There's a huge gap between the theory and practice of project management. You can spend hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars on certifications, but still, you won't know what to do with all this knowledge. You won't feel confident about running a project in a real company with a real team.

That's why reading Project Management Institute's PMBOK® Guide is not the best option. It's a great book, but it's an encyclopedia. You don't take one to solve practical problems.

In contrast, my book teaches you a practical project management approach that works in the real world. Overall, you'll get step-by-step instructions on how to finish your project on time and within budget.

If you want to be a great project manager, you need to use this repeatable approach as the backbone for each new project. It is simple so that your team understands it. Moreover, it is scalable for different levels of the project's complexity. What's more important is NOT theory in a vacuum.

When it comes to leading real-world projects, I feel the same pains as I'm still in the trenches. I've been managing software projects for more than ten years already.

I wrote this book as if for myself from 10 years ago when I had just started my project management career. That's why you get answers to all the questions I had back then. In addition, you'll discover insights into the information you won't find on the internet. Also, I provide examples and explanations where theory is entirely out of sync with the real world. Therefore:

If you are an entry-level PM, you need to master the approach described in this book. It's all you need for the first three to five years of your career. It's much better than reading theory from the PMBOK® Guide.
If you are a mid-level PM, you'll systemize your knowledge into an integrated project management approach. It may help you pass your PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP) exam and improve your skills. You'll fill all the gaps in your understanding of project management.
If you are a senior-level PM, this book will serve you as a refresher. I'm also sure you'll find some golden nuggets from my ten years of experience as a software project manager. In addition, it will give you a foundation for teaching junior-level PMs in your organization.

After reading this book, you'll have a solid understanding of project management. But what's more important, every new tool, technique, or process that you'll learn going forward will have its place in the framework.

What would it feel like knowing you have all the fundamental pieces for project success?

You'll feel confident at every project meeting because you are certain about what to do at each project stage. As a result, your team will see you as a professional PM because you can explain why a process or a tool is essential.

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