Lisa-Ann L. Barnes, PMP
Passionate about improving how projects are managed - by organizations and by people.
- Author and Speaker
- Strategic Project Manager
- Educator and Coach
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Project Management Mindset
My Core Belief:
Everyone needs a productive Project Management Mindset so you approach and lead projects in a way that makes the best use of your people, time, and funding. With a productive Project Management Mindset, you will achieve your goals, work more effectively, make smarter decisions, and have better work-life balance. You will be able to focus on the work you love to do.
- Project management is about people, not documents.
- Learning resources should be informed by a blend of theory, best practices, pragmatic application, and current needs. They should have a point of view based on experience and reflect a passion for the subject-matter.
- High-quality content can help organizations and individuals do excellent work that moves others forward. This is worth money.
- Always be respectful and appreciate the energy, time, and creativity of one another. Be kind and considerate.
Author and Speaker
Are you looking for something to read? My books are great resources for project managers and team members. They also can be used as part of book clubs, project kick-offs, or other skill-building activities to improve your organization’s capabilities. Contact us for bulk orders, or purchase your own paperback or Ebook copy in the next section.
Are you looking for someone enthusiastic about project management to speak at your event? I love talking about project management. Contact me about speaking at your event, whether it’s in-person or on-line.
Purchase Books Here
Project Management From Start to Finish, 2nd Edition
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- Buy Apple Ebook here.
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Strategic Project Manager
- Project / Program Management
- Project Management Capability Improvements
- Strategy Development
I can help you answer these kinds of questions:
- Why aren’t our projects more successful? What is our organizational maturity around project management?
- What can we be doing better? What are best practices, trends, and technologies that other organizations are applying that may help us?
- Are we choosing the right projects for the right reasons?
- Do the people managing projects have the skills and knowledge they need?
Educator and Coach
Practical. Proven. Expert Learning.
I love teaching project management, through my own classes and through my courses in university professional development and degree-granting programs. I teach people in a wide range of industries, companies, functions, and roles. I will deliver the class you need by tailoring terminology, templates, processes, examples, and case studies to make it relevant to your organization. I can also quickly add, remove, or tailor content to deliver courses that target the skills your organization needs. Classes can be delivered in a virtual, hybrid, or on-site classroom. My learning resources are to the point, practical, and applicable to the work you do right now.
