Testimonials
By Andy Crowe, from the Foreword to ~The Project Management Answer Book~ ““This book covers an amazing breadth of topics. The advice it offers is concise and straightforward. It is brimming with wisdom from someone who faced these questions in the real world and has sifted through the various theories and practices to find what works. If you are just starting out as a project manager, Furman’s book is the perfect place to begin. It is a rich resource of concepts and practical help… If you have been practicing project management for some time, this will earn a place on your desk as an excellent field reference. How many times have you wished you had a particular template, example, or a guide to walk you through a process?”
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Excerpt from the book’s Forward by Andy Crowe
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I still remember the first class that Jeff taught for me << when I was Training Manager at NetCom Information Technology>>. All students became certified on their first attempt, and were so impressed with his project management knowledge and experience with the tools and his unique, results-oriented teaching style. He is a project management guru! I am very happy that his project management secrets will get to a large audience with this answer book. Jeff Furman is one of the best PMP trainers I have known, who doesn’t compromise the quality of training for anything.
Rubel Khan, Director of Training, Unitek Education
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This is the only book that combines PM theory with concrete real-life examples. It’s an easy to read book with answers to questions that all PMs have. I believe this is a must have book for successful PM practitioners.”
Gary Jin King, VP/Program Manager for Major Investment Bank
By Mary McNally, PMP/ITIL, review for: Project Management Instructor Networking Group (Linkedin)
“I just finished reviewing ‘The Project Management Answer Book by Jeff Furman. It is a great book for novice project managers, as well as those preparing to sit for a PMI credential exam. I intend to recommend this book to my PMP certification exam prep students to supplement the PMBOK Guide in studying for the PMP exam. It is written in an easy to follow Q & A format and includes several lists of ‘Top Ten Pitfalls’.”
Editorial Review
By Ronda Roberts, reviewer for Bright Hub:
“How can I memorize the processes in project management? What happens when I have an ongoing project? What qualities should I look for in team members? What do I do if there’s a conflict on my team? No matter what questions you come up with, chances are, you’ll find it – and the answer – in Jeff Furman’s The Project Management Answer Book.This handy reference (that I myself have on my shelf and have found invaluable when it comes to finding answers to technical questions) is a great reference. You’ll find yourself pulling it off your shelf again and again. It includes answers to everything from taking certification exams to the stages of project management to dealing with social networking as a project manager.”
Was included in Bright Hub’s 2011 “Top 10 Books Every PM Should Have In His Or Her Collection” by Ronda Roberts
Editorial Review
By Chester Sanders, reviewer for PM World Today:
– “This book is a wealth of information related to project management. Someone told me once that a good project manager can be a mile wide and an inch deep. This book is the same way, a mile wide and an inch deep. In working with the book over the last several weeks I was surprised how often all I needed was that “inch” of information. Normally I have to shift through tons of data to pull out the info I need to start solving a problem. This book provides the summary data in a format that is quick and easy to use.
– This book is a great reference for inexperienced as well as seasoned project managers however the inexperienced project managers will get the most use of the book. I would strongly suggest it to anyone new to project management.
– Even with many years of project management experience I have used this book multiple times over the past several weeks to quickly gain access to needed information. It is that high-level guidance that will be all an inexperienced PM normally needs to keep things going down the right path.”
Editorial Review
By Dr. James R. Brady for the American Society for the Advancement of Project Management
General Assessment of the Book: “I think Mr. Furman has done a first-rate job of preparing a readable reference which should be useful to PM newcomers, as well as many old-timers. It could serve as a general textbook, but the Q&A format also makes it a handy desk reference. Given his current job focus on preparing people to become certified by PMI, it is understandable that much of the content is linked to PMI’s PMBOK® references. However, he does avoid the narrower dogmatism of some other PMP trainers/prophets I have recently encountered in classes and meetings. In the chapter on “Project Management Basics,” Mr. Furman stresses that a project manager often has to deviate from the original plans and procedures to adjust to internal and external changes. As suggested in the book’s Q&A #20, the Project Manager thus needs to hang loose or be “agile.”
… I first focused on Chapter 9: “Ethical Considerations PMs face on the Job,” since this area is often omitted from PM books. I was also reflecting on my personal experiences in evaluating projects where questionable practices of project managers and/or contractors were often glossed over or ignored. I think some of the problems I encountered might have been avoided if the organizations had applied some of Mr. Furman’s suggestions for clarifying, formalizing, publicizing, and then enforcing ethical standards and guidelines…”
Editorial Review
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This book is a must-have resource for new and seasoned project managers alike. Jeff Furman communicates straightforward, real-world experience and topical expertise in an easy-to-follow question/answer format with clear and well delivered explanations that keep the reader interested, focused, and wanting to learn more. Whether searching for an introductory taste, a study guide for the PMP/CAPM certifications, or a way to refine and enhance senior-level PM skills, this book is an invaluable teaching tool and mainstay reference.Thank you.”
Evan Gould, Co-Founder and COO, Aldea International Corporation
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I read the chapter on Leadership Best Practices and really enjoyed it. I can’t wait to read the entire book. You were able to incorporate the feeling and human side of things into what can sometimes often be the very technical side of project management. Often PM’s can be so robotic and corporate. I believe that the human interaction and touch has been left out of our management techniques more and more as time has progressed.
In the PM Answer Book, Jeff Furman provides the PM with empowering tools and techniques written in positive, not-traditional, and clear and understandable language. Jeff merges complex PM techniques with out-of-the-box leadership best practices to avoid pitfalls, thus allowing the PM to not only be more effective, but also leave a positive and lasting impact on team members and stakeholders. This book is undoubtedly a good read which positive thinking PM’s will want to keep handy as a reference.
Tom Robbins, President, TekSoft Training and Consulting, LLC
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Jeff Furman has done it again. What he brought to the classroom he has now extended to the page. Furman’s approach to disseminating his wealth of knowledge on project management and leading successful projects is bite-size and digestible. The chapter on leadership is a must-have addition to every project manager’s arsenal of skills. And leave it to Furman to relate the importance of this subject in his usual clear and engaging style.