Out of Scope: Become the Strategic PM the Business Needs (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781967597185)

Project managers are no longer judged by ticking boxes on scope, schedule, and budget. In today's fast-moving business world, leadership demands more: projects that deliver measurable value, influence markets, and advance strategic goals. In Out of Scope: Become the Strategic PM the Business Needs, Lynn R. Squire challenges project managers to become the strategic leaders businesses truly need.

Through practical frameworks, tools, and modern case examples, this book shows you how to connect your work to business models and customer journeys, craft executive-ready roadmaps, and make tough calls on whether to rescue, pivot, or close a project. Lynn also explores how to build influence across silos, lead with emotional intelligence, and grow your personal brand so you're seen as indispensable.

Packed with checklists, exercises, and actionable insights, Out of Scope is a compelling guide for PMs who want to elevate their role from task owner to strategic partner-and for organizations that need project leaders who can shape the future