Free e-books for project managers for daily practice
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2025 8:18 am
3. " Project Management Guide " published by Teamgantt
I have to say that this book hits all the right notes when it comes to a good overview of what an effective project manager should do. The author of this e-book, Brett Harned, focuses a lot on not only the technical aspects of project management work but also the soft skills needed to deliver projects smoothly. It also covers management challenges (project schedule changes, client-team relationships), making it a very practical read.
If you plan to just skim through this book, be sure to read the most important part about how to become a better leader and get people to respect and notice you (in the chapter "How to Insert the "I" in the Team"). The advice Brett provides is easy to implement and can make a big difference in the situation.
4. " Project Management Tactics for Professionals " published by Netguru
This e-book is perfect for busy project managers who pakistan telegram phone numbers juggle multiple projects at once . The authors focus heavily on best practices for communicating in a fast-paced environment. They talk about managing a feedback culture, as well as monitoring the PM’s well-being (and fighting procrastination!).
Probably the most valuable benefits of this e-book are the diagrams and prepared lists of questions that you can ask before a project and when planning or organizing an AAR (after-action review) meeting.
5. " Better Software and Stronger Teams " released by ZenHub
This book may seem like it's aimed at people who already use GitHub as a collaboration platform. But of course, it's actually also a very good introduction to GitHub itself, providing a screen-by-screen guide.
Is it worth reading for people who don't use GitHub at work? Short answer: it is. Long answer: there is a lot of useful information for project managers (detailed information on risk assessment, using speed instead of individual productivity, project life cycle, etc.). I would recommend it to developers as well. The authors pay attention to the development culture, the importance of proper testing, code reviews, definition of work done - it is interesting to read from a programmer's perspective as well.
6. " Project Manager Resource Management - Best Practices " released by Teamdeck - a resource allocation tool
Full disclosure - I am a co-author of this page. We created this e-book because we felt there were not enough resources on how to run projects with people in mind.
Since the release of this e-book, we have received positive feedback from readers, including Mike Cohn himself. Personally, I liked the section on choosing the right software for your project management processes and needs the most. Having used several online project planning tools (and having created one of them), we know well that risk management software is not a one-size-fits-all. Our goal was to create a set of guidelines to help you determine what features you really need.
I have to say that this book hits all the right notes when it comes to a good overview of what an effective project manager should do. The author of this e-book, Brett Harned, focuses a lot on not only the technical aspects of project management work but also the soft skills needed to deliver projects smoothly. It also covers management challenges (project schedule changes, client-team relationships), making it a very practical read.
If you plan to just skim through this book, be sure to read the most important part about how to become a better leader and get people to respect and notice you (in the chapter "How to Insert the "I" in the Team"). The advice Brett provides is easy to implement and can make a big difference in the situation.
4. " Project Management Tactics for Professionals " published by Netguru
This e-book is perfect for busy project managers who pakistan telegram phone numbers juggle multiple projects at once . The authors focus heavily on best practices for communicating in a fast-paced environment. They talk about managing a feedback culture, as well as monitoring the PM’s well-being (and fighting procrastination!).
Probably the most valuable benefits of this e-book are the diagrams and prepared lists of questions that you can ask before a project and when planning or organizing an AAR (after-action review) meeting.
5. " Better Software and Stronger Teams " released by ZenHub
This book may seem like it's aimed at people who already use GitHub as a collaboration platform. But of course, it's actually also a very good introduction to GitHub itself, providing a screen-by-screen guide.
Is it worth reading for people who don't use GitHub at work? Short answer: it is. Long answer: there is a lot of useful information for project managers (detailed information on risk assessment, using speed instead of individual productivity, project life cycle, etc.). I would recommend it to developers as well. The authors pay attention to the development culture, the importance of proper testing, code reviews, definition of work done - it is interesting to read from a programmer's perspective as well.
6. " Project Manager Resource Management - Best Practices " released by Teamdeck - a resource allocation tool
Full disclosure - I am a co-author of this page. We created this e-book because we felt there were not enough resources on how to run projects with people in mind.
Since the release of this e-book, we have received positive feedback from readers, including Mike Cohn himself. Personally, I liked the section on choosing the right software for your project management processes and needs the most. Having used several online project planning tools (and having created one of them), we know well that risk management software is not a one-size-fits-all. Our goal was to create a set of guidelines to help you determine what features you really need.