About the author; Icons; Contents; 1. An Introduction to Project Management; 2. Characteristics of Effective Projects; 3. Introducing Project Methodologies; 4. Recognize the Need; 5. Starting the Project; 6. Appoint Your Core Project Team; 7. Qualities and Attributes of a Project Manager; 8. Planning Your Project; 9. Stakeholder Management; 10. Managing Risks; 11. Pulling it all together; 12. Monitor and Control the Project in order to Deliver the Results; 13. Managing Project Budgets; 14. Effective Project Team Working; 15. Closing the Project; Appendices.