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Top 11 Must-Read Project Management Books

Epicflow

Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management by Scott Berkun Making Things Happen is a practical handbook for project managers written in an easy-to-read and witty manner. Project Management Case Studies by Harold Kerzner Studying your colleagues’ practical cases is an integral part of learning and professional development.

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Happy Workplaces Can Also Be Candid Workplaces

Harvard Business

Recently the Communications Workers of America – the union that represents T-Mobile employees — contested a T-Mobile Employee Handbook clause on maintaining a positive work environment. ” Certainly a culture that involves back-stabbing is not a good option; however, front-stabbing may not be much better.

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How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work from Home

Harvard Business

It’s likely that there are “bigger cultural issues” at play; maybe your boss thinks, “If I do it for you, I’m going to have to do it for everybody.” Case Study #1: Propose a pilot and then ace it by being responsive and productive. “Face time in the office is important.”

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