Project manager books to read?

Misteek

I have zero knowledge on the subject area. But very interested 

Could anyone tell me some decent books, literature I can read to understand it better?

Thanks

tacpot12

You can't really go wrong with a For Dummies book, e.g. : Project Management for Dummies - UK, 2nd UK Edition: Amazon.co.uk: Graham, Nick: 9781119025733: Books

Don't be phased by the "For Dummies" title. All the For Dummies books do a very good job of giving you the basics you need in a form that you can easily assimilate.

Misteek

tacpot12 said:

You can't really go wrong with a For Dummies book, e.g. : Project Management for Dummies - UK, 2nd UK Edition: Amazon.co.uk: Graham, Nick: 9781119025733: Books

Don't be phased by the "For Dummies" title. All the For Dummies books do a very good job of giving you the basics you need in a form that you can easily assimilate.

Thanks for that. Have you read this book before?

I just checked it. This book is 2nd edition. The latest version is the 6th edition that came out last year. Would it be a better idea purchasing the 6th edition instead ?

tacpot12

Yes, the 6th edition would be the one to go for. I haven't read either, but I'm a fan of the For Dummies titles and recommended the 2nd edition just based on its reviews on Amazon. 

elsien

Open University also do a free project management introductory course which you might be interested in.

boycey3

Thoroughly recommend "The Project Management Book" by Fergus O'Connell.  It's a really great pocket size book that you can carry in a work bag. It's written in a really practical accessible way using everyday examples. 

Misteek

boycey3 said:

Thoroughly recommend "The Project Management Book" by Fergus O'Connell.  It's a really great pocket size book that you can carry in a work bag. It's written in a really practical accessible way using everyday examples. 

Oh thank you. Have you read this book before ? 

Which edition do you recommend ?

Is it designed for a newbie or people with more experience. I am complete newbie without experience.

Misteek

elsien said:

Open University also do a free project management introductory course which you might be interested in.

Oh really.

Do you have a link for that ?

elsien

https://www.open.edu/openlearn/money-business/leadership-management/project-management-the-start-the-project-journey/content-section-0?active-tab=description-tab

No idea what it’s like. I just found it when I was rummaging for something else.

boycey3

Misteek said:

boycey3 said:

Thoroughly recommend "The Project Management Book" by Fergus O'Connell.  It's a really great pocket size book that you can carry in a work bag. It's written in a really practical accessible way using everyday examples. 

Oh thank you. Have you read this book before ? 

Which edition do you recommend ?

Is it designed for a newbie or people with more experience. I am complete newbie without experience.

I think there might only be one version from 2018, but I'd recommend the printed hardback, it's the size of a large phone/small tablet which is makes it easy to carry around.  You'll be fine as a newbie, the chapters are short and written in very clear prose using lots of examples and illustrations so it's easy to dive in and out of. It's not pushing you to use a particular piece of software or system but will give you a great background to start.

SandyShores

I'd recommend Project Management QuickStart Guide by Chris Croft, 2022 version, publisher is Clydebank Media.  You can buy a kindle version for about £8 or the paperback version is £20.