Surprise! Now You're a Software Project Manager

by Bas de Baar

Reviews

Truly insightful information delivered in a fun read. A short cut to an experience level you can only get from managing tons of projects followed by years of introspection. Whether you are a new PM or have been at it for years, this book will capture your attention from the first page.
- Terry L. Taylor, IT QA/QC Manager

Before even completing 2 chapters, I was entirely engrossed in it. The book was so fascinating that I found myself smiling quite often as most of the examples taken were so close to my own project management experiences. [...] I recommend this book for any Project Management professional who wants to excel in their career, and would look to recommend purchasing this book for our company project office as a resource to mentor new PMs.
- Thushara Wijewardena, PMP, General Manager - Project Office, KSNZ

Filled with great personal experience and insight!
- Francois Gagnon, Developer

Presents topics in simple terms, using real life examples that new PMs can easily understand.
- Jack Black, Editor of PMConnection.com

Delivers practical advice for dealing with a proejct management role in IT-related projects. [...] If you are looking for a good, practical introduction to the purpose and process of software project management, this book might be for you.
- Virtual Projects

I would recommend this book to any project manager no matter whether he is in the software business or not. The work reveals the pitfall other project management books try to avoid -- the human factor.
- Segei Toropov, Marketing Director, VIP Quality Software

A general overview on Project Management without the technical jargon. [...] For anyone new to the Project Management world, looking for a refresher, or just curious about what Project Management is all about, this book provides an easy to read overview of the key elements of managing a software development project.
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