STEPHEN HARTLEY is a leading researcher, educator, consultant and coach in project management. Drawing on twenty five years' industry experience, and with a raft of industry and academic qualifications, Stephen is renowned for his expertise, refreshing honesty, personal insight, and easy and engaging writing style that readers - both students and clients - find appealing and sometimes even entertaining. Stephen has published four books since 2002. Outside of project management, Stephen spends his time learning to enjoy golf (having given up attempting to master it), learning patience with his German shepherd puppy, supporting local charities, and serving as a director on a number of… not-for-profit boards.