EXTERNAL RESOURCES
READING MATERIAL:
Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management by Scott Berkun - This is not a book about methodologies; it's a book about leadership. Berkun, a veteran of companies like Microsoft, shares his wisdom through a series of essays and anecdotes. The book focuses on the human element of projects—communication, decision-making, and what to do when things inevitably go wrong.
Ping: The Secrets of Successful Virtual Communication by Andrew Brodsky - a practical guide that helps readers master the art of digital communication. The book provides a clear framework for choosing the right tool for the job—from email to video calls—to improve productivity, reduce misunderstandings, and build stronger relationships in a remote or hybrid workplace.
Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time by Jeff Sutherland - For anyone interested in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, this book is a foundational text. Written by one of the co-creators of the Scrum framework, the book explains how this iterative approach can be used to dramatically improve productivity and efficiency. It uses case studies from a variety of industries to show how Scrum can be applied to complex projects, making it an essential read for those in software development and beyond
Project Management in the Hybrid Workplace by Phil Simon - With the rise of remote and hybrid work models, this book is highly relevant and timely. It provides practical strategies and tools for managing projects and leading teams in a distributed environment, covering key challenges like communication, collaboration, and maintaining team morale.
The Phoenix Project: a Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win by Gene Kim, Kevin Behr, George Spafford - Despite being slightly older, this book remains a highly-rated and influential resource due to its unique, novel-based format. The story follows a manager trying to save a failing IT project and, in the process, teaches the core principles of DevOps, Lean, and Agile. It's an engaging way to learn how to fix broken workflows and improve collaboration.
PODCASTS:
Ricardo Vargas - 5 Minutes Podcast: Ricardo Vargas - 5 minute podcast
PMI’s Projectified : https://www.projectmanagement.com/podcasts/
13 Best Project Management Podcasts to Tune into in 2025: The Digital Project Manager - 2025 Podcast List
PMI - Project Management Institute: PMI.org
PMI Prompt Engineering for Project Managers Workbook
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram's to Follow:
- Library Mindset
PM Leadership
TedTalks: How to be a “Super Communicator” - The Science Behind Dramatically Better Conversations - Charles Duhigg
- TED Talk: The science behind dramatically better conversations | Charles Duhigg | TEDxManchester
- Book: supercommunicators
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