Project Management Books
The AI Project Governance Framework: A Guide or Ethical, Efficient and Effective Human-AI Collaboration in Projects and Programmes
The AI Project Governance Framework (AIPGF) offers a sensible methodology for facilitating ethical, efficient and effective human-AI project collaboration.
- Can be integrated with a chosen project management methodology or approach, such as Agile, PRINCE2, PMBOK or hybrid approaches.
- Provides structured and scalable AI governance, supporting projects and programmes of varying size, complexity, risk and AI adoption maturity.
- Facilitates and encourages a high standard of ethical, efficient and effective use of AI in projects and programmes.
By implementing the Framework, organisations can systematically govern AI use across their portfolio of projects and programmes, as their AI adoption scales and as AI tools evolve. The accompanying AI Project Governance Capability Maturity Model (AIPG-CMM) can be used to establish maturity benchmarks and actions towards continuous improvement.
AIPGF Chapter Summary:
Chapter 1: Introduction – Introduces the AI Project Governance Framework (AIPGF), explaining its purpose in facilitating ethical, efficient, and effective use of AI assistance in projects and programmes. It also defines key terminology and the scope of the AIPGF, highlighting its intended audience and adaptability to projects and programmes of varying size, complexity and risk.
Chapter 2: AI in Project Management – Discusses the role of AI in project management, emphasising the importance of the human-in-the-loop (HITL) rule. It differentiates AI from traditional computing and explores various AI disciplines relevant to project management. The chapter also traces the evolution of AI in project management and looks into its future trends, addressing AI tool and data dilemmas, and the ethical and legal implications.
Chapter 3: Overview of the AIPGF – Provides an overview of the AIPGF, detailing its life cycle stages (Foundation, Activation, and Evaluation) and key elements (Principles, Core Values, Core Behaviours, Aims, Activities, and Deliverables). It also explains how the AIPGF can be mapped to existing project management methodologies like PRINCE2 and PMBOK.
Chapter 4: Key AIPGF Roles and Responsibilities – Outlines the core and additional roles and responsibilities for implementing and overseeing the AIPGF. It emphasises the importance of flexible role assignment based on project size, complexity, risk and regulatory requirements. It also includes an example stakeholder mapping of core AIPGF roles.
Chapter 5: AIPGF Principles – Describes the three guiding principles of the AIPGF: Human-Centricity, Transparency and Adaptability. It explains how these principles provide a foundation for decision-making and shape the mindset for effective AI use in projects.
Chapter 6: AIPGF Core Values – Details the five core values of the AIPGF: Accountability, Sensibility, Collaboration, Curiosity and Continuous Improvement. It explains why these values are crucial for responsible AI utilisation in project management.
Chapter 7: AIPGF Core Behaviours – Provides actionable guidelines for each of the five core values, describing how to implement them in practice when using or overseeing AI assistance in projects.
Chapter 8: AIPGF Stage 1: Foundation – Focuses on the Foundation Stage of the AIPGF, which aligns with the initiation and planning phases of traditional project management methodologies. It outlines the aims, activities, and key deliverables for this stage, providing guidance on planning AI use throughout the project life cycle.
Chapter 9: AIPGF Stage 2: Activation – Details the Activation Stage, corresponding to the delivery phase in project management. It describes the aims, activities and key deliverables for monitoring and controlling AI usage in projects, and for taking corrective actions.
Chapter 10: AIPGF Stage 3: Evaluation – Covers the Evaluation Stage, aligning with the project closure phase. It explains the aims, activities and key deliverables for evaluating AI assistance in projects and using the insights for future improvements.
Chapter 11: Embracing the Spirit of the Framework – Explores the importance of adopting the “spirit” of the AIPGF rather than strictly adhering to its methodology. It advises on applying pragmatic sensibility when integrating the framework’s guidelines into project management practices.
Chapter 12: Assessing Capability Maturity – Introduces the AI Project Governance Capability Maturity Model (AIPG-CMM) and its accompanying assessment instrument. It discusses the importance of capability maturity models for benchmarking AI adoption and provides guidance on continuous improvement.
Chapter 13: Tailoring the AIPGF to Different Contexts – Provides case studies demonstrating how the AIPGF can be adapted to suit various project and organisational contexts, highlighting its flexibility and versatility.
Chapter 14: Overcoming AI Adoption Challenges in Projects – Addresses common challenges in AI adoption within projects, such as resistance to change, data issues, lack of clear objectives, tool integration problems and ethical considerations. It recommends strategies and AIPGF elements to mitigate these challenges.
Appendix: Project Manager Core Skills in an AI World – Discusses the essential skills for project managers in an AI-assisted project environment, emphasising lifelong learning and the importance of blending traditional project management skills with AI literacy and competencies like emotional intelligence and strategic thinking.
Practical Project Management: Manage Project Successfully with this Comprehensive Toolkit and Templates
Based on Emanuela’s internationally best-selling Practical Project Management course, this book condenses best practice project management methods into a practical and useful guide. Learn from her real-world experience and get started on your projects with a comprehensive set of tools and templates covering the entire project life cycle.
Armed with the benefits of the various methods and tools, you should be able to convince colleagues of their importance to deliver projects successfully. If you aim to complete a project qualification such as PRINCE2, Agile or the Project Management Institute’s PMP, this book is highly recommended as pre-reading to first understand all key project management concepts and their practical implementation.
This book introduces you to the concept of project management and walks you through the full project life cycle. It follows a logical thinking approach and provides worked examples. If you follow Emanuela’s teaching in this book, you will be equipped to deliver projects more confidently, professionally and successfully.
You will learn how to adapt the approach to different types of projects in terms of their nature and complexity.
Note: This book does not cover AI in project management. It is recommended here for those who wish to take the AIPMP certification and need to brush up their project management knowledge.
Project Management Templates Included in the Book:
- Project Brief
- Project Business Case
- Project Plan
- Governance Structure
- Responsibility Matrix
- Risks Management Log
- Stakeholder Mapping
- Project Communication Plan
- Project Actions Tracker and Gantt Chart
- Task Dependency Mapping
- Budget Breakdown and Tracker
- Kick-Off Meeting Agenda
- Scope Change Management Log
- Issues Management Log
- Status Report
- Benefits Realisation Review
- Lesson Learnt Log
- Project Manager Skills Self-Assessment
Practical Project Stakeholder Management: Methods, Tools and Templates for Comprehensive Stakeholder Management
One of the most challenging aspects on projects is managing stakeholder expectations and getting their commitment and buy-in to the project. Written by an experienced Project Management consultant, trainer and coach, this book will provide you with the know-how, techniques and templates you need to conduct robust stakeholder management on your projects. The approach described here is scalable. On large complex projects, you should perform rigorous and robust stakeholder management. On smaller, less complex projects, you need to apply the spirit of the method.
Stakeholder engagement is one of the most important keys to successful projects. This book provides an essential and up-to-date toolkit for project managers to identify, assess and engage their stakeholders. It is packed with free-to-use tools and templates that experienced project managers use to successfully manage their stakeholders.
Note: This book does not cover AI in project management. It is recommended here for those who wish to take the AIPMP certification and need to brush up their project management knowledge.
Project Stakeholder Management Templates Included in the Book:
- Influence-Involvement Grid
- Influence-Involvement Grid Showing Level of Interest
- Influence-Involvement Grid Showing Interest and Impact
- Influence-Involvement Grid Showing Interest, Impact and Support
- Stakeholder Resistance Mapping
- Stakeholder Assessment Table Example
- Stakeholder Value Mapping Example
- Project Stakeholder Engagement Meeting Agenda Example
- Stakeholder Engagement Template – Worked Example
- Project Stakeholder Expectations Alignment Template
- Project Stakeholder Communication Plan Template
- Project Stakeholder Communication Plan Example
- RACI Matrix Example
- Stakeholder Mapping Across Stages
- Stakeholder Management Effectiveness Review Template
Writing Compelling Business Cases: Methods, Tools and Templates for Writing and Presenting a Brilliant
Writing a compelling business case is both an art and a science. For professionals tasked with this critical responsibility, the challenge lies in creating a document that cuts through complexity while delivering crystal-clear insights. Decision-makers need concise, powerful narratives that illuminate the path forward—not verbose documents that obscure key information.
Drawing from years of consulting experience working with professionals across industries, this guide offers a practical approach to business case development. It recognizes the real-world struggles many face: outdated templates, unclear guidance, and the pressure to communicate complex ideas effectively.
Unlike standard reference materials, this book provides a comprehensive toolkit that goes beyond theoretical frameworks. It’s designed for everyone from emerging entrepreneurs to seasoned corporate strategists, offering techniques that transform business case writing from a dreaded task to a strategic advantage.
The guidance within these pages does more than just teach writing skills. It equips you with a systematic approach to crafting narratives that genuinely resonate with decision-makers. Whether you’re proposing a small initiative or mapping out a complex organizational strategy, you’ll find actionable insights that cut through the noise.
For professionals pursuing formal business case qualifications like Better Business CasesTM , this book serves as an invaluable companion. It offers perspectives and practical techniques that complement formal training, providing depth and practical wisdom that traditional coursework often misses.
More than just another business book, this is a field guide—a resource that demystifies the art of persuasive business communication and empowers professionals to tell their organizational stories with confidence and clarity.
When you follow Emanuela’s guidance in this book, you will be equipped to write and present compelling business cases more confidently, professionally and successfully.
Note: This book does not cover AI in project management. It is recommended here for those who wish to take the AIPMP certification and need to brush up their project management knowledge.
Project Business Case Writing Templates Included in the Book:
- Benefits Tracker
- Project Business Case Template
- Clarification Questions Log
- Stakeholder Mapping
- Stakeholder Insights Analysis
- Strategic Fitness Scorecard
- Ideas Comparison Scorecard
- Simple Options Appraisal
- TCO Options Comparison Table
- Simple Options Appraisal with x-year TCO
- Scored Options Appraisal Showing TCO
- Impact v Net Position Chart
- Weighted Scored Options Appraisal Showing TCO
- Investment Appraisal
- Business Case RACI Matrix
- Simple Risk Assessment
- Residual Risk Assessment
- Business Case Review Checklist
- Business Case Assumptions Log
