Books (PM/Management)

The Deadline (DeMarco, Tom)

A classic DeMarco project management novel.  Full of context driven learnings about project management, team interaction and insights into management.

Built to Last (Collins and Porras)

A terrific book on corporate success and reasoning.  Lots of examples and good framework, I found it most enjoyable and informative.

Good to Great (Collins)

Yes, the wonderful Jim Collins and his team strike again!  Details on what make good companies, great; leadership, facts, discipline, and supported by detailed research.

Simplicity (Jensen)

Jensen’s messages provide insights, tools and techniques in managing today’s complexity … ‘work smarter – not harder’

Project Management; (Dennis Lock)

Non-PMI standard so unless you’ve already passed your PMP don’t absorb the terminology used!  This book is easy to read, well structured and information.  It provides good cross references for additional reading and source materials.

Alpha Leadership (Deering, Dilts, Russell)

A well written book by three exemplars of business success!  There are insights from three very different individuals, with key points and anecdotes to inform and entertain.

The Magic of Conflict (Crum)

A great book which goes a great distance to dispel the myth that conflict is negative ‘… without conflict, new things in nature could not form …’

Drop The Pink Elephant (McFarlan)

One of the easiest and most delightful books I have had the pleasure of indulging in. Every page provides humour and teases each of us to reconsider our language, both in internal dialogue and every interaction we participate in each day.

The Structure of Delight (Nelson Zink)

A wonderful book equally belongs in the NLP recommendations as an excellent way to gain insights into filters, limiting beliefs and gaining confidence!  Recommended by the excellent – Tim Alberry of Life Works (www.lifeworks.uk.com )

Fountainhead (Rand)

An excellent novel, of one man’s dream, tenacity and experience. Breath-taking in its depth and detail and truly uplifting.

The Tools of Leadership (Landsberg)

A neat and concise book for developing leadership skills.  The size belies its practical knowledge and amusing delivery … a tidy format with easy learning.

Time to Think (Kline)

A fascinating book about Nancy Kline’s Thinking Environment™.  This book provides detailed understanding of some of the methods, structure and benefits to be gained by alternative approaches by enhanced listening and co-operation skills.