In Projectland Goes to the Movies, you’ll find 22 chapters drawing project management lessons from 22 movies, by 22 authors or, in some cases, author pairs. It’s a fabulous way to learn. Its editors join me to share our favorite PM learnings from the book.
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Projectland Goes to the Movies
Dawn Mahan is the inspiration behind Projectland and the author of Meet the Players in Projectland. And Jerry Manas is an author and PMO consultant whose focus is on workforce effectiveness.
Together, they are the editors of Projectland Goes to the Movies. This book collects 22 project management lessons from 22 movies, written by 22 project experts or, in some cases pairs of authors.
I am proud to say, I’m one of them, as are Dawn and Jerry.
What we discuss…
I ask Dawn and Jerry three questions:
- Why do you think movies can help project professionals learn more deeply about project management?
- What was the lesson each of you drew in your chapters?
And I also discuss my chapter:
.- Dawn: The Italian Job: Trust and Sabotage
- Jerry: Star Wars: Risk Management
- Mike: Apollo 13: Crisis Response
- What was the lesson by another author that gave you the deepest ‘aha’ moment?
And I also discuss my favorite:
.- Jerry: The Fires: Conflict and Crisis Leadership and Fantozzi: Lessons in Attitude
- Dawn: Ocean’s Eleven: Trust but Plan for Detours
- Mike: The Martian: Fail Fast and Learn Faster (Agile Astronaut)
Contributing Authors and their Films Featured in Projectland Goes to the Movies
- Grayson and Laura Barnard—Moneyball (2011)
- Ruth Pearce—V for Vendetta (2005)
- Dr. Mark Kozak-Holland—The Great Escape (1963)
- Justus Aiyela—Oceans 11 (2001)
- Bruno Morgante—Fantozzi (1975)
- Jerry Manas—Star Wars (1980)
- Chris Clews—Ghostbusters (1984)
- James Evans—The Martian (2015)
- Rachel Mussell and Michael Schafer—The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
- Joe Pusz—12 Angry Men (1957)
- Marie Villegas—Wonder Woman (2017)
- Tanya Boyd—Aliens (1986)
- Dr. Haukur Ingi Jónasson—The Fires (2025)
- Dr. Mike Clayton—Apollo 13 (1995)
- Dawn Mahan—The Italian Job (2003)
- Rosalind Guy—The Man from Snowy River (1982)
- Rosalin Walcott—The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)
- Michael Schafer—Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
- Jesse Middaugh—Jurassic Park (1993)
- Rachel Mussell—School of Rock (2003)
- John Salah—Cash Out (2024)
- Dave Lozinger—Top Gun (1986)
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