Project Management That Actually Works

Justin Bateh, PhD

CEO @ Projects Right

Everyone gets handed projects. Few know how to actually run them.

Most professionals are handed projects with unclear goals, misaligned stakeholders, and no structure, and then are judged on the results. Nobody teaches you how to actually run a project from start to finish. You're expected to just figure it out.

And yet, project management consistently ranks among the top 5 most in-demand skills across industries. The ability to lead a project, keep people aligned, and deliver outcomes isn't going away; it's becoming more valuable.

That's why I built the Project Execution Framework™, a 7-step system I've taught to thousands of leaders to accelerate execution and deliver results that get noticed.

Every lesson is practical, applicable, and built for the real messiness of project work.

You'll leave this course with a repeatable system for running projects that deliver. No more guessing, no more scrambling. Just a clear framework you can use again and again; one that makes you the person people trust to get things done.

No exam prep. No frameworks you'll never use. This is hands-on project management from someone who still runs projects every day and has helped thousands of leaders do the same.

What you’ll learn

Walk away with a proven system to execute projects, lead teams without the chaos, and keep stakeholders aligned from kickoff to delivery.

  • Define clear project scope that eliminates ambiguity from day one

  • Build realistic plans and roadmaps your team can actually follow

  • Run kickoffs that align everyone on goals, roles, and expectations

  • Make confident project decisions quickly, even with incomplete information

  • Guide your project team through change without losing momentum

  • Align people around shared project goals so everyone moves in the same direction

  • Earn trust and credibility fast, even when you're a brand new project lead

  • Manage project conflict early before it stalls delivery

  • Keep project teams motivated and moving forward through tough moments

  • Map your current project state so you can see where things are breaking

  • Design future-state project workflows that remove bottlenecks and waste

  • Identify the right project problems to solve before jumping to solutions

  • Communicate with project stakeholders at every level — from executives to contributors

  • Build buy-in for your project plans without chasing approvals endlessly

  • Apply AI safely inside real work

  • Spot project risks early and address them before they become fires

  • Build a repeatable project leadership system you can apply anywhere

  • Drive project outcomes that earn trust and expand your influence over time

Learn directly from Justin

Justin Bateh, PhD

Justin Bateh, PhD

Top Recognized Maven Instructor | 200+ alumni | 8x Teaching Awards

I've trained leaders from companies like:
Microsoft
Meta
Pinterest
Deloitte

Who this course is for

  • Aspiring or Current Project Managers You're running projects but nobody gave you a real system. You're ready for one.

  • Functional Managers & Team Leaders Projects landed on your plate but PM was never your job title. You need a framework to make it happen.

  • Founders & Senior Leaders You're driving execution across teams and priorities. You need a system that keeps everything aligned.

What's included

Justin Bateh, PhD

Live sessions

Learn directly from Justin Bateh, PhD in a real-time, interactive format.

The Project Execution Framework™

A proven 7-step system to lead projects, align teams, and deliver results consistently.

Project Alignment Snapshot

The one-page doc that replaces the 40-slide deck nobody reads. Scope, goals, stakeholders, and success criteria — all in one place.

Your Leadership Operating System

A personal system for how you make decisions, build trust, and lead project teams — so you stop winging it and start leading with intention.

Workflow Value Stream Map

A visual teardown of how work actually moves through your project — where it stalls, where it's wasted, and what the future state looks like.

Stakeholder Power Map

A strategic map of who matters, who influences what, and exactly how to keep the right people aligned — so you stop getting blindsided by politics.

On-Demand Lessons

Learn at your own pace with practical, real-world lessons you can apply immediately.

Templates & Tools

Ready-to-use resources so you're never starting from scratch on your next project.

Lifetime access

Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.

Community of peers

Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.

Certificate of completion

Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.

Maven Guarantee

This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund through the second week of the course.

Course syllabus

4 live sessions • 58 lessons • 4 projects

Week 1

Apr 6—Apr 12

    Project Execution, Strategy, and Launch

    • Apr

      9

      Live Session: Your Reset from Task Manager to Strategic Operator

      Thu 4/93:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)
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Week 2

Apr 13—Apr 19

    Leadership With Authority and Influence

    • Apr

      16

      Live Session: How to Win Trust, Drive Change, and Anchor Teams Around a Clear Mission

      Thu 4/163:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)
    19 more items

Schedule

Live sessions

1 hr

Weekly 60-minute live class where you will learn from Justin Bateh. Join live if you can, or watch the recording at your convenience. Live sessions focus on strategy discussion, Q&A, and student interaction.

    • Thu, Apr 9

      3:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)

    • Thu, Apr 16

      3:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)

    • Thu, Apr 23

      3:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)

    • Thu, Apr 30

      3:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)

On-Demand Content

3 hrs

The course follows a flipped classroom structure: core content is delivered through on-demand lessons, demos, videos, practice problems, and readings that you can start, pause, and revisit at any time.

Testimonials

  • Justin made it very easy for me to understand the benefits of gaining skills in project management. Well done Justin on breaking it all down so clearly and concisely.
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    Catherine McDonald

    Lean and Leadership Coach at MCD Consulting
  • Justin Bateh is a phenomenal instructor. He brings loads of passion and a bunch of real-world experience and proactively shares it with all his students.
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    Pamela Scott

    Strategic Marketing Consultants, Inc.
  • If you don't yet know Justin or haven't had a chance to work with or learn from him, I would consider moving that onto your priority list
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    Eric Ross

    Chief Strategy Officer with Two Twelve Benefits
  • I highly recommend everyone who is interested in project management to connect with Justin.
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    Pedro Torres

    Country Manager Lazurus Technology
  • Very few people reach Justin’s level of brilliance and professionalism. He is absolutely fantastic to learn from, has a great sense of humor, and provided the critical insight and input necessary for projects.
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    Shanon Cooper

    AGI Business Strategist
  • Teaching is both a science and an art form. As an older individual, he effectively communicated recommendations in such a fashion that what I learned today, I could put into action tomorrow. He had an open line of communication so if I did not understand his recommendations or resource materials, I could reach out to him.
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    Rick Coad

    Senior Vice President, Public Finance Banker

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