The Real-World PM : A Practical Guide for People Who Want to Get Into Project Management and Don't Know Where to Start
Overview
Most project management books teach you a framework. This one teaches you the job. The version that shows up on a Tuesday morning when a vendor is late, a stakeholder wants a miracle for free, and two people on your team have stopped speaking to each other. The Real-World PM is a practical, no-nonsense guide for anyone who wants to break into project management and doesn't know where to start - and for working PMs who want sharper instincts under real pressure. Twenty-six chapters walk through the entire arc of the job: defining scope that actually holds, building schedules that survive contact with reality, having the difficult conversations most people avoid, recovering a project that's gone off the rails, and building a career that outlasts any single role. Every chapter pairs a practical framework with real-world case studies showing exactly how it plays out under pressure - not textbook theory, but judgment you can actually use. Inside, you'll find:
- 26 chapters covering the full arc, from your first 30 days to your next promotion
- Real-world case studies showing decisions made under genuine pressure, across banking, construction, retail, healthcare, and more
- Field exercises and discussion questions built to develop instinct, not just knowledge
- A practical, jargon-free voice for total beginners and working PMs alike
- A closing chapter on where to take your PM skills next - program management, specialization, or general leadership
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9798191118284
- ISBN-10: 9798191118284
- Publisher: Independently Published
- Publish Date: August 2026
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.33 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.47 pounds
- Page Count: 154
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