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.
Tom Kendrick's "Identifying and Managing Project Risk" is a comprehensive guide aimed at equipping project managers with the tools and techniques necessary to navigate and mitigate risks effectively throughout the project lifecycle. The book is structured to provide a systematic approach to risk management, ensuring that project managers can identify potential pitfalls early and take proactive measures to avoid or minimise their impact.
Ray R. Venkataraman and Jeffrey K. Pinto's book, "Cost and Value Management in Projects," provides a comprehensive approach to understanding and implementing effective cost and value management strategies in project environments. The authors emphasise the interconnectedness of cost and value, highlighting the importance of managing both aspects to achieve project success.
Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) is a project management methodology that was introduced by Eliyahu Goldratt in his book, "Critical Chain". This approach to project management is based on the theory of constraints, which states that every system is limited by a small number of constraints that must be managed in order to optimize the overall performance of the system.
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.
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni is a powerful book that explores the common pitfalls that hinder team performance and provides insights on how leaders can address these challenges. Through a compelling leadership fable, Lencioni sheds light on the five dysfunctions and offers practical advice for building cohesive and high-performing teams.