So, what gives me, Tony Smart, the power and strength to guide you through this book? The guidelines and ideas in this book are a result of my extensive project management experience. I have successfully managed, implemented, and delivered countless projects, including complex global infrastructure-based projects. As a project manager, I have overseen new and modification projects utilizing on-shore and offshore resources and third parties. Thanks to over 25 years of project management experience, I have extensive knowledge covering the entire life cycle of a project, including initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects delivering business value. I began my project management career as a team leader progressing to project manager. I have managed small and large scale projects with multi-million-pound transition budgets. I will confidently guide you through the fundamentals of successful project management. I have full project management qualifications from both the Project Management Institute and a Prince2.My 25-years of project management experience covers complex projects for both private and public sector clients. I am proud to be known as a project manager with a solid pedigree to match. The best compliment I have received regarding my ability to share my knowledge is that I give common sense ideas and concepts culled from my 'down-to-earth' experience befitting my decades of project management practice. I am proud to say that I have been at the coalface of project management, and now I want to impart my wealth of knowledge to you, the reader of this book, looking to seek useful and practical help in the realm of project management.