Project Management Lite: Just Enough to Get the Job Done.Nothing More

Get your projects done without needing a Master’s degree in project management.

There is no shortage of books on project management, but too many of them are weighed down with jargon, theory, and heavy process. Project Management Lite was written for real people who need to get real projects done — without the mumbo-jumbo.

This plain-English, step-by-step guide helps beginners, accidental project managers, small business owners, team leads, and overwhelmed professionals figure out where to start, what to do next, and how to keep a project moving from idea to completion.

Inside, you’ll find a practical, minimalistic approach to project management, supported by simple worksheets, checklists, and action-focused guidance. Instead of drowning readers in formal methodology, author Juana Clark Craig, PMP, draws on more than twenty-five years of project management experience to show how to bring structure, clarity, and momentum to everyday projects.

Looking for the updated AI-powered edition?
If you want to learn how to use ChatGPT and other AI tools to plan, organize, and manage projects faster, check out PM Lite: AI Edition — the modern companion to this original guide.

As a project management professional, Juana Clark Craig, PMP, has over twenty-five years of project management experience working for Fortune 500 corporations. She has personally managed projects ranging from tens of thousands of dollars to ones with multi-million dollar budgets. She has extensive experience in helping organizations boost their success rate through training, mentoring, and coaching both new and experienced project managers.