5 Ways Non-Project Managers Accidentally Ruin Great Projects

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5 Ways Non-Project Managers Accidentally Ruin Great Projects

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Wed, Nov 12, 2025

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Project Management for Non-Project Managers

Justin Bateh, PhD

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Wed, Nov 12, 2025

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Project Management for Non-Project Managers

Justin Bateh, PhD

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What you'll learn

Stop Confusing Busyness with Progress

Most managers brag about being slammed. You’ll learn how to measure results, not motion.

End the Guessing Game for Good

Goals shouldn’t need translation. You’ll learn to define “done” so clearly that no one can hide behind confusion.

Lead Without Hovering

Micromanagement kills initiative. You’ll build systems that keep projects moving while you stay focused on strategy.

Communicate Like a Closer, Not a Reporter

Forget endless status updates. You’ll learn how to deliver three-line proof of progress that earns instant trust.

Stay Calm When Everyone Else Panics

Pressure exposes weak leaders. You’ll master composure, protect focus, and keep execution steady when others unravel.

Why this topic matters

Project management isn’t just a career path, it’s a power skill for all leaders. It’s one of the top five most in-demand skills worldwide, and it’s what separates people who execute tasks from those who drive results. You don’t need the title to think and lead like a project manager. You just need to avoid the five mistakes that quietly derail most leaders when they take on projects.

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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