It’s good ol’ “our back needs a good scratchin’” time. As it stands today, we’ve got three different editions of project management and careers books to give away today, with the idea that for all this saved quid, we get a little pro quo in return from you. Titles from Gower Publishing and John Wiley & Sons have come just in time for the holiday shopping season, so the first-come, first-served commenters on this post will have the early cracks at these books.
Now for the pro quo:
- We’re hoping you’ll be good enough to help influence the project management marketplace situation by taking the 2012 Project and Programme Management Census. We trust that you will be.
- These books are review copies, and as such, the winners will be expected to review them within a few (read: 3) months of receiving them and offering their review. As the books tackle project management careers advice, it should be a grand chance to show your credentials in project management by combining your expertise with an understanding of what the book may (or may not) bring to the table for people of a similar mind. To get a particular book, be the first commenter below, name the order (1 through 3) of which of the three books you’d like to receive. First come, first served, sadly.
If you can have a review of the book for us within three months, please get in touch.
Here’s what’s on offer, first from John Wiley & Sons:
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EDITOR’S UPDATE, 21:45 GMT: This book has been claimed.FROM THE BACK COVER: “(Executive’s Guide to Project Management is) the first pragmatic guide written for senior managers who wants their organization to thrive and capitalize on complexity, shows you how to implement:
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And now for a look at two offerings from Gower Publishing:
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EDITOR’S UPDATE, 15:45 GMT: This book has been claimed.FROM THE BACK COVER: “Exploiting Future Uncertainty contains more than sixty focused briefings, each addressing a key part of the risk challenge. Under five themes, David covers the links between better business and risk-taking, basic risk concepts, making risk management work in practice, people aspects, and managing risk in the wider world. Each section is packed with clear practical advice from The Risk Doctor (Hillson)“
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EDITOR’S UPDATE, 18:45 GMT: This book has been claimed.FROM THE BACK COVER: “Typically, a major project involves several stakeholders working together with controlled resources to deliver a completed project. It has many suppliers, contractors and customers; it has procurement and supply, demand planning and scheduling; it often lasts several years and has long lead times. Manging Project Supply Chains demonstrates how customised supply chain management can be applied to project management, ensuring project resources are delivered as required, reducing delays and costs and promoting a successful outcome.”
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Dan – if you are in need of a book review for book 1 (Executive’s Guide to Project Management), please get in touch. Thanks