With a strong growth mindset, I love reading books and applying their lessons in my everyday life and business. Below, I have listed the books I have read in recent years, together with a key takeaway from each one.
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOK® Guide – 8th Edition
What makes it stand out?
Six core principles that shape effective project management behavior, Seven performance domains representing key areas of practice, Expanded coverage of AI, PMOs, and procurement.
With a strong focus on value delivery, adaptability, and accountability, this edition empowers professionals at all levels to achieve meaningful outcomes across diverse environments.
And the most important takeaway: tailoring is key. Standards provide structure, but it’s our responsibility as project managers to adapt methods and processes to fit our organization and projects.
Tomorrow’s Data Empowered Project Management – Agile Decision Making, Sustainability and AI
Project management is a critical field that addresses complex decision‑making challenges while offering opportunities for academic research, innovative business models, and advanced decision support systems.
This book examines contemporary industry problems, emerging technologies, and organizational developments, bringing together managers and academics to explore how data analytics, artificial intelligence, and ongoing industrial revolutions may transform project management practices. It also highlights the rising importance of sustainability and reviews modern organizational approaches such as agile methodologies, project management offices, and maturity models.