BOOK REVIEW:

Book Title: SharePoint for Project Management
Authors: Dux Raymond Sy
Publisher:O’Rielly
List Price: US$44.99 Soft Copy
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: 978-0-596-52014-4
Reviewer: Randy Gannoe
Review Date: April 2010

Introduction to the Book

Simple introduction to SharePoint, easy to read and easy to follow; almost written in a “book for dummies” format.  Contains numerous basic ideas and concepts on both Project management and SharePoint

Overview of Book’s Structure

This book provides helpful guidance on the initial steps in implementing a Project Management Information System using SharePoint. Use this to enhance the communications process of any project; it will enhance a project's life cycle significantly.

Highlights: What I liked!

Five chapters are devoted to speaking plainly about what elements make up a SharePoint. There are pictures on every page which makes this paperback book a very quick read. The last four chapters talk about creating lists that are specific to project management.  

People will benefit from seeing an example of when to use a SharePoint site all the way through from creation to archive…

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About the Reviewer: Randy Gannoe Randy Gannoe has over 17 years experience in Logistic/Supply Chain/Transportation Program Management. He has lead numerous start-up projects for several fortune 500 companies. Including the USAF, Ryder and ATCLE.  He is currently employed at ELBIT Systems of America as the Logistics and Supply Chain Administrator. He has an MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas.  Mr. Gannoe is also a consultant for Gerson Lehman Group, Inc. He  can be contacted at rgannoe@sbcglobal.net