Los mejores libros de Gestión de Proyectos

Learn how to define, lead, and manage projects with the updated edition of this critically acclaimed and bestselling book. Written by a Microsoft project veteran, each essay distills complex concepts and challenges into practical nuggets of useful advice. With a focus on philosophy and strategy, Making Things Happen offers personal essays in a comfortable style and easy tone that emulate the relationship of a wise project manager who gives good, entertaining and passionate advice to those who ask. Topics include making good decisions, leadership and trust, and what to do when things go wrong. Complete with a discussion guide, this book is inspiring, funny, honest, and compelling - and definitely the one book that you and your team need to have within arm's reach throughout the life of your project.

The PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition – PMI’s flagship publication has been updated to reflect the latest good practices in project management. New to the Sixth Edition, each knowledge area will contain a section entitled Approaches for Agile, Iterative and Adaptive Environments, describing how these practices integrate in project settings. It will also contain more emphasis on strategic and business knowledge—including discussion of project management business documents—and information on the PMI Talent Triangle™ and the essential skills for success in today’s market.

Discover how to succeed in project management, even if you've never run a project before! This beginner's guide provides clear and practical instructions to master every task in project management, from defining the project to closing it. Learn to avoid common mistakes, lead teams, manage budgets and schedules, handle risks, and more. Updated with the latest agile approaches, security and privacy priorities, and virtual team management, this book is your key to becoming a successful project manager.

Este libro tiene un objetivo demostrar que existe un sistema de organización del trabajo que nos permite liberar la mente de las tensiones que inhiben nuestra creatividad, y que nos hace más eficaces en todos los aspectos de la vida. David Allen sostiene que nuestra mente tiene una capacidad limitada para almacenar información y propone una serie de fórmulas prácticas para eliminar las tensiones e incrementar nuestra capacidad de trabajo y nuestro rendimiento. Organízate con eficacia se fundamenta en unas sencillas normas básicas de organización del tiempo, como por ejemplo la necesidad de determinar cuál es el siguiente paso a dar en cada uno de nuestros proyectos, o la regla de los dos minutos (si surge una tarea pendiente y se puede hacer en menos de dos minutos, debe hacerse inmediatamente). El sistema propuesto por Allen soluciona ansiedades y desconciertos, y nos permite transformar nuestro modo de trabajar y la manera de percibir nuestros retos cotidianos.

"Project Management for Non-Project Managers" is a practical guide that helps functional managers learn project management methodology and processes. Written by a seasoned project management consultant, the book bridges the gap between project managers and functional managers to improve organizational performance. This guide demystifies the jargon and processes of project management, encouraging functional managers to master critical PM skills and ensure their projects' success, making them more strategic and collaborative in nature. By actively owning project strategies, managers can keep their team's projects on track and increase their business value.

Master the essentials of project management with practical and engaging insights from FranklinCovey experts. Whether you have formal training or not, if you're an unofficial project manager, this book is for you. Learn the key leadership skills necessary for project completion and success, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/control, and closing. With real-life anecdotes, memorable "Project Management Proverbs," and quick chapter reviews, you'll be able to apply these strategies to any arena of project management. Don't let disorganization hold you back - change the way you think about project management with this must-read guide.

Learn how to turn project ideas into actionable plans with Strategic Project Management Made Simple. This book introduces a step-by-step process and an interactive thinking tool to help teams design strategic projects and action initiatives. By answering the four critical questions of what, why, how, and what other conditions must exist, readers can create a solid strategic foundation using the Logical Framework - a Systems Thinking approach. Avoid adhoc and haphazard methods and execute your strategies successfully with this unique and memorable book.

Discover the ultimate guide to real-world project management methods, tools, and techniques with this comprehensive book. Written by an industry-leading expert, it features cutting-edge ideas and hard-won wisdom delivered in short, lively segments. Learn how to navigate complex management issues, master key concepts and real-world applications, and keep your project on track, on time, and on budget. With new case studies, content integration, and guidance on using Agile techniques, this fifth edition is a treasure trove of insights for aspiring project managers.

“Si hubiera un Premio Nobel para management, y si hubiera justicia en el mundo, confío en que ese premio sería, entre otros, para Jeff Sutherland.” Steve Denning El autor de este libro se ha interesado en el tema de la gestión empresarial y en los últimos años desarrolló un método llamado “Scrum” que le ha permitido a numerosas compañías obtener resultados sobresalientes. Se trata de un método de gestión de proyectos que se basa en la responsabilidad del equipo y la participación del cliente. La eficacia de tal sistema no se aplica sólo a las empresas, sino también fuera de ellas.

Discover the art of lazy productivity with this must-have project management guide. Written by a leading expert in the field, the second edition of this popular book offers simple techniques that anyone can use to work more effectively and achieve a better work-life balance. Say goodbye to stress and hello to success with The Lazy Project Manager.