Book details

  • Genre:business & economics
  • Sub-genre:Women in Business
  • Language:English
  • Pages:304
  • eBook ISBN:9798317801106
  • Hardcover ISBN:9798317801090

The Little Black Book Of Project Management Advice

SMALL BOOK. BIG LESSONS. BOLD ADVICE.

By Asya Watkins

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Overview

"The Little Black Book of Project Management Advice" delivers bold, honest guidance for every career level—from aspiring project managers to seasoned leaders. Written for Black women navigating spaces not built with them in mind, this book blends real-world strategy, personal storytelling, and unapologetic encouragement. Whether you're just starting out or redefining success on your own terms, you'll find clarity, confidence, and the career direction you need inside these pages
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Description

"The Little Black Book of Project Management Advice" is a career companion for those navigating leadership, legacy, and growth—especially in spaces where they're often the only one in the room. Written by Asya Watkins, founder of the global Women of Project Management®, this book blends personal insight with practical strategy for Black women and women of color who are redefining what it means to lead. With bold chapter titles like "Read this when you're struggling to prove yourself" and "Read this when you're ready to take up space," each section is designed to speak directly to the reader's current season—whether they're building confidence, setting boundaries, preparing to pivot, or reclaiming rest.
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About The Author

Asya Watkins is the founder and CEO of Women Of Project Management®—the leading global platform providing career development, community, and resources for women during every stage of their project management careers. With over 20 years of experience managing multi-million-dollar projects for Fortune 500 companies, Asya has built her career at the intersection of leadership, strategy, and advocacy. As a dynamic speaker and sought-after voice in the project management industry, Asya has been featured in Forbes, Black Enterprise, Essence, and the Project Management Institute. She has also delivered talks for major brands like Apple, Mastercard, and LinkedIn. Her bold, honest approach to career development has helped countless professionals redefine success and reclaim their power in rooms that weren't built for them. Asya is also the director and executive producer of the Essence Fest Film Festival finalist "Beyond the Glass Ceiling," a groundbreaking documentary that amplifies the voices and visibility of Black women in project management. Her work goes beyond inspiration, building real-world impact, access, and legacy. Her debut book, "The Little Black Book of Project Management Advice," is a mirror, a map, and a megaphone—written specifically for those navigating high-performing spaces while carrying the weight of being 'the only one in the room.' With a blend of personal stories, practical strategies, and unapologetic encouragement, Asya delivers bold advice for every stage of a career—from starting out to taking the room. Asya holds a Master of Business Administration, a Project Management Professional® certification, and has decades of lived experience as a Black woman navigating corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and career reinvention. When she's not building the movement, she is resting on purpose or dreaming up the next big idea alongside her family, who remind her daily that legacy starts at home. Follow Asya Watkins and explore her community at www.WomenOfPM.com.
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