Lessons in Project Management

by Tom Mochal, Thomas Mochal, Jeff Mochal, et al.

Book Overview

* Only book of its kind. * Highly accessible. * Expert authors will market the book with their own award winning company. * Outstanding training material.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590591275
• ISBN13: 9781590591277
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Apress
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.1" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Teaches the mindset for successfully managing a project

I agree with the previous review that there are many implicit lessons to be learned--such as creating a rapport with the people you work with. Most projects fail because of communication--or lack there of--not technical issues. This book is full of nuggets of wisdom, albeit common sense for project managers who have learned them the hard way--from their own mistakes. So, do yourself a favor and buy this book so you can learn from other's mistakes.

Great Book!! AAA++++++++

This is a great book about project management. It's not like other books that you get tired of reading half way due to it's monotomy and over-terminology text. This books relate real project management cases in a story teller way that besides of making it fun, it also educate the reader. I just finished a project management class from University of Phoenix, and my goal is to become PMP certify. This book has motivaded me even more to continue seeking higher education.

Practical Advice that all Project Managers Need to Heed

Tom and Jeff Mochal have accomplished one of the most difficult aspects of training and mentoring others in the field of project management in their new book. Project Managers can attend classes, receive certifications, and still not have the benefit of an experienced Project Manager like Tom Mochal. Jeff has used his talent to take Tom's valuable and practical experience and made it easy to understand and apply immediately! If you are a project manager, you must have this book. Read through the various areas on risk, quality, scope, budget, etc. and apply these techniques today! You'll be glad you did. If you like what you read, (...). What are you waiting for?? Go see for yourself.

Outstanding!!!

This is not your typical project management book. Tom and Jeff Mochal have created a masterpiece that is a creative approach to teaching the basics of project management. "Lessons in Project Management" is not only entertaining, but informative. The authors use stories to bring important lessons to life and make them relevent, because they occur on most project most of the time. Every project manager, regardless of whether they are new to project management or seasoned veterans, needs to know how to deal with them. The lessons are all mapped to the Ten Step methodology developed by the authors. The book comes with a bonus CD-ROM packed with extras. I recommend it as a great addition to any project office library as a training aid.

Practical PM concepts anyone can understand!

This book presents project management techniques in a very refreshing and unique way. His storyline approach to conveying PM concepts is very effective, and makes for an easy and enjoyable read. Here is a great way to learn vital project management "lessons" without feeling like you're reading a college text book.