PM 101 According to the Olde Curmudgeon: An Introduction to the Basic Concepts of Modern Project Management [Paperback]

Francis Marion Webster Jr. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 2000

Former editor-in-chief for the Project Management Institute (PMI®), Francis M. Webster Jr. refers to himself as "the Olde Curmudgeon." After reading his new book, it is difficult to see how this description applies. What Webster delivers in PM 101 According to the Olde Curmudgeon: An Introduction to the Basic Concepts of Project Management is insider information dispensed with a friendly arm-around-the-shoulders approach.

This is a book of veteran do’s and don’ts, generously shared with novice project managers. Webster’s passion is modern project management, those aspects of the field not given adequate attention in the past. You’ll learn the nine essential skills of modern project management, making this an essential book for your project management library.

Writing as the "Olde Curmudgeon," Webster lets new project managers in on the tricks of the trade. By following his advice, the most inexperienced novice should look good. In PM 101, Webster shares his well-reasoned, well-organized observations. This carefully written manual is full of ideas, distinctions, rules, and metaphors—even commandments.

PM 101 is essential for new project managers who need to come off the blocks on the right foot fast!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...Concise, practical summary that serves both beginners and old hands." -- Project Management Journal

About the Author

Francis M. Webster Jr., Ph.D., PMP, has more than 40 years of experience practicing, consulting on, and teaching project management. His industrial experience includes managing the corporate operations research unit at Chrysler Corporation.

He has served PMI in a variety of ways, including serving as editor-in-chief from 1985 until 1994. He is a PMI Fellow and is revered as a true PMI Historian. Longtime members of the Institute know he was also the persona behind PM Network’s "Olde Curmudgeon."

Product Details

• Paperback: 201 pages
• Publisher: Project Management Institute (March 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880410559
• ISBN-13: 978-1880410554
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,154,830 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Getting Started in Project Management, May 10, 2001

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This review is from: PM 101 According to the Olde Curmudgeon: An Introduction to the Basic Concepts of Modern Project Management (Paperback)

If you are new to the field of Project Management this book is very helpful. It draws upon the accepted practices of the PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) but is written more for those who don't want to learn directly from a text book style reading. The story follows a character named Sam and how he deals with his first exposure to project management. The flow of the book is very smooth as it takes you from basically describing what a project is, through the skill sets required to be a successful PM, and finally to the development of a Work Breakdown Structures and project planning techniques. This is a great quick read for anyone interested in project management as a profession, or who uses project management skills in their day to day jobs but don't have any guidelines.