Effective Project Management, 8th Edition

Preface

EPM8e is a courageous step into the unknown for me. I hope you will continue to join me in this exciting journey! I'm feeling a state of euphoria as I have the opportunity to transform a great book into an even greater book. I have built a professional relationship with so many of you over the past 25 years and want to continue serving your needs for many years to come. Please join me in this journey.

The few constraints that were placed on me are now lifted and I am free to choose my own destiny. With this 8th edition I think I finally have arrived at a comprehensive and practical tool for faculty, trainer, student, and practitioner. That in itself is a major accomplishment given the different needs of these markets. I have been very fortunate to produce a product that works well in the higher education market and simultaneously in the professional market. I thank all of my readers who have traveled this road with me. Their support and advice have been immensely valuable. And so, I am hopeful that I have maintained the product to your satisfaction.

All seven of the previous editions have been successful and have grown in value from the feedback I have received from those who have shared their comments. I owe that to over 400 faculty worldwide who are using my books as well as the practitioners who are using it in their consulting and training practices. Effective Project Management has successfully been branded. Both markets have been overwhelmingly supportive of my ...