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Volume X - Issue IX - September 2008

PM Book Reviews

 

 

 

 

Book Title:Project Scheduling and Cost Control
Authors:  James C. Taylor
Publisher: J. Ross Publishing, Inc.
List Price: US$ 59.95 hardcover
Publication Date: November 2007
ISBN: 978-1-932159-11-0
Reviewer: Mei-min Peng
Review Date: August 2008

 

Introduction to the Book 

As the title indicates, the book focuses on project scheduling and cost control. It is must to identify requirements during project initiation phase. During this phase primary focus is on resources, activities, time and cost management. Along with it, change control management takes place, since it is inevitable in project life cycle. The book is emphasizing on how to incorporate these elements into a project plan; mainly by adapting what tools and techniques to use to accurately estimate and control costs and schedules. Further more, the author follows the Project Management Institute’s standards which also provide a reference for those who are planning to take their Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification exam.  

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About the Reviewer
Mei-min Peng, MBA, PMP

Mei-min Peng is a founding partner of Joyto Inc., a venture capital firm focuses on investments in digital media and supply chain services as well as small business companies initiatives on the Internet. She helps establish business development capabilities through strong, strategic relationships across the supply value chain, particularly in US and China. Specifically, she is responsible for leading capital on investment trends and opportunities for innovation and growth. She has six years project experiences in ATX Group, Inc. She is also a freelance photographer. Her photo works have been published among newspaper and magazines. Most recently, her works can be seen in Plano City Hall, Plano, TX. She was on North Texas Asian Photography Association board of directors. She holds an MBA from University of Dallas and a certification from project management EMBA program at University of Texas at Dallas. She can be contacted at zoepeng@joytocapital.com

 

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Book Title:From Ratholes to Rainbows – Managing Project Recovery
Authors:  Dhanu M Kothari and Romeo Mitchell
Publisher: D2i Consulting
List Price: US$34.95
Publication Date: October 2007
ISBN:  978-0-9780469-1-0
Reviewer: Rolanda Gregory
Review Date: August 2008

Introduction to the Book

From Ratholes to Rainbows, Managing Project Recovery is an appealing book for any project management professional who wants to learn more about solutions for making troubled projects successful.  The book distinguishes between a challenging project, and one that is genuinely troubled and may need the intervention of a Recovery Manager.  Kothari and Mitchell make it a point to describe the differences in roles for the assigned Project Manager and the interim Recovery Manager.  Throughout the book, they also provide explicit detail in the fundamentals of project recovery management, best practices, and step-by-step process for implementing.



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About the Reviewer
Rolanda Gregory

Rolanda Gregory is Director, Project Management at MangoMOBILE, a wireless technology organization.  She has successfully managed numerous, multi-million dollar initiatives which were integral to her clients’ success.  With over 10 years experience in project management, Rolanda’s goal is to formalize and enhance the project management practices at MangoMOBILE.Prior to joining Mango, Rolanda was a Senior Project Manager for imc² and Agency.com, where she led interactive web development programs for clients such as The Coca-Cola Company, Marriott Vacation Club, The Art Institutes and Sara Lee Foodservice.  Rolanda Gregory holds both a Master of Project Management and Master of Business Administration, along with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.  She also has obtained the Project Management Professional, PMP, designation from the Project Management Institute.

 

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