Heyck-Merlin, Maia
Description
A powerful and practical micro-book for PROJECT MANAGERS!
Maia Heyck-Merlin’s newest Together Press short title takes readers through each stage of t
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he project planning process: Prime the Project Create Clear Project Roles & Responsibilities Plan the Project Launch the Project Manage Yourself & Others Close & Codify the Project
Meant to be read in one sitting, Maia takes readers on a 125-page deep dive into the entire cycle of project management from start to finish. In each chapter, you’ll find concrete examples, modifiable templates, FAQs, definitions, and Reader Reflections to help you think deeply about your project
At the end of this book, you should be able to say, “I’m the kind of Together Project Manager who plans in advance, practices flexibility when things change, invests people in the purpose, supports my team in getting the work done, communicates strategically, and celebrates completion.”
Praise forThe Together Project Manager:
The world does not lack for good ideas that could change the world, nor does the world lack for well intentioned, hardworking people who would genuinely like to see change happen. But what we do lack for far too often is enough people with the skill, tools, and confidence to translate their good ideas into action. Using her wealth of social sector experience, ever engaging style and superpower for planning everything from conferences for thousands to Girl Scout troop gatherings, Maia's the Together Project Manager provides us mere mortals with an easy to use step-by-step guide to successfully manage any project with the same grace, confidence and success that has been the hallmark of Maia's effectiveness over the years.
Jon Schwartz, COO/CFO, College Possible
FINALLY- a book designed for Project Managers in education! The tools in The Together Project Manager can all be applied to the projects that I work on in my industry and I truly feel like I could apply any of them to my next project. As a longtime fan of The Together Leader and the tools associated with it, I was so excited to see some of the same tools and strategies referenced and applied to the context of project management. Thank you for making me excited to revisit and fine-tune my approach for my next project!
Ashley Kogutkiewicz, Project Manager, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Maia’s project management concepts and templates are so much more accessible than other more formal tools and trainings. I love the emphasis on communication, change management and real empathy for stakeholders rather than only tasks and deadlines. Maia knows it’s all about the people, and she elevates the project manager to “leader”—you’ll find just as many tips for engaging, surfacing tensions, aligning and celebrating as you will for tips on tracking To-Dos. As usual, Maia’s humor and relatability shine through and make this such a fun read, whether for first time project managers or experienced folks who need a refresher.
Genna Weinstein, Director of People Operations, FullStory
When you wake up and realize that you are tired of constantly building the ship as it is sailing, that’s when you turn to Maia Heyck-Merlin’s The Together Project Manager. In this book, Maia crafts the art of project management through a holistic approach which combines a balanced investment in the why and how. In addition, Maia’s approach gives you the “bones” of project management, while incorporating all supporting systems (i.e., human capital, messaging, leadership, and more) to bring your project to life. This book highlights her ability to help us all keep it Together (pun intended) and effectively lead small and large-scale projects.
Daniel K. McKeown, Director of Operations, Meeting Street Elementary, Charleston County School District
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