15 Non-Academic Project Management Books to Earn PDUs
You can read books to earn PDUs and I’ve created a list of 15 of my most recommended project management books to help you do so.
Author: Elizabeth Harrin
Elizabeth Harrin is a Fellow of the Association for Project Management in the UK. She holds degrees from the University of York and Roehampton University, and several project management certifications including APM PMQ. She first took her PRINCE2 Practitioner exam in 2004 and has worked extensively in project delivery for over 20 years.
Elizabeth is also the founder of the Project Management Rebels community, a mentoring group for professionals. She's written several books for project managers including Managing Multiple Projects.
How to manage project tolerances (with PRINCE2® 7 guide)
Tolerances are an important part of being able to work autonomously as a project manager. You need to have the authority and freedom of action to be able to change the direction the work is going in. However, the project sponsor is the person responsible for decisions that affect the project budget and the schedule,…
How To Close A Project In PRINCE2
Learn how to close a project using PRINCE2, so everyone knows what has been achieved and the team can move on to new projects.
Who does what in Project Initiation in PRINCE2®
Initiating a project is where it all starts in PRINCE2®. This is the phase where you start working out who is going to do what. You also put in place all the required elements to make sure the project goes smoothly.
How to Improve Meetings with a Terms of Reference
Create a meeting terms of reference with this template structure and streamline your committees.
How to write a handover email to your manager
Get advice on writing a handover email for when you are going to be out of the office including exactly what to write.
IBM Project Manager Certificate: My Student Review
Check out my review of the IBM Project Manager Certificate course from Coursera to see if it is right for you.
5 Fab Online Resources for Project Management Certification Prep
If you want to land a good project manager role, one of the things to consider is certification. When I did my first project management training, it was all classroom based. Fortunately, that isn’t the case any longer and if you can’t take a week off work or travel to a training center, there are…
The unbreakable bond: How outstanding service = brand loyalty
One irrefutable reality stands out in the fast-paced world of business, where competition is tough and consumer expectations continue to evolve: outstanding service is the cornerstone that holds the customer/brand connection together. It’s true: what you know to be the case from your own interactions with brands is borne out by research. And unsurprisingly, excellent…
Making the Difference: Problem Solving vs Decision Making
Discover the difference between problem solving and decision making. Learn when to use each, who is involved, and how to make the best decisions for your project.
7 Ways To Stay Motivated & Productive During the Summer At Work
It can be difficult to stay motivated at work during the summer. Check out these 7 summer productivity tips to keep your productivity high.
RAG (and BRAG) status and how to use them on projects
Let’s learn more about RAG in project management because it’s a really useful, visual way of communicating project status.