Modern Project Management : Successfully Integrating Project Management Knowledge Areas and Processes

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Summary: A Solid Effort!
Review: Author Norman R. Howes tackles project management in all its intricate bureaucratic glory, and brings the process up-to-date in what is essentially a book of instructions. Helpful in designing and tracking projects, this clear, crisp manual comes with Modern Project software, the program used to carry out the project management steps delineated in the book. The book, like any owner's manual, is very list-oriented. Howes does not teach you how to manage a project, either practically or theoretically, as much as he outlines the managerial process. His step-by-step guide focuses on detailed information telling readers how to take advantage of the software as they manage projects. While we from getAbstract recommend this guide specifically to project managers - who should keep it on hand, particularly if they use the related software package or want to learn more about it - the book is also designed to be used in corporate training programs and college classes.

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Summary: Modern Project Management
Review: Great book. Clear, well thought-out, and useful. I am using the method and tools to manage a series special event projects with 19 staff and 6 other vendors. Everyone has read the book so we all have a common understanding, and everyone is using the tool to generate reports - very cool.

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Summary: Best Value!
Review: I have never seen a project management system that does so much and costs so little. It's worth buying the book just to get the Modern Project toolset that is distributed on a CD with the book. You can also get an upgraded version, suitable for really large projects .... The book is also a great read. It explains a lot of things like how to quantitatively measure productivity and how to easily make accurate forecasts that I have never seen in project management books before.

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Summary: Mysteries of Sucessful Project Management Revealed!
Review: In Modern Project Management, Dr. Howes dispels the common misconception that "scheduling" alone delivers effective project management. This book bridges the gap left by schedule-oriented software packages by guiding the user to first employ critical, upfront thinking that will yield effective, efficient project planning. Modern Project is a must read for new project managers and seasoned veterans. Its straightforward philosophy and innovative tools will consistently yield predictable and repeatable results regardless of the project at hand. The accompanying project management system found on the enclosed CD is a valuable complement to the Microsoft Project scheduling tool. It includes an automated interface to Microsoft Project that allows one to transfer the Microsoft scheduling dates into the Modern Project software.

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Summary: John Sarkesain
Review: Modern Project Management does an excellent job of blending Modern Project Management ideas in concert with the latest IT methodology. The book is easy to understand and presents topics not found in similar books. The included software uses the excellent Access database system, which is another winner. I also discovered if you register on their web site you could request the latest Version II software update. Best book on this topic I have seen.

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Summary: Modern Project Management
Review: Whereas most so-called project management books do not deal with project management at all, and those that do rely on intuition and some experience, Dr Howes bases his method and supporting tools on vast experience and mathematics. This is crucial for those that need to manage complex projects, because now, finally, there is a solid and scientific basis for making decisions. Even though the underlying mathematics may be unpleasant reading for some, the technique can be understood and the tools cen be used without deep mathematical knowledge; this is quite an achievement! A must for anyone involved in project management!