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The Lazy Project Manager: How to be Twice as Productive and Still Leave the Office Early
by
Peter Taylor (Goodreads Author)
In "The lazy Project Manager" Peter Taylor illustrates how we can achieve more without expending more time and energy. Welcome to the home of 'productive laziness'. Here there is a more focused approach to project management and our efforts are exercised where it really matters - there's no rushing round involving ourselves in unimportant, non-critical activities that othe...more
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(first published August 10th 2009)
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Brief read that recaps all the rules of thumb that you know intuitively from your battle scarred years of leading successful and some rather unsuccessful projects. If you are a new project leader-- this book is a shortcut to gaining the lessons of the experienced professionals without the scar.
In the opening chapter the author outlines what this book is not, it is not a book for learning to become a PMP or any other acronym soup for the project management discipline. In fact I would recommend th...more
In the opening chapter the author outlines what this book is not, it is not a book for learning to become a PMP or any other acronym soup for the project management discipline. In fact I would recommend th...more
In this book, project management consultant Peter Taylor espouses his concept of "productive laziness". This essentially boils down to running projects effectively, in a manner where the project manager does not get over-burdened. Can't object to that!
The book presents as its key insight that if you spend the time up-front to plan your project carefully, then it will be easier to execute. This is a basic notion that is understood by pretty much every project manager in the field; it's hardly new...more
The book presents as its key insight that if you spend the time up-front to plan your project carefully, then it will be easier to execute. This is a basic notion that is understood by pretty much every project manager in the field; it's hardly new...more
I am really enjoyed reading this book. I will put his other book on my list now.
I picked this up on a lark when it was available as a free download for the Kindle. I'm glad it was free - I think I'd feel cheated if I'd had to pay for it.
This is a very short book about how to be more effective as a project manager. It's also fairly entertaining, at least such books go - I have no qualms with the writing.
It's the content that turned me off. Pretty much everything in the book boils down to "a lot of up-front effort planning will pay off later; delegate as much as possible; don...more
This is a very short book about how to be more effective as a project manager. It's also fairly entertaining, at least such books go - I have no qualms with the writing.
It's the content that turned me off. Pretty much everything in the book boils down to "a lot of up-front effort planning will pay off later; delegate as much as possible; don...more
Aug 14, 2009
Peter Taylor
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
The lazy project manager illustrates how anyone can apply the simple techniques of lazy project management in their own activities in order to work more effectively and consequently improve work–life balance. This ‘productive laziness’ approach builds on the Pareto principle that states that for many phenomena, 80 per cent of consequences stem from 20 per cent of the causes. To put it simply, only 20 per cent of the things people do during their working days really matter.”
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A tiny book of home spun, in-the-trenches wisdom from a project manager that's clearly experienced the trials and tribulations of many development cycles. For those familiar with routine issues faced by projects, Taylor's stories and advice will ring true in a concise, practical manner you'll want to pass around the office.
I just think it doesn't really say anything or perhaps this is not what I am looking for. For those who are burried-deep in the nitty gritty of managing a project, or simply too overwhelmed by it, the book may be useful.
For me, I am definitely still in the search of a good project management book
For me, I am definitely still in the search of a good project management book
I'd like to give this book 2 1/2 stars. Overall, if you're a good and intelligent project manager, this book doesn't tell you anything you don't already know. If you're not, this book won't help. Some interesting stories. The dinosaur comparison is nice. Short, easy read.
As with most business titles, there's a lot of fluff to get it up to a length that doesn't look foolishly small when bound. Some good tips, but mostly good reminders. More like a good jumping off point for professional reevaluation.
Got this because it was free on kindle. Broad, basic content about planning ahead and delegating, filled out with mildly interesting anecdotes. Glad it was free.
Don't let the title fool you-it's about how to be an effective team member and project manager. Good read. Good for buisness that need to be more effective.
The Lazy project manager is a guidebook for project managers looking for a way to make the best use of valuable project time. The overarching theme is that a lot of effort should be put in up front, followed by a period of somewhat 'lazy' time in the middle when execution is occurring and then a big push at the end to deliver the final product.[return][return]The book is filled with helpful tips for success and the author utilizes humor and wit throughout to keep the reader engaged. Considering...more
Short, succinct overview on how to manage people and projects. Works well as a refresher on the most important skills for project managers.
Clever, funny, anecdotal. Should not be your first/only resource if you are new to project management.
Jun 03, 2012
سمر علي
marked it as to-read
It won't be useless if I didn't read it. Just trying & see what will be my review on it!
Nice short book with some important reminders about project management. It is worth reading but you won't find anything particularly different or insightful.
Great book. Practical advice and a lot of fun.
This book tells you how to be lazy by focusing and working hard on the 20% that really matters in a project. It shows that as a project manager, you do not necessarily have all the knowledge and skills but you should instead leverage your team to get things done. The book is full of anecdotes and useful charts to help you visualise the content. It's an enjoying read and suitable for people who are looking to get things done efficiently and effectively.
No what I expected, it didnt taught me anything, I should mention that the story about the PM & the frog was fun, it reminds me a friend of mine. Actually I was looking for tools, templates, email auto-organizers, interactive TODOs apps, things that help you to optimize your time.
Practical advice, good reminders. I liked the first part of the book slightly more, feeling there wasn't enough essence to justify a full book. But I'll certainly store some of the author's guidelines for future reference.
Apr 28, 2011
Volkan Unsal
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5 of 5 stars
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Very funny and useful book about managing projects and staying cool while laughing along the way. Learned a lot.
Vi uma excelente apresentação deste livro no PMI EMEA Congress - Milan 2010 e tive de o comprar. A ler em breve.
It's a book of common sense and given to you at 10,000 feet. I am not sure I gained from reading the book.
Love it. It actually makes a lot of sense.
Just okay.
Jun 12, 2013
ba
marked it as to-read
Jun 04, 2013
Henk-Jan van der Klis
marked it as to-read
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