Rick A. Morris

Rick A. Morris is a project management expert, author, and public speaker with extensive experience in the field. A certified project manager with credentials including PMP, MPM, Scrum Agile Master, Six Sigma Green Belt, OPM3, MCITP, MCTS, MCSE, TQM, ATM-S, ITIL, and ISO, Morris is also a Certified High-Performance Coach, Human Behavior Consultant, and John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Mentor, and Coach.

Morris has worked with more than 300 organizations, ranging from startups to Fortune 10 companies, including GE, Xerox, and CA. His consulting experience spans financial services, entertainment, construction, non-profit, hospitality, pharmaceutical, retail, and manufacturing. Morris led a Wealth Management Project Office, achieving a 97 percent project success rate, significantly above industry standards. He has overseen more than 100 implementations of project and portfolio management systems, including Clarity, Project Server, Planview, Primavera, Daptiv, and Workfront.

As an author, Morris has contributed to the project management community with books such as "The Everything Project Management Book," "Stop Playing Games," "Project Management That Works," and "No Day But Today." His book "No Day But Today!" reached the top of Amazon's charts. Morris is known for bridging the gap between project management theory and practical application, with "Project Management That Works" recognized for its focus on real-world examples. He has also hosted the radio show "The Work/Life Balance" on Voice America Business Network.

Morris explores the integration of artificial intelligence and project management as host of the "AI Driven PM" podcast, which examines how AI can be applied to daily management tasks. His article "Metrics 2.0" outlined a strategic, data-driven approach to project management, anticipating the impact of AI and collaborative platforms. Morris serves as Senior Manager for the Enterprise Portfolio and Program Management team at Centric Consulting, where he applies his expertise in project management, agile methodologies, and high-performance coaching.

Morris is an active member of the Project Management Institute and a graduate of the PMI Leadership Institute Masters Class. His early experience as a Walt Disney World performer and work at MGM Studios, including projects such as the New Mickey Mouse Club, contributed to his presentation skills. Morris frequently speaks at project management events, emphasizing the value of people and effective communication in his books and presentations.