This is a practical guide for project managers who are planning a career in the commercial and public sectors. The authors examine the human side of project management and look beyond the tools and techniques to the key relationship between the sponsor and the project manager. The book looks beyond network analysis to the human and managerial issues of professional project work. It draws attention to the development of key management skills such as negotiation, communication, leadership, organization and group dynamics. The book is illustrated with examples and illustrations from the authors work over the last 30 years as consultants and project managers.