Must-Read: The Little Black Book of Project Management Advice
Project management book releases don’t always shake up the industry, but “The Little Black Book of Project Management Advice” by Asya Watkins is a total exception. This isn’t just another dry collection of frameworks; it’s a sharp, personal, and much-needed resource for women, especially women of color, navigating the highs, lows, and constant pivots of project management.
Whether you’re leading your first project or juggling a portfolio of high-stakes initiatives, this book delivers the kind of practical, real-world advice that actually sticks. Let’s break down why this release matters so much and why you’ll want it on your desk ASAP.
What Makes This Project Management Book a Standout Resource
What sets The Little Black Book of Project Management Advice apart is its unapologetically real, relatable, and personal approach. This isn’t a stiff textbook or dry manual; it’s a guide packed with wisdom earned from lived experience.
Asya blends sharp industry insights with the kind of practical advice you wish someone had given you when you were just starting out (or honestly, even five years into your career).
She tackles the unspoken truths about navigating leadership as a woman, balancing cultural expectations, and staying resilient in spaces that don’t always make room for you.
Whether it’s managing up, handling microaggressions, or finding the courage to advocate for yourself, this book delivers a mix of tough love, strategy, and empowerment that makes it an essential read for today’s project managers.
Why This Project Management Book Hits Different Right Now
Let’s be real, the project management world has been doing the most lately. Tighter deadlines, constant pivots, and on top of that, a lot of companies are quietly rolling back their DEI efforts, leaving underrepresented folks wondering where they fit in.
That’s exactly why The Little Black Book of Project Management Advice couldn’t have dropped at a better time. Here’s why it matters:
It speaks directly to women of color — not in a vague, “inclusivity matters” way, but with real strategies for navigating spaces where you’re often the only one at the table.
It’s packed with practical, no-fluff advice you can actually use; this isn’t some theoretical playbook or corporate jargon fest.
It helps you stay resilient when the rules keep changing, because let’s be honest, adaptability is no longer optional.
It brings fresh energy as companies pull back their DEI, this book reminds you why your voice, presence, and leadership still matter.
It’s for project managers who want to lead with authenticity — no code-switching, no shrinking, just owning your space with confidence.
Look, there’s no shortage of project management books out there… but The Little Black Book of Project Management Advice is in a league of its own.
It’s bold, it’s personal, and it’s exactly what so many of us have been missing: advice that sees you, speaks to you, and helps you navigate your career without watering yourself down.
Whether you’re brand-new to project management or seasoned, this book belongs on your desk and in your and in your tote bag.
Ready to level up? Grab your copy and join the movement that’s changing what leadership looks like in project management.
By, Airess Rembert, PMP, Member of Women Of Project Management & Blogger at The Nerd Bae
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