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Site update in progress…

I am configuring the site to prepare for the launch of the 2008 PMBA Recommended Reading List. If things are acting funky around here, that’s why. :-)

In the event of unscheduled downtime, you can check the current status via the official PMBA Facebook Page or my personal Twitter account. Stay tuned!

PREVIEW: Personal MBA Recommended Reading List, 2008 edition

PMBA 2008 Reading List Preview
A snapshot of a printed version of the new reading list…

I’m hard at work preparing the 2008 edition of the PMBA Recommended Reading List for publication. I’m very excited about this new edition - I think you’ll find it a significant improvement over the 2007 edition.

Here’s what you can expect when the new list is published:

  1. 77 books, including 14 new recommendations and 2 new editions.
  2. Expanded, more comprehensive coverage of important subjects like Marketing, Sales, Leadership, Analysis, and Innovation.
  3. A new user-friendly design.
  4. Updated options to purchase the entire library of books. (If you’re thinking about purchasing the Motherlode, you should hold off until the new list is published.)
  5. Guidance on what to read first, based on your personal situation and goals.

PMBA Insiders will have first-look access to the new recommendations, so if you’re not yet a member, take a moment and sign up today!

Unexpected Downtime

As some of you may have noticed, this site was down from approximately 8:00pm to 5:00am EST. I’ve been busy working on the site in preparation for publishing the 2008 edition of the PMBA Recommended Reading List, and I inadvertently changed a few settings that obviously don’t like to be messed with.

Seems like this self-educated server admin still has a few things to learn! Apologies to all for the unexpected downtime.

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