Manage This - The Project Management Podcast

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Episode 231 – The No-Nonsense Guide to Pursuing Project Excellence
Bob Jewell reveals what excellence truly means in project management, how to steer clear of common pitfalls, and why he avoids the term scope. He discusses underrated tools, challenges the practice of building schedules backwards, and shares fresh per
Episode 230 – Hoshin Kanri: Delivering Continuous Improvement
We explore the power of Hoshin Kanria strategic management system that sets mid- and long-term goals, aligns objectives across all levels of an organization, guides annual execution, and develops peoples capabilities to sustain progress. Mark Reich brin
Episode 229 – Reimagining Leadership: Human Wisdom and Machine Intelligence
As AI tools become more advanced, what does effective project leadership look like? In this episode, Rich Maltzman, co-author of AI-Powered Leadership, discusses what effective project leadership looks like in an AI-driven world. He emphasizes the need fo
Episode 228 – Empowering Teams: The Smart Way to Get the Job Done
In this episode hear fresh insights to help you lead with impact, empower your team and get the job done. Kevin Torf, author of Getting the Job Done, shares practical advice for leaders managing fast-moving projects and cross-functional teams as we expl
Episode 227 – Navigating Innovation: The Grain de Sail Story
We explore the intersection of adventure, innovation, and sustainability with Jacques Barreau, co-founder of Grain de Sail. This pioneering project is transforming maritime shipping with wind-powered cargo vessels, carrying organic chocolate and coffee ac
Episode 226 – Bringing Workshop Culture to Everyday Project Teams
Alison Coward shares insights on Workshop Culture, as she introduces her five-pillar framework for building strong team culture. Hear how teams can infuse their everyday collaboration with the energy and effectiveness of workshops. By adopting a "workshop
Episode 225 – Building Capacity: The Blueprint for Healthy Teams
Explore what sets thriving teams apart from dysfunctional ones; and how project leaders can build a culture of energy, engagement, and sustainable success. Hear about a capacity-building framework: spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional, and how
Episode 224 – Talking It Out: Healthy Dialogue, Stronger Teams
Steven T. Collis, author of Habits of a Peacemaker: 10 Habits to Change Our Potentially Toxic Conversations into Healthy Dialogues, shares strategies to turn potentially toxic conversations into healthy dialogues. His approach includes embracing intellect
Episode 223 – From Vision to Value: The Power of OKRs in Project Leadership
Ben Lamorte talks with us about the power of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) as a transformative tool for project leaders. He introduces a simple framework: define the destination, articulate its importance, set measurable key results, and outline an ac
Episode 222 – Rethinking Success: Insights from PMI’s Project Success Initiative
Dave Garrett, Senior Advisor to the CEO, discusses the PMI Project Success Initiative, a 2023 research project by the Project Management Institute. The initiative redefines project success and offers actionable insights for project professionals. Dave des