Key takeawaysPreferences
Strong project managers read for frameworks, practical techniques, and the human side of delivery.
- Keep a core reference book on hand for standards and exam preparation, such as PMBOK and PRINCE2.
- Balance technical delivery guidance with books that focus on judgement, communication, and team dynamics.
- Use productivity methods to prioritise work and stay calm when plans change.
- Learn from software project classics that explain why adding resources can slow delivery.
- Explore narrative approaches like Critical Chain to apply constraints thinking without heavy theory.
– Both an excellent desk reference and introductory guide for beginners and experienced alike.
9. The Lazy Project Manager (Peter Taylor)Functional – Fortunately the author is not implying that we do absolutely nothing, but to approach work using the Pareto Principle; that only 20 per cent of the things we do during our working day really matter. Quite an entertaining read that includes a chapter about eating dinosaurs and why the Jungle Book’s ‘Bare Necessities’ should be the productive lazy theme tune. Learn simple techniques to master the art of “productive laziness”.
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