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Hello Reader, The countdown is on to the launch of my new book, Managing Multiple Projects (2nd edition), that I mentioned in my email earlier this week! Managing Multiple Projects gives you the 5-step framework for juggling all your work and still leaving the office on time. It’s filled with proven practices and tips from project managers who have learned how to get on top of their workload. I am personally a bit wary about things that are marketed as “5-steps to XYZ” because can it really be that simple? The truth is… it’s not. Managing multiple projects is hard. There are so many moving parts, and what works for one project leader isn’t going to work in another company. So I don’t promise easy answers. But I can promise that you can take the broad framework, apply it, tailor it, use the concepts and it will help you develop the skills, techniques and processes required to keep all your work moving forward (even those projects at the bottom of your To Do list). If that sounds like a learning opportunity too good to miss, you can pre-order your copy from wherever you get your books. The publisher is offering 30% off if you order before 4 July with the code PUBMON30. They offer free shipping to UK and US addresses too. 👉 Order here And if you do pre-order a copy, and send me your receipt (crop out the details you don’t want me to see – it’s only for proof of purchase), then I’ll send you an invite to a private Q&A with me. (Do you need the book for your team? Pre-order 10 copies and I’ll host a private group session just for your department/group where you can ask me anything!) I think the book turned it out pretty well. Maybe even the best thing I’ve written – but I’m biased 😊 Don’t just take it from me! Here are some comments from people who got an early peek at the manuscript: “Elizabeth Harrin has a way of simplifying how to manage even the most complex projects. She's mastered the art of explaining precisely what a new or experienced project manager can do to be successful using an easy-to-follow people-centric approach that fuses processes and technology perfectly. No detail has been missed in this comprehensive book.” Moira Alexander, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, PM World 360 Magazine “This book has been pivotal in helping me to organize my workload, reduce the guilt, speak objectively to stakeholders about priorities and really deliver lasting impact. Those skills got me my current role, and I've been weaving the concepts from the book into our business processes.” Daniel Barrett, Digital Transformation Manager “This book is a standout resource for anyone managing multiple projects and trying to do it with clarity and sanity intact. I especially appreciated the practical frameworks and the useful productivity checklists, but most importantly the emphasis on how to protect the wellbeing of both you and your team. This is the kind of book that earns a permanent spot on your desk, not your bookshelf and I know I will keep turning back to it for guidance.” Alexandra Errea, Project Manager - PMO, Paessler GmbH Make 2025 the year that you change the way you think about your workload by focusing on the elements that make the most difference. The framework is here. All you have to do is start using it. Can’t wait until my launch photo shoot on 4 July! Have a great week! Elizabeth |
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Don't want to get blog posts by email any longer? Click here to receive the main newsletter, but opt out of receiving blog posts by email. The PMO cycle states that the average PMO lasts 3-5 years and with the amount of requests I am getting for my keynote presentation on how to build a PMO, it is clear that the cycle holds true. One company might be shutting down a PMO whereas another company could be starting one up. Often times the catalyst for change is the arrival or departure of a major...
Don't want to get blog posts by email any longer? Click here to receive the main newsletter, but opt out of receiving blog posts by email. There has always been a tension between running the business and changing the business. As a project manager, my work leading change has often felt like it’s got in the way of my colleague’s ability to run the business. Project leaders are regularly told that ‘run’ takes priority: keeping the lights on is more important than whatever new thing I’m trying...
Hello Reader, I’m blown away by the support for the new edition of my book, Managing Multiple Projects. Thank you, everyone who sent messages – it really feels like this book has touched a nerve! I think, as a profession of exhausted people, perhaps I’ve managed to create something that has come at the right time. The book has been completely reviewed since the first edition in 2022 and now includes content on working in remote teams, AI, sustainability and a lot more topics that keep us...