy to maintain and will continue to forecast the project until it ends. Author Eric Uyttewaal describes the guidelines for making a dynamic schedule of your project. He makes valuable recommendations, which features to use, and how to use them - the best practices of scheduling. The summary of the book provides a checklist for good schedules. The book comes with a CD-ROM with many examples of schedules for a wide variety of projects.

Dynamic Scheduling with Microsoft Office Project 2003: The Book by and for Professionals

Eric Uyttewaal

This unique guide, based on research from over 1,000 real-life schedules, gives a complete picture of how to use this software to achieve the best results. "A must read, reread, and use daily for all project managers" is what PMI’s Project Management Journal had to say about the previous edition. This updated version is even better.

Earned Value Project Management

Quentin W. Fleming and Joel M. Hoppelman, Project Management Institute, paperback 212 pages, second edition, ISBN 1-880410-27-3 

The Effective Measurement and Management of IT Costs and Benefits

Dan Remenyi, Arthur Money, Michael Sherwood-Smith, Zahir Irani, Butterworth Heinemann (www.bh.com), hardcover 362 pages, second edition, published 2000, ISBN 0-7506-4420-

Eclipse: An Integrated Project Support Environment (Iee Computing Series, Vol 14)

Frank Bott (Editor)

Established in 1984, the Eclipse program is part of the Alvey Software Engineering Program, the goal of which was to produce an experimental integrated project support environment. This book describes the development of Eclipse in terms of functionality, design and management. While the material is primarily technical, attention is given to the lessons learned concerning the running of large collaborative projects.

Effective Project Management: Traditional, Adaptive, Extreme, Third Edition

Robert Wysocki, Robert Beck Junior, David Crane, Thirdd edition (2000), John Wiley and Sons, paperback

Effective Work Breakdown Structures

Gregory T. Haugan  , Published 2002, Management Concepts, paper back 100 pages, ISBN 1-56726-136-3, $23.70 US

Enterprise Risk Management

James Lam

Text offers insights, practical advice, and real-world case studies exploring every aspect of enterprise risk management. Organized into four comprehensive sections: Risk Management in Context, The Enterprise Risk Management Framework, Risk Management Applications, and A Look to the Future.

Establishing a Systems of Policies and Procedures

Stephen B. Page, 152 pages paperback,  ISBN 1-929065-00-0s

ERP: Making it Happen: The Implementers' Guide to Enterprise Resource Planning

Thomas F. Wallace, Michael H. Kremzar

Properly implementing ERP will give you a competitive advantage and help you run your business more effectively, efficiently, and responsively. This guide is structured to support all the people involved in ERP implementation-from the CEO and others in the executive suite to the people doing the detailed implementation work in sales, marketing, manufacturing, purchasing, logistics, finance, and elsewhere.

Essential Managers: Project Management (Essential Managers Series)

Andy Bruce, Ken Langdon

From setting out objectives to compiling the close--down report, from choosing priorities to selecting the right team, Project Management shows you how to plan, run, and monitor a project, and explains what to do if things go wrong. It contains a wealth of straightforward, expert advice on scheduling and budgeting, managing and communicating information, planning activities, and developing leadership skills to ensure successful completion of all your projects.

Ethics and the Conduct of Business

John R. Boatright

Ethical Theory and Business, Seventh Edition

Tom L. Beauchamp, Norman E. Bowie

This book presents a comprehensive anthology of readings, legal perspectives, and cases in ethics in business. Contrasting business ethics approaches, Regulation of business, Performance Monitoring. Genetic testing and screening. Third world issues. Federal sentencing guidelines. Ideal for business professionals interested in reviewing ethical issues in business.

Extreme Project Management: Unique Methodologies - Resolute Principles - Astounding Results

Shaun H. Ajani

Facilities Management and the Business of Space

Wes McGregor, Danny Then

Essential reading for building owners, facilities managers, architects and surveyors, this book will also prove useful on business management and facilities management courses, and for those studying architecture, surveying and real estate management.
 

The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management: Quick Tips, Speedy Solutions, and Cutting-Edge Ideas

Eric Verzuh

The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management brings you the information you need when you need it most— now! This practical, easy-to-use guide gives you instant access to the cutting-edge ideas and hard-won wisdom of one of today’s leading experts on project management.

Fundamentals of Project Management: Developing Core Competencies to Help Outperform the Competition

James P. Lewis

In today's time-based and cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. This classic book provides businesspeople with an excellent introduction to project management, supplying sound, basic information (along with updated tools and techniques) to understand and master the complexities and nuances of project management.

Field Guide to Project Management

David Cleland (Editor), John Wiley and Sons, paper back  472 pages, ISBN 0-471-29206-0

Fierce Conversations

Susan Scott, Viking Penguin, 266 pages hard cover,  2002, ISBN 0-670-03124-0 

Fierce Conversations is a way of conducting business. An attitude. A way of life. Susan Scott has spent sixteen years training clients in the art of fierce conversations, empowering them to achieve exceptional results  through successful communication. Now she brings her expertise to readers everywhere. 

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