Project Management Absolute Be

by Gregory M. Horine

About the Book: This book is divided into five parts: Part I, "Project Management Jumpstart," sets up the general framework for our project management discussion and accelerates your project management learning curve, including an insightful review of successful projects and project managers. Part II, "Project Planning," reviews the processes that establish the foundation for your project. Part III, "Project Control," reviews the processes that allow you to effectively monitor, track, correct, and protect your performance. Part IV, "Project Execution," reviews the key leadership and people-focused skills that you need to meet today's business demands. Part V, "Accelerating the Learning Curve Even More", reviews techniques, tools, situations and hot topics that will accelerate the knowledge base and skill level of the new project manager. About the Author: Gregory M. Horine is a certified (PMP, CCP) business technology and IT project management professional with more than 23 years of successful results across multiple industries using servant leadership principles. Primary areas of expertise and strength include the following: Project management and leadership Complete project lifecycle experience Regulatory and process compliance Package implementation and integration Quality and risk management Enterprise solution development Effective use of project management tools Microsoft Project Project and portfolio management tools Complex application development Data analysis and transformation Business process analysis and improvement Vendor and procurement management Mind mapping tools In addition,

Genres: Business, Nonfiction, Management, Personal Development, Reference

440 pages, Paperback

First published October 16, 2012

Reviews

[Daniel Soto · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book serves as an excellent entry point for those new to project management, breaking down complex concepts into simple, easy-to-follow explanations. It covers essential topics like planning, scheduling, communication, and risk management with clarity and practical examples that help beginners build confidence. The structure is logical and approachable, making it a useful reference as well as a learning tool. However, readers with more experience may find it too basic, as it lacks advanced strategies and in-depth exploration of modern methodologies. Overall, it is a reliable foundation for novices but limited for seasoned professionals seeking deeper insights.

[Sojharo Mangi · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a good beginner-friendly guide to project management. It can be used as a checklist as well whenever you are starting a new project. However, for beginners there are absolutely no real-world examples given. Also, you won't find the samples or templates of documents which are required for a project and are explained in this book. Overall, it is very easy to read and one can enjoy the book along with learning.

[Kris Gardner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book for Project Management

This is a great book for project managers at any level. It covers all of the basics as well as goes in to great detail in several areas. If you are just starting out it will provide good understanding and methods. If you are a long time project manager it will refresh unused knowledge areas and provide tips to improve your skills.

[Daniel Jodzio · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very user-friendly format makes this one of the best books on this subject.

[Carol Guthrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Textbook for an introduction to project management. Good information in a readable format - just not much visual interest.

[Kevin Buckley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just starting this - -- doesn't exactly make me feel like it will be a quick read -- couple chapters here a couple there....

[Hadi Aleid · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book can't teach to be a project manager.

Better to read PMP prep by Rita Mulcahy.