Well I’ve finally submitted the penultimate version of my PhD. It’s still subject to some minor changes, which are mainly editorial, but the essence of it is well and truly established. It has been a marathon which has been all consuming, and often felt like I was learning more and more about less and less! Along the way I have read well over 300 books and 1,000 journal articles, which leads me to the point of this post. I’m often asked if I can recommend a book on social network analysis or knowledge management, and sometimes on systems dynamics and project management. This site has some book reviews, which I will add to now I have the time. In the meantime I’ve established a book store .

The store only has books that I have read and own, either in hard copy or as an e-book. More importantly it only has books I would recommend. At the moment I have only included books dealing with social network analysis, as this is my primary interest, but over the coming weeks I will add some on system dynamics and knowledge management. Anyway take a look and if something grabs your fancy drop me a line before you buy it. I will then give you a short review, so you can decide whether or not it really meets your needs. In return all I ask is you purchase the book through this website.

Regards Graham

I wanted 'Stakeholder Relationship Management' by Doctor Lynda Bourne because I have read her PhD thesis from cover to cover, and I have attended one her workshops. In particular I wanted something to back-up the workshop.

The book presents Doctor Bourne’s thesis in a more accessible format. It introduces and builds on her idea of the Stakeholder Circle®, both as a tool and a methodology. In Doctor Bourne’s own words:

“The Stakeholder Circle® is based on the premise that a project can only exist with the informed consent of its stakeholder community. This community comprises individuals and groups, each with a different potential to influence the project’s outcome."