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Project Management Institute (PMI)

Project Management Institute (PMI)

The Project Management Institute (PMI®) is the world’s largest project management member association, representing more than 800,000 practitioners in more than 200 countries. PMI advances the profession through global standards, credentials, chapters, virtual communities, academic research, events and publications.

To see the latest books from PMI, visit http://marketplace.pmi.org

PMI provides copies of selected new books to PM World for review, after which the book reviews are published in the PM World Journal and posted in the PM World Library.  Those reviews are now accessible below.  To read a book review, click on the title.  To learn more about the book, click on the cover image.  To learn something about the reviewer, click on her or his name.

– Book Reviews

              
Situational Sponsorship of Projects and Programs: An Empirical Review

Situational Sponsorship of Projects and Programs: An Empirical Review

By: L. Crawford, T. Cooke-Davies, B. Hobbs, L. Labuschagne, K. Remington, P. Chen
Reviewed by: Jemillatu I. Lewally, Mar 2024

              
Things Your PMO is doing Wrong

Things Your PMO is doing Wrong

By: Michael Hatfield
Reviewed by: Edward Raibick, Jul 2023

              
The Silver Lining of Project Uncertainties

The Silver Lining of Project Uncertainties

By: Thomas G. Lecher, Ting Gao, Barbara Edington
Reviewed by: Phoebe Were, Mar 2023

              
Project Procurement: A Real-World Guide for Procurement Skills

Project Procurement: A Real-World Guide for Procurement Skills

By: Ajay Bhargove
Reviewed by: William H. Doernbach, Dec 2022

              
Agile Approaches on Large Projects in Large Organizations

Agile Approaches on Large Projects in Large Organizations

By: Brian Hobbs and Yvan Petit
Reviewed by: Keith S. Dever, Jun 2019

              
How Successful Organizations Implement Change

How Successful Organizations Implement Change

By: Edited by Emad E. Aziz and Wanda Curlee
Reviewed by: Ava Jones, Apr 2019

              
Implementing Project Portfolio Management

Implementing Project Portfolio Management

By: Dr. Te Wu & Dr. Panos Chatzipanos
Reviewed by: Nancy Everett, Feb 2019

              
Evolutionary Learning in Strategy-Project Systems

Evolutionary Learning in Strategy-Project Systems

By: Paul Gardiner, Adil Eltigani, Terence Williams, Richard Kirkham, Lixiong Ou, Antonio Calabrese, Jonas Soderlund
Reviewed by: Sean M. Thomas, PMP, Feb 2019

              
Q&As for the PMBOK Guide Sixth Edition

Q&As for the PMBOK Guide Sixth Edition

By: Various
Reviewed by: TJ Semiz, Jan 2019

              
Agile Approaches on Large Projects in Large Organizations

Agile Approaches on Large Projects in Large Organizations

By: Brian Hobbs and Yvan Petit
Reviewed by: Thomas Goller, Oct 2018

              
Q&As for the PMBOK Guide, 6th edition

Q&As for the PMBOK Guide, 6th edition

By: Ray Alton, et al
Reviewed by: Rodger Martin, Oct 2018

              
Megaproject Organization and Performance: The Myth and Political Reality

Megaproject Organization and Performance: The Myth and Political Reality

By: Prof Nuno Gil; Dr. Colm Lundrigan, PhD; Prof Jeffrey K. Pinto; Prof Phanish Puranam
Reviewed by: Sharon Holland, Oct 2018

              
The Business of Portfolio Management

The Business of Portfolio Management

By: Iain Fraser, PMP, PMI Fellow
Reviewed by: Kimberly S. Varner, Sep 2018

              
Project Procurement: A Real-World Guide to Procurement Skills

Project Procurement: A Real-World Guide to Procurement Skills

By: Ajay Bhargove
Reviewed by: Cassandra de Souza, Sep 2018

              
Agile Approaches on Large Projects in Large Organizations

Agile Approaches on Large Projects in Large Organizations

By: Brian Hobbs and Yvan Petit
Reviewed by: Anita Goldshine, Sep 2018

              
Evolutionary Learning in Strategy-Project Systems

Evolutionary Learning in Strategy-Project Systems

By: Paul Gardiner, Adil Eltigani, Terence Williams, Richard Kirkham, Lixiong Ou, Antonio Calabrese, Jonas Soderlund
Reviewed by: Jorge Galvan, Sep 2018

              
The Practitioner’s Guide to Program Management

The Practitioner’s Guide to Program Management

By: Irene Didinsky, MBA, PMP
Reviewed by: David Kressin, PMP, Aug 2018

              
9 Habits of Project Leaders: Experience and Data Driven Practical Advice in Project Execution

9 Habits of Project Leaders: Experience and Data Driven Practical Advice in Project Execution

By: Arun Singhal and Puja Bhatt
Reviewed by: Lisa Brooks, Jul 2018

              
The Business of Portfolio Management: Boosting Organizational Value through Portfolio Management

The Business of Portfolio Management: Boosting Organizational Value through Portfolio Management

By: Iain Fraser, PMP, PMI Fellow
Reviewed by: Leigh MacPherson, Jul 2018

              
Patterns of Strategy

Patterns of Strategy

By: Patrick Hoverstadt, Lucy Loh
Reviewed by: Dr. Charles Y. Chen, Jul 2018

              
Responsible Leadership in Projects: Insights Into Ethical Decision Making

Responsible Leadership in Projects: Insights Into Ethical Decision Making

By: Nicholas Clarke, Alessia D’Amato, Malcolm Higgs, Ramesh Vahidi
Reviewed by: John Poulos, PMP, Jul 2018

              
9 Habits of Project Leaders: Experience and Data-driven Practical Advice in Project Execution

9 Habits of Project Leaders: Experience and Data-driven Practical Advice in Project Execution

By: Arun Singhal, Puja Bhatt
Reviewed by: Adriane Rivers, Jul 2018

              
The Business of Portfolio Management: Boosting Organizational Value Through Portfolio Management

The Business of Portfolio Management: Boosting Organizational Value Through Portfolio Management

By: Iain Fraser, PMI Fellow
Reviewed by: Dirk Huck, Jul 2018

              
Project Procurement: A Real-World Guide to Procurement Skills

Project Procurement: A Real-World Guide to Procurement Skills

By: Ajay Bhargrove, C.Eng, MIE, PMP
Reviewed by: Juan J. Martinez, Jun 2018

              
Megaproject Organization and Performance: The Myth and Political Reality

Megaproject Organization and Performance: The Myth and Political Reality

By: N. Gil, C. Lundrigan, J. Pinto & P. Puranam
Reviewed by: Frank Murphy, Jun 2018

              
The Business of Portfolio Management: Boosting Organizational Value Through Portfolio

The Business of Portfolio Management: Boosting Organizational Value Through Portfolio

By: Iain Fraser, PMP, PMI Fellow
Reviewed by: Gus Sanchez, Jun 2018

              
9 Habits of Project Leaders: Experience and Data-Driven Practical Advice in Project Execution

9 Habits of Project Leaders: Experience and Data-Driven Practical Advice in Project Execution

By: Arun Singhal PE, PMP and Puja Bhatt, PMP
Reviewed by: Kimberly S. Varner, Jun 2018

              
Megaproject Organization and Performance: The Myth and Political Reality

Megaproject Organization and Performance: The Myth and Political Reality

By: Nuno Gil; Colm Lundrigan; Jeffery K. Pinto; Phanish Puranam
Reviewed by: Mark Loiselle, May 2018

              
How Successful Organizations Implement Change

How Successful Organizations Implement Change

By: Emad E. Aziz and Wanda Curlee
Reviewed by: Rex B. Reagan, May 2018

              
Project Procurement: A Real-World Guide

Project Procurement: A Real-World Guide

By: Ajay Bhargove, C.Eng, MIE, PMP
Reviewed by: Heron Gonzalez, Jr., May 2018

              
Responsible Leadership in Projects: Insights Into Ethical Decision Making

Responsible Leadership in Projects: Insights Into Ethical Decision Making

By: Nicholas Clarke, Alessia D’Amato, Malcolm Higgs, Ramesh Vahidi
Reviewed by: Les Foley, May 2018

              
How Successful Organizations implement Change

How Successful Organizations implement Change

By: Emad E. Aziz and Wanda Curlee
Reviewed by: Anne Dacy Ecklin, May 2018

              
Q & As for the PMBOK Guide Sixth Edition

Q & As for the PMBOK Guide Sixth Edition

By: PMI
Reviewed by: Ben Taylor, May 2018

              
Megaproject Organization and Performance: The Myth and Political Reality

Megaproject Organization and Performance: The Myth and Political Reality

By: Nuno Gil, Colm Ludrigan, Jeffrey Pinto, Phanish Puranam
Reviewed by: Dr. Charles Y. Chen, May 2018

              
Responsible Leadership in Projects: Insights Into Ethical Decision Making

Responsible Leadership in Projects: Insights Into Ethical Decision Making

By: Clarke, D’Amato, Higgs & Vahidi
Reviewed by: Shawn Waghorn, Apr 2018

              
The Practioner’s Guide to Program Management

The Practioner’s Guide to Program Management

By: Irene Didinsky, MBP, PMP
Reviewed by: Melissa Zahn, Apr 2018

              
9 Habits of Project Leaders: Experience and Data-Driven Practical Advice in Project Execution

9 Habits of Project Leaders: Experience and Data-Driven Practical Advice in Project Execution

By: Arun Singhal and Puja Bhatt
Reviewed by: Edward Raibick, Mar 2018

              
Agile Approaches on Large Projects in Large Organizations

Agile Approaches on Large Projects in Large Organizations

By: Brian Hobbs and Yvan Petit
Reviewed by: Vickie Carvajal, Mar 2018

              
9 Habits of Project Leaders: Experience and Data-Driven Practical Advice in Project Execution

9 Habits of Project Leaders: Experience and Data-Driven Practical Advice in Project Execution

By: Arun Singhal and Puja Bhatt
Reviewed by: Heron Gonzalez, Jr., Mar 2018

              
The Business of Portfolio Management

The Business of Portfolio Management

By: Iain Fraser, PMP, PMI Fellow
Reviewed by: Marta Santos, PhD, Feb 2018

              
Secrets to Mastering the WBS in Real World Projects, 2nd edition

Secrets to Mastering the WBS in Real World Projects, 2nd edition

By: Liliana Buchtik
Reviewed by: Lance Van Nostrand, Oct 2016

              
Managing Conflict in Projects: Applying Mindfulness and Analysis for Optimal Results

Managing Conflict in Projects: Applying Mindfulness and Analysis for Optimal Results

By: George Pitagorsky, PMP
Reviewed by: Edward Raibick, May 2016

              
Challenges & Best Practices of Managing Government Projects & Programs

Challenges & Best Practices of Managing Government Projects & Programs

By: Young Hoon Kwak, PhD; Min Liu, PhD; Peerasit Patanakul, PhD; Ofer Zwikael, PhD, PMP
Reviewed by: Javed Azam, Jun 2015

              
Fundamentals of Program Management

Fundamentals of Program Management

By: Motoh Shimizu, Dr. Eng, PMP
Reviewed by: Ralph J. Mauelshagen, PMP, CSM, CCP, Mar 2015

              
Personal Effectiveness in Project Management

Personal Effectiveness in Project Management

By: Zachary Wong, Ph.D.
Reviewed by: Dan Murphy, Jan 2015

              
Stress and Performance in Health Care Project Teams

Stress and Performance in Health Care Project Teams

By: Francois Chiocchio, Paule Lebel, Pierre-Yves Therriault, Andree Boucher, Carolyn Hass, Francois-Xavier Rabbat and Jean-Francois Bouchard
Reviewed by: Stephen Strecker, MBA, PMP, Sep 2014

              
Secrets to Mastering the WBS in Real World Projects

Secrets to Mastering the WBS in Real World Projects

By: Liliana Buchtik
Reviewed by: Butch Freeland, Aug 2014

              
Personal Effectiveness in Project Management

Personal Effectiveness in Project Management

By: Zachary Wong, PhD
Reviewed by: Rodger Martin, Aug 2014

              
Personal Effectiveness in Project Management

Personal Effectiveness in Project Management

By: Zachary Wong, Ph.D.
Reviewed by: Ralph J. Mauelshagen, PMP, CSM, CCP, Apr 2014

              
Software Extension to the PMBOK® Guide Fifth Edition

Software Extension to the PMBOK® Guide Fifth Edition

By: Project Management Institute together with the IEEE Computer Society
Reviewed by: James Ure, Apr 2014