The Principles of Project Management (Collected Handbooks from the Project Management Institute) [Paperback]

et al. John R. Adams (Author)

Book Description

Series: Collected handbooks from the Project Management Institute | Publication Date: April 1, 1997

Features eight handbooks, published previously by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), that have had significant impact on the project management profession and continue to have enduring value for today’s project manager. These handbooks are collected in this one economical volume that belongs on every project manager’s bookshelf.

Product Details

• Paperback: 285 pages
• Publisher: Project Management Institute (April 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880410303
• ISBN-13: 978-1880410301
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #788,080 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Getting ready for the PMP?, August 11, 2000

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Mark Durrenberger "Sawdust Maker" (Eastern, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Principles of Project Management (Collected Handbooks from the Project Management Institute) (Paperback)

Excellent reference if you are getting ready for the PMP exam. Use it to study for the HR material, the Communications material and the Contract and procurement material.

I use it in my PMP classes at Oak Associates, Inc. www.oakinc.com

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Required reading for the PMP? NOT! A must buy though ..., April 8, 2003

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Harinath Thummalapalli (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Principles of Project Management (Collected Handbooks from the Project Management Institute) (Paperback)

This book used to be on PMI's recommended reading list for PMP preparation (I am not sure if it still is). The book does not use any complicated terminology and is written using an easy to read writing style. But the concepts will be easier to understand when you become an experienced project manager. If you read it at the beginning of your career, I recommend that you keep this in mind and not be disappointed. Just hold on to the copy and you will appreciate it later when you have more overall knowledge of project management.

The book is literally a compilation of 8 of the best papers on project management ever published. Hence the papers can be read independently. If you are a student at some University, you should be able to trace the individual papers to their source in your University library and print them at a much lower cost than the price of this book. The price was the only disappointment for me and since I am not a student, I couldn't do what I suggested above.

The eight different topics addressed by these papers in the book are -

1. Conflict Management
2. Contract Administration
3. Negotiating
4. Time and Stress Management
5. Team Building
6. PM Roles and Responsibilities
7. Organizational Development Approach
8. Organizing for Project Management

Based on my own personal background, I found the first five topics noted above the most interesting and the topic on Time and Stress Management the most useful. A lot of people I have talked to have not really found the time to read this book before taking the PMP but I would recommend reading it thoroughly once you have passed the PMP. I am finding that this book provides a very useful way to consolidate one's PM knowledge. PMI publishes 'Project Management Journal' and 'PM Network' on a regular basis that are also absolutely essential for any project manager. I have actually kept these publications from years back and they are one of the most prized possessions of my PM library. Enjoy reading these papers and the above mentioned publications!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect condition, delivered on time., February 17, 2010

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This review is from: The Principles of Project Management (Collected Handbooks from the Project Management Institute) (Paperback)

This is a very good book. it contains articles on various important subjects covered on the PMBOK guide. Suggestion: complement this with the PMP Certification Exam Study Guide by Kim Heldman. The bonus CD is excellent.