The podcast by project managers for project managers. Are your projects truly delivering the promised benefits? Rasmus Rytter explains the often overlooked realm of Benefits Realization. He explains why so many projects miss the mark on delivering measurable benefits and shares strategies to implement to maximize value. Hear about the significance of engaging with sponsors, tracking progress, and analyzing outcomes for future improvements. Table of Contents 02:37 … Why Benefits Management? 03:54 … What is Benefits Realization? 04:34 … Why Projects Fail to Deliver? 07:55 … Other Reasons for Fai ..read more

The podcast by project managers for project managers. We are taking a fresh look at project estimation. Topics include the estimation obstacles project managers commonly face, key factors essential for accurate projections, the impact of organizational culture, implementing cost management strategies, and navigating the risks of underestimating or overestimating project estimates. Table of Contents 02:10 … Project Estimating Course 03:56 … What do We Estimate? 04:46 … Factors in a Project Estimate 06:26 … Ensuring Accurate Estimates 08:30 … Experience and Experiment 10:26 … Choosing the Best A ..read more

The podcast by project managers for project managers. Burnout and resilience. How can we move beyond viewing resilience as a buzzword and dispel the notion that it involves only toughing it out or maintaining a positive attitude? Balancing project success with avoiding burnout is a real challenge in high-stress environments Dr. Marie-Helene (MH) Pelletier discusses the necessity of adopting a strategic approach to resilience by integrating psychology and strategy. Table of Contents 02:39 … Why Resilience Is Important 03:45 … Do We “Tough it Out”? 04:57 … If the Context is Changing, Change Your ..read more

The podcast by project managers for project managers. Discover how project managers leverage their skills to navigate the multifaceted sales role. Harold Samson, shares insights on developing diverse sales-oriented skills. From the art of securing resources, fostering team alignment, and building client relationships, hear about the pillars of successful project management in a sales-oriented role. Table of Contents 03:10 … The Project Manager Salesperson 06:32 … Internal Sales 10:26 … Successful Salesperson Qualities 14:30 … Opportunity Bulletin 16:56 … External Sales Strategies 19:57 … Kevin ..read more

The podcast by project managers, for project managers.  Project C.U.R.E. has become the world’s largest distributor of donated medical supplies, equipment and services to doctors and nurses serving the sick and dying in more than 135 countries. Dave Maddux, shares invaluable project insights on addressing the critical shortage of medical resources worldwide. Table of Contents 02:15 … Project C.U.R.E. 03:59 … Dave’s Role as Special Projects Manager 05:14 … International Projects 07:06 … Switching Between Strategic and Urgent 09:59 … International Teams 12:12 … Team Highlights and Lowlights ..read more

The podcast by project managers for project managers. Foundational power skills encompass soft skills, behavioral competencies, and personality traits essential for leaders, aspiring leaders, and team members alike. By embracing these power skills, individuals can elevate their capabilities, leading to enhanced organizational performance and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture within organizations. Table of Contents 02:47 … Neal’s Motivation 03:54 … Targeting the Audience 05:31 … A Power Skill 08:21 … The 24 Power Skills 12:07 … Pick Your Top Three 13:25 … Manage Daily Your Top ..read more

The podcast by project managers for project managers. Constance Dierickx lays out a new paradigm for leadership that offers a way to synthesize thinking, emotion, and behavior. Meta-leadership goes beyond conventional leadership attributes, emphasizing not only the possession of knowledge and skills but also a keen sense of observation and discernment. Table of Contents 02:29 … Meta-Leadership 04:42 … Adopting a Meta-Leadership Strategy 07:24 … Meta-Leadership Enables Decision-Making 10:12 … Factors that Drive our Decisions 14:36 … A Tension between Certainty and Uncertainty 18:45 … Dealing wi ..read more

The podcast by project managers for project managers. Learn from the intriguing parallels between a jazz ensemble and an effective project team. Gerald J. Leonard demonstrates that music and project management share common principles as he offers a unique perspective on fostering a high-performing project team through the integration of music, productivity, workplace culture, and neuroscience. Table of Contents 01:41 … Combining Jazz and Project Management 05:12 … Gerald the Author 07:31 … Incorporating Jazz and Project Management 09:39 … A Cadence to Managing Projects 11:50 … Recognizing the ..read more

The podcast by project managers for project managers. In this episode we dive deep into the world of dyslexia and how it impacts a team’s productivity and success. Carlene Szostak and Madeline Szostak Hoge discuss the challenges dyslexic employees face and how to harness the unrealized potential of a diverse workforce. Table of Contents 03:10 … Defining Dyslexia 03:59 … Dyslexia and Dysgraphia 04:54 … Indicators of Dyslexia 06:20 … Carlene’s Motivation 10:06 … The Impact of Dyslexia in the Workplace 12:07 … Fostering Communication around Dyslexia 13:16 … Managing Disclosure 14:49 … Ren Love: P ..read more

The podcast by project managers for project managers. A project story about a massive initiative focused on an EPIC implementation at University Hospitals in Cleveland. Hear why this project to streamline patient information, enhance care, and improve operations has the tagline “Best Implementation of all time.” Table of Contents 04:29 … University Hospitals of Cleveland 05:11 … The EPIC Integration 07:18 … The Size of the Initiative 09:51 … The Cost 11:21 … Convey Calmness and the Right Mindset 14:47 … The Guiding Principles 18:38 … “Best implementation of all time.” 21:48 … Kevin and Kyle 23 ..read more