Book 1
Project Management Simplified for Non-Project Managers
A practical field guide for entrepreneurs, new managers, and subject matter experts who've been handed a project without a roadmap.
A Book Series from The Parker Group
The Simplified Series
Clear steps. Real examples. No jargon.
The Simplified Series is a growing collection of concise, practical field guides built for the people who actually run projects, manage teams, and own budgets — but never got the formal training to go with the title.
Whether you're an entrepreneur wearing every hat, a new manager handed a project with no roadmap, or a subject matter expert suddenly responsible for deliverables and deadlines, these books meet you where you are. Each volume distills decades of real-world experience into frameworks you can apply immediately — no certifications, no corporate jargon, no 400-page textbooks.
Written by Stephen Parker, MBA, PMP — a Senior Program Director with 25+ years across federal contracting, telecommunications, consulting, and entrepreneurship — The Simplified Series is built on one core belief: simple beats sophisticated. Every chapter focuses on what works in the real world, backed by practical examples and ready-to-use templates.
The series philosophy: If you can't use it Monday morning, it doesn't belong in the book.
The Full Series
7 Books. One Unified Framework.
Each volume stands alone — read what you need now, or work through the full series to build a complete operational toolkit.
Book 2
Risk Management Simplified for Non-Project Managers
A hands-on guide to identifying, assessing, and managing risk for professionals who need to protect their projects, teams, and budgets.
Book 3
Communication Simplified
A practical guide to stakeholder communication, status reporting, and influencing without authority.
Book 4
Financial Management Simplified
A hands-on guide to budgeting, cost tracking, and financial decision-making for professionals who manage money without a finance background.
Book 5
Leadership Simplified
A field guide to leading teams, driving accountability, and building trust for professionals who lead without a formal title.
Book 6
Supply Chain Management Simplified
A practical guide to procurement, vendor management, and supply chain operations for professionals outside a formal supply chain role.
Book 7
Execution (Capstone)
The capstone volume integrating every discipline in the series into a unified execution framework.
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