One Last Book for Summer Reading
August 12th, 2003 by Hal
The Blind Men and the Elephant: Mastering Project Work, by David Schmaltz.
I wrote about this book last week in my posting For PMs Who Might Someday Have to Deal with Human Beings. I received the book yesterday afternoon. I read 1/3 of it this morning. The reviews don't do this book justice. David Schmaltz is my new kindred spirit. No kidding! David uses his personal journey to show us what we already know. What's that?
Projects always turn out different from our early plans. If they don't, then they don't succeed. The uniqueness of the project participants shape the successful projects based on what each of them wants from their participation in the project. When we make room for individual expression and pursuit of purpose we set the stage for success.
I have not finished the book. I will tomorrow. Perhaps I'll reach a different conclusion. Either way, I will report to you. In the meantime, order this book. Consider it a gift to yourself — one last book for summer reading.
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