So, You Want To Be A Project Manager?

Mindset and Habits for Success
Project Management Book 

Author Jon Isaacson, The Intentional Restorer, uses a unique blend of narrative, personal experience, and humor to bring life to otherwise dry concepts. His third book in the Be Intentional series. 

So, You Want To Be A Project Manager? is a primer on the mindset and habits for success as a project manager. If you are wanting to pursue a career in project management, this book will encourage and challenge you on your journey. If you are responsible for hiring and training project managers, this book will help you reinforce the roles and responsibilities of the position. If you are an owner or a manager, this book will help you communicate the process to your team.
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This Book is Intended For:

• Construction professionals who seek to grow their career opportunities through pursuing the role of project management.
• Project managers who need some guidance to better understand leadership development and execute their position.
• Managers and owners who are looking for some assistance in helping their team members develop in their skills and responsibilities in project management.

Early Reviews for This Book: 

• “Jon Isaacson’s commitment and passion to develop intentionally is shared throughout this book. This book serves to advance the Be Intentional mantra that Jon embodies in all that he does.” – David Princeton, Principal Consultant, Advocate Claim Service LLC (Muskego, WI)
• “This book is incredible. It’s like you’ve written a ‘How To’ guide on my life over the past 20 years. I just wish I had access to this when I was going through it. Definitely doesn’t suck.” - Rob MacPherson, Manager of National Estimating Services, DKI Canada (Orangeville, ON)
• “This third book by Jon Isaacson is arguably his best yet. In an industry facing greater hiring struggles than ever, it is imperative to connect the dots between hiring and recruiting, and leadership and retention. Don't be deceived by the title. With real stories of real restorers and other leaders woven throughout, So, You Want to Be a Project Manager? is for any leader looking to dial in on leadership, and the importance in restoration of creating a team with the right balance of technical skills, personal skills, and a desire to serve.” - Michelle Blevins, Owner and Publisher, C&R Magazine (Troy, MI)

Project Management Training & Education

• Are YOU a professional in the skilled trades who wants to advance your career through project management? 
• Are YOU a new project manager who could use some additional direction on how to develop as a leader in this role? 
• Are YOU a manager or business owner who oversees training and development for your team? ​

THIS is a book for YOU! 
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Book #3 from The DYOJO Publications
So, You Want To Be A Project Manager?
The Mindset & Habits for Growth (Be Intentional: Series)

• AVAILABLE NOW: Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover
• Release date Thursday, November 11, 2021

So, You Want To Be A Project Manager? The Mindset & Habits for Growth 

• ​​Paperback retails for $24.88
• Hardcover retails for $32.88
• Contact The DYOJO about discounts when you bulk order for your team

Publisher: The DYOJO

Growing your career through project management

This book, on the mindset and habits for project management, is intended for:

• Construction professionals who seek to grow their career opportunities through pursuing the role of project management.​
• Project managers who need some guidance to better understand and execute their responsibilities.
• Managers who are looking for some assistance in helping their team members develop in their roles and responsibilities as project managers.

Leadership development for new project managers

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1
The Will to Prepare to Win

CHAPTER 2
What’s Your Big But?

CHAPTER 3
So, You Want to be a Project Manager?

CHAPTER 4
The Standard

CHAPTER 5
Setting Expectations

CHAPTER 6
Crafting the Customer Experience

CHAPTER 7
The B Word

CHAPTER 8
The Nasty Tendrils of Scope Creep

CHAPTER 9
Ordering The Work

CHAPTER 10
Project Management is People Management

CHAPTER 11
Intentional Restorers

CHAPTER 12
A Framework for Success

CHAPTER 13
Qualities of a Good Project Manager

CHAPTER 14
The Life Cycle of Your First Management Promotion


CHAPTER 15
A Few Closing Thoughts on Project Management

AFTERWORD

Project Management Book Reviews:

They have been stolen off my desk. "I had the set in my office and now all my PM’s are reading them to shorten their dang learning curve. Highly recommend!" - David Watts, Regional Manager 

Must read for an insurance restoration project manager. "An easy read with real world examples of a day in the life of a PM." - Anonymous 

Always solid suggestions. "Jon is always on point, I make some of his books mandatory reading for my staff." - Rick W

A MUST READ, if you are in the restoration industry. "This book covers all the good, the bad and the ugly of being a Project Manager. The information was so well laid out and processed that I keep extra copies in my office now to hand out to those that I know will benefit from it." - Gordy Powell, Owner Bio Recovery Company 

Great Read! "A must read for any person wishing to be a project manager in the restoration industry." - Keith Nelson, Commercial Project Consultant Manager

Best book to have if you want to be or are a PM. "I love the way Jon writes, fun and witty. Through his work industry leaders gives great insight that most just don't have, and his personal experiences. Guaranteed you will laugh and learn something that you did not know before with this book. His other books are awesome also!" - Gabriel Kellogg, Claims Manager

Outstanding. "Its not often you see a restoration professional publish books giving you the tools to become a top tier leader but here it is. Jon Isaacson’s book highlights the fundamentals needed to thrive in the industry in a genuine and inspirational manner. I'm not much of a reader but couldn't put the book down. ! Highly recommended." - David H

You can control your destiny in restoration with this book. "I have watched his podcast and he has intrigued me with his knowledge, experience, and his reach with the people in the restoration industry. If you are new to the industry, he can help you with the learning curve. If you have been around a while, he helps you understand there is always something to learn. Jon Isaacson has lived it walked through it and can write it. I enjoy all three books in my library and reference them all the time." - Mark 

Jon does a great job helping the reader to understand what is required to be an effective Project Manager. It is not just showing up and hoping others produce the results you want. Jon helps teach and explain the taking ownership of the entire process is necessary. The book is a great read and utilizes Jon's personal experiences along with humor to keep the reader engaged. I highly recommend this for anyone joining the Restoration Industry or looking to pick up tips and tricks to become a better restorer. - Joshua Miller, President 
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Jon adds value with this as well as his other books on estimating. Jon is a valued member of the professional restoration community and this resource proves that.  - Jason Christman, Owner Property Restoration 

The Intentional Restorer's 'So, You Want to Be a Project Manager?' is an engaging and practical book written in easy-to-understand language. It offers valuable tips and insights for construction professionals, project managers, and managers looking to develop project management skills. Highly recommended for anyone interested in pursuing or advancing a career in project management. I would give it 6 stars if I could! - Pete Marrero, Emergency Response Manager 

This is a great book and suggest you read all of his books. Doesn’t matter if you are a seasoned professional or new to the industry the book assist your way of thinking about the industry and the roadblock you run into. - Kelly Burns, Office Manager 

The DYOJO Way: developing Intentional Restorers at every level:

• Career development for property restoration technicians
• Leadership skills development for property restoration managers
• Estimating and project management best practices for estimators
• Process improvement for property restoration owners
• List of RESTORATION RESOURCES (in alphabetical order)