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| | Description | This source book of forms and procedures for using them follows exactly the content of the Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide, 4E. It provides a road-map approach so readers know exactly where they are and what forms precede and follow their current position on a project. The volume contains forms in hard copy for reproduction as well as in an accompanying CD for use and customization by a wide variety of project managers, consultants, and other associated professionals. | |
| | Product Details | | Author: | Cynthia Snyder Stackpole | | Paperback: | 256 pages | | Publisher: | Wiley | | Publication Date: | January 27, 2009 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0470389842 | | Product Length: | 8.46 inches | | Product Width: | 0.71 inches | | Product Height: | 10.91 inches | | Product Weight: | 1.32 pounds | | Package Length: | 10.9 inches | | Package Width: | 8.4 inches | | Package Height: | 0.8 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 13 reviews |
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18 of 18 found the following review helpful:
 Good guide, but not immediately usable Feb 06, 2010
By dmcbean
I am glad that PMI finally pulled together a companion guide to the PMBOK. The content is valid and adequate but the format and the appearance is very disappointing. Although the title of the book states "FORMS" I was expecting a more professional looking set of templates that could be modified to include a company name and logo. These are very basic forms that have no headers, footers or margins. The border around each page prohibits you from expanding a certain text box to accommodate more text without corrupting the entire page formatting.
The book shows each form with instructions inside each field to be completed; however that information is not included in the electronic copy. If you needed to assign this form to someone else to complete, it would be a challenge to complete it correctly without guidance.
Aesthetically they look like a "pen and ink" fill in the blank form from the 1970's and not like something that was created in a robust word processor such as WORD. They are a good guide for content, but not immediately usable.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Starting Place For Forms Jan 03, 2010
By Buyer in KY
It was cheaper to buy this book from Amazon instead of the Project Management Institute--(PMI), "Even for PMI Members", after postage. Amazon also "has" customer service, so where to buy this is was a no brainer.
Many of the forms in the book are just a series of empty blocks with section headers from the Project Management Book of Knowledge, PMI's (PMBOK 4th) Edition. So the offered forms are often rudimentary. So if the purchaser is savvy to PMI and PMBOK and looking for a baseline book of forms for a project management program, this is it. This is a great place to start that journey of developing forms for your Program Management Office (PMO), congratulations to Ms Stackpole and team!
Lastly, The price of the book felt egregious, but of course that is a matter of perspective.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Not Bad but we expect more!! Feb 03, 2010
By A. M. Barradah
It is a good start for using a standardized PMP forms. I have searched online for many forms but each organization has its own type of forms. So, the book is helpful in paving the road for new PMPs regarding documentation.
However, the explanation of each form is very vague and brief. I was expecting more descriptions and explanatiosn about the purpose of each form and each header inside the form since it is open for customization. I hope the next release will put that into consideration.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Hey it's a start Aug 17, 2010
By Nicholas
This book is a giant leap forward in that it presents, for the first time, a complete set of forms required to run a project using the process put forward in PMBOK 4. But don't think for a moment it will solve all your project template issues.
Where the book is strong is that it helps you identify the core fields that need to be included in a template. It is thus a useful check for making your own template. But you will need to use this base and apply this to your specific environment.
The templates have very limited formatting and to simply use them in the current state would not help you in presenting yourself as a professional PM. But then it would be impossible for the book to cater for all CI requirements so maybe the KISS offering is most appropriate.
This review would have served its purpose if it helps in managing stakeholders expectations from the book. And we all know, managing stakeholders¡¦ expectations is a major part of any project. The good news is that the book has some useful templates on this very topic. :-)
So, in conclusion, this book is a good start but don¡¦t think you are buying a readymade solution. Rather view it as a useful starting point to generate your own templates. Expect a solution on the plate and you will rate the book a 1 start, expect a useful start and you will give it a 5 start. If (like me) you don't do any research before buying the book, it¡¦s a 3 star.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Beneficial Resource Jan 27, 2010
By Stan Kuback
"Stan K."
As a companion to the PMBOK Guide, 4th addition, I have found the forms and templates included with this guide to be invaluable.
With the forms listed by process groups, you are provided a great review of the forms required for any particular project you are managing, thus becoming a fantastic aid, especially for new Project Managers.
Since the format of this book guides you to the forms you will need to clearly document your project, even experienced PMs will appreciate the logical approach used to organize the forms, because it works as a checklist for your project's required documentation.
Highly recommend as a go-to reference manual.
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