🎬 Exciting News! 🎬 

Our amazing friend and advisor, Dawn Mahan, has assembled a collection of experts to collaborate on a new book coming out—and guess what? She invited us to contribute chapters! We’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity!

 
Projectland Goes to the Movies: 22 Blockbuster Strategies for Project Success! 
This book blends the magic of cinema with the power of project management. Each chapter draws lessons from iconic films to help you lead projects with creativity, clarity, and confidence. 

We had the honor of contributing three chapters: 

Chapter 2: “I’m making this up as I go” (Raiders of the Lost Ark) by Michael Schafer

Chapter 4: The Power of Authentic Relationships (School of Rock) by Rachel Mussell

Chapter 22: Teamwork and Trust in Middle-earth (Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring) by Michael Schafer & Rachel Mussell

It’s been such a fun and rewarding experience, and we can’t wait for you to dive in. So grab your favorite movie snack and get ready to learn some epic project management strategies! 

🎥 Featuring contributions from many other fantastic authors: Dawn Mahan, Justus Aiyela, Jerry Manas, Tanya Boyd, Chris Clews, Jesse Middaugh, James Evans, Ruth Pearce, Mike Clayton, Bruno Morgante, Haukur Jónasson, Rosalin Walcott, Mark Kozak-Holland, John Salah, Joe Pusz, Grayson and Laura Barnard, Dave Lozinger, Rosalind Guy, Marie Villegas 

PREORDER ON AMAZON FOR RELEASE ON 01/20/2026!

“In my 35 years as a PM, I've never seen such a fun, poignant, and effective way to convey the most crucial lessons to drive project success.”

– Michael Hannan, PMP, Co-Author PMBOK® Guide 8th Edition; Adjunct Professor, USC Graduate Studies; Industry-Leading Project Portfolio Consultant

“...A collection that proves art and project management mirror each other more closely than we admit, and the insights are as entertaining as they are practical.”

– Crystal Richards, Owner of MindsparQ® and author of PMP Exam Prep for Dummies