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Volume XI - Issue I - January 2009
PM Book Reviews
Book Title:
Work Breakdown Structures for Projects, Programs
and Enterprises
Authors: Gregory T. Haugan
Publisher: Management Concepts
List Price: US$52.00
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: 978-1-56726-228-5
Reviewer: Rolanda Gregory
Review Date: November 2008
Introduction to the Book
Gregory T. Haugan’s Work Breakdown Structures for Projects, Programs, and Enterprise provides an insightful look into the intricate details of decomposing work for any type of project.
Overview of Book’s Structure
The book was written in a methodical process. It begins with the origins of the work breakdown structure process and how it was initially applied in government programs. The book goes on to fully discuss the purposes and importance of creating a WBS for each endeavor, the three various types of WBS encountered, how to implement the process, as well as software applications that can be used to make the process more efficient. Each chapter ends with a notes section of annotated works consulted and cited to write the chapter.
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About the Reviewer
Rolanda Gregory
Rolanda Gregory is Director of 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 Science in 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. Rolanda can be contacted by email at RGregoryPMP@yahoo.com.
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Book Title: Project Management that WORKS
Author: Rick A. Morris with Brette McWhorter Sember
Publisher: AMACOM
Price: US$ 24.95 (softcover)
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: 978-0-8144-0988-6
Reviewer: Earl W. Crisp, D. P. A
Review Date: November 2008
Introduction to the Book
This is a specialty book of approximately 120 pages and is organized into 17 chapters and includes a glossary of terms and a subject index. The authors focused on what they consider to be the major problems in managing projects today. Their premise is that once sufficient knowledge on the theory of project management has been gained that the ability of the project manager to apply the concepts to real world situations has become problematic.
The authors’ real-world experience combined with personal observation of other projects identifies a lack of diligence by project managers to follow key concepts of project management that are either not rigorously followed or are purposefully ignored. This approach of “selective” preparation has resulted in numerous project failures or caused many projects to achieve less than satisfactory results. This disappointing experience became a key-motivating factor for the authors and provided the impetus for writing this book to help all project managers achieve outstanding success.
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About the Reviewer
Earl W. Crisp
Earl W. Crisp, D. P. A., is employed by the U. S. Department of Education, Post Secondary Education for Eligibility and Oversight of Guarantors, Lenders and Servicers. He is also an adjunct instructor for the Management Department at the University of Texas at Arlington and for the College of Business at Dallas Baptist University. He is a former Navy C-130 pilot and he enjoyed collateral assignments in Administration, Training, Quality Assurance, and Human Resources. His Doctorate in Public Administration is from the University of La Verne and his M. S. in Management is from Troy University. He is a certified mediator, private pilot and radio announcer. He completed his Project Management Professional training in the Executive Management Program at the University of Texas at Dallas and is a member of PMI.
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