★★★★★ 5
Accessible and insightful guide to project management
Format: Kindle
"Project Management Mastery" describes the science and art of project management in a highly accessible and insightful way. This guide is written in understandable language for beginners and can also be a refresher for seasoned project managers. The guide fully describes the concepts of planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure.
Each chapter layers new information upon the foundations of the previous chapters by addressing basic concepts and building on details. This book uses project management terminology, but defines it so the concepts are clear, not fuzzy.
Also discussed in depth is the importance of team members' responsibilities and accountability, and the importance of team motivation.
There is a detailed exploration of the differences between various project management methodologies, such as Agile, Waterfall, SCRUM, Kanban and other models.
Also described is the methodology of PRINCE2, used primarily in the UK and Europe, as well as hybrid project management models. There is guidance on which methodology works best for the project being planned.
The guide also addresses the impacts and benefits of how using AI might impact the completion of routine tasks in the project management lifecycle.
Also included is a comprehensive list of references at the end, for those wanting to dive deeper into the subject.
Overall, this is a great guide for new project managers, as well as a solid refresher for those reentering the field, or looking for an updated perspective.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2023
