Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink is a groundbreaking book that challenges traditional notions of motivation and presents a compelling case for a new approach to understanding what drives individuals in their personal and professional lives. Pink draws on extensive research from psychology, economics, and neuroscience to argue that autonomy, mastery, and purpose are the key factors that truly motivate people to excel.
Scott Berkun’s Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management is a refreshing and insightful guide that moves beyond traditional project management theories and focuses on practical, real-world strategies for leading successful projects. Unlike rigid, methodology-heavy project management books, Berkun’s work is based on his experiences as a project manager at Microsoft. He provides actionable insights on leadership, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving—all crucial skills for getting things done effectively.
Project Management Communication Tools by William Dow and Bruce Taylor is a comprehensive guide that highlights the critical role of communication in project management. The book provides over 80 communication tools and techniques, helping project managers improve clarity, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement. It argues that poor communication is one of the leading causes of project failure and offers practical solutions to enhance project success through structured communication strategies.
"Project Stakeholder Management" by Pernille Eskerod and Anna Lund Jepsen is a comprehensive guide that focuses on the importance of stakeholder management in project success. The book provides a detailed exploration of stakeholder theory and its practical application in project management, offering strategies, tools, and techniques for identifying, analysing, and engaging stakeholders effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
Michael M. Bissonette's "Project Risk Management: A Practical Implementation Approach" is a comprehensive guide designed to equip project managers with effective tools and techniques for managing risks throughout the project lifecycle. The book is rooted in practical application, ensuring that project managers can implement risk management strategies effectively in real-world scenarios.
Elizabeth Harrin’s Engaging Stakeholders on Projects is a practical guide for project professionals on how to effectively engage stakeholders to ensure project success. The book builds upon the principles of the APM Body of Knowledge (7th edition) and provides actionable tools, techniques, and strategies for improving stakeholder relationships.