Projectland Goes to the Movies: 22 Blockbuster Strategies for Project Success

THE BLOCKBUSTER GUIDE TO PROJECT SUCCESS IS NOW PLAYING

Imagine if your projects could be blockbuster hits. As anyone who has ever led a project successfully can attest, this journey demands meticulous planning, negotiation skills, and a keen awareness of the terrain, risks, allies, and foes. If this sounds like a movie you've seen, you're probably right.

IN PROJECTLAND, THE SCRIPT FOR SUCCESS IS WRITTEN IN THE MOVIES.

Welcome to Projectland, where projects are the main event, distinct from the routine of business-as-usual. In Projectland Goes to the Movies, 22 A-list project management gurus and subject matter experts share their top lessons from their favorite films.

Script your success with practical insights from the silver screen, including:

• Problem-solving from The Martian

• Team building from 12 Angry Men

• Sponsorship savvy from Jurassic Park

• Leadership from Wonder Woman

• Stakeholder engagement from School of Rock

• And many more!

Grab your popcorn and get ready to roll out the red carpet for your next project!


CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS & THEIR FEATURED FILMS

In Order of Appearance


Grayson & 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 & 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)