Managing Multiple Projects: How Project Managers Can Balance Priorities, Manage Expectations and Increase Productivity

Project management is becoming even more complex. Every project manager, regardless of their industry, will be taking on an increasing number of projects bringing a new set of challenges for them to navigate.

Combining an overview of formal project management techniques with strategies for time management and productivity, Managing Multiple Projects is an essential guide for project managers to understand how to balance priorities, manage expectations and increase productivity while managing multiple projects at once.

This second edition is fully updated and draws on the latest trends in project management. From managing hybrid project teams to integrating change management techniques, this book includes content on how to work with AI and robotic process automation as well as guidance on balancing multiple methodologies, offering the key to working in the new project ecosystem.

Checklists for common tasks and adaptable templates of trackers and reports are provided alongside easily actioned exercises to improve processes. Managing Multiple Projects has the tools needed to improve the chances of project success and get results. The book also includes online resources including downloadable templates of framework checklists and status reports.

Elizabeth Harrin has over 20 years’ experience in project roles across financial services and healthcare and currently works as a senior project manager. She is the founder of the award-wining website, Rebel’s Guide to Project Management which provides training, education and mentorship to project managers and also runs the project management community, Project Management Rebels. She is based in Brighton, UK.