What to Expect

🧠 Weekly live sessions (starting November 4)
💬 Practical discussions, real-life scenarios, and interactive exercises
📚 Resources you’ll actually use—no fluff, no busywork
🎉 Optional in-person meetup: Join Brett and your cohort for a happy hour at the Digital PM Summit in Portland the week before we kick off

Whether you're new to the PM role or looking to reset your approach, this course is about helping you lead with confidence and clarity—without pretending to be perfect.

Who It's For

✔️ New and mid-level PMs in creative and digital environments
✔️ Agency folks wearing multiple hats
✔️ Aspiring PM leaders who want real talk and real skills
✔️ People who crave community and want to talk shop with others who get the chaos

Why Join This Cohort?

You won’t just learn what to do—you’ll learn how to do it better in your real-world context.

And you’ll be doing it with Brett, a seasoned PM, coach, and educator who’s been helping people like you lead smarter (and saner) for over two decades.

PM for Humans Fall Cohort Sessions

Week 0 : Oct 28 - Optional Kickoff/Meet and Greet at DPM Summit 2025 Portland
Week 1 : Nov 4 - Introductions / You’re the PM Now
Week 2 : Nov 11 - Principles Over Process
Week 3 : Nov 18 - Start with an Estimate
Week 4 : Nov 25 - Getting to Know Your Projects
Week 5 : Dec 2 - Create a Plan
Week 6 : Dec 9 - Managing Resources
Week 7 : Dec 16 - Communicate Like a Pro
Week 8 : Dec 23 - Navigating the Dreaded Difficult Conversation
Week 9 : Jan 6 - Setting and Managing Expectations
Week 10 : Jan 13 - Scope is Creepin’
Week 11 : Jan 20 - Facilitation for PMs
Week 12 : Jan 27 - Open Session / Wrap up

Ready to finally feel confident in your PM role?

👋 Sign up to join us this fall—and come say hi in person at the Digital PM Summit before we get started.

MEET BRETT HARNED

Brett is one of the leading voices in digital project management. A pioneer in the field, he helped define the role and elevate its impact through decades of hands-on work, thought leadership, and community building. From launching the first Digital PM Summit to mentoring teams across the globe, Brett’s mission has always been clear: to make project management more human, more strategic, and more respected.

With over 20 years of experience in digital and creative industries, Brett is a trusted consultant and coach to agencies, in-house teams, and creative leaders. He works closely with executives, operations leads, and PMOs to address their most pressing challenges—improving delivery systems, strengthening team culture, and aligning strategy with execution.

Brett’s client roster includes top-tier organizations such as Zappos, MTV, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Pfizer, Harvard University, and The Philadelphia Museum of Art. He’s led everything from capital campaigns and enterprise website redesigns to mobile app launches and organizational transformations.

He began writing about project management in 2009 at BrettHarned.com, offering grounded, insightful advice that resonates with PMs and decision-makers alike. His book, Project Management for Humans, is a go-to resource in the industry, and his voice continues to guide the field through Same Team, a content studio focused on improving team leadership and collaboration.

Beyond his client work, Brett has been instrumental in growing the digital PM community. What started as local meetups in Philadelphia evolved into the international Digital PM Summit, which he founded in 2012. He’s since supported the launch of similar events and groups worldwide, speaking on stages from Austin to Dubai.

Known for his clear-eyed, candid perspective, Brett helps teams untangle complexity, build better systems, and get work done—with less stress and more confidence. He’s not just helping projects succeed—he’s helping people thrive.