Offers project managers a tool to assist in planning for radical reduction in project cycle time. Takes the reader through each phase of a project, from pre-project planning through start up, and offers best practices and radical reduction techniques that can provide greater than 25 percent reduction in schedule, provided that the four key drivers are in place: a compelling business need, owner commitment, high performance team, and detailed project planning. Includes a 'Playcard' that allows users to pick from 25 top radical reduction techniques by phase as they plan their own projects.