BOOK REVIEW
Book Title: The Project Management AI Handbook: Leveraging Generative Tools in Waterfall and Agile Environments
Author: Dr. Prasad Kodukula and Guz Vinueza
Publisher: J. Ross Publishing
List Price: $59.95
Format: Hard cover, 334 pages
Publication Date: September 2025
ISBN: 978-1604272055
Reviewer: Anzar Hasan
Review Date: December 2025
Introduction
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has initiated a new era in project management, fundamentally altering how projects are conceived and executed. The Project Management AI Handbook: Leveraging Generative Tools in Waterfall and Agile Environments, authored by Dr. Prasad S. Kodukula and Guz Vinueza, serves as an essential guide for project and portfolio management professionals seeking to leverage these tools. The book focuses exclusively on the practical applications of Generative AI (Gen AI), bridging the gap between theoretical capabilities and actionable implementation, thereby moving beyond the what of AI’s possibilities to the how of its application in managing projects.
It provides a comprehensive roadmap for utilizing generative tools across both traditional waterfall and modern agile environments, addressing the most common industry practices. By presenting over 50 practical use cases and prompts, this resource demonstrates how Gen AI can streamline workflows, automate critical tasks, and enhance decision-making and project performance, making it an invaluable guide for both seasoned professionals and newcomers to the field.
Overview of Book’s Structure
The Project Management AI Handbook: Leveraging Generative Tools in Waterfall and Agile Environments, authored by Dr. Prasad S. Kodukula and Guz Vinueza, serves as an essential, practical guide for project professionals. The book focuses exclusively on the practical applications of Generative AI (Gen AI) in project and portfolio management, providing over 50 actionable use cases and prompts to enhance decision making, streamline processes, and automate critical tasks in both traditional waterfall and modern agile environments.
The comprehensive guide is organized into four main sections: AI foundations, AI in Portfolio Management (PPM), AI in a Waterfall Environment, and AI in an Agile Environment. Key concepts include the Generative AI Engagement (GAE) principles and the structured, five-step PRIME methodology (Prepare, Relay, Inspect, Modify, Execute), which provides a blueprint for effective interaction with Gen AI tools. The authors emphasize that while AI enhances efficiency in areas like risk management, cost estimation, and backlog creation, its outputs must always be treated as initial drafts requiring critical human oversight, and the accuracy of results is fundamentally dependent on providing high-quality, project-specific data, ideally using a Project Input Folder (PIF).
Highlights
The Project Management AI Handbook: Leveraging Generative Tools in Waterfall and Agile Environments, authored by Dr. Prasad S. Kodukula and Guz Vinueza, stands out as an essential, practical guide for project and portfolio management professionals. The book’s primary highlight is its dedicated focus on moving beyond the “what” of AI’s capabilities to the “how” of its application, offering an indispensable roadmap for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into daily project tasks. It provides a transformative perspective on how Generative AI (Gen AI) can enhance decision making, streamline processes, automate critical tasks, and elevate project management to new levels of efficiency. The resource is comprehensive, detailing how to utilize these generative tools across both traditional waterfall and modern agile methodologies. This practical approach is underscored by the inclusion of over 50 use cases and prompts aimed at boosting productivity and competence in execution.
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How to cite this work: Hasan, A. (2025). The Project Management AI Handbook: Leveraging Generative Tools in Waterfall and Agile Environments, book review, PM World Journal, Vol. XIV, Issue XII, December. Available online at https://pmworldlibrary.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pmwj159-Dec2025-Hasan-Project-Management-AI-Handbook-book-review.pdf
About the Reviewer
Anzar A. Hasan
Texas, USA
Summary: Human-in-the-Loop | Speaker | Author | IEEE Senior Member | Technology Leader Focused on AI Security & Governance
Anzar A. Hasan is a seasoned technology and cybersecurity leader with more than four decades of impact across telecom, energy, finance, and emerging technologies. His career spans national-level digital transformation programs, global banking security architecture, and cutting-edge AI governance initiatives that shape how modern institutions build trust in intelligent systems.
He has delivered keynote sessions at major international conferences, contributed directly to global AI standards such as ISO/IEC 42001 and 23894, and advised governments and Fortune 500 enterprises on secure, ethical, and resilient technology adoption. From modernizing Pakistan’s national telecom backbone with World Bank programs to architecting quantum-resistant AI security frameworks in the U.S., his work consistently blends deep technical mastery with strategic foresight.
A former Vice President at Wells Fargo, he pioneered blockchain-based AI audit trails, enterprise AI risk quantification models, and large-scale analytics modernization. His leadership extends across academia, global policy circles, and executive boards—including IEEE, Gartner Peer Community, and the American Cyber Security Association.
Anzar is also an innovator at heart, holding a patent for a mobile AI-powered retinal diagnostic system and mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity and AI professionals through global workshops and advisory roles.
Above all, he stands out for bridging complex technologies with practical governance, helping organizations adopt AI responsibly, securely, and with measurable business value.
Email address, if desired: Anzar.hasan@arshi.ai
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