Grounded in practicality, this book explains the procedures for running a successful project and highlights the finer points of managing and controlling the project. It is written specifically for those responsible for the hands-on managing of projects, but is also useful to program managers and senior executives. Project managers gain the confidence that comes from following a good recipe for success. Program managers gain a perspective on the myriad of activities their project managers must perform to achieve a well-disciplined project. Senior managers gain a perspective of the approach necessary at the beginning of a project to reduce the number of ill-advised projects and the effort required to achieve successful projects.