12 live, small-group coaching sessions to humanize your creative digital projects with author and digital PM guru, Brett Harned.
Not Your Average Book Club.
Join Brett for 12 live, interactive online sessions exploring concepts from his best-selling book.
Get contextual advice, direct coaching, and priceless insights from Brett and others in your cohort of up to 12 participants.
What To Expect
Reading Project Management for Humans is a great idea — you’ll get tons of out it. But imagine having the author by your side to answer questions, push your assumptions, and help you put the book's concepts into action.The Project Management for Humans Book Club is designed to do just that and includes:
- Guided review of each chapter, covering the fundamentals of project management
- Discussion and Q&A with a cohort of people who manage projects just like you
- Presentations that expand on the book's content to provide a well-rounded learning experience
- Workshop exercises to help you apply PM concepts to your work
Learning Outcomes
Re-humanize your approach to tackling fast-paced projects that can change the world.
- Strengthen your understanding and knowledge of PM practices so you can apply them flexibly to your day-to-day
- Plan tasks and develop estimates with confidence
- Understand your team and stakeholders, and set and manage expectations with ease
- Scout and address issues before they become problems
- Communicate effectively and hold your team accountable in a productive and empowering way
Why Join?
Expert Guidance
Benefit from Brett Harned's extensive experience and unique perspective on project management.
Community & Networking
Build connections with a small group of like-minded project managers on a similar journey.
Flexible Learning
Whether you're new to project management or looking to refine your skills, this book club offers a supportive environment for growth and development.
Meet Your Instructor

Brett Harned
Brett is one of the founding voices of the growing digital project management community. He launched the Digital PM Summit in 2012 and has since hosted conferences and workshops and presented keynotes to audiences globally. His first book Project Management for Humans was published in July 2017, and his podcast Sprints and Milestones launched in April 2018. His wealth of successful online classes, a YouTube series, and numerous bylines further underscore his experience in digital PM. At Same Team Partners, Brett applies his breadth of knowledge and expertise to help clients solve complex challenges around people, processes, and culture. Brett was Vice President of Project Management at award-winning web design agency Happy Cog and a senior PM at global digital agency Razorfish. As a project manager, strategist, and consultant, he's led capital campaigns, managed enterprise website redesigns, and produced digital products for top brands.
Full Program Details
12 live sessions covering themes from Brett's book, Project Management For Humans
Session schedule: Wednesdays from 12 - 1pm ET
First session: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Last session: Wednesday, May 7, 2o25
All 12 live sessions hosted on Google Meet
Get The Book!
Don't have a copy of Project Management For Humans yet?
Get the digital edition or a paperback + ebook combo from Rosenfeld Media.
FAQ
How long is the cohort?
The Book Club is 12 consecutive, hour-long, weekly sessions, hosted on Google Meet at noon ET on Wednesdays.
Who is this for?
Any professional involved in project-based creative work who wants to learn or improve in project management through hands-on, interactive learning. While the concepts of the book at beginner-level, the presentations, exercises, and discussions are meant to help any level PM apply new ways of thinking and approaching problems to their work.
Do I need a copy of the book?
Yes. Whether it's a hardcopy or a digital copy, you'll need to BYOB.
Do I need to have read the book in advance?
There's no need to have read the whole book ahead of time. But we'll be going chapter by chapter throughout the 12 weeks!