More confidence
in your own judgment.
Talk through messy situations, test your thinking, and build a more intentional approach to leading projects.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR HUMANS · BOOK CLUB
Read it.Talk it through.Put it to work.
Ten weeks with Brett Harned and a small group of project leaders. Bring your real challenges. Leave with more confidence, useful tools, and your own Human-Centered PM Playbook.
A book club, not a lecture. And definitely not more homework for the sake of it.
16 people.
Real conversations.
Real conversations.
THE DATESFebruary 2–April 6, 2027
10 weekly live sessions
YOUR TUESDAYSTuesdays, 12–1 p.m. ET
Live online + private recordings
THE GROUP16 people, max.
Room to ask. Space to contribute.
WHAT YOU TAKE BACK TO WORK01 02A few more people
03A playbook you’ll
More than a good discussion.
Reading gives you ideas. Working through them with people who get the job helps you figure out what to do with them.
More confidence
A few more people
in your corner.
Learn with a small group facing familiar challenges, with direct guidance from Brett along the way.
A playbook you’ll
actually reach for.
Build a collection of exercises, templates, and approaches connected to your real work. Keep using it after week ten.
FROM SOMEONE WHO’S BEEN IN THE ROOM
“The breakout groups were insightful and helpful. I learned a lot from my fellow attendees, commiserated on shared experiences and Brett guided us through actionable items that we could turn around and use immediately in our daily practice.
I would take any course Brett does in the future.”
Shannan AndersonLead Project Manager, Blend InteractivePrevious Project Management for Humans Book Club participant
HOW WE’LL WORK TOGETHERBring the real stuff.
Bring the real stuff.
That’s the point.
We’ll use the second edition as our starting point. Your projects, questions, and experiences make the conversations useful.
BEFORE
Read a little. Bring a question.
Assigned chapters give us shared ground. No need to finish the whole book before we start.
LIVE
Work through it together.
One hour of instruction, conversation, and practical application each Tuesday.
AFTER
Try something in your own work.
Manageable exercises help turn the discussion into a tool or approach you can use.
Plan for 30–45 minutes of practical exercises each week, plus reading.
BUILT BY YOU · USED BY YOU
Your Human-Centered
PM Playbook.
IDEAS INTO PRACTICEPROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR HUMANSPM Playbook.
Your collection grows throughout the program.
SOMETHING TO KEEP USINGYou won’t leave
You won’t leave
with just notes.
Each week, you’ll receive downloadable PDF exercises, templates, and reflection prompts. As you apply them, you’ll build your own Human-Centered PM Playbook.
- Put stronger foundations under your projects.
- Prepare for conversations you’ve been avoiding.
- Adapt your planning, communication, and facilitation.
- Finish with a 30-day plan for what comes next.
THE 10-WEEK JOURNEYOne hour together.
One hour together.
Ideas that travel further.
All 13 chapters, connected to the work you’re doing now. Open a week to explore the focus.
01The modern project managerFeb 2+
Chapter 1
Explore how the role has evolved and assess your strengths, challenges, and goals.
02Principles over processFeb 9+
Chapter 2
Evaluate an existing workflow and identify opportunities to improve it.
03Setting projects up for successFeb 16+
Chapters 3–4
Create a discovery and assumptions checklist for a real project.
04Planning for realityFeb 23+
Chapters 5–6
Review a project plan and make it more realistic and sustainable.
05Communication builds trustMar 2+
Chapter 7
Create or improve an approach to keeping stakeholders informed and engaged.
06The conversations we’d rather avoidMar 9+
Chapter 8
Build confidence in navigating conflict, delivering feedback, and having the conversations that PMs sometimes dread.
You’ll build: A preparation guide for a difficult conversation you actually need to have.
07Expectations, scope, and changeMar 16+
Chapters 9–10
Develop an approach to a changing requirement or stakeholder expectation.
08Facilitation is leadershipMar 23+
Chapter 11
Create a facilitation plan for an upcoming meeting or workshop.
09Human-centered project managementMar 30+
Chapter 12
Develop a human-centered improvement plan for a workplace challenge.
10The modern PM toolkit and what’s nextApr 6+
Chapter 13
Complete your playbook and create a 30-day action plan.
A little extra support.
Three optional group office hours: February 24, March 17, and March 31. Bring questions or a challenge you’d like to work through. Times confirmed before we begin.
YOUR HOST, AND SOMEONE WHO’S BEEN THERE
I’m Brett. Let’s figure it out together.
I wrote Project Management for Humans and have spent more than two decades leading projects, supporting teams, and coaching people through the messy parts of the job. I’ve hosted this Book Club three times. The best learning has always come from the people in the room.
Want your employer to pick up the tab?
This is professional development with practical application. Make the case for the time and budget with resources you can send to your manager.
A sample email to send your manager +
Subject: Professional development: Project Management for Humans Book Club
Hi [Manager],
I’d like to participate in the Project Management for Humans Book Club, a 10-week online program led by author Brett Harned. We’ll work on planning, communication, stakeholder management, facilitation, and project leadership through live discussion and exercises I can apply to my work.
The program runs February 2–April 6, 2027, Tuesdays, 12–1 p.m. ET. Registration is $999, with the second edition of the book purchased separately. I’ll also receive private session recordings and resources to build my own Human-Centered PM Playbook.
I’d like to request support for the registration fee, the book, and the weekly session time. I’m happy to discuss how I can share what I learn with our team.
Thank you,
[Your name]
A FEW PRACTICAL THINGSGood questions.
Good questions.
Straight answers.
Still wondering if it’s right for you?
Ask me →
Do I need to buy the book?+
Yes. You’ll need Project Management for Humans (2nd Edition), sold separately. We’ll read assigned chapters throughout the program; you don’t need to finish it before we begin.
How much time should I set aside?+
One live hour each Tuesday, plus assigned reading and approximately 30–45 minutes of practical exercises each week. Three optional group office hours offer extra support.
What if I miss a session?+
Recordings are shared privately with registered participants. Catch up when you need to, but join live whenever possible—the conversations are a big part of the experience.
Is this only for agency PMs?+
No. It’s for people managing projects and working with teams across industries. Bring your experience, your questions, and the challenges you’re working through.
When are the optional office hours?+
February 24, March 17, and March 31. Exact times will be confirmed before the program begins. All three sessions are optional.
Can my employer pay?+
Yes. Use a company credit card or contact Brett to arrange an invoice. There are no group discounts; each registration is priced individually.
What is the refund policy?+
Full refunds are available for written cancellation requests received more than 14 calendar days before the first session. Within 14 days, registrations are nonrefundable. You can transfer your place before the program begins. If Brett cancels, you receive a full refund; if dates change, you can attend or request a full refund.
SAVE YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLELet’s get better
Let’s get better
at this together.
Ten weeks. A small group. Real conversations about doing the job well. I’d love to have you join us.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR HUMANS BOOK CLUB
$999 $1,200
Early bird ends November 20, 2026
Save my seat ↗February 2–April 6, 2027
Tuesdays, 12–1 p.m. ET · Live online
Limited to 16 participants · Book sold separately