The only guide you need to start, lead, and fund successful projects. We now live in the era of projects. The number of projects being initiated across all sectors has increased dramatically, and project management skills have become essential for every leader and manager. Despite this, project failure rates remain extremely high. Why? Leaders oversee too many projects with very little visibility into them. Project managers struggle to translate their practical, technical knowledge to senior management. The result? Worthy projects lack time and resources and fail to deliver benefits, while too much money is invested in the wrong projects. To compete in the era of projects, you need to close this gap. The HBR Project Management Handbook shows you how. Discover the possibilities it offers: What you need to know about project management in practical, non-technical language. A definitive categorization of project types, from product launches to digital transformations. A roadmap to becoming an effective project leader. A new, simple, and universal project framework, the Project Canvas, that breaks down each project into fundamental building blocks. Original concepts and exclusive case studies from public and private sector organizations worldwide. You will learn: A common language for project managers and executives to execute successful projects. When to use agile, traditional, or hybrid methods in your projects. Twelve principles of successful projects. Techniques for selecting and promoting the best projects. How project management can address pressing global issues like automation and sustainability. HBR guides provide ambitious professionals with the frameworks, advice, and tools you need to excel in your career.