THE PHYSICS OF
PROJECT
ACCELERATION
Why You’ll Love It:
- Reframes everything you thought you knew about project speed
- Introduces 8 types of project acceleration and 33 proven techniques
- Backed by physics, math, and real-world case studies
- Supported by diagrams and graphs that make complex concepts visual and clear
Description
Accelerating a project isn’t about working longer hours or shouting louder in meetings. It’s a science. In The Physics of Project Acceleration, physicist-turned-project leader Greg Lawton reveals how to apply mathematical principles and proven planning techniques to deliver projects faster and smarter.
Inside, you’ll discover:
- The 8 types of project acceleration and how to define them clearly
- 33 practical methods to truly shift project curves and timelines
- Exclusive insights from Micah Piippo’s “Milestones & Missteps” on applying these methods to high-stakes projects
- How to manage uncertainty and risk to speed up delivery without chaos
- Visual tools and graphs that make even complex scheduling simple to understand
Whether you’re leading a small build or a billion-dollar megaproject, this book equips you with the mindset and methods to cut through complexity, align teams, and confidently accelerate delivery.
A note from Greg
For decades, I’ve learnt from people wiser than me about how projects really work. The tips and tricks for making profit, breaking trade-offs, and getting things done faster. My mentors have generated billions in revenue and millions in profit, all underpinned by what they knew.
But the techniques they shared were always based on experience and hearsay. The project management textbooks were full of general, basic concepts, but nowhere could I find the real lessons my mentors had taught me. No one had ever written them down like a recipe in a cookbook.
So, while my wonderful wife went to bed early, pregnant with our first child, I took the opportunity to do just that. I started writing everything down. Not just to remember it, but to understand it better. I wanted to codify it all, so I could become a true expert in Project Acceleration.
Using my background in physics, I built a framework for how to think about and measure acceleration in projects. Then I listed every technique I had seen, and even invented some new ones. But as I worked through it, I realised something important. These techniques weren’t just useful for me. They could be valuable to anyone running complex projects.
And so, I decided to share them.
Here lie the secrets to Accelerating Projects. If you want to become one of the world’s leading experts and make a massive impact on your projects, this book is for you.
Join the Physics of Project Acceleration Course
Enroll now in our 13-part course with Greg Lawton and explore the science of how projects accelerate: the frameworks, the maths, the methods, and the missteps to avoid.
An insightful read. It reframes information I thought I already knew into a fresh, science-based perspective. A must-read for project decision makers and planners.
Maths is FUN! This book makes complex project concepts surprisingly enjoyable to grasp.
A masterpiece. Rich in knowledge, beautifully structured, and supported by diagrams and graphs that make complex scheduling clear and engaging.
A refreshing, practical guide to accelerating projects. The approach to uncertainty and risk is brilliant. Every project team should apply these principles.
Thought provoking. It explains different forms of acceleration and offers clear ways to measure success visually, helping teams align on project delivery.
Whether you are new or have 25 years of experience, this book sharpens skills and makes you feel smarter by the end.
I wish I had access to such a book years ago. A timeless resource for complex project management.
Essential reading for anyone serious about project delivery. Greg bridges physics and project acceleration, making the concepts accessible to all professionals.
It’s simple, elegant and impactful. A must read for all interested in delivering successful project outcomes.
Global Scheduling Expertise, Inside the Book
In his exclusive “Micah’s Milestones & Missteps” sections, Micah shares the exact plays his teams used to turn a 14-day critical delay into just 2 days lost. No heroics. No 80-hour weeks. Just proven strategies that work on the most demanding, high-stakes projects.
