BOOK REVIEW:

Book Title: The Complete Project Management Methodology and Toolkit
Authors: Gerard M. Hill
Publisher: CRC Press
List Price: US$89.95
Publication Date: 10/15/2009
ISBN: 978-1-4398-0154-3
Reviewer: Felicia Conley
Review Date: February 2010

Introduction to the Book

The Complete Project Management Methodology and Toolkit is a book that clearly describes the methods and processes relative to successful Project Management. These methods can be utilized with little modification throughout different industries.

The actual introduction of the book states the goal and purpose of the tools provided in the book, which would align project management with business needs. Fundamental methodologies and processes can be implemented and maintained company wide. The processes will aid all employees in being more efficient, and processes and project plans will be more measurable and sustainable.

Every time a project arises, all stakeholders would use the repeatable processes and document all aspects of the projects for consistency and future reference.

Overview of Book’s Structure

The book is divided into three (3) sections: Section One focuses on Methodology Process; which is broken down in four (4) specific areas: Profile Processes, Plan Processes, Perform(ance) Processes and Post Processes. Overall this section covers the customer profile, the project itself, responsibilities of all stakeholders, schedules and deliverables.

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About the Reviewer: Felicia Conley Felicia Conley is currently a Project Manager with Wave, a division of FMGi, in Houston, Texas. She has an MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas, in Business with a concentration in Project Management. She is currently studying to take the PMP Certification Exam (within the next 6 months). Felicia has been a Project Manager, in the commercial furniture industry, for 13 years, and looks forward to many more! She says, “I hope you (and many others) will be able to see the benefits and utilize the tools provided in The Complete Project Management Methodology and Toolkit.”