Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Wisconsin

The 12 Predictable and Avoidable Pitfalls that Every Project Faces

Projects are MESSY From the minute the project begins, all manner of changes, surprises and disasters befall them. Unfortunately most of these are PREDICTABLE and AVOIDABLE.

Tact and diplomacy can only get you so far in the wild and wacky world of project work. A combination of outrageous creativity, sheer bravado and nerves of steel will serve you far better than any fancy-schmancy Microsoft Project Gantt chart

'Scrappy Project Management' is about what REALLY happens in the project environment, how to survive it, and how to make sure that your team avoids the predictable and avoidable pitfalls that every project faces.

Scrappy Project Management

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Kevin Forsberg

Howard Cotterman

Hal Mooz

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Virginia

A Model for Business and Technical Success - 2nd Edition

"The authors' technical skill and work-environment experience are abundantly apparent in the real-world methodology they bring to the study and understanding of the importance of project management to the success of any organization."-From the Foreword by Norman R. Augustine. Chairman of the Executive Committee, Lockheed-Martin Corporation Effective project management is an essential skill in virtually every professional and technical setting and, like any skill, it is best mastered through the right combination of in-depth, expert training and hands-on experience. Visualizing Project Management, Second Edition is today's best resource for both. Delivered by a trio of authors whose combined project management experience is unequaled in the field-a team that has been an integral part of the development of project management from the 1950s to the present-the processes and techniques in this landmark book have been confirmed through the experiences of over 30,000 working project managers and over 100 corporations. Profound in its simplicity yet unique in its completeness, the integrated approach presented in Visualizing Project Management focuses on the four essential elements of project management: 1. Common Vocabulary: Terms and jargon are defined as they are introduced, minimizing the vocabulary problems that can lead to conflict and undermine otherwise successful teamwork. 2. Teamwork: Each of the fundamentals of real teamwork-from common conduct to shared rewards-is discussed, along with strategies to strengthen this vital component. 3. The Sequential Project Cycle: Valuable lessons are provided to enable you to develop a template for project-unique tactics as well as achieve project-to-project continuity. 4. Management Elements: The authors provide all the techniques and tools you need to guide a project to its successful conclusion-the achievement of stated objectives, within budget and time constraints. Visualizing Project Management shows you how to breathe life into each of these inanimate project elements. The result is a working guidebook for total project management success-and a tangible model for moving your organization and career forward into the exciting new millennium. An Integrated Approach to Results-Oriented Project Management Better . . . Faster . . . Cheaper . . . Today's take-no-prisoners competitive environment has made this the project management mantra for 2000 and beyond. Enlightened project managers know: Unless you can identify accurately the correct benchmark and correctly isolate how to surpass it, your organization will succeed only in producing a better, faster, cheaper failure. The bestselling Visualizing Project Management first set the standard for effective project management in 1996, and introduced models that have been adopted by over 100 leading government and private organizations. In this Second Edition, the authors have revised the tools and techniques that changed the foundations of project management in order to help you better understand, compete, and win in today's lightning-fast global business arena. A few short years ago, the insights and ideas in Visualizing Project Management invented the wheel. Now, its pioneering authors refine your understanding of the project management wheel, as they simplify and clarify the complexities of project management and system engineering. Also includes a dynamic CD-ROM-Visual Project Management (Visual PM)-providing an interactive software version of the book's revolutionary process model, a guided tour of a commercial project cycle, vocabulary definitions, sample document templates, and more.

Visualizing Project Management

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James T. Brown

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Illinois

Business & Economics

How to Facilitate Project Succss with Optimal Program Managment

As a program manager, you are first and foremost a leader--one who must create, manage, and continually improve a culture that ensures the success of your project managers. Establishing and maintaining processes that greatly reduce the chances of project failure is paramount to achieving the competitive edge your company seeks. The Handbook of Program Management gives program managers at all levels the techniques to put such processes in place as well as consistently integrate new technology and new people into these processes, thus producing superior products and services. Dr. James Brown, an internationally recognized authority in program and project management, explains how to strike a crucial balance between operations and project implementations-the precise point where you must nurture repeatable success. Outlining the differences between the roles of program and project managers, Dr. Brown provides proven principles for establishing a successful program management culture that is supported by enthusiastic personnel and stakeholders. He shows you how to develop the attributes of an effective program manager, from having a vision and strategy for long-term improvement to assessing people and building relationships to analyzing a myriad of means for accomplishing program objectives. You'll see how to Readily adapt to changing business conditions and turn chaos into clarity Mentor and coach project managers in terms of stakeholder management Make strategic program process decisions that positively impact your culture Build strong teams on multiple levels Plan an effective program execution Manage risk in an environment of uncertainty You'll also learn the keys to proper portfolio management and how to capitalize on positive program outcomes. Nowhere else will you find such comprehensive, authoritative information on meeting the new standards of program management--Dr. Brown's The Handbook of Project Management is the definitive resource.

The Handbook of Program Management

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Michel Thiry

Based on practical applications of Program Management in different countries, as well as the leading standards, this book reflects the most recent developments in the area. It offers an understanding of program management's connection to business strategy and value realisation, beyond multiple-project management. Additionally it emphasizes the need for program specific processes, based on an iterative life cycle and the management of multiple stakeholders and their expected benefits.The book is grounded in a robust theoretical framework, complemented by a number of case studies.

Program Management

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PMI Standards Committee

BUSINESS/MANAGEMENT
The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) is an inclusive term that describes the sum of knowledge within the profession of project management. As with other professions such as law, medicine, and accounting, the body of knowledge rests with the practitioners and academics who apply and advance it. The full PMBOK includes knowledge of proven, traditional practices which are widely applied as well as knowledge of innovative and advanced practices which have seen more limited use.
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge identifies and describes that subset of the PMBOK which is generally accepted. Generally accepted means that the knowledge and practices described are applicable to most projects most of the time, and that there is widespread consensus about their value and usefulness. Generally accepted does not mean that the knowledge and practices described are or should be applied uniformly on all projects; the project management team is always responsible for determining what is appropriate for any given project.
This PMBOK Guide also provides a common lexicon within the profession for talking about project management. Project management is a relatively young profession, and while there is substantial commonality around what is done, there is relatively little commonality in the terms used.
This PMBOK Guide provides a basic reference for anyone interested in the profession of project management. This includes, but is not limited to:
Project managers and other project team members.
Managers of project managers.
Project customers and other project stakeholders.
Functional managers with employees assigned to project teams.
Educators teaching project management and related subjects.
Consultants and other specialists in project management and related fields.
Trainers developing project management educational programs.
This PMBOK Guide is also used by the Project Management Institute to provide a consistent structure for its professional development programs including:
Certification of Project Management Professionals (PMPs).
Accreditation of degree-granting educational programs in project mar
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9781880410127

Washington

Presents the fundamental processes of project management that drive the design and implementation of business changes for any organization--local, regional or global, updated to reflect the most current industry knowledge and practices.

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge

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Presents a guide for managing multiple, complex projects and programs with the proper metrics and standards. covering such knowledge areas as stakeholder management, scope management, and program execution.

The Standard for Program Management

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Andy Bruce

Ken Langdon

Near perfect condition. Used book and has a sticker on the spine, as shown in photo. 

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

California

Essential Managers Project Management

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Milton D. Rosenau

Damage to jacket cover as pictured. Book itself in excellent condition 

A Step-by-Step Approach with Practical Examples

The Fourth Edition of this internationally bestseller details the quick and easy way to master the basics of project management. Using a lively, conversational style, project management gurus Mickey Rosenau and Gregory Githens equip readers with fundamental principles and "tested-in-the-trenches" techniques for managing projects in any type of organization. They arm readers with easy-to-use tools for resolving any technical, mechanical, or personnel problem that may arise over the course of a project and break project management down into twenty-two chronological steps. Extensively revised and updated, this Fourth Edition examines the role of integration in project planning, risk-and-issues management, virtual teams, new theories, project management offices, and more! Successful Project Management, Fourth Edition is an ideal primer for students and an indispensable quick reference for experienced professionals.

Successful Project Management

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Description: You’ve been asked to manage a key project—or perhaps you’ve volunteered for an assignment that could advance your career. So how do you make sure the project succeeds? Managing Projects walks you quickly through the basics, Drawing up a realistic schedule and project plan Monitoring key tasks and benchmarks Communicating with stakeholders Bringing the project to a close. About HBR's 20-Minute Manager Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR's 20-Minute Manager series. Whether you need a crash course or a brief refresher, each book in the series is a concise, practical primer that will help you brush up on a key management topic.Advice you can quickly read and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executives—from the most trusted source in business. Also available as an ebook.

Minnesota

Expert Solutions to Everyday Challenges

When a new project is handed to them, readers can use this guide to help juggle the gamut of tasks required to get the job done. The handy tools and checklists offer guidance on how to:
· Identify necessary resources
· Develop schedules and set deadlines
· Set and monitor budgets
· Communicate progress and problems

Managing Projects

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Project Management Institute Staff

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Oregon

Fifth Edition

Presents the fundamentals of project management as they apply to a wide variety of projects, covering such topics as project life cycles, scope definition, activity schedules, risk identification, and stakeholder management.

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide)

Rob Newbold

Bill Lynch

How can your bureaucratic organization achieve world-class speed and productivity? How can you better balance your time at home and at work? How can you spend time on the things you love, while at the same time keeping what you need?Roger Wilson must answer these questions when he goes from a dead-end job at Malloy Enterprises to managing Malloy’s most urgent and important project, a secret development effort code-named “Aurora.” As Aurora’s deadline looms ever closer, Roger has to figure out how to lead his team to success in the face of Malloy’s inertia. At the same time, he struggles to keep his family together and to manage a revolutionary technology that seems to have ideas of its own.The Aurora team discovers that success is only possible when they challenge the basic values that underlie their day-to-day work. Their new values, the “Project Manifesto,” coupled with their new critical chain scheduling approach, lead to dramatic improvements in speed and productivity. In the process, Roger’s own personal manifesto takes his family and his career in directions he would never have imagined.


Transforming Your Life and Work with Critical Chain Values

How can your bureaucratic organization achieve world-class speed and productivity? How can you better balance your time at home and at work? How can you spend time on the things you love, while at the same time keeping what you need? Roger Wilson must answer these questions when he goes from a dead-end job at Malloy Enterprises to managing Malloy's most urgent and important project, a secret development effort code-named \"Aurora.\" As Aurora's deadline looms ever closer, Roger has to figure out how to lead his team to success in the face of Malloy's inertia. At the same time, he struggles to keep his family together and to manage a revolutionary technology that seems to have ideas of its own. The Aurora team discovers that success is only possible when they challenge the basic values that underlie their day-to-day work. Their new values, the \"Project Manifesto, \" coupled with their new critical chain scheduling approach, lead to dramatic improvements in speed and productivity. In the process, Roger's own personal manifesto takes his family and his career in directions he would never have imagined

The Project Manifesto

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Aileen Ellis

Arizona

50+ PMP(r) Exam Prep Sample Questions and Solutions on Network Diagrams

Aileen's view on PMP Exam Preparation To learn to ride a bike, a person must ride a bike. To learn to pass the PMP(r) Exam, a person must practice with hundreds and hundreds of PMP(r) Exam Prep sample questions. This book is the third book in our series of mini- books - PMP(r) Exam Preparation Simplified Series Over the last 16 years Aileen has helped over 10,000 project managers in her workshops obtain their PMP(r) credential. Often the participants in Aileen's workshops are successful project managers who may lack experience is specific topics on the PMP(r) Exam. The topics that participants seem to struggle with the most are: Earned value Management (EVM) Contract types and calculations(FPIF, CPIF, PTA, etc.) Network diagrams including float, free float, project float, leads and lags Financial based questions including IRR, ROI, etc. Statistical based questions There is one thing all of these areas have in common and it is math. Aileen has decided to create mini-books in each of these areas so that students can gain both the knowledge and the confidence to get these questions right. Many project managers want to study just enough to pass the PMP(r) Exam and not one second more.Aileen's view is to practice on enough sample questions in each area so that the project manager is confident he/she will never get a question in that area wrong. While the primary goal of this book and Aileen's workshops is to help you pass the PMP(r) Exam, Aileen hopes that you will also walk away as a more knowledgeable and successful project manager.

How to Get Every Network Diagram Question Right on the PMP(r) Exam

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Eliyahu M. Goldratt

Louisiana

A business novel focusing on project management. The novel aims to provoke readers to examine and reassess their business practices and transform the thinking and actions of managers.

Critical Chain

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Jeff Sutherland

J. J. Sutherland

The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time

Looks at the "scrum" project management system popular in the technology industry, and how it may be implemented in other fields to increase productivity through customer feedback and a process of constant reiteration.

Scrum

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Vidya Subramanian

Ravi Ramachandran

The book is in good shape, but it does have some highlighting/markings.

Georgia

Math

McGraw-Hill's PMP Certification Mathematics with CD-ROM

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Joseph J. Moder

Texas

Project Management with CPM, Pert and Precedence Diagramming

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Book is in good condition with no markings or highlights. 

Mark Brown

Indiana

The ability to manage a project successfully is crucial to anyone who wants to advance their career. Written by Martin Manser, a leading expert on project management as both a coach and a practitioner, this book quickly teaches you the insider secrets you need to know to in order to run a project successfully from start to finish. The highly motivational 'in a week' structure of the book provides seven straightforward chapters explaining the key points, and at the end there are optional questions to ensure you have taken it all in. There are also cartoons and diagrams throughout, to help make this book a more enjoyable and effective learning experience. So what are you waiting for? Let this book put you on the fast track to success!

Project Management in a Week

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Howard Eisner

Minor warping, front two pages detaching from spine (need glued), no pages torn or missing

In the process, the book clarifies the often unclear relationship between project management and systems engineering by demonstrating how systems engineering actually fits into the overall structure of a project.

Essentials of Project and Systems Engineering Management

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New Jersey

Pixels, People, and Process

An engaging, straightforward guide to Interactive Project Management and the value it can bring to companies and project teams.

Interactive Project Management

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Missouri

Essays on Software Engineering

The Mythical Man-Month

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Project Management for Building Designers and Owners presents the concepts, tools, and ideas to help design firms and owner/client project managers to better communicate and perform their jobs.
Topics include:

 * Streamlining the complexity and costs of current building design and construction
   
 * Integrating the often-fragmented nature of the team in designing and constructing buildings
   
 * Assessing the reengineering trend of reducing in-house facilities and staff in planning, coordinating, and managing a project
   
 * Outsourcing responsibilities to traditional engineering, architectural, and facilities firms as well as program and project management firms
   
 * Comparing traditional design firms and specialty firms - in terms of finding and keeping capable staffs, project scope management, fee and time pressures, and a myriad of other issues
   
 * Communicating effectively within this highly fragmented, specialized, and complex arena
   This edition comprehensively outlines the fundamental means to effectively manage and control a project's scope, schedule, and budget.

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