Project Guru Academy

Because people will make or break your success on a project, it’s worth investing the time to get the people part right. And just like any game, you need to know the roles and rules to win. In this lively discussion, we’ll explore the following topics in Dawn’s upcoming book, "Meet the Players in Projectland?: Decide the Right Project Roles & Get People On Board": ?Do most projects really fail? Why? ?How does understanding the players in Projectland? help us succeed? ?What is Projectland? and why is it different from business-as-usual? ?What are the roles you’re likely to encounter in Projectland? ?Do you know who your stakeholders are and what to do about them? ?Can you really get the right people in the right roles and focused on the win? Through clever animal avatars and colorful stories, you’ll gain practical insights about the players you'll face. Plus, by magnifying your people power, you will exponentially improve your ability to navigate the tricky terrain of Projectland? with confidence. Plus, engage with the speakers and get YOUR questions answered live. PMP? Get FREE PDUs! PLAN TO JOIN US!

?? We're celebrating that our course is 2 years old! Like every good #project person, we're considering our #lessonslearned. ?? 1. Creating a high-quality online course is a lot of work! We spent a year and countless hours working with the pros at Udemy. ?? 2. We covered so much ground in our course, from #projectmanagement and #agile basics to more advanced topics like exploring the #PMP. ?? 3. It has been amazing to see the positive feedback from our students around the world who are applying what they learned to their own #projects and careers. We're reminded that all of the planning, researching, scripting, recording, and editing, was well worth it, when we get messages like this... "The format of quick bursts of valuable information is great! I can fit these into small time slots, come back for quick refreshers and use them to tailor learning opportunities for others that are leading projects but not trained project managers. These trainings are simple and easy to understand for anyone no matter what role they are in!" ~ Cori S. ?? 4. Looking back on it now, it was an incredibly fulfilling experience that we'll always remember. Plus, the pros at Udemy were really amazing and fun! ?? 5. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives! Join Cori and 3700+ learners all over the world in our SMART TIPS course! ?? If you have access to through your employer, you can get it for FREE right now: https://lnkd.in/ehbXn5Sz ?? If not, check it out using our special referral link here: https://lnkd.in/daVJirXj The first few videos are FREE! #TigerTipThursday #ThrowbackThursday #PMThursday #PMlife #PMO #ProjectSuccess #PMTips #Udemy #ITeachWithUdemy

?? Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ?? Are you feeling lucky on your projects? ?? Does success feel like finding a four-leaf clover? Here’s the truth: Regular "management" won’t cut it in Projectland. Many experienced operations pros struggle when leading projects because they don’t use pro-level project management techniques. Want to know the difference between management and project management (and how to stack the odds in your favor)? Check out this breakdown: ?? https://lnkd.in/dfyDMdg No more leaving projects to luck—it's time for a winning strategy! ??? #StPatricksDay #FeelingLucky #Projectland #ProjectManagement #Leadership #SuccessWithoutLuck

Let's Celebrate #Project People in #Maine today! Tag someone who loves, lives or works in #ThePineTreeState! #FunFacts: ???? Statehood: March 15, 1820 ?? Home of Stephen King, one of the world's most successful authors ?? More than 100 million pounds of lobster were harvested off the coast of Maine in 2011. Now generally considered to be an expensive delicacy, lobsters were commonly fed to inmates and indentured servants, or ground up and used as fertilizer, during the colonial era. ?? Eastport is the easternmost city in the continental US. Only slightly further east is the town of Lubec, Maine. ?? Capital: Augusta Pro Tip to #makeitfun: Create a meeting kickoff creativity booster, by turning one of the fun facts into a question to ask your colleagues like, "In which state was Stephen King born?" Sources: https://lnkd.in/evntKRWT https://lnkd.in/eUZaEqKD #History #culture #results #projectgurus #projectguruacademy #storytelling #pmotraining #innovation #Leadership #plan #planning #ProjectGurusUSA

Miss a #project milestone and risk: * Getting called out by Maury...and your boss...and your boss's boss * Plummeting team morale * Experiencing micro-management Don't miss milestones! #projectmanagerproblems #welcome2projectland #ifwedidntlaughwedcry #FunFriday #Joke

?? #ThrowbackThursday – Projectland Meets Napoleon! ???? Leading in Projectland calls for legendary moves—just like Napoleon! ?? Years ago, Dawn and Jerry Manas, the author of "Napoleon on Project Management," had their own Napoleon moment in the courtyard of Philadelphia's City Hall after sharing valuable insights with an eager group of city employees. From battlefields to boardrooms, even Napoleon recognized the importance of strategy, teamwork, and leadership. This is precisely what our upcoming book adventure, "Projectland Goes to the Movies," will explore! Stay tuned for more legendary insights from the big screen coming soon! ??? #Projectland #ThrowbackThursday #MeetThePlayers #ProjectManagement #ProjectGuruPress #Leadership #Strategy #NapoleonPose

?? Project Management = People Management! ?? Let’s be real: Projects don’t get done without PEOPLE. If working with people isn’t your thing, project management might not be your best fit. But if you love helping teams succeed and delivering value, then mastering the art of project management could be your perfect career move! ?? Want to learn the skills, knowledge, and secret sauce to becoming a GREAT project manager? Our Udemy course is built for busy, ambitious professionals just like you! If you have access to Udemy Business through your employer, you can get it for FREE right now: https://lnkd.in/dPr63eAk If not, check it out using our special referral link here: https://lnkd.in/daVJirXj The first few videos are FREE! #WisdomWednesday #ProjectManagement #PeopleFirst #Leadership #PMOTips #ProjectGuruAcademy #PMOtraining

?? Ready to Conquer Projectland in Just 7 Days? ?? What if you could read an entire book, level up your project #skills, and earn PDUs in just one week? The Meet the Players in Projectland 7-Day Challenge is here to make it happen! ?? What’s in it for you? ?? ?? FREE Digital Copy of Dawn Mahan's #1 bestselling #book ?? Bite-Sized, Step-by-Step Guidance – no fluff, just action ?? 5-Minute-ish Videos & Fun Assignments to keep you engaged ???? Expert Advice from Dawn herself (your ultimate #Projectland tour guide!) ? Lifetime Access to some Incredible Bonuses – because Projectland never stops evolving ?? Completion #Certificate – show off your achievement on LinkedIn! ??? Livestream Q&A + Replay Access – get your project questions answered! ?? Pro Templates & Tools – because who doesn’t love a good shortcut? ?? PMPs: Earn #PDUs! – keep your certification fresh while having fun No matter where you are in your career, this challenge is designed to maximize your time, make learning fun, and help you navigate Projectland with confidence. ?? Stay tuned—registration opens soon! Drop a ?? in the comments to get on the VIP list! #ProjectlandChallenge #MeetThePlayersInProjectland #ProjectManagement #EarnPDUs #ProfessionalGrowth #FastAndFunLearning #Challenge

???? Projectland Takes a High-Speed Turn with The Italian Job As we continue to explore the intersection of project management and cinema, I'm excited to share how The Italian Job inspired a unique workshop and a chapter in our upcoming book, "Projectland Goes to the Movies". Just like in #Projectland, every successful project requires a skilled team, a well-crafted plan, and the right tools. The iconic fleet of Mini Coopers in The Italian Job perfectly illustrates this principle. Personally, I've always been a fan of Mini Coopers, having owned a high-tech Mini Cooper S. If you share my enthusiasm, let me know in the comments below! ?? Stay tuned for more insights from "Projectland Goes to the Movies", where we blend the art and science of project management with lessons from the big screen. #Projectland #TheItalianJob #ProjectManagement #LessonsFromMovies #ProjectlandGoesToTheMovies #MiniCooper

? Bad news: We lost an hour to work on #projects. ??Good news: SPRING IS COMING! ?? What can you do this week to breathe new life into #Projectland? #ProjectManagement #Renewal #TimeManagement #OrganizationalSkills #ProblemSolving #Productivity #ProcessImprovement