5 Phases of the Project Management Life Cycle — Updated for PMBOK 8
Whether you are running a waterfall software rollout, an agile product sprint, or a blended contact centre transformation, every project you manage passes through the same five foundational phases — Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing. What has changed with PMBOK 8 (2025) is the layer beneath those phases: the life cycle approach…