Neal Whitten
The best book available on what it means to be a world class project manager! (Neal Whitten, PMP President, The Neal Whitten Group)
Robert Graham
Finally, a book that 'tells it like it is' about the job of project manager. Lewis and Wysocki lay out the woes and the rewards, as well as the temperament necessary for the job. A must-read for anyone contemplating a career as a project manager. (Robert Graham, Ph.D., Principal, R. J. Graham & Associates)
Carl Pritchard
In The World Class Project Manager, Bob Wysocki and James Lewis capture the nature of excellence in its many forms. By providing insights on organizational structure, personal responsibility and professional commitment, this book offers a framework for the evolution of project managers both as individuals and in an organizational career path. Doug DeCarlo's contributions shed light on what it takes to lead with innovation. Together, the authors draw on a broad range of resources, culminating in an essential reference in project career-building. (Carl Pritchard, Principal, Pritchard Management Associates)
John Careatti
The most difficult part of implementing a project management methodology in an organization is finding people with the right combination of personality type, project management skills, and interpersonal skills. Jim Lewis and Robert Wysocki present a solution to the problem. By using self-assessment instruments and surveys, they very clearly mark the path of personal development necessary to be a success. (John Careatti, Organizational Development Consultant)
Paula Martin
A must-read for anyone seeking a career in project management or for those looking to move up the project manager food chain. The skill assessments alone are worth the investment in this book. (Paula Martin, co-author of The Project Management Memory Jogger™, MartinTate LLC)
George M. Hollins
This book is a must-have for any project organization. Not only does it provide a 'road map' for the growth and development of individuals as project managers, but it also gives insights on creating an organizational environment that will dramatically increase project success. (George M. Hollins, Director, Design & Construction Services, The University of Iowa)