This is a book to accompany every project management student’s, or practitioner’s reference book. The author taps into his years of experience working at Microsoft to write about problems that are easy to relate to, and in a manner that makes enjoyable reading. The book is never dull nor is reference-like. After reading the first chapter it is even possible to read another selectively to satisfy ones particular curiosity making the book a useful time filler. However, the book is that interesting it begs to be read cover to cover.

Project management jargon is used lightly in a way that those new to PM will not feel intimidated. The book does not rehash known ‘best practices’, instead the author shares with the reader many of his successes, and failures, inspiring the reader to think and apply original solutions.  ‘Making Things Happen’ both informs and inspires with the author’s valuable rapport in all the chapters and is highly recommended.