Books and primary sources
Publications cited in the lessons, with notes on their relevance.
Individual Competence Baseline
A primary source for the competence framework discussed in the series.
- IPMA® (2015). Individual Competence Baseline for Project, Programme and Portfolio Management, Version 4.0 (ICB4). Zurich: International Project Management Association. ISBN 978-94-92338-00-6 (print), 978-94-92338-01-3 (pdf). Free PDF from IPMA®: https://ipma.world/ipma-standards-development-programme/icb4/
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
The series cites the eighth edition for its project-management principles, practices and performance domains.
- Project Management Institute (2025). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), Eighth Edition, and The Standard for Project Management. Newtown Square, PA: PMI®. ISBN 9781628258295.
APM Body of Knowledge
The series cites the eighth edition as one of its core project-management references.
- Association for Project Management (2025). APM Body of Knowledge, 8th edition. Princes Risborough: APM. ISBN 9781913305390.
The Fearless Organization
Cited in the series’ discussion of psychological safety and team learning.
- Edmondson, A. C. (2018). The Fearless Organization. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. ISBN 9781119477228.
Experiential Learning
Cited for the connection between experience, reflection and learning.
- Kolb, D. A. (1984). Experiential Learning: Experience as the Source of Learning and Development. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall. ISBN 9780132952613.
Learning by Doing
Cited alongside the practical reflection guide.
- Gibbs, G. (1988). Learning by Doing: A Guide to Teaching and Learning Methods. Oxford: Further Education Unit, Oxford Polytechnic. ISBN 9781853380716. Free e-book reissue: Oxford Brookes University, 2013.
Making Strategy
Cited for the discussion of power and interest in stakeholder analysis.
- Eden, C. & Ackermann, F. (1998). Making Strategy: The Journey of Strategic Management. London: Sage. ISBN 9780761952251 (paperback); 9780761952244 (hardback).
Effective Work Breakdown Structures
Cited for the treatment of scope completeness and work breakdown.
- Haugan, G. T. (2002). Effective Work Breakdown Structures. Project Management Essential Library. Vienna, VA: Management Concepts. ISBN 9781567261356.
Reconstructing Project Management
Cited for historical context around project management and earned value.
- Morris, P. W. G. (2013). Reconstructing Project Management. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN 9780470659076. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118536698
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