Being a Project Manager – a Different Book on Project Management
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‘Being a Project Manager’ is a different book on project management that focuses on the principles and practices of managing a project. The book clearly lays out the path for both occasional and experienced project managers, those who are asked to manage a project alongside different professional tasks as well as those who’s profession it is to manage projects, by walking them through the foundations of project management—planning, control and communication. The book goes on to provide clear and simple project management tools that are easy to implement and make a world of difference when taking on a new project. It is a must have tool for anyone managing a project of any scope, in any field of expertise, and across all disciplines.
Description
At a Glance
Planning, control and communication, the indispensable ingredients of any successful project, are also the three sections of this book, elaborating in a practical, easy to follow manner, and with great detail, the various steps that need to be followed and the tools that should be used in order to properly manage a project of any sort.
‘Being a Project Manager’ cleverly uses the analogy of baking bread to managing a project. To end up with a loaf of bread, the project’s desired outcome, a project manager must use the right amount of flour, as the basic ingredient for the dough – planning; add the correct proportion of yeast for the dough to rise – control, and add the ‘glue’ that holds all the ingredients together, water – communications.
The same applies to project management. Planning is the essential first step, without it the project is nothing more than a random set of actions. Control is the means to achieving the project’s objectives, a project without control is lots of effort going everywhere and nowhere at the same time. Finally, communication bonds the various stakeholders, as a project without communication is basically a collection of individuals who aspire to reach a goal but don’t know what it is or how to get there.
What is included in this book?
bapm-table-of-contentsPRACTICAL TOOLS
As the book walks the reader through the stages of effective project management, each topic is accompanied by practical tools that can be downloaded through this webpage and put into immediate use in any project. At the end of the book, a detailed project management checklist ensures the right tools have been put in place and all the necessary steps have been taken.
These tools are based on years of experience and were designed to provide the reader with a convenient way to perform the various project management tasks. Most of the tools were developed using Word, PowerPoint and Excel, but some require MS-Project, one of the world’s most popular project management tools.
Free Download
Fill the form below to download the following tools for free: The Project Compass Document including: Requirements and Priorities List, Stakeholder Interest and Influence Map, Project Life Cycle Table, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Budget Estimates, Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS), Roles and Responsibility Matrix, Project Communication Plan, Gantt Chart in Excel, Preliminary Risks List.
Project Approval Presentation, Project Kickoff Presentation, Project Work Plan (with special indicators), Risk Management Plan, Risk Contingency Plan, Project Baseline Approval Presentation, Project Manager’s Board, Project Log, Give & Get Report, Milestone Trend Analysis Report, Project Deliverables Report, Change Management Log, Change Request Review From, Project Goals Presentation, After Action Review From, Lesson Learned Report, Periodic Status Report, Periodic Status Report Presentation, Meeting Minutes Report, Project Summary Presentation, Upcoming Tasks by Priority.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.41 kg |
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| Dimensions | 21 × 15 × 1.5 cm |
Bookworm –
Relatable.
Things are put forward in a simple but no-nonsense way. Easy to understand and follow.
clinical chick –
Great layout of material and easy to follow!
Intrepid Reviews –
Being a Project Manager is well written book in textbook style. What I mean by that is that is seemed like a school course. It was too the point and told exactly the steps needed to manage projects. If you were starting a project it would be easy to follow these directions. While it is not complicated it is not a light read meaning, there are not a lot of engaging stories. It is to the point, in a clinical manner. I would find it helpful in a long-term project. It is quite detailed in breaking out task, assigning parts to the project etc. So it will take you from start to finish in the planning of your project.
I give this book a 5 out of 5 stars, as it was well written with load of information.
R.C. –
Thoroughly enjoyed the book. I read a lot pf PM books and this is one of my favs this year.
hofit –
Presents Project management in an engaging way.
The examples given is this book do a good job of cementing your understanding of how to plan a project and how it can be implemented.
Jessica –
My friends and I started a film company and no one really knows how to manage the film projects. I stepped up but needed help, this book really lays it all out for you. Our film shoots are running much more smoothly now.
I was able to have a successful film day because of these tools. Planning ahead is key.
Piaras –
This is an excellent book for Project Management training and a day to day guide for all project managers. I am relatively new to project management and this book has helped me get organized and look at projects from different aspects. Very informative. I will be keeping this book.
Gary –
Excellent book! Great value.
Mathilde A. –
Beautiful book and perfect for first timer learner!
I also took the ‘Being a Multi Professional’ online course which was great!
Maria Catalina Egan –
This book had great examples and very clever advice for managing large and small projects alike. I learned some and re-learned techniques from management classes too long ago to want to remember. I loved their graphics with ingredients we can all relate to.
Using the book itself and the way it was planned as one of the examples was very relatable.
jaideep khanduja –
A Crisp Book On Project Management.
Anna B. –
Awesome book! So not what I expected from a text book.
Great job!
Jim Dyar –
this book was incredibly absorbable. the golden pyramid examples are extremely useful as a gauge against unrealistic expectations.
should grace every managers book shelf. clearly presented views and sprinkled with useful examples.
Andreea Popia –
The book is really easy to follow, using simple words that anyone can understand. However, what I enjoyed the most were the illustrations and chart. The graphics follow the same creative metaphor (baking) throughout the book and it illustrates all the techniques and methods presented. It makes it even easier to grasp and does not bore the reader. Hands down, my favourite part!
Pick it up if you want to manage a project or just need some guidance in your home projects.