Bestsellers from AMACOM

The AMA Handbook of Project Management

ISBN: 9780814415443

A comprehensive reference presenting the critical concepts and theories all project managers must master, The AMA Handbook of Project Management compiles essays and advice from the field’s top professionals. Compatible with the most recent edition of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide^®) and featuring new data on the Project Management Office. Note: New edition coming in 2014.

Identifying and Managing Project Risk: Essential Tools for Failure-Proofing Your Project

ISBN: 9780814413418

Winner of the Project Management Institute’s David I. Cleland Project Management Literature Award 2010

It’s no wonder that project managers spend so much time focusing their attention on risk identification. Important projects tend to be time constrained, pose huge technical challenges, and suffer from a lack of adequate resources. Identifying and Managing Project Risk, now updated and consistent with the very latest edition of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide^®), takes readers through every phase of a project, showing them how to consider the possible risks involved at every point in the process.

Lead with a Story: A Guide to Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire

ISBN: 9780814420317

In the world of business, storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager, with major companies encouraging its use as a means to sell ideas, communicate a vision for the future, and inspire commitment. Whether it’s in a speech or a memo, communicated to one person or a thousand, using stories to convey your ideas allows you to engage others emotionally and to effortlessly make them remember and “experience” your ideas on a tremendously powerful, personal level.

People Styles at Work . . . And Beyond: Making Bad Relationships Good and Good Relationships Better

ISBN: 9780814413432

This book reveals the strengths and weaknesses of four different people styles, providing practical techniques that work both on the job and off. Now including all new material on personal relationships, parenting, and more, this is the ultimate guide anyone can use to enhance even the most difficult relationships.

Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone

ISBN: 9780814414040

Barricades between people become barriers to success, progress, and happiness; so getting through is not just a fine art, but also a crucial skill. Just Listen gives you the techniques and confidence to approach the unreachable people in your life--and turn frustrating situations into productive outcomes and rewarding relationships.