New Book Shows How to Run Successful Projects in Half the Time

In a business world where missed deadlines, wasted budgets and failed initiatives can have serious consequences, effective project management has never been more important. In The Project Management Book, by leading consultant and trainer Fergus O’Connell, shares practical, proven techniques to help professionals deliver successful projects faster, more efficiently and with greater confidence.

Published by the award-winning business book publisher LID Publishing, The Project Management Book: 50 Ways to Run Successful Projects in Half the Time comes out on 11 June 2026. In this concise and practical guide, O’Connell distils decades of expertise into simple techniques that help readers manage projects successfully, avoid costly mistakes and deliver results faster.

Part of LID Publishing’s bestselling Concise Advice Paperback series, The Project Management Book demonstrates that while projects themselves may be complex, project management does not need to be. By applying straightforward rules and practical approaches, readers can save time, effort, resources, and money, while significantly improving project outcomes.

One of the UK’s leading consultants and trainers in project management, Fergus O’Connell is the author of more than 15 business and self-help books, including the bestselling Simply Brilliant. His latest book offers practical, actionable advice for anyone responsible for delivering projects on time and on budget.