Confession of a Project Scheduler Unveiling the Secrets Behind Every Successful Project Have you ever been blamed for a delay you didn’t cause?Told to “just make the dates work”?Or found yourself building a schedule from scratch—with zero training and two days before the deadline? If you’ve lived this madness, you’re not alone. And if you haven’t yet… this book may save your sanity. Welcome to the Chaos (and Comedy) of Project Scheduling Project scheduling is where logic meets chaos, optimism meets hard deadlines, and software becomes a weapon of mass confusion. In Confession of a Project Scheduler, Ir. Wan Ibrahim Yusoff exposes what really happens behind the Gantt charts—through real-life stories, brutal lessons, and survival strategies that every scheduler (and their project manager) needs to know. Whether you’re an accidental scheduler, a battle-hardened planner, or a manager tired of hearing “ASAP” as a milestone—this book was written for you. What You Will Discover: The Hidden Realities of Project Scheduling: Go beyond pretty timelines and uncover the unseen forces that make or break your project. Real-World Case Studies: From “copy-paste catastrophes” to float mismanagement and ghost activities, these true stories will make you laugh, cringe, and maybe cry a little. Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them: Identify the deceptive practices that can undermine your project. The 6-Step Planning Model: Because hoping things go according to plan is not a strategy. Learn how to scope, sequence, resource, and build schedules that survive real-world pressure. Red Flags, Mistakes & Survival Tips: Spot trouble before it spirals. Fix what’s broken. And never fall for the “magic button” myth again. Tools You Can Use: Checklists. Quizzes. Best practice frameworks. Plus, a free bonus download to sharpen your scheduling game. Why This Book? Written by a Specialist: Ir. Wan Ibrahim Yusoff is a practicing project scheduler with deep insights into how real projects succeed—or fall apart. His voice is grounded, experienced, and refreshingly honest. Actionable Insights: No fluff—only proven strategies you can apply immediately. Engaging, Relatable, and (Yes) Funny: Because if you don’t laugh at the chaos, you’ll cry. This book reads like a conversation with a mentor who’s been through it all—and survived with wisdom to share. Who Is This Book For? Project Schedulers & Planners: Looking to improve, survive, or simply feel seen. Project Managers: Who want to understand what makes a real schedule work (and how to avoid disaster). Quality Managers & Auditors: Seeking insight into schedule manipulation, progress fraud, and planning integrity. Engineers & Site Leaders: Who need to understand how sequencing, float, and resource leveling affect everything. Anyone Curious About Why Projects Really Go Off Track. What Readers Are Saying: “This book is what every scheduler wishes their boss would read. Funny, real, and practical.”— Lina Z., Senior Scheduler I laughed. I learned. I stopped using “Ctrl+C” and “Ctrl+V” on my schedules.”— Faizal M., Project Planner “I read this after getting thrown into scheduling with no training. It saved my first project—and my job.”— Nisha R., Junior Engineer “The best combination of storytelling and scheduling best practices I’ve ever read.”— John D., QA Auditor Special Bonus for Early Readers Order now and receive a downloadable checklist: A perfect companion to audit your own schedule—or someone else’s. Invitation to join exclusive private Facebook Group for schedulers: A private community for professionals, project managers & planners. Downloadable schedule assessment checklist: A perfect companion to audit your own schedule—or someone else’s. [Price: RM 70.00; Postage WM: RM10, EM: RM15] Peek Inside the Book Get a taste of what’s inside: Chapter 2: Trial and Terror – Why “Adjusting Durations Until It Works” Is Not a Strategy: A schedule that “just works on paper” is a disaster waiting to happen on site. Chapter 4: Crafting Schedule to Fit Contractual Commitment – The Dark Side: How schedules are manipulated to appear compliant with contractual obligation. Chapter 9: The 6-Step Planning Model – Because the Best Projects Need a Game Plan: Success isn’t a miracle; it’s a method—and it starts with six simple steps. Don’t Wait Until the Next Disaster Schedules don’t collapse overnight—they fall apart silently while no one’s looking. Grab your copy of Confession of a Project Scheduler today and be the one who actually saw it coming. [Price: RM 70.00; Postage WM: RM10, EM: RM15] Read This Before Your Next Project Meltdown Schedules don’t fail because of software—they fail because no one told you the ugly truth behind them. This book does. Whether you’re new to scheduling or you’ve been duct-taping timelines together for a decade, Confession of a Project Scheduler is your ultimate reality check—and rescue plan. Final Thought Your project won’t schedule itself. But with this book—you’ll finally understand why, how, and what to do when it all goes wrong. [Price: RM 70.00; Postage WM: RM10, EM: RM15]