Robert Perrine


Biography

Robert is a wayfarer on this journey through life. He was born in Pennsylvania and now resides in California. During his career he has been a civil engineer, computer programmer, professor and a project manager. Throughout this journey Robert has tried to fit all the pieces together into a holistic framework. His goal now is to describe an integrated model of psychology that he found by delving deeply into a study of project management.

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Books

Mathematical Analysis of the Gospels    by Robert Perrine
Price: $0.99 USD. 23210 words. Published on July 11, 2011. Nonfiction.

This Bible study examines the words spoken by Jesus in the four gospels using a series of mathematical techniques. The results are a demonstration of how to do a three dimensional analysis on this type of text and a pair of offset bell curves. The offset in the bell curves indicate greater social maturity in the actions related to unifying than in actions that divide.
Mathematical Analysis of the Book of Job    by Robert Perrine
Price: $0.99 USD. 10470 words. Published on April 13, 2011. Nonfiction.

This Bible study examines the message in the Book of Job using a mathematical approach. The goals are to describe a repeatable process for examining written text; and to learn from the Book of Job. The conclusions are confirmation that the process works and a better understanding of the theology in the Book of Job.
Project Scheduling Alternatives    by Robert Perrine
Price: $0.99 USD. 12300 words. Published on November 17, 2010. Nonfiction.

The purpose for this ebook is to examine project scheduling alternatives and describe a tool that is useful when managing a project in a chaotic environment. Alternatives include the classic waterfall method, fast-tracking and cumulative flow diagrams. Arguments are then presented to explain why cumulative flow diagrams are an excellent choice for project management in a chaotic environment.
ITIL Integration Exercises    by Robert Perrine
Price: $0.99 USD. 7240 words. Published on September 1, 2010. Nonfiction.

This ebook contains an ITIL case study and ten questions about the integration of the ITIL disciplines. These are the types of questions you see when responding to a Request for Proposal or when working as an ITIL consultant. Following each question there is a brief synopsis of how the author would respond to the question.
Presentations on Classical ITIL    by Robert Perrine
Price: $0.99 USD. 16530 words. Published on August 30, 2010. Nonfiction.

This ebook contains a series of presentations regarding Version 2 of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) standard. It includes quizzes on ITIL, a synopsis of each topic and graphical images useful as memory aides.
Demonstrating Design for Six Sigma    by Robert Perrine
Price: $0.99 USD. 13300 words. Published on August 26, 2010. Nonfiction.

This ebook is the project write-up for a demonstration of the Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) method. The ebook includes the project charter, project schedule and project plan. The project charter is based on project management concepts. The project plan is based on the DFSS methodology of Define, Measure, Analyze, Design and Verify (DMADV).
Presentations on the Critical Path Method    by Robert Perrine
Price: Free! 2260 words. Published on August 19, 2010. Nonfiction.

This book contains a series of presentations on the Critical Path Method. It includes a bonus presentation on Earned Value. These lessons are for people learning more about the mathematical aspects of project management.
Communication Deficiencies: A Case Study in Project Management    by Robert Perrine
Price: Free! 52430 words. Published on August 17, 2010. Fiction.

In this fictionalized case study, Robert Perrine describes what a typical project looks like within information technology. The project is already behind schedule when Robert arrives. There is no agreement on scope and the project budget is being siphoned away. Somehow Robert needs to bring the team together and get the work accomplished before they run out of time, money or sanity.
Survey of HR for Projects    by Robert Perrine
Price: Free! 58120 words. Published on August 7, 2010. Nonfiction.

The theme in this book is the human relationship aspects of project management. The chapters survey the best known models of organizational psychology, leadership and organizational management. The concluding chapter describes an integrated model of organizational psychology and explains how this is relevant to project management and team formation.
Summary of Best Practices for Information Technology    by Robert Perrine
Price: $0.99 USD. 55130 words. Published on July 29, 2010. Nonfiction.

The theme in this book is the need to align all the efforts in an Information Technology shop. The chapters describe the need for vision, best practices for projects, operations, governance and how to measure the results. The book is filled with short stories about how things really work today and how they will be better tomorrow.
Workplace Ecology: A Case Study in Project Management    by Robert Perrine
Price: Free! 19940 words. Published on July 27, 2010. Fiction.

In this fictionalized case study, Robert Perrine describes what a typical project looks like within information technology. The project begins with the idealistic goals of formalizing best practices for project management. Towards the end the project is just a mad scramble to avoid disaster.
Growth Rings: How We Get Connected    by Robert Perrine
Price: $0.99 USD. 32560 words. Published on July 26, 2010. Nonfiction.

Growth Rings makes concepts from developmental psychology relevant to peoples’ daily lives. This book describes the eight stages of development and shows how those stages influenced key historical figures. It then links developmental psychology with current legal topics.
Journey to Mount Align    by Robert Perrine
Price: $0.99 USD. 6930 words. Published on July 26, 2010. Fiction.

This is part two in the Fishbowl series. In this adventure Bob helps Marlene learn about the Path with Many Steps. Marlene searches for her higher power. And Linda searches for great restaurants.
Coping Styles: Dealing with Life on Life's Terms    by Robert Perrine
Price: $0.99 USD. 19320 words. Published on July 23, 2010. Nonfiction.

Coping Styles makes concepts from organizational psychology relevant to peoples’ daily lives. This book describes nine ways we cope with life’s difficulties and the nine ways we learn to help one another.
How Big is Your Fishbowl?    by Robert Perrine
Price: $0.99 USD. 6760 words. Published on July 21, 2010. Fiction.

How Big is Your Fishbowl is a short story about the adventures of Marlene and Bob. Bob leads Marlene to tranquility. Marlene finds the path with many steps. And Linda stops eating long enough to find out what has Marlene so excited.

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