Book Review: Project Management JumpStart

Kim Heldman
Sybex, 2nd Edition 2005

ISBN 0782136001 (paper, 333 pages)

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In this compact book, Heldman introduces project management, covering a lot of ground in a small space. The style is far more informal than, say, Rothman's book. All the most commonly-used techniques are discussed, giving a balanced view of the range of tasks that a project manager must undertake.

The book is designed to match the syllabus of the PMI's PMBoK (Project Management Body of Knowledge), presenting it in a more accessible and conversational style.

The section on Discovering Requirements is brief but sensible and pragmatic. It covers goals, requirements, assumptions and constraints. 

This is a valuable and dependable starting point for first-timers in project management.

From the Back Cover

Prepare for a Project Management Career—Fast!

Project Management JumpStart gives you the solid grounding you need to approach a career in project management with confidence:

• Understanding the skills of a successful project manager
• Creating project schedules and budgets
• Winning the support of department managers
• Monitoring project progress and taking corrective action
• Communicating and negotiating effectively
• Motivating the people on whom the project depends
• Documenting the project clearly and professionally

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