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Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile, Extreme 5th Edition

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With 200 pages of new content, the fifth edition of this popular guide gives new or veteran project managers a comprehensive overview of all of the best-of-breed project management approaches and tools today, including Traditional (Linear and Incremental), Agile (Iterative and Adaptive), and Extreme. Step-by-step instruction and practical case studies show you how to use these tools effectively to achieve better outcomes of projects at hand. Plus, the book provides full coverage on managing continuous process improvement, procurement management, managing distressed projects, and managing multiple team projects. The companion Web site includes exercises and solutions that accompany the project management instruction in the book.
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Gain the skills and tools to become an effective project manager

Get ready for a more robust approach to project management one that recognizes the project environment and adapts accordingly. This resource first introduces you to the tools, templates, and processes that you'll need in your toolkit. You'll then explore five different project management life cycle (PMLC) models for managing a project: Linear, Incremental, Iterative, Adaptive, and Extreme. Along the way, you'll find step-by-step guidance on how to apply each technique. All of this will give you a complete understanding of how to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.

This comprehensive guide shows you how to:

  • Apply all nine Knowledge Areas defined in PMBOK®

  • Establish project management life cycles and strategies

    • Decide the best method for managing specific types of projects

      • Select and use best-of-breed project management tools and templates for each management task

        • Utilize the Project Support Office, Project Portfolio Management, and Continuous Process Improvement programs

          • Prevent projects from becoming distressed and create effective intervention strategies

            • Manage multiple team projects by integratingthe tools, templates, and processes into a single team

About the Author

Robert K. Wysocki, PhD, has over 40 years of experience as a project management consultant and trainer, information systems manager, systems and management consultant, author, training developer, and provider. He is the founder of Enterprise Information Insights, Inc., a project management consulting and training practice. Wysocki has written 15 books on project management and information systems management.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ John Wiley & Sons Inc; 5th edition (January 1, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 734 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0470423676
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0470423677
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.55 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1.75 x 9.5 inches
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My entire professional life has been focused on project management in one way or another. First as a practitioner starting in 1963. PMI wouldn't arrive on the scene until 1969 and so I was on my own. As a result I'm self-taught and all of my books have grown out of my practice of the profession. I grew up to be a consultant, then a trainer, and now an author. I'm currently writing my 22nd book tentatively titled "A Practical Enterprise-level Project Management Model." My signature book is "Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile, Extreme." Now in its 6th edition it is used in over 300 colleges and universities worldwide and is also a best seller in the professional reference market. Being a best-seller in those very different markets is unique. All of my books are theoretically sound and PMBOK compliant but they grew out of my own personal experiences as a project management consultant. I hope you enjoy the practical nature of what I have learned and have shared about the practice of project management.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Excellent First Book on Project Management
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2009
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I just completed my Project Management class in college, and it is the first time they have used the expanded version of the book (so far as I know). Robert Wysocki knows how to explain concepts deeply and thoroughly...not only will this help you prepare for your eventual PMP exam (you need 3 years Project Management experience to take that exam), but it will help you avoid the common pitfalls related to not choosing the correct management approach.

Right after our finals, I spoke to a student who took this course earlier (with the older version of the book), and he was lucky enough to actually listen to Robert as visiting lecturer for one class. The man is nothing short of brilliant!

This book is fantastic -- one of the true gems of my collge experience. I do have 2 minor quibbles, however:

1) Robert sometimes goes into an explanation that's far too wordy. He does not confuse, but at times he tends to repeat himself -- over and over, for several pages. Not the whole book, just now and then.

2) There are no review questions of any kind. (Not even a quibble for me, but it may be for you.) At the end of each chapter are scenarios to discuss as a group, if you are so inclined. If you are using this for self-study for certification, this will very likely be a real pitfall. However, you could supplement the vast wealth of Mr. Wysocki's real-world experience with one of the exam study/cram books out there.

This is not the book to "cram" for an exam. It discusses terminology and concepts, but goes into great detail about the hows/whys pros/cons of various project management approaches and processes. You must actually read! This book is in no way designed to skim or cram, and you will not be able to do that with this book (unless you already read *this* book and are just reviewing it).

However, if you want to become a good project manager, or improve your practice, this is the best book!
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4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent supplement
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2016
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Of the seven or eight books I have on PM, this is good, but not the best. The content is good and it's suitable to those learning about PM, but it's very long, too wordy at times, doesn't have as many examples or scenarios as some others, and provides too little detail in some places (in my opinion) and too much in others.

Sounds like I don't like it - but I do. I just wouldn't use it as the standalone book in a PM class. Of all the books I have, it's the best in terms of introducing people to multiple methodologies. Chapter two is likely the best chapter I've seen to explain the PMBOK - that alone is worth buying this book if you are new to PM and want to study for one of the PMI certifications. It also has a lot of other information that most other books do not have, including on continuous project improvement, managing distressed projects, and managing multiple team projects.

If I were starting out, I'd read Chapters 1 and 2 here, then go to The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management or Project Manager Street Smarts, then come back to this book. If studying for the PMP or the CAPM in addition to learning how to be a , I'd through the All-in-One CAPM/PMP Project Management Certification Exam Guide in the mix. Between them, you'd be on your way to understanding how to be a good PM.
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Sam Persis
3.0 out of 5 stars EPMe5 needs improvement
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Mr. Wysocki's has really tried hard to blow live in the dry content of PMI PMBOk. It is indeed a very good point that PMI exposition is not the last word about Project Management. However, there are a few things that have to be improved:
- This book should be a multi-volume work, because of the vast concepts covered. Several times, Mr. Wysocki ends an important topic with referring to another book. Concepts like team-building, calculation of project duration, etc are core concepts and have to be discussed in details.
- The concepts has to be clarified with real-life examples. I am surprised that Mr. Wysocki did not include good examples of his own 45+ years PM experience. Moreover, Mr. Wysocki has also mentioned that he has interviewed 10000 Project Managers. It is clear that there are many good real-life examples available.
- His view of Project Management/Business Analyst is unclear and needs more elaboration. The same is also true for Project Management/System Analyst combination.
- Mr. Wysocki introduces 4 PMLCs: Traditional, Agile, Extreme and Emertxe. I do believe that traditional PMLC can be included in Agile. This PMLC is a special case where number of iteration is 1. I have difficulty to envisage a project without goals or solution and without time and finance constraints. All business people that I have met so far are so sensitive about financials and ROI. I believe by addition of another process group to those already defined by PMI, the issue of Extreme and Emertxe can be resolved. Apparently, PMI defined Scoping Process Group does not suffice for this task.
- I found the structure in each chapter confusing. Sometimes I lost the thread and have to go back and forth in order to find out which topic has been discussed?
Readability of this book is much higher than PMBok and I recommend this book to anyone that wish to have an introduction to project management concepts.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Non lo consiglio come primo libro sull'argomento
Reviewed in Italy on July 28, 2013
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Illegibile, stracolmo di sigle ed acronimi. Ho dovuto smettere di leggerlo. L'ho trovato tutt'altro che pratico. Tra l'altro è anche prolisso. Sconsigliato come primo libro sull'argomento.
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