James WardProgram Manager| Herman Miller InternationalBristol, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
I've been managing projects in a relatively 'agile' method for some time, and recently in a more structured approach thanks to my company's prescription to the PMP framework.
Having just passed the exam with the help of the PMBOK and Kim Heldman's excellent guide, I would like to continue the momentum of learning with some literature recommendations.
I had a look through the book club posts, but whilst they're all very interesting, I would like input on 'next steps' from people who've been in a similar position to myself.
I'm not certain if you're looking purely for information related to the technical aspects of the project management process, or if you are looking more toward overall development in the role.
Speaking from a personal perspective, I found that focusing on the interpersonal and team development aspects of a project management role provided the most benefit to me.
At the moment I am reading "Performing Under Pressure" by Hendrie Weisinger and J.P. Pawliw-Fry
The following two books also came highly recommended, and are on my list of books to read next:
The Heretic's Guide to Best Practices - By Kailash Awati & Paul Culmsee
Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers - By Anthony Mersino
I hope that helps. Saving Changes...
James WardProgram Manager| Herman Miller InternationalBristol, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Brill, thanks Julian - I'll check them out. Saving Changes...
Thomas KennedyProject Engineer| BPAberdeen, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Abhijit MathkariProgram Manager| Tata Motors LimitedPune, Maharashtra, India
Dear James Ward,
It is good that you want to continue your study, the best course material I refer is Edwel, you can study this & enjoy.
regards,
Abhijit Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Some other options
This community - webinars, discussions, articles, courses, ....
Podcasts - ProjectManagementPodcast (www.project-management-podcast.com/), Scope of Success (http://scopeofsuccess.libsyn.com), ...
And congratulations. Saving Changes...
Monikka MannSenior Project Manager| Paladin DronesHouston, TX, United States
And OTJ learning is key to being a successful PM as well. So much of successful project management is being able to work with others and sometimes that takes skills that cannot be learned in a book. Saving Changes...
