Designed to meet the needs of a broad audience, the book delves deep into various aspects of planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects. It seeks to offer something for everyone be it fine-tuning the soft skills that are often the make-or-break factors in a project's success, or understanding the quantitative techniques for risk assessment and mitigation. Illustrated with case studies drawn from various industries and interviews with seasoned professionals, this guide offers real-world insights and practical examples that enrich the theory, adding an extra layer of understanding that can only be gained from hands-on experience.