Project Management for the 21st Century, Third Edition

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The challenge of managing projects is to combine the technology of the future with lessons from the past. In the Third Edition of Project Management for the 21st Century, noted authors Bennet Lientz and Kathryn Rea provide a modern, proven approach to project management. Properly applied without massive administrative overhead, project management can supply structure, focus, and control to drive work to success.
Third Edition revisions include: 35% new material; three new chapters on risk management, international and multinational projects, project culture; entire text rewritten to take advantage of the Web and Internet tools; new appendix covering web sites; additional materials on "what to do next"; more feedback from readers and lessons learned.

Key Features
* Each chapter contains guidelines and steps to take next
* Common modern project examples are included across chapters
* Modern and historical examples are provided

Customer Reviews:

Well thought out book on project management.......1999-11-08

This book provides the basics of project management in an easy to use casual style. It proceeds step by step through building a plan and then managing a project. The chapter on project costing is good, but could use some more detail. The modern and historical examples are usefully examined. These could be expanded more later.

Overall most useful basic project management book.......1999-10-16

This book not only gives you all of the basics, but also highlights how to use the Internet for project management. Very useful material.

Modern, complete easy to use project management book.......1999-10-07

Project management for the 21st century is one of the most usable, easy to read, and complete project management books. There are good examples. Techniques are modern--better than that available in other books. This books stresses working together, sharing information, and dealing with resources that are spread among various projects. Very good reference.

Excellent general project management book.......1999-09-21

This is one of the best project management books for introducing employees to modern project management in an interesting way. Most project management books are ver dry and lack realistic examples. Thus, it is difficult to motivate people to read and use such materials. This is a very practical, down to earth book that has many guidelines that you can use immediately as you read the book. Some of the strengths of the book are: 1) best description of matrix management; 2) use of collaborative tools in managing projects; 3) how to deal with multiple projects; 4) how to share resources across several projects; 5) how to deal with risk in projects. The authors have developed a very creative and useful approach in dealing with project risk that associates project risk with unresolved issues. I highly recommend this book.

Excellent proj. mgmt. book for all levels.......1999-09-16

This book is very good for all types of projects. It covers setting up a project, organizing the work, managing a project, handling several projects at once, dealing with project issues and crises, using modern technology such as groupware and the Internet. The approach of establishing an issues data base and relating issues to specific tasks in a project is unique. It is very useful.

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What seems like just a common, no-harm-done excuse-"It's not my fault!"-is often a dangerous trap, say Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend, because people don't recognize what the blaming mindset does to them. It not only keeps them from overcoming the effects of all that they can't control-like other people, circumstances and genetics-but separates them from a solution. And when they give away the ownership of their life, they end up losing the one opportunity they have to fulfill their dreams and enjoy God's best. Using eight principles, a variety of true stories and their years of experience as professional psychologists, Cloud and Townsend enlighten readers on how to make empowering choices-and how to build the life they want to live. It may seem impossible but it's true: taking personal responsibility is not only liberating, it is the best-and perhaps the only-way for a person to get what they really want out of life.

Customer Reviews:

Solves the Problem!.......2007-09-12

I don't think I realized I was making excuses. After all, I had many VALID REASONS for my poor performance in many areas. But this book helped me immensely to understand that even when I have valid reasons (and sometimes invalid ones) there is still only one way to solve the problem, and that is to tackle it head on. This book gave me lots of useful, easy to understand tools for overcoming long-standing difficulties. Since I read the book last February, I've lost 25 pounds, improved my career, my parenting, and have begun making progress in many other areas which have proven difficult for me for years. I love this book and actually, I've already read it three times!

It's Not My Fault: The No-Excuse Plan for Overcoming Life's Obstades.......2007-05-09

I was a little hesitant about this book when I was first told about it. I mean really "It's Not My Fault" was not my motto in life, but a good friend had read it and shared that it would be good read for me. After reading just the first few chapters I realized that many of the things I blamed (not realizing I was blaming) on my childhood, teachers, even my pastors were things that I could change now for myself and stop this blaming game. I really think everyone should read this book, be it for yourself or to better understand those around you it is a win-win read.

It's Not My Fault (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood)

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It's Not My Fault (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood)
Nancy L. Carlson
Manufacturer: Carolrhoda Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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It May Not Be Your Fault That You Were Sabotaged, But It's Your Responsibility to Get Fixed: Thoughts, Insights and Anecdotes to help you get in Alignment with your Assignment

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It May Not Be Your Fault That You Were Sabotaged, But It's Your Responsibility to Get Fixed: Thoughts, Insights and Anecdotes to help you get in Alignment with your Assignment
Marc Edgar Royster Sr.
Manufacturer: AuthorHouse
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Self-Help | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1434305686

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It Wasn't My Fault

Manufacturer: Scholastic, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0590486454

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Children's book on responsibility. Things do not go smoothly for Mudley Gurdson. He can't control the toothpaste, breaks valuable vases, and falls into wastepaper baskets. But when a bird lays an egg on his head, it's not his fault. Or is it?

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Responsibility and Dependable Systems

Manufacturer: Springer
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1846286255

Book Description

This book brings together for the first time two important features of a computer system to be embedded in an organisational context: responsibility, meaning whether the computer system properly supports the organisational responsibilities that people are allocated; and dependability, which means whether it does so in a way that people can justifiably trust it to perform its operation correctly.

Organisational responsibility is examined from philosophical, social and practical viewpoints, which then leads to a workflow design which supports those responsibilities. The approach pays particular attention to looking at what happens when things go wrong and the adjustments and workarounds that people make to fulfil their responsibilities when their primary operational tasks are unachievable or frustrated, and how these alternative strategies can be incorporated into the workflow design. The application of the method to multi-organisational contexts is dealt with in some detail.

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Responsibility and Fault
Tony Honoré
Manufacturer: Hart Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 184113399X

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These highly original essays develop themes implicit in Herbert Hart and the author's Causation in the Law (2nd ed. 1985).

It's Called Work for a Reason!: Your Success is Your Own Damn Fault (Unabridged)

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Hidden Gems within a Rant
1st business book
Read this book and then give it to someone who needs it
Do you like getting yelled at?
Larry will tell you whats wrong with your business

It's Called Work for a Reason!: Your Success is Your Own Damn Fault (Unabridged)
Larry Winget
Manufacturer: audible.com
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio Download
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ASIN: B000MRA3VM

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The #1 bestselling author of Shut Up, Stop Whining, & Get a Life reveals the only thing you need to know to succeed in business: YOUR SUCCESS IS YOUR OWN DAMN FAULT!

Some authors of business books stroke your ego by reinforcing information you already know. Others give you detailed statistical analysis of the economy, or buying trends, encouraging you to get lost in the pages of boredom until you have no idea what the book is even about. Some authors exploit the hottest buzzword and beat it to death, without giving you any real idea how to do what they suggest must be done. Some say that all you have to do is love your job in order to be successful at it. The worst of the lot tell cute little parables through inane dialogues with messages so simple and trite that we should all be insulted. In IT'S CALLED WORK FOR A REASON, Larry Winget tells the unvarnished truth about what it takes to be successful:

NOT business jargon (Forget branding! Forget thinking outside the box—you're not in a box!)
NOT parables (Who cares who moved your cheese—what cheese?)
NOT praise sandwiches (talk about cheese!)

Just the one key ingredient to success in business: Work!

Are you frustrated with a lack of results at work? Have you hit a wall? Are you uninspired, stuck in a rut, feeling underappreciated? Well, good news: your success is not up to your boss, your manager, your employees, or the economy. It's up to YOU. Business is never bad, people are just bad at being in business. If that makes you mad, this book is for you. Larry Winget hacks through the bad advice given in most business books, explaining why

* Teamwork doesn't work
* We are all stealing from our companies and ourselves
* Success is simple
* Results are everything
* You don't have to love your job (but it helps!)

You will be surprised, you will laugh, and you will discover motivation you never knew you had. Let Larry Winget shock you out of your comfort zone, and into a whole new league.

Customer Reviews:

Hidden Gems within a Rant.......2007-09-07

I've said before, "I admire a book that delivers what it promises." In this book of `Larry Winget Opinions', you get what the author promises, "...parts of this book you won't like.... I am going to take on the issues of .... Leadership and management ... give it to you straight....use words you are familiar with.... because I talk like you do." If he had added, "...because I like to talk..." the promises would have been even more complete. Does that mean I don't like the book - quite the opposite! This is a very good book with many, many grains of truth (in my opinion) delivered in a fast pace, rant, by a guy with a great sense of humor about life, at least as he tells it.

While Winget works hard to be an in-your-face kind of guy, he stands on a pretty firm foundation of leadership and performance fundamentals. His `no victims allowed', `take responsibility for who you are and what you accomplish' (or don't accomplish) position with individuals is a great starting point. Now, we might debate the `how's' of leading people into responsibility, but I am not thinking this guy has a lot of patience for discussing the finer points of human psychology. He also is clear that the uniqueness (Me Inc.) of individuals, "discover your uniqueness and learn to exploit it in the service of others...." is a person's greatest asset. And, his eight ATE's of leadership cover a lot of leadership ground. On the negative side, his experiences lead him to some disputable positions (my opinion) with regard to teams and teamwork, but then when you spend 236 pages giving opinions on everything from selling to socializing, most readers can find at least a few, "parts of this book you won't like." I recommend you read this book to discover for yourself, what opinions of Larry Winget you don't like - the many you do like will make it worth the read. Dennis DeWilde, author of The Performance Connection.

1st business book.......2007-08-28

It's my first time to read a business book, so can't give you much comparison with others.

It's very helpful indeed! Why? Lots of new ideals, very creative! There are relative areas in boss, CEO, Manager, and worker, but the most important part is about "yourself".

I borrowed this book from library first, then I found out it is very useful for my new company, so I bought one for later to read it again to remind me some important point of views about the business.

This book changed lots of my views, such as how and why to reward your employees,"Things That Have to Get Done" list, 20-60-20 rule, etc

It's worth to spend your sometime on this book, read it slowly, it took me TWO WEEKS to read the whole book (only 240 pages), as there are too much to think about it when I was reading this book. It will give you a whole new concept about WORK.

Read this book and then give it to someone who needs it.......2007-08-15

I would buy this book for everyone I supervise out of my own pocket. The reduction in leadership stress would be worth the cost. It should be required reading for every government and union employee.

It's unvarnished truth. It told me everything I already knew about others, but also things I was afraid to admit about myself.

I closed the book feeling motivated, something he says he does not do.

The lessons are simple and a little simplistic. He ignores, glosses over, or dismisses the difficult problems. I think he's fully aware they exist and trusts that you will deal with them as you see fit. His book lives up to his unoriginal concept that a good solution today is better than a perfect solution tomorrow.

I was planning on writing a book about bad customer service. This guy stole all my best lines as if he reached into my head and plagiarized it. At this point, all I could add is anecdotes and whining.

Reading it, you will find contradictions. For example, he says not to bash your competition but he does exactly that about other authors/speakers numerous times. I think he's aware of every contradiction too and trusts you are smart enough to know when different situations call for different measures.

All of us who "get" this book know the real world is harder than he portrays. But all of us who "get" this book know that 90% of people out there need to "get" this book.

He criticizes leadership by acronym, but then gives us the 8 ATE's. He explains why he does it. But his explanation would exonerate every other leader with acronyms, rhymes, alliteration and other mnemonics. He's right, on both counts.

Frankly, as a leader, teacher and economist I could criticize this guy's book all day long...and I would STILL recommend you read it and that your employees read it.

If you don't think this book has value, you are probably either a lazy piece of $^!+ or a pompous @$$ who fails to recognize the dark description of yourself in its pages.

Do you like getting yelled at?.......2007-08-11

Larry Winget is not everybodies cup of tea, but the guy is pretty good if you can handle the gruffness. Personally, I like him, so I liked the book. I half-expected the entire book to be in CAPITAL LETTERS like he is shouting at the reader. The guy gets right to the point. If you hate fluffy writing, this book is for you.

Larry will tell you whats wrong with your business.......2007-08-07

I first saw Larry Winget on "The Millionaire Inside Us" on CNBC. Every time he spoke I agreed with what he had said. I decided to look up his book on Amazon.com. When I went to order "Shut Up, Stop Whining, and Get a Life", I saw I could get "Its Called Work for a Reason" (also by Winget) at a discount. So I bought both.
In "Shut Up, Stop Whining, and Get a Life", Larry definitely tells it like it is. He makes you feel uncomfortable... enough so you want to change. If you don't like where you are in life, this book is a must read. It will help you to see things that are true about yourself but no one would ever say... except Larry.
In "Its Called Work for a Reason" again Larry tells it like it is. This book also helps you make changes in your life, although it is dedicated more to the work place. He helps open your eyes and correct what I call tunnel vision (when you get so used to things the way they are, you don't notice them anymore). In one section he says "if your business isn't doing as well as you think it should, here's why..." When I was reading it, I thought Larry was talking about MY store. I am going to have my managers and employees read this one too.
I have read many self-help books before. The ones I have read do not compare to the ones by Larry Winget. The two listed above work together and should be bought and read as a set. If you do just a few of the suggestions Larry makes, you may have a better life and become a better person.
I am going to write to Larry Winget thanking him for his insight. I am going to start implementing the ideas and suggestions in his books. Six months from now, I am going to send Larry a follow-up letter to let him know how much better he has helped me become (personally and professionally). I suggest you buy and READ his books, and then do the same thing.
Thank-you Larry.

It's Not My Fault: The No-Excuse Plan for Overcoming Life's Obstacles

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It's Not My Fault: The No-Excuse Plan for Overcoming Life's Obstacles
Henry Cloud , and John Townsend
Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000WPQ68S

The Fair Responsibility Act of 1986: An analysis of its application and constitutionality

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The Fair Responsibility Act of 1986: An analysis of its application and constitutionality
Fred J Hiestand
Manufacturer: Association for California Tort Reform
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B00072OLFG

Fault and liability: Allocating responsibility and distributing economic loss

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Fault and liability: Allocating responsibility and distributing economic loss
Richard H Hoffman
Manufacturer: Illinois Defense Counsel
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0006X09S4

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A vast array of daylily hybrids has been developed from only a small group of species in Hemerocallis. Hundreds of new daylilies are introduced each year, and no other book describes and illustrates so many of the hybrids in one place. The parent species are also included, but the focus is on the amazing developments that have been achieved through hybridization.

Close-up photographs show the detailed characteristics that hybridizers work for. Each photo is accompanied by a thorough description of the daylily's color, size, bloom season, and parentage. In addition to the pictorial encyclopedia, the book offers extensive information on cultivation and hybridization.

Customer Reviews:

super product, very satisfied.......2007-09-10

I was very pleased with the book I received. It was good quality with no defects. The price was reasonable for the great quality product I received. I am happy with this purchase.

Daylily book review.......2007-08-23

This is a very good daylily book. Loads of beautiful pics and they are in order by color, so if you arent quite sure of some of your daylilies, as was my case, this is a great help.

The Color Encyclopedia of Daylilies.......2007-03-11

Love it makes for great reading in our lovely New York winters. Very informative also.

Book called "The Color Encyclopedia of Daylilies".......2005-09-11

This was an awesome book I love it. Received it very fast in perfect condition from Amazon.

New edition needed. .......2005-09-10

This is a beautiful book but there are so many new varieties that have been developed since publication it has become somewhat dated.

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ylily:A Guide for Gardeners

The Daylily: A Guide for Gardeners
John P. Peat , and Ted L. Petit
Manufacturer: Timber Press, Incorporated
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0881926663

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Few perennials are as tough and versatile as daylilies (genus Hemerocallis), and even fewer offer daylilies' enormous range of color, shape, and growing characteristics. The ease of hybridizing daylilies is a major attraction for the enthusiast. Any backyard gardener can hybridize daylilies, but this blessing of easy breeding can also be something of a curse to the newcomer. Tens of thousands of new daylilies are bred each year. How to choose and grow daylilies amidst this profusion? John Peat and Ted Petit have come to the rescue in this authoritative overview of all aspects of daylily history, cultivation, and breeding. Inspired by R. W. Munson Jr.'s classic treatment, Hemerocallis, they fully describe the history of the modern daylily. In the heart of the book, they detail the various types of hybrids and provide indispensable advice for growing all of them well. More than 200 beautiful color photographs and illustrations round out the work.

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ylily:A Guide for Gardeners.......2005-10-07

This book was a self-serving book for the hybridizers, Peat and Petit..Most of the images were THEIR daylilies...Their Color Encyclopedia of Daylilies was much better...

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The Peat Garden (A Wisley Handbook)
Alfred Evans
Manufacturer: Cassell Illustrated
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Binding: Paperback

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Peat in Horticulture (European Monographs in Social Psychology)

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Peat in Horticulture (European Monographs in Social Psychology)

Manufacturer: Academic Pr
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Binding: Hardcover

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Peat and its use in horticulture
Viljo Puustjärvi
Manufacturer: Liikekirjapaino Oy
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0007AO1US

Substituting Hawaii composts for peat in growing media for hibiscus (Horticulture research notes)

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Substituting Hawaii composts for peat in growing media for hibiscus (Horticulture research notes)
Julie Yogi
Manufacturer: Cooperative Extension Service, College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources, University of Hawaii at Manoa
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Binding: Unknown Binding
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Substitutions for peat in Hawaii nursery production (Horticulture research note)

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Substitutions for peat in Hawaii nursery production (Horticulture research note)
David Hensley
Manufacturer: Cooperative Extension Service, College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources, University of Hawaii at Manoa
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Binding: Unknown Binding
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