Pillar I : be a project leader -- Pillar II : create a balanced project organization structure -- Pillar III : delight the customers with project vision statement -- Pillar IV : sign the charter -- Pillar V : diffuse your passion -- Pillar VI : simplify projects : eliminate all non-value-added items from projects -- Pillar VII : minimize meeticide -- Pillar VIII : take risks--but do the math beforehand -- Pillar IX : decode and shield your data -- Pillar X : learn from failures -- Pillar XI : make projects less stressful -- Pillar XII : invest in your appreciating assets -- Summary of 12 pillars -- Conclusions : the 12 pillers of project excellence

1. Project management
2. Leadership