Project Management in Practice

Project Management in Practice, 8th Edition, is a textbook that delivers pragmatic coverage of core project management principles structured around the project life cycle. The volume follows how real-world projects are executed to guide students through essential phases of work.

The text examines foundational and modern industry topics, including the continuum between Agile and Waterfall methodologies, sustainability, and generative AI applications. It also explores strategies for evaluating project performance beyond traditional benchmarks of cost and time while focusing on achieving target benefits.

Designed for one-semester courses and modules across undergraduate or graduate programs in business, engineering, and related fields, this textbook provides hands-on exercises that support practical learning in organizational environments.