PM Handbook | Introduction

"Moving the Work Forward."

Peeling an apple. Moving house. A large-scale construction project involving many people.
Every job is made up of small, incremental steps forward toward a goal.

As we take those steps—who do we walk with, which path do we take, and is that path safe?
In the PM Handbook, the person leading the way is called the project manager.

Inspired by the PMBOK, a body of knowledge for driving any kind of work forward, this handbook is written in a friendly, accessible style to help you learn what project management truly is.
It covers not only the dos and don’ts of moving work forward, but also the awareness, attitudes, and helpful ideas and tools needed to keep projects healthy—not just on schedule.

Although the word project might sound big or intimidating, project management isn’t limited by scale.
These concepts can be applied to any field or industry.
Please read this handbook while imagining how they might apply to your own work.

The PM Handbook is for people who:

• Are managing a project for the first time
• Work as part of a team and need to coordinate with others
• Want to understand what project management really means
• Wish to review or refine their project management practices
• Want to manage projects with a new mindset and a human touch
• Aim to expand their knowledge and improve both team and individual performance
• Feel stuck with their current approach and are seeking a breakthrough

The PM Handbook is designed to be as practical as possible.
It avoids jargon and complex terminology, using simple expressions and concrete examples so you can easily connect its lessons to your day-to-day work.

Projects are living, evolving things—hard to control and full of uncertainty.
Knowledge and methodology alone aren’t always enough; experience and even failure play key roles in achieving success.
The PMBOK 7th Edition, which underwent a major revision, emphasizes “value” over “deliverables” and “principles” over “processes.”

At the heart of every project are people.
We hope this handbook helps you take the initiative in leading projects where people can thrive and do their best work.

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