THE BLOCKBUSTER GUIDE TO PROJECT SUCCESS IS NOW PLAYING
Imagine if your projects could be blockbuster hits. As anyone who has ever led a project successfully can attest, this journey demands meticulous planning, negotiation skills, and a keen awareness of the terrain, risks, allies, and foes. If this sounds like a movie you've seen, you're probably right.
IN PROJECTLAND, THE SCRIPT FOR SUCCESS IS WRITTEN IN THE MOVIES.
Welcome to Projectland, where projects are the main event, distinct from the routine of business-as-usual. In Projectland Goes to the Movies, 22 A-list project management gurus and subject matter experts share their top lessons from their favorite films.
Script your success with practical insights from the silver screen, including:
- Problem-solving from The Martian: Keep your project on track even in the most unexpected situations.
- Team building from Twelve Angry Men: Foster collaboration and reach true consensus.
- Sponsorship savvy from Jurassic Park: Keep your project from getting devoured.
- Leadership from Wonder Woman: Unleash your team's power and potential.
- Stakeholder engagement from School of Rock: Turn up the volume on participation, trust, and buy-in.
- And many more!
Grab your popcorn and get ready to roll out the red carpet for your next project! With these insider tips, you'll be on track to impress everyone from your team to your toughest critics.
CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS & THEIR FEATURED FILMS
(In Order of Appearance)
Grayson and Laura Barnard—Moneyball (2011)
Ruth Pearce—V for Vendetta (2005)
Dr. Mark Kozak-Holland—The Great Escape (1963)
Justus Aiyela—Oceans 11 (2001)
Bruno Morgante—Fantozzi (1975)
Jerry Manas—Star Wars (1980)
Chris Clews—Ghostbusters (1984)
James Evans—The Martian (2015)
Rachel Mussell and Michael Schafer—The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Joe Pusz—12 Angry Men (1957)
Marie Villegas—Wonder Woman (2017)
Tanya Boyd—Aliens (1986)
Dr. Haukur Ingi Jónasson—The Fires (2025)
Dr. Mike Clayton—Apollo 13 (1995)
Dawn Mahan—The Italian Job (2003)
Rosalind Guy—The Man from Snowy River (1982)
Rosalin Walcott—The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)
Michael Schafer—Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Jesse Middaugh—Jurassic Park (1993)
Rachel Mussell—School of Rock (2003)
John Salah—Cash Out (2024)
Dave Lozinger—Top Gun (1986)
Special appearance by peer reviewers Sheila Shah and Victory Oghenovo
Co-Editor & Chapter Author, Dawn Mahan, PMP is Founder of PMOtraining, LLC, a C-suite advisor, award-winning consultant, international speaker, inventor of ProjectFlo(R), author of the #1 bestselling book, Meet the Players in Projectland: Decide the Right Project Roles & Get People On Board, and has trained thousands of professionals around the world. She makes project management simple and fun to learn and do.
Co-Editor & Chapter Author, Jerry Manas is an internationally best-selling author whose work is frequently cited by top voices in the world of business. Legendary management guru Tom Peters ("In Search of Excellence") often references Jerry's bestselling book, Napoleon on Project Management, for its insights on simplicity and character. Pat Williams, Senior VP of the Orlando Magic, called Jerry's book, Managing the Gray Areas, "a new path for leaders." Noted author Judith E. Glaser touted Jerry's book, The Resource Management and Capacity Planning Handbook, as "the first book dedicated to what is essentially the drivetrain of organizations-the effective use of its people toward its most important activities."
