This book chronicles the exploits of Brad—a fictional character who’s been thrust into the wonderful world of project management. Just like many project management professionals I’ve met in my many years in the field, he was drawn into the battle reluctantly, but he emerged wanting more. And as you will soon discover, project management is actually a curious combination of art and science. The artistry refers to the leadership part of the role, or the people component. The science—which we will explore with Brad—consists of the tools and techniques that form the underpinnings of the entire project management process
