HBR Project Management Handbook

"As organizations create the next normal, increasingly their leaders recognize they operate in a project economy. Said another way it is a project world. It is long past the time to close the gap between strategy development and delivery and it begins by recognizing all strategic change happens through projects and programs. Antonio’s latest book, the HBR Project Management Handbook, couldn’t come soon enough as a critical resource to enable the delivery of strategic change."

"Who better than Antonio to write this instrumental, thought-provoking and a refreshing eye-opener on bringing to the readers a completely renewed vision of project management ?"

"The project management book for the Boardroom. Antonio explains why poor project delivery is simply no longer tenable. Through his own experience and insightful case studies, he highlights the need for meaningful project sponsorship to reverse this trend. His project canvas moves the focus from project deliverables to business outcomes. To compete in the future; senior managers will need project management skills, this should be their “go-to” book."

"First there was paint-by-numbers, now there are project-by-numbers. Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez's Project Canvas is pragmatic, evidence and experience-based, distilled. If you want to get something done, anything done, HBR's Project Management Handbook is your go-to guide."

"Antonio has offered us a simple, universal, and powerful framework to shift organizational goals from the ‘what is’ to the ‘what if’, and in doing so, to move from ‘existing’ to ‘thriving’. This book is a must for anyone who wishes to find tools and strategies to weave passion with purpose - both at an individual and organisational level."

"In the modern business world, everything is a project - so we'd better learn how to manage them successfully. Antonio's brilliant new book gives every professional a framework to accomplish more, work smarter, and succeed in our fast-changing world."

"Antonio makes a compelling case that change takes place through projects and provides inclusive and scalable frameworks to guide them successfully.  As the issues that organizations are addressing grow more complex and involve more stakeholders, the toolkit  and frameworks that Antonio shares will only grow in importance."

"Antonio has done it again! Using a simple framework, the HBR Project Management Handbook cuts through the jargon of business to provide a practical guide to everyone who wants to be more effective in their work and in their lives by running more successful their projects".

"Every leader needs to read this handbook! Antonio's profound, expert knowledge on Project Management is displayed in this insightful and practical book. Learn the foundations of projects and how to successfully execute them to improve your organization and yourself as a leader."

"Antonio Nieto Rodriguez is the godfather of modern project management.  Rich in real-life examples and cutting-edge ideas, this indispensable book provides you with the tools, insights, and wisdom required to succeed with projects today."

"The emergence of projects as the economic engine of our times is silent but incredibly disruptive and powerful. Antonio clearly articulates how and why work is gravitating toward projects. More importantly, his frameworks and stories ensure that boards, executives and managers feel prepared - and excited - about starting and leading strategic and transformative projects successfully."

"As a strong believer that talent and tools drive change in organizations, I am inspired by the Project Canvas as a vehicle now and in the future to capture value and identify risk and return at speed for a project work team.  The research-based nature of this actionable tool provides confidence that it has been “tested” in the real world and offers leaders everywhere practical applications of the key best practices in a very crowded discipline. Great work Antonio!"

“I count having met Antonio Nieto- Rodriquez amongst the top fortunes I have had in my working life. His vision and insight with “The Project Canvas” is incredible – it should be required reading for anyone thinking about embarking on project management as it proposes a new, intuitive and simple framework.  A highly recommended read!”

"The HBR Project Management is a call to rethink why and how we do projects. Antonio's vision and passion for project management is shared through remarkable stories. This practical and actionable guide is a must-read for anyone striving for inspiration and extraordinary results." 

"In this era of exponential change, Antonio Nieto-Rodriquez gives us a simple framework for launching and sustaining successful projects with our teams. This is a handbook that you need in your personal library!”

"What I like most about this book is that Antonio looks at project management from a new and broad perspective. The HBR Project Management Handbook presents a fresh view on project management that is easily applicable both for senior leaders and project managers; whether a digital transformation, an organizational change, or any type of project, the concepts, and pragmatism in the book are right in line with the fast pace of change requiring higher focus on value and agile practices."