Jerry Manas
Consultant and Coach
Author, Speaker, Project & Resource Management
Jerry Manasis an internationally best-selling author, speaker, and consultant. He is frequently cited by leading voices in the world of business, including legendary management guru Tom Peters (“In Search of Excellence”), who often references Manas’s bestselling bookNapoleon on Project Managementfor its insights on simplicity and character, and Pat Williams, Senior VP of the Orlando Magic, who called Manas’s bookManaging the Gray Areas“a new path for leaders.”
Jerry’s latest book isThe Resource Management and Capacity Planning Handbook(McGraw-Hill), which Judith E. Glaser, the CreatingWE Institute co-founder and noted author ofConversational Intelligence, touted as “the first book dedicated to what is essentially the drivetrain of organizations—the effective use of its people toward its most important activities.” He also co-authored the bestseller, 42 Rules for Creating WEwith Glaser and others, which Angela Ahrendts, CEO of Burberry, called “today’s greatest guide for team success.”
A sought-after consultant, Jerry helps clients execute strategy by maximizing their organizational people resources, leading to a greater capacity to innovate, a more value-focused and productive workforce, and an increased ability to adapt to change. He is a popular speaker at events around the world, speaking on resource planning, organizational change, lessons from history, and other topics.
In addition to his writing, consulting, and keynotes, Jerry is a founding member of the CreatingWE Institute, has served on multiple boards, and was chief editor on the leadership team for the first editions of the Project Management Institute's international standards for portfolio and program management.
Jerry’s work has been highlighted in a variety of publications, including the Houston Chronicle, Chicago Sun Times, National Post, Globe and Mail, Huffington Post, and others, and he has appeared on radio and TV internationally. Follow him on Twitter @jerrymanas.