Agile Project Management with Scrum

Apply the principles of Scrum, one of the most popular agile programming methods, to software project management—and focus your team on delivering real business value. Author Ken Schwaber, a leader in the agile process movement and a co-creator of Scrum, brings his vast expertise to helping you guide the

 

Project Management for Building Construction: 35 Years of Innovation at Drees & Sommer

Without project management, the successful completion of major projects is no longer possible. This book describes all the basics with the help of many clear illustrations. In this edition the already very successful work has been complemented with contributions that take into account how communication and organization have become

 

Advanced Project Management: A Complete Guide to the Key Processes, Models and Techniques

Project management has become one of the most valued skills in business. It is especially valuable when a company undertakes a major project where they need project managers with advanced skills. To move from intermediate to advanced project management, a project manager must understand not only the project itself,

 

Coolhunting: Chasing Down the Next Big Thing

What do the iPod, MySpace, Facebook, and YouTube all have in common? They’re fresh, they’re hot, and most importantly–they’re cool. But while many companies embark on the eternal quest for the next big thing, very few know how to actually find it. Coolhunting will take you into the very

 

Small Business Survival Book: 12 Surefire Ways for Your Business to Survive and Thrive

Owning a small business can be a fulfilling and financially rewarding experience, but to be successful, you must know what to do before starting a business; what to do while the business is up and running; and, most importantly, what to do when the business runs into trouble. With

 

Clients Driving Innovation

In recent years the construction industry has been criticised for lack of successful innovation compared to other major industries. The question of why the industry has not been seen to be innovative has created concern among many involved with construction and property. The driving concern is where the motivation for…

 

Balanced Scorecards & Operational Dashboards with Microsoft Excel

Created in Excel, balanced scorecards enable you to monitor operations and tactics, while operational dashboards is a set of indicators regarding the state of a business metric or process—both features are in high demand for many large organizations. This book serves as the first guide to focus on combining

 

Google Apps Administrator Guide: A Private-Label Web Workspace

With Google Apps, you and your colleagues or friends can check email, schedule meetings, chat in real time, collaborate on documents, and more. You can create your own personalized web and email addresses, and get loads of free storage. You can connect with others and access your documents 24/7,