The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management, 2nd Edition, Eric Verzuh "If you're attempting to get a clear understanding of project management techniques in a hurry, then look no further. If you've been at this project stuff for years and just need a refresher on the latest language and ideas, then get this book. It's well thought out, well set out, clearly explained and brilliantly presents real-life examples to support the project process." Neil Smith, 2001, review published on Amazon.com "Transforming a good idea into a real business requires you to zero in on a multitude of operational details, without losing sight of the big picture. And that's where The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management comes in. Using checklists, worksheets, and other aids, author Eric Verzuh takes you through each step of the startup process, helping you make sure that your big idea gets on track - and stays there." Fast Company, March 2000
	The Portable MBA in Project Management: Leading the Project Based Organization, edited by Eric Verzuh This unique book addresses the needs of managers who have many projects under their span of control by presenting the best thinking on managing individual projects and managing the project-driven organization. Verzuh has drawn from the best thinkers in the field to assemble this comprehensive, authoritative resource. Includes chapters on: New Product Development Applying Quality Management to Projects Project Selection Implementing an Enterprise Project Management System Cost, Schedule, and Risk Management Managing Virtual Teams And much more!
	Political Savvy; Systematic Approaches to Leadership Behind the Scenes, by Joel R. Deluca Everyone knows stakeholder management is important, but until now nobody told us what to do about it. Deluca explains how to understand the political landscape and provides advice for ethically influencing decisions. We all know politics exist. Deluca has given us a method for making the best of it.
	Rapid Development, Steve McConnell McConnell has synthesized over 20 years of software engineering studies and books to make a powerful argument for building software "the right way." The first half of the book builds a solid case for the front-end activities of requirements, design, and project management - activities which are often skipped in the name of "doing it faster." McConnell helps the reader understand that "rapid development" means doing it right the first time. The second half of the book contains specific techniques that can be employed on software development projects.
	Peopleware : Productive Projects and Teams, 2nd Ed., by Tom Demarco, Timothy Lister Here's the human side of developing high-performance teams. They remind us that with all our tools and technology, it is people who get work done. Some very common-sense ideas about the environmental factors that allow people to work their best.
	Winning at New Products, 3rd Ed., Robert G. Cooper This is the definitive description of the phase-gate development model. Cooper's book is written in a user-friendly style with enough (but not too much) data to back up his model. Anyone who is frustrated with the limitations of project management techniques for managing a full product development effort will appreciate how the phase-gate development approach COMPLIMENTS traditional project management techniques.
	The Team Handbook, Peter R. Scholtes, Brian L. Joiner, Barbara J. Streibel Many call The Team Handbook their "team bible." Proven and practical, The Team Handbook Second Edition is an outstanding resource for accomplishing the work of teams in your organization. The second edition provides a broader application to ongoing work teams, management teams, and others. This comprehensive, easy-to-use reference provides everything you need to know to get your teams up and running, and keep them operating effectively. Its easy-to-use format and powerful content have helped more than 800,000 users find success in teams.
	Getting to Yes, 2nd Ed., Roger Fisher, William Ury, Bruce Patton Getting to Yes is a straightforward, universally applicable method for negotiating personal and professional disputes without getting taken - and without getting angry. The book offers a concise, step-by-step, proven strategy for coming to mutually acceptable agreements in every sort of conflict. Based on the work of the Harvard Negotiation Project, a group that deals continually with all levels of negotiation and conflict resolution from domestic to business to international, Getting to Yes tells you how to: Separate the people from the problem Focus on interests, not positions Work together to create options that will satisfy both parties Negotiate successfully with people who are more powerful, refuse to play by the rules, or resort to "dirty tricks."