Mike Clayton

This is a collection of 66 Project Management Checklists.

They are designed to work well as they are. But to work even better after you have discussed your needs with your colleagues and adapted them to your organization, your team, and your project. I recommend you use each of these as a starting point to develop your own set of Project Management Checklists.

This is a collection of 52 Project Management Templates.

This is more than a book. It is a toolkit for working project managers. If you are called-upon to deliver your first project, or a bigger project than you are used to, or if you are at the start of your project management career, this will be a valuable resource to put you quickly and effectively in control.

Short introductions to management and professional effectiveness topics, from the Dr Mike Clayton, founder of the Management Courses YouTube channel.

The Project Management Domains series is a series of eight books. Each is linked to one of the eight Project Performance Domains in the 7th edition of PMI’s Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge.

However, as well as discussing the guidance in PMBOK 7, each one provides a wealth of information to teach you more about the relevant domain. Together, they build into a valuable library of Project Management knowledge.

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We cannot manage time. All we can do is learn how to use the time that we have, as well as we can, says Dr Mike Clayton, author of the all-new Time Management Pocketbook.

Illustrated throughout, the book begins by explaining how to plan your time, how to balance the advantages of feeling in control against the necessity of remaining flexible, and how to adapt to changes. It then deals with ways of working that will make you more productive and looks at strategies for tackling one of the… Show more

We cannot manage time. All we can do is learn how to use the time that we have, as well as we can, says Dr Mike Clayton, author of the all-new Time Management Pocketbook.

Illustrated throughout, the book begins by explaining how to plan your time, how to balance the advantages of feeling in control against the necessity of remaining flexible, and how to adapt to changes. It then deals with ways of working that will make you more productive and looks at strategies for tackling one of the biggest problems you face: the challenge of too much. A summary of the eight most popular time management systems in use comprises the penultimate section of the book.

I admit, though: I'm no fan of systems. Instead, I prefer broad principles, and a well-stocked box of tools to apply to different situations. To me, a system is a principle applied rigidly. And at some point, it won't apply. That's why I filled this Pocketbook with ideas to try; not just a single system.

The book concludes by looking at how organisations can treat time as a strategic asset, systematically making better use of it for the greatest possible return. Show less

An unabridged audio book version of The Yes/No Book (Pearson), read by the author and by coach and facilitator, Felicity Dwyer. Download as MP3 files - one per chapter.

While you are driving, walking or using public transport, you can learn how to achieve more, by doing less!

“Powerhouse brims with performance boosting strategies. A complete, practical and super-charged toolkit for anyone wishing to optimise their personal and professional effectiveness”
Catherine Bourne, Director, Leornian Consulting

“An easy reading insight into becoming an effective ‘powerhouse’ of delivery. Making the most of every hour and getting the most out of everything you put into your business is vital, for that reason this book is a must read.”
Robert Allison, Managing… Show more

“Powerhouse brims with performance boosting strategies. A complete, practical and super-charged toolkit for anyone wishing to optimise their personal and professional effectiveness”
Catherine Bourne, Director, Leornian Consulting

“An easy reading insight into becoming an effective ‘powerhouse’ of delivery. Making the most of every hour and getting the most out of everything you put into your business is vital, for that reason this book is a must read.”
Robert Allison, Managing Director, Expense Reduction Analysts Show less

“This book is sure to expand the way you think about aligning and engaging your stakeholders. It should become the go-to source of knowledge for a 360-degree view on how to develop or improve your approach.”
MARK WATSON, CEO, Purple Works Strategy, Communication and Coaching Consultancy

“Mike has provided a comprehensive guide to stakeholder management that should help elevate the status of stakeholder management to the same level as risk management in the mind of a Project or Change… Show more

“This book is sure to expand the way you think about aligning and engaging your stakeholders. It should become the go-to source of knowledge for a 360-degree view on how to develop or improve your approach.”
MARK WATSON, CEO, Purple Works Strategy, Communication and Coaching Consultancy

“Mike has provided a comprehensive guide to stakeholder management that should help elevate the status of stakeholder management to the same level as risk management in the mind of a Project or Change Manager. The Influence Agenda has loads of helpful tools and techniques to use – giving you no more excuses for not being able to do stakeholder engagement well.”
RICHARD BARTON, Partner, Atos Consulting Show less

“Read this book, follow his advice, and you will succeed”
Anne-Marie O’Hara, Head of Projects and Planning, National Trust for Scotland

This is your ultimate one-stop, easy-going and very friendly guide to delivering any project of any size.

Everyone knows how vital good communication is in any business. But what’s the point if no-one’s listening to you? How to Speak so People Listen shows you how to make sure that what you’re saying is being listened to and making a difference.

‘Great communication is at the heart of all business; Mike’s approach makes this accessible to everyone.' Mike Ames, founder of Flair Business Growth Consultancy

Most of us at some point realise that we have not been focusing on the things that matter. To please others or assuage our own guilt, we’ve ended up saying yes to doing things which are both time consuming and often counterproductive.
The Yes/No Book delivers insights and practical techniques which enable you to take control of your decisions, become less stressed, less busy and much more productive.

ARE YOU SMART OR ARE YOU WISE?
Being smart, savvy and knowledgeable during the early stages of your career is one thing. Being wise, an accomplished expert and someone who is widely regarded as having created something of substance and value is the next level. This book shows you how to take the knowledge that you have and turn it into the wisdom that leads people to regard you as a trusted colleague, partner or advisor.

What the best project leaders know, do and say to get results, every time.
"...has the ability to greatly enhance your effectiveness and capability. It is a must-read for all current or aspiring project leaders." Charles Vivian, Director, Qedis

"Engaging, practical and packed with simple to achieve exercises that really do help you combat stress." Matthew Cole, Clinical Director, York Stress & Trauma Centre

Risk Happens! offers insights into project risk management for managers at all levels.

What the most productive people know, do and say.
"A fantastic, practical and plain-speaking framework for managing your time"
Matthew Simons, Director of Agency Services Europe, Acxiom Corporation.

"Mike presents an excellent summary of how to influence with integrity; he skilfully raises the reader's awareness and provides pragmatic, easy to follow steps to achieving brilliant influence."
Julian Badcock, Partner, Inpoint (An Aon Company).

"Using thought-provoking frameworks supported with examples and insightful asides, Mike Clayton brings his talent for providing clarity to a challenging and essential topic. Anyone seeking to influence or lead change will benefit greatly from this work."
Nick Alcock, Corporate Learning & OD Manager, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

"Invaluable both as a foundation to the subject for new managers and as a quick refresher for more seasoned managers and leaders."
Cryss Mennaceur, Head of OD, London Borough of Sutton