Category: Project Management Books

The word “agile” has become a popular buzzword first in the IT industry and then in many industries afterward since it has been used in 2001 during the declaration of the Manifesto for Agile Software Development. The term was used to describe a new software development methodology characterized by short but complete lifecycles leading to…

In May 2003, Mary and Tom Poppendieck came out with Lean Software Development: An Agile Toolkit. The book introduced principles that have already revolutionized the manufacturing industry. By adopting seven Lean principles, people developing software were shown how to create a more efficient process that is optimized for their work environment. These principles help people…

Head First PMP Third Edition is the latest edition of the best-selling PMP prep book from Greene and Stellman. It covers the latest PMBOK Guide 5th Edition. More than that, the book presents the topics in a way that it will be understood and remembered by readers to help them pass the PMP certification exam.…

Agile principles and Scrum practices were brought about by people who have seen and experienced firsthand how old processes and models were failing to solve new challenges. However, adopting new things also poses problems, especially if the new mindset, values and processes are not clear enough to follow. Not everyone has had the experience or…

Coaching Agile Teams: A Companion for ScrumMasters, Agile Coaches, and Project Managers in Transition is a practical guide for people with project leadership roles in an agile environment. Since agile teams operate with a different structure, there is a need to help the team develop and deliver their product efficiently and in an effective manner.…

Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management is part of the O’Reilly Theory in Practice Series of books. It is an update of an earlier best seller titled The Art of Project Management released in 2005. Aside from the title change, the second edition offers revised text with better clarity and concision. Also, hundreds of thought-provoking…

Project Management Absolute Beginner’s Guide (3rd Edition) is a comprehensive book that covers all the performance domains, process groups, and some. The latest edition has been updated to include discussions about the newest PMP certification changes as well as the impact of web-based PM tools. This guide intends to provide first time and relatively new…

A Guide to the PM Body of Knowledge: PMBOK Guide (Fifth Edition) is the latest reference text from the PMI. The Guide compiles all the essential principles and practices about this particular subject. The book is considered to be the yardstick of best practices, and contains tips and tools to help readers deliver the desired…