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Whether working on an international project for a Fortune 500 company or organizing a family reunion, you need effective project management to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects.
This helpful guide offers explanations of everything needed to get started in project management including: how to initiate a project and lead the project team, how to structure the project and plan for resources, how to monitor and track the plan, and how to close out the project. Packed with practical advice, this book includes tips to increase success, reveals common pitfalls to avoid, and presents case studies to show and why project management actually works.
Paula Martin (Torrington, CT) is the CEO of Martin Tate, a management consulting and training company. She works with project teams to help them improve performance and has been a consultant on issues related to improving organization performance for over ten years.
Karen Tate (Cincinnati, OH) is the President of MartinTate and is a Project Management Professional. She has over twenty years of project management experience and teaches project management to teams in organizations around the world.
Customer Reviews:
Project Management made easy.......2005-08-12
This book was able to help me understand Project Management a lot easier. At the time i was doing a project management course, and the subject was very difficult for my collegues and I to comprehend. But as we read this book, we were better able to understand the subject a lot better. Thank you Amazon you have made learning a whole lot easier.
Thorough but dull.......2004-11-11
Thorough, comprehensive, and dull as dirt. I have three major complaints about this book (1) it's boring, (2) it insults my intelligence, and (3) the authors are practitioners but don't sound like it. They sound like academics who are divorced from the real world.
I'm not a PM but I've been involved with a lot of projects and many of the things the authors say to do strike me as ridiculous. Such as:
* Having an icebreaker even if everyone already knows each other.
* Developing a formal team contract about what rules the group will use to interact even if there is already a culture within the company that implies those rules.
* Having a TEAM meeting to define all the steps to finish a project to the agonizing level of detail of breaking down a business plan into "a series of interim deliverables such as an outline, the rough draft, final draft, and final draft with illustrations."
Yes, in theory, that's a good way to run a project, but in reality it will probably just irritate your team members.
Not that there isn't a lot of good material in this book. It covers everything you need to know and is very thorough. Just take what seems reasonable and leave the rest. If you want a more entertaining read that teaches the fundamentals but not the micro-details check out Lessons in Project Management by Tom Mochal and Jeff Mochal.
An essential book for all project managers.......2003-04-16
Whether you are a project manager, someone who manages project managers or the poor soul picked to "manage" that career-killing, out of control project, this book is for you.
Breaking down the practice of project management into easy to learn steps, Martin and Tate take you through the basics of project management.
Using the principles defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Martin and Tate take you through each step, from assembling your team and assigning roles through to completion (and celebration!).
If you are uneasy about managing projects or simply don't know what is entailed, this book will put you at ease. Once you understand the basic principles of managing a project (any project!) and lay out the steps defined, it is easy to bring your projects under control.
Whether you take the Martin-Tate class on Project Management or not, this book belongs in your library. As with any good reference book, you'll find yourself referring back to it over time.
Great Resouce for New Project Managers.......2002-12-21
Paula Martin and Karen Tate have created an excellent guide for those transitioning to the role of project manager. This book is well organized, well written, and presents the complicated topics of project management in a straightforward and easy to understand fashion. The CORE Project Methodology (CORE PM) presented in the text differs from most mainstream methodologies in its simplicity, yet it provides all of the key functionality needed to manage the project life cycle.
The authors emphasize four of the five PMI project process (initiation, planning, execution, and closure), and embed the fifth (control) as a thread running throughout the other four. As most project managers would agree, planning is the key process in a successful project, and this is where the authors have focused their attention. Their treatment of the planning process, from identifying scope through building the project schedule, is presented in a step by step manner which is quite easy to understand and follow.
The text presents several tools and techniques that the new project manager can employ to involve the project team in the planning process. These tools and techniques will help develop a sense of ownership in the project by the team.
All in all, this book is an excellent introduction to all aspects of project management, and provides some simple, yet effective, tools and techniques for managing the project life cycle.
Best book for new project managers.......2002-11-22
If I had to recommend just one book for the novice project manager, this would be the book. Nicely designed, easy to read and well organized. This book has a practical orientation so it will not be satisfying to the academically inclined but if you are starting your first project and are looking for help then GET THIS BOOK AND READ IT.
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This innovative, hands-on guide demystifies the start-up process and puts small-business power in your hands. Author Romanus Wolter, a contagiously enthusiastic leader in the small-business community, offers cutting-edge strategies and proven formulas for taking a business idea from inception to launch to profitability. With Wolter in your corner, you'll:
U GET MOTIVATED! Develop the drive you need to make your dream come true;
U MINIMIZE RISK! Explore your business idea and determine its viability in the marketplace;
U GET FUNDED! Learn creative hints for obtaining financing and publicizing your business to the right audiences; and
U BECOME A MARKETER! Stand out from the competition by creating marketing campaigns within your budget.
Filled with inspirational stories from real entrepreneurs, time-tested tools, and out-of-the-box techniques, KICK START YOUR DREAM BUSINESS will offer you the encouragement—and equip you with the know-how— to transform your dream business into a reality.
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One of the best I found.......2007-01-09
An excellent book for anyone considering starting their own business. It reads like a book, and has projects like a workbook. Do yourself a favor- do NOT skip through the project sections. Buy yourself a notebook, and do each section in order and as instructed, b/c quite frankly- if you can't do that, then you probably lack the self discipline to succeed at your own business.
I must have checked out every book in my local library when I was thinking about starting my own business, and I read them all. When I checked out this one, however, I immediately went to the Amazon site and ordered my own copy to keep.
Oh, and my business is doing quite well, thank you. :)
A Complete Encyclopedia of Business in One Book-.......2005-08-23
A Complete Encyclopedia of Business in One Book-
A Complete Encyclopedia of Business in One Book - that is how Romanus Wolter has laid out his amazing business guide. From accounting to websites, everything you ever wanted or needed is in this book, K ick Start Your Dream Business. Refer to it again and again as your personal business bible.
- Joanne Vicotria, The Vision Coach, Author: Lighting Your Path! How To Create the Life You Want, and Vision With a Capital V - Create the Business of Your Dreams.
Essential reading for entrepreneurs.......2004-12-03
The vast majority of books on business and entrepreneurship focus heavily on theory and case study, and lack practical, easy-to-follow steps to help you get started. This book helps you to identify what you're passionate about, and how to go about creating a dream business around whatever it is that you enjoy.
Romanus takes his years of experience working with literally hundreds of individuals and companies and boils it down to the essentials.
This isn't your average business book - it is a series of worksheets and activities to help you define, refine, and act. If you've never owned a business, but have always dreamed of breaking out on your own - this book is for you. If you've been in a startup before, and are thinking about trying it again regardless of your previous success, you'll still find a lot of helpful information to help you avoid the mistakes and pitfalls of too many startups.
Also -- if you get a chance, I highly recommend attending one of Romanus' events. He is energetic and provides great information. Its not just a rah-rah, motivational session -- you'll find it very valuable.
Thorough but product-focused.......2004-03-24
This book is exceptionally thorough; detailed and practical, with tons of worksheets and exercises to perform. However, it seems very focused on product-based business, versus service businesses. The author does include service businesses in his examples, but the exercises and worksheets seem to me to be very helpful for those people providing an actual product, with suppliers and vendors and product margins and the like. Overall a recommended book, especially if you're looking for an exceptionally detailed blueprint for moving from idea to execution.
Great advice, easy to read, very motivating!!.......2003-11-30
I just started my business several months ago and it has been a roller coaster ride! There have been some really discouraging days and this book helps me find new ideas and inspiration to keep on going. Romanus provides great advice and motivation to follow your dreams, I feel like I have a personal small business consultant beside me as I read this book!
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Can I be a stay-at-home mom and still earn extra income? Which home business is best for me? Where can I find expert advice on launching my own business? How much will it cost to get started?
For nearly two decades, bestselling author and home-based business guru Priscilla Y. Huff has run a successful writing business out of her home while balancing her family life. In fact, this book, now in its third edition, is proof of her success. Her valuable advice on what works—and what doesn't—is available to you. From start-up costs to potential income, this book shows you how to:
·Choose the perfect home-based business from 101 of the best: customer service, arts and crafts, entertainment, computer and high tech, mail order, home-based distributorships and franchises, and many others
·Take the first steps to starting any business
·Find and use valuable resources, including local, state, and federal government sources; business and professional associations; books, Web sites, and other publications
·And much, much more!
You'll also find inspiring stories from businesswomen who have achieved success and financial reward. If you've ever dreamed of owning your own business, this book should be your first investment.
Customer Reviews:
try selling used books on Amazon.......2007-07-08
Some of the ideas mentioned seem like more work than a traditionl job and some are too artsy craftsy for me, but women today do have more options than ever before. With the introduction of the internet, we are no longer doomed to sell vitamins to friends, dream about life on top of a pyramid, or set up childcare services in our home, if we're already stretched too thin with our own motherly duties. I wrote a book about selling books n Amazon: 'The Stay-at-Home Moms Secret Guide,' because it is one of the lowest risk, lowest investment, profitble ideas that I have come across. Who would have thought it possible to tap into the biggest book bazaar in the world, reaching across the globe, 24-hours a day, seven days a week, from your own home. Sorry to take this opportunity to plug my own idea, but, if you want a real opportunity to make extra-cash (I make $4,000 a month working part-time), I think I've found one of the best ideas available. Scouting for used books is fun! But, if selling used books isn't for you, you might find somethig in Priscilla Huff's book. Just don't give up. I tried a few other options before finding one that really brought in the money I need--there's something out there that's rght for you too.
Christine Miller author of How to Sell Used Books on Amazon: The Stay-at-Home Mom's Secret Step-by-Step Guide (from setting up your account, to navigating the website, contacting customers, finding, recognizing, and selling top-dollar books, and much more)
Home Business.......2007-02-06
Lots of great information in this book. If you are interested in starting a home business this book really helps you put things together.
A Good First Step .......2006-12-12
I conduct workshops based on my book "Capitalizing On Being Woman Owned" and in almost every class 30% of the attendees are in the first stages of starting a business or even just thinking about it. This book would be a good exploratory resource for them. Ms. Huff provides practical information for many micro-businesses. Part of the book is a "how-to" with explanations for making critical decisions. It is a great first exposure to starting a business and provides resources that will give the details. It's probably not for the woman who wants to build an international corporation. But it is for the woman who wants to start a small business that suits her personality and situation.
Not a book for the 21st century.......2006-05-08
I think that Ms Huff should rethink her strategies here.
This book is okay but does not really deal with the realities of the 21st century.
If you're looking for a book that faces the realities and challenges of today then you should read Untapped Wealth Discovered by Jeff Marquis and Kerry Harrison. This book shows you how to find those businesses that can survive and prosper in our economy. It's a book that pays special attentions to the needs and goals of women.
Great Career Change or Second Income Home Business Ideas.......2006-03-21
You may want a home business for a second income, or maybe a whole career change - there are thousands of options for earning a living now. I started homebusinessadvisers.com in 2004, and this is a book I read in preparation. It was useful for an over 40 woman like me. There is so much info around, it's hard to filter through it. In the end my own website has become a place to review the latest home based business ideas. Thanks to Priscilla for the initial ideas.
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"Jack Kaplan is an entrepreneur`s entrepreneur. His book reflects his in-the-trenches experience and provides practical wisdom for anyone launching a company. Read this and get started right!"--Ray Smilor, Vice President, Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
"Jack is not only a successful entrepreneur, but also a student and teacher of entrepreneurship. Getting Started in Entrepreneurship is a guidebook of experience and wisdom from the inception of an idea to starting a business. This is an important book about the science of entrepreneurship."--Kevin O' Connor, Chairman, DoubleClick Inc.
"If you want to start a business but have no time for an MBA, all you`ll need is in this book. It`s full of up-to-date, easy-to-understand information that will save you time and money. Don`t put it on your shelf. Put it beside your bed for those sleepless nights that are part of the entrepreneurial journey."--Professor Murray Low, Executive Director, Eugene M. Lang Center for Entrepreneurship at Columbia Business School
"Jack brings a unique perspective to the world of entrepreneurship; his success in his own business has taught him what needs to be done to build a business; his years as a judge for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® award program have given him a close-up view of how others have succeeded; and his years as a business school professor have taught him how to organize, summarize, and share that knowledge. The road to entrepreneurial success starts here; read this book!"--Ralph A. Subbiondo, Partner, Ernst & Young's Entrepreneurial Services Group
Customer Reviews:
A Must-have Guide.......2007-04-20
This is a must-have guide if you are serious about starting your own company. The book will decrease the amount of time you need to research, and increase the amount of time you have to start making money. The book is easy to understand as it's written from the entrepreneur's perspective. Even after reading the book I find myself going back to it to use as a resource. This book is worth every penny.
e MBA'06 (NY, NY).......2006-03-27
This is one of the few books from my MBA program that has truly become a reference guide for me as I am contemplating starting a venture. I would highly recommend the book because it offers the optimal balance of case studies, core business information and extensive additional resources that are all critical to understanding what is necessary for starting a new company. Lastly, I think it is clear that the authors are highly involved in the entrepreneurial world and this comes through in all of the tips and case studies.
Patterns of Entrepreneurship.......2003-01-30
This is a comprehensive book that is a must for learning the ropes of entrepreneurship. As a graduate of the MBA program at Columbia, I had a special entrepreneurial interest and focus. I am excited to see that Jack Kaplan has added another outstanding book to complement his other books on the subject. Jack is a true entrepreneur who knows what it really takes to succeed.
Beyond the theory, this book offers practical advice........2001-10-15
What sets Jack's book apart from other entrepreneurship manuals is the depth of practical advice firmly grounded in experience. It is rare to get such access to a serial entrepreneur's accumulated wisdom. Jack's advice has been equally valuable in the classroom -- he knows what he is talking about. I would recommend this book highly to anyone with an idea that wants to become a business.
The Entrepreneur's Bible.......2001-07-28
This book is invaluable. To the new entrepreneur, it is an easy to follow guide for starting a new business -- to the experienced entrepreneur, it is a handy reference for a wide range of topics. This is truly the entrepreneur’s "bible."
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Applying for Research Funding: Getting Started and Getting Funded
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A step-by-step approach to getting contracts. How to find Government business. Where to find listings of products bought by the government. Samples of Government forms. A listing of internet resources.
Customer Reviews:
Don't Waste Your Money.......2001-07-03
This brief little pamphlet is of little help to those serious about competing for government contracts. It contains little information, yet costs.... Save your money and buy a more comprehensive book.
MY SECOND BIBLE.......2000-09-29
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