I was happy to see you review this book. I just picked it up as well, and I was pleasantly surprised. Given the author’s background, I half-expected it to be a little too old-skool, but after browsing it in a bookstore for just a few minutes, it was clear this guy has not only worked in a variety of environments, he’s continually adapted his approach to the PM profession.

However, there are parts I don’t so much disagree with as just think they’re not applicable to PMs in a lot of companies. So those with less experience should read it with a grain of salt – just because your job doesn’t involve all the activities this book labels as “critical” doesn’t mean you’re screwing up as a PM.