Best Project Management Books

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.

A comprehensive guide on project management practices, the PMBOK® Guide has been updated to its sixth edition, incorporating the latest best practices. Along with extensive information on Agile, Iterative, and Adaptive approaches in project settings, it also emphasizes strategic and business knowledge. The guide focuses on the PMI Talent Triangle™ and the indispensable skills needed for success in the current market.