Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pt. 1. Analysing and planning projects. Ch. 1. Step 1 - Visualise the goal; set your eyes on the prize. Ch. 2. Step 2 - Make a list of the jobs to be done. Ch. 3. Step 3 - There must be one leader. Ch. 4. Step 4 - Assign people to jobs. Ch. 5. Step 5 - Manage expectations, allow a margin for error, have a fallback position -- Pt. 2. Reviewing and implementing the plan; achieving the goal. Ch. 6. Step 6 - Use an appropriate leadership style. Ch. 7. Step 7 - Know what's going on. Ch. 8. Step 8 - Tell people what's going on. Ch. 9. Step 9 - Repeat Steps 1 to 8 until Step 10. Ch. 10. Step 10 - The Prize -- Pt. 3. Running multiple projects simultaneously. Ch. 11. The Lazy Project Manager's monthly routine. Ch. 12. Project manager's weekly routine. Ch. 13. Project manager's daily routine -- Pt. 4. How to assess Project Plans. Ch. 14. Assessing Project Plans -- Pt. 5. The rest of the wherewithal. Ch. 15. Resolving issues - problem solving/decision making. Ch. 16. Coping with stress. Ch. 17. Picking the right people. Ch. 18. Negotiation. Ch. 19. Meetings. Ch. 20. Presentations. Ch. 21. Shortening projects using accelerated analysis and design. Afterword: Delegation (or the real joy of management) -- App. 1. ISO9000 estimating procedure -- App. 2. Structured Project Management (The Ten Steps) and PRINCE -- App. 3. Probability of success indicator -- App. 4. Basic precepts and glossary of terms -- App. 5. Additional forms -- App. 6. Learning Microsoft Project 4.1 -- App. 7. Learning Timeline 6.0.