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Become the Project Manager Everyone Wants to Work With

Hosted by Justin Bateh, PhD

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

3:45 PM UTC (30 minutes)

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AI-Powered Project Management
Justin Bateh, PhD
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What you'll learn

Kill confusion in the kickoff.

Start by stating the project goal, success metric, and ownership on one clear page.

Ship a tiny deliverable fast.

Close a small task today to show progress in hours, not weeks.

Have the tough talk early.

Confront the biggest resistor directly, name their concern, and move forward.

Show momentum with proof.

Send a short update on what’s done, what’s next, and what’s blocked.

Trade promises for receipts.

Show visible proof of action instead of making promises.

Why this topic matters

You don’t earn trust with titles or charm, you earn it with proof. The fastest way to become the PM people want to work with is to deliver visible wins right away. In this session, you’ll learn five simple actions you can take on your very first day that cut confusion, show results, and establish credibility.

You'll learn from

Justin Bateh, PhD

CEO | 25,000+ learners | 80+ Projects | 8x Awards | LinkedIn Learning Instructor

Justin Bateh has helped over 25,000 professionals from top companies like Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, and Medtronic accelerate their careers through proven, corporate-level training. As the CEO of Projects Right, a former Chief Operating Officer, and a PhD and PMP-certified leader, he brings hands-on expertise and real-world insights to every lesson. Justin is a 3x LinkedIn Learning Instructor, creator of the highest-ranked AI for Project Management course, and an 8x award-winning educator. His work reaches over 200,000 daily readers, and his approach has empowered professionals worldwide to master project management, AI integration, and leadership excellence.

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