I'd Rather Eat a Cactus.than Run a Project: Demystifying project management for the uninitiated.

If you’re looking for practical insights into the often confusing and jargon-filled world of projects, then you’re in exactly the right place! This book is a light-hearted introduction to project management for those who find themselves having to quickly get up to speed.

'After more than 20 years in projects and change management, I realised that a lot of people needed a quick overview of what's involved in projects without having to read a textbook, or take a complete project management course. I decided to write this book to close that gap.´ Lesley Elder-Aznar

Based on her popular Linkedin posts, this easy-to-read overview of the basics will provide you with the confidence you need to take your first steps.

You may be completely new to project management and have perhaps been 'seconded' onto a project team to provide insight from your business area, and you have no idea what the project manager is talking about. Or you work in a specialist area such as Finance, HR, Risk, or Audit, and you now have to support project teams.

If you are recruiting for project or change management roles, but don't really understand all of the nuances, then this book will help you with an overview of the key roles. And if you have recently completed a project management course, but need some guidance on how to apply it in the real world, this book will explain what to do, and what not to do!

Whatever your current situation, this book provides an overview of the key project processes and explanations of project terms, acting as your translator as you navigate your new world.