The material exams the Project Management Institute (PMI) project management methodology from a Socratic perspective. This enables the reader to quickly and effectively apply the material in a context and manner that is relevant and meaningful to them and the work they are involved in.

Today's business literature is a double-edged sword. On the plus side, it often provides specific guidance on what to do and what not to in a variety of situations. Many authors take the position that success can be found by more or less copying what they have done. The down-side of this is that while the approaches they recommend have proven very successful for them, they do not translate well to other situations. They pay little more than lip service to the reality that all situations are different. If not addressed, these differences can foul up even the best made plans. That's where this...