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Virtual Leadership [Book Review]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

That’s why I was keen to read Virtual Leadership by Dr Penny Pullan. I’m also lucky enough to know Penny and I can tell you that the book reads very much as Penny talks: knowledgeable, accessible, practical, and – if this doesn’t sound too sycophantic – wise. What Is Virtual Leadership ? What Is A Virtual Team?

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BEE Methodology Practitioner Course Review

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I decided it was time to learn more about change management , and if you’ve come to that conclusion too, keep reading, as I have a detailed review of a very good (and not expensive) course that will help you: the BEE Methodology Practitioner course. She is the author of Build, Excite, Equip which is the book that this class is based on.

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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.

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Book review: How to Manage in a Flat World

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Actually, this book isn’t about coping with changes to the natural laws of Planet Earth, but rather how to manage people who are scattered all over it. A key theme throughout the book is fostering trust. The book is divided into two parts. Some sections are a bit dated now given improvements in communication technology.

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Making Things Happen [Book Review]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Normally I take lots of notes when I’m reading books for review. I’m seeing this more and more in project management books (I like to think I started a trend !) There is a logical flow to the book. Section Three covers management and the tricky topic of trust-based leadership. It’s the book I wish I had written.

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Virtual Leadership [Book Review]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

That’s why I was keen to read Virtual Leadership by Penny Pullan, and I was lucky enough to get an advance copy before it hit the shelves. So, in the normal style of my book reviews, let me tell you more about what’s in the book and what else I thought about it. What Is Virtual Leadership?

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The Partnership of Technology and People in Project Management

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Why the partnership of technology and people bring more than one benefit. Technology isn’t just a tool anymore. It is no longer a case of ignoring the ‘tech’ component of your team. As technology continues to evolve so rapidly, it is no longer an ‘add-on’ but instead has now become a true team member of value.