Book excerpt: Addressing issues of planning management and professional development, this book discusses the ways that management theories, tools, and techniques can be applied to planning practice. Drawing on case studies and a wealth of professional experience, Janice Morphet examines recent criticism of the planning system and gives much-needed attention to the connections between management and planning. Beneficial for planners at all stages of their career, this book is ideal for courses with a key focus on strategic planning and infrastructure investment as part of the planning process.