A well-known author within the field: Russell Archibald is widely known in the project management field. He helped to found the Project Management Institute, and he is a former principal with Integrated Project Systems, a consulting firm that specializes in process and system implementation and training in project management for high-tech corporations and agencies. The is a definitive book on managing high-tech initiatives. This book fulfills a long-standing need for a comprehensive, practical and unified description of the business of managing complex programs and projects. It provides detailed coverage of all aspects of complex project management, with emphasis on those involving advanced technology.