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- By Scott Berkun on May 22nd, 2008
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- Making things happen
Did you review art of project management on amazon?
One of the frustrating results of renaming a book is the listing on amazon.com for Making things happen doesn’t include the reviews for the first edition of the book. I’ve asked the folks at amazon.com about this, and, by policy, aren’t willing to move the old reviews over.
So as a favor, anyone out there who reviewed the first edition of the book – could you take two minutes minute and re-enter the review for the new edition? The review count for books makes a big difference and I’d appreciate the help.
Cheers.
- By Scott Berkun on March 31st, 2008
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- Making things happen
Now in stock: Making things happen
Since my book the art of project management went out of print, I bet your world has been gray. You’ve been unable to sleep. You’ve been nervous at work. You’ve lost interest in food. Your spirits have been so low, at times it’s even been hard to breathe. “When will it end!” you’ve cried. But still, the book has stayed out of print.
Well… your deepest, most secret wish has been granted: it’s here! The universe will be saved! All project management challenges will flee at the sight of this mighty tome in your hand!
Oh, the joys of authorial sarcasm – anyway, I’m proud to say the book is now available and looks great.
Now titled Making things happen: mastering project management it has all the good stuff from the original edition, plus:
- A cover than doesn’t suck
- 120+ brand new exercises
- carefully re-edited and revised chapters.
- improved footnotes (actually on the same page as the text! amazing!)
- A discussion guide for using the book with reading groups
- Tons of suggested improvements from pmclinic rock stars
It’s the definitive edition of the bestselling book. I hope you’ll check it out and spread the word: buying my books helps fund free stuff like the essays and the pmclinic.
Available now on amazon.com.
- By Scott Berkun on March 14th, 2008
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- Making things happen
Art of project management for $139!
Not sure how to explain it, but while the book has been out of print, it appears to be in short supply. The prices for used copies of The art of project management are hovering over $100 at amazon. And I couldn’t find a single copy listed on ebay. My guess is many folks hold onto the book as a reference, so despite the book’s sales numbers while in print, it’s hard to find.
The updated edition should be in stores and on amazon in a few weeks, so if you wait, you’ll save some cash.
- By Scott Berkun on March 12th, 2008
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- Making things happen
Making things happen – the cover & more
The book is on the home stretch – final pass at editing is almost wrapped up and off to the printer. Here’s the cover for the new edition – looks sharp! WooHoo! Can’t wait for this to be out there and to have the book back in print.
The update includes:
- Much tighter writing in all chapters: it’s a lean, crisp read.
- Many corrections, figure improvements, and improved references.
- 120 exercises to help you apply and practice what you’ve learned.
- A discussion guide for forming reading groups and getting value from them.
You may notice that the new chapter I promised isn’t listed. It didn’t make the book for the following reason: it wasn’t that good. It didn’t feel right to cram it in there, and have people think I stuck it in just to draw more sales. Instead I plan to finish up the chapter and post it online, for free.
Stay tuned – As soon as I know when it will be available in physical stores, I’ll let you know.
You can pre-order the book now.
- By Scott Berkun on January 3rd, 2008
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- Making things happen
Why revision should feel like torture
Reading my first book is infuriating at times, yet I’m happy about it. How can this be?
Given the unusual task of revising something already published (in this case, a book), there are two likely ways to feel about it:
- This is great! I don’t want to change a thing.
- This sucks! I want to rewrite this thing from scratch.
The first case is only superficially good. If I can’t see ways to improve the writing, or to give better advice, then what have I learned about writing (or management) in the last three years? Not much.
The second case, while painful, illustrates growth. If I don’t like it, it suggests I’m capable, now, of making the same points in less words, from a better perspective, or with a clearer structure that’s more fun to read.
In truth, the book is what it is. I’m not the same guy I was when I wrote the thing, and part of what makes the book good is who I was. It has to fit together and I don’t want to wander into George Lucas territory. But it’s fun snipping sentences, tightening paragraphs, updating references, and getting those exercises in there. I get to play my own editor for awhile.
My point I suppose is it’s healthy to go back to old writing and cringe. If you’re a blogger, go back and read your first posts – you’ll laugh and cry, I’m sure. That’s good – you’re still alive and getting better.
- By Scott Berkun on January 3rd, 2008
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- Making things happen
Any artofpm corrections?
The revision of Making things happen (formerly known as the art of project management) is wrapping up.
As a last call for anyone with a correction, typo, or reference suggestion they’ve found in their edition of the book, Speak up now! Anything that you’ve though should or could be fixed is fair game.
Reward: If you’re the first to suggest a correction that gets made, I’ll get you a copy of the updated book!
Deadline: 1/10/2008.
Leave a comment if you’ve got something. Cheers.
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