“GREAT LEADERS DON'T JUST DELIVER OUTCOMES, THEY DEVELOP OTHERS.”

Lita Hughes-Ward
Certified career project manager, transformation leader, and founder of Beyond the Gantt. I help professionals elevate their impact, find clarity in complexity, and lead with confidence.

THE PROJECT MANAGER BEHIND THE VISION
I'M HERE TO HELP YOU THRIVE
I’m Lita — a PMP- certified senior project manager, speaker, and mentor passionate about helping others design careers they love.
My journey began in healthcare distribution, leading high-impact programs and transformation initiatives at the enterprise level. Over the years, I’ve discovered that project management is more than Gantt charts and deadlines — it’s about people, purpose, and progress.
Through Beyond the Gantt, I’m creating a community where project professionals can connect, collaborate, and grow — because great leaders don’t just deliver projects; they develop people.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS



LET'S CONNECT, COLLABORATE, AND CREATE TOGETHER
WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER
I believe in meeting people where they are whether that’s in your organization, in the classroom, or in community. Below are a few meaningful ways we can work together, depending on what you’re looking for.

Whether you’re just breaking into project management or ready to move from managing tasks to leading transformation, I’ll meet you where you are. My coaching approach blends real-world experience, strategic frameworks, and human-centered leadership.
Focus Areas:
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Transitioning into Project Management without a PMP
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Mastering Stakeholder Communication
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Building Confidence as a New or Aspiring PM
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Leading with Empathy & Influence
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Creating a Career Path that Aligns with Purpose
SIGNATURE QUOTE
“Your journey won’t always be linear — but every step, setback, and success is shaping the leader you’re becoming.”
- LITA HUGHES-WARD, BEYOND THE GANTT


CONNECT WITH INTENTION
BEYOND THE GANTT
Beyond the Gantt is more than a name — it’s a movement. It’s where project professionals, from every industry and career stage, come together to share knowledge, build relationships, and grow.
Our mission is simple: to build a family of project leaders who are passionate about collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
PEER MENTORSHIP & NETWORKING

REAL-WORLD CAREER GROWTH RESOURCES
LIVE EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHTS
A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR GROWTH & CONNECTION

FOR BRANDS & COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES
"LET'S WORK TOGETHER"
"COLLABORATION IS THE HEARTBEAT OF GROWTH, WHEN WE CREATE TOGETHER, WE MULTIPLY IMPACT."
I love collaborating with brands and organizations that align with leadership, personal growth, professional development, or women’s empowerment. Whether it’s podcast interviews, digital features, or community partnerships — let’s build something meaningful together.
Perfect if you want to:
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Partner on a leadership or PM-related initiative.
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Feature me as a guest or collaborator.
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Co-create content that inspires and educates.




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