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15 Non-Academic Project Management Books to Earn PDUs

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I’ve read, I’m guessing, over 150 management books in my career, and you can read my book reviews if you want to trawl through the archives. In this article, I’m saving you some time by highlighting 15 of my recommended books for PDUs, but first, let’s cover off some details about using reading. What books qualify for PDUs?

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Top 10 Books on Change Management (2020 edition)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Here’s my list of top change management books for leaders. Kotter is a leading authority in change management, and this is the book to start with. Aimed at people doing change management in a leadership role (aren’t we all?), This is another book that has had multiple editions, so be sure to get the latest version.

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Business Resilience: An Overview

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Business Resilience: A practical guide to sustained progress delivered at pace is a book by an impressive authoring team. The tone is set immediately with the powerful introduction: this is not a book for the faint-hearted! There are 5 domains in the business resilience framework laid out in the book.

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Bridging the PM Competency Gap [Book Review]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

This article, Bridging the PM Competency Gap [Book Review] , first appeared on Girl's Guide to PM. The book won’t tell you what competencies your team needs, but it does lay out a roadmap for helping you work that out for yourself. Do You Need This Book? How far do you think your company goes supporting project managers?

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The Power of Words: Transitioning from 'Project' to 'Product'

Scrum.org

This subtle change signals a seismic shift in mindset: from temporary initiatives to sustainable, evolving solutions. Or take Amazon, which went from selling books to becoming a behemoth in e-commerce and cloud services, driven by a relentless focus on customer-centric products, not finite projects. Why Promote a Product Culture?

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10 Emerging Project Management Trends In 2024

The IIL Blog

Emphasis on Sustainability and ESG Practices: The year 2024 underscores an amplified emphasis on sustainability and the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices into project management. Dr Farrow is known for her compassionate leadership and engagement approach.

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Episode 185 – Redefining Project Success through Sustainable Project Management

Velociteach

Projects are instrumental in defining an organization’s vision for a more sustainable future. Dr. Joel Carboni talks about Sustainable Project Management, and the goal to achieve a stated objective while considering the project outcome’s entire lifecycle to ensure a net positive environmental, social, and economic impact.