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7 Essential Steps to Robust Project Scheduling

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Sometimes, project managers create WBS dictionaries to make the process easy. This process becomes very easy when you have good project management software in place. You need to start by clearly explaining the processes that need to be followed, the importance of the task in reaching a milestone, and other relevant information.

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6 Top Project Management Books for Engineers and Manufacturers

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Critical Chain by Dr. Eliyahu M. While other books dive right into the construction phase, Oberlender offers a solid argument for applying PM principles earlier in the process. We’ve compiled our favorite columns in this eBook. Further Reading: 5 Reasons Engineers Need to Learn Project Management Skills]. Dr. Eliyahu M.

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Top 12 Most Relevant Project Management Books You Need to Read

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shows how different roles should collaborate, and explains how to set up processes. In the book, you’ll learn: how cubicles, dress code, and hiring policies impact productivity; dangers of constant overtime; the stupidity of motivational posters; the side effects of process improvement programs; the real costs of turnover….

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Top 12 Most Relevant Project Management Books You Need to Read

ActiveCollab

shows how different roles should collaborate, and explains how to approach different project management processes. The Goal / Critical Chain by Eliyahu M. They teach important project management concepts - theory of constraints and critical chain - through story. Design Is a Job by Mike Monteiro.

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How to read a book?

Stepping Into Project Management

I love reading books, I have recently also moved to reading –eBooks and reading books online via i-pad. It’s about finding the most effective way to read a book, remember the idea behind it and trigger the thought process. My recent ongoing read is The Fifth Disciplin e and Critical Chain. This post isn’t about that.