Project management is one of those professions that has sort of evolved into what it is now. It started
as part of management and then became more specialized. I think the problem is that project
management has never really been a proper discipline (in the same way marketing or engineering). A
lot of people stumbled into project management, almost like something to do on the 'side of their desk.'
as part of their normal job. With the massive amount of change in progress, there needs to be
proper discipline. This is one of the motivations for writing this book because I thought I could contribute
to the knowledge and experience base to try and support project management generally.
Paul Taylor is a Consultant with over 30 years of experience implementing change across the
financial services, oil/gas, charities and professional bodies. Author and speaker on a variety of
subjects (such as Change, freelancing, technology, financial services, research approaches, plus
others). Published several books covering Financial Services, Technology, Contracting and Change.
Chair and NED for a variety of industry and social enterprises Mentor to various people in areas of
career planning, career changes, etc. Associate Lecturer for the Open University STEM School
Teaching Technology Management. Obtained an MBA from the Open University.
