Have you led a project with unexpected twists, major pivots, or hard lessons learned? We’re looking for real stories from project managers who delivered under pressure. Share your case study and help others learn from what really happens behind the scenes.
Real Case Studies from the Field
Unfiltered Projects. True Lessons. Actionable Insights.
The PM Playbook case study library shares real projects and outcomes. These aren’t polished stories. They’re grounded in truth. Each one reveals the decisions, pivots, and people behind the delivery. From small wins to significant shifts, this is what real leadership looks like.
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What You’ll Find Inside
These case studies aren’t sanitized success stories. They’re real projects with real problems, shared by the professionals who lived them. From missed deadlines to unexpected wins, you’ll see how project leaders navigated challenges, earned trust, and delivered results in the face of uncertainty.
Every story includes key decisions, turning points, and lessons learned so you can apply the insight to your own leadership journey.
These case studies are available exclusively to members of The PM Playbook community.
What You’ll Learn
Each case study includes insights to help you:
🔹 How high pressure delivery unfolds behind the scenes
🔹 What worked, what failed, and what changed mid project
🔹 Lessons from recovery plans, difficult pivots, and escalations
🔹 How project managers lead when the playbook breaks down
🔹 Insights into managing people, politics, risk, and scope
🔹 Real examples of leadership, trust building, and execution under pressure
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