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Reviews - Books, CDs, Etc.
We have found over the years that good reference and resource materials are invaluable. We find that we continually refer back to some while others sit on our shelves collecting dust. Some of the better books and resources were recommended by others whom we respected. Others were simply excellent finds among book store clearance items, book store shelves and other places.
We have reviewed several books and have those reviews stored in our Resource Review Blog. We continually add new books to the blog which shifts the older reviews down the page and eventually off to an archive. We like the blog because it is easy for us to update, but we don't like that fact that you might not be able to find a review because it may be in the archive. This page presents an index to the reviews stored in the blog.
Book Titles Quick Index
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
 The 10 qualities of Charismatic People
Secrets of Personal Magnetism
Back in the mid-90s, I purchased a tape series by a speaking and author named Tony Alessandra, Ph.D. The series was called “The Platinum Rule.” The tape series made such an impression on me that I’ve used the information over and over up to the present. Dr. Alessandra has some powerful insights <more>
 The 17 Essential Qualities of A Team Player
Becoming the Kind of Person Every Team Wants
We work in teams. Very seldom are we called upon to create a piece of work alone. It is part of a larger effort. It has been said nothing great was ever accomplished alone. But how do we become better team players? What does it mean to be better? Manygrew up playing on some sports team, singing in a choir, acting in some drama or performing in a band. Shouldn't that experience be enough to teach all we need to know? Dr. John C. Maxwell list 17 Qualities of a good team player. <more>
Blog Rules - A Business Guide To Managing Policy, Public Relations, and Legal Issues
Blog Rules is a book who's time has come. Blogs, short for web logs, are taking the web by storm and we as technology purveyors need to embrace them. People are using blogs in order to communicate a variety of topics from personal political statements and personal memoirs to business initiatives and product placement. <more>
 The Complete Idiot's Guide to Project Management
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Project Management . I hate the title, but I love the book! Imagine me, reading this book while riding on a plane. My goal is to provide consulting and coaching in Project Management to clients. After 30 years of hard-core project management and earning a Master's Certificate through Villanova University and just shy of a Project Management Professional designation, <more>
Dealing With Different, Diverse (and Difficult) People CD Series
The most powerful CD/Tape series I have ever heard! This 6 CD and 1 CD ROM containing a printable workbook helped me understand why I thought people were so difficult to manage or persuade. If my house was burning and I could save only 1 set of tapes/CDs, this package would be it. <more>
Exploring Personality Styles
If everyone was the same as me, we would all get along just fabulously. But since that is not the case, understanding what makes others tick helps me to better motivate, persuade, influence, and encourage others in our pursuit of a common goal called "project." <more>
Integrity's Impact: Your Practical Guide to Integrity's Power, Benefits, and Use
Integrity has been defined as “Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code” (www.answer.com). Synonyms include honesty, truthfulness, honor, veracity, reliability and uprightness.
To me, integrity comes from within and is noticed by those from without. Integrity to me is doing the right thing even when no one is watching and would never find out if you behaved improperly. <more>
The Little Black Book of Project Mangement
The Little Black Book of Project Management is a great companion to the Practical Project Management book by Michael Dobson.
While the Practical Project Management book provides the concepts behind project management, the Little Black Book is more of the "how to" manual for conducting project management. <more>
Microsoft Project 2003 Bible
If you are going to use MS Project 2003, this manual is a must. It describes the how and why of MS Project 2003. Unlike other reference materials, it not only gives the keystrokes to accomplish your specific tasks, it explains what MS Project is doing for you. <more>
P.E.R.S.U.A.D.E.
As a project manager, you have the responsibility of accomplishing the impossible with very little or no authority. You are given the task of taking a limited group of resources, using never-enough money, and producing the outcome as stated by the ill-defined scope. Influence, not authority, is the key to success in any situation. <more>
Practical Project Management
Layman's guide to project management. Teaches you want you need to know to get the job done. Basic, down-to-earth advice about managing projects, insightful comments to help you come out on top, and even a troubleshooting guide for when situations are not perfect. Frankly, the best book on project management I have read. <more>
Project 2003 Personal Trainer
Project 2003 Personal Trainer is a decent primer for MS Project. It teaches in bite-sized lessons. The examples are practical. Overall, it is written well for the beginner. <more>
Project Management
Practical Tools for Success
Project Management - Practical Tools for Success is one of the Crisp Fifty-Minute Series books. The goal is to give you quick lessons on various aspects in Project Management that become tools in your arsenal. <more>
Roundtable On Project Management
One of the best books I have read on Project Management. Especially pertinent for IT Professionals. A group of seasoned project managers discuss their real-life situations managing projects. The insights provided, answers offered, and overall general discussions highlight many important and sage nuggets of wisdom. <more>
Team Power
One of the most important skills and the toughest to learn for a project manager is building a team. A group of people assigned to the same project does not make a team. <more>
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