Manage This - The Project Management Podcast

Latest Episodes
Episode 234 – Lead Smarter: EQ Strategies of Top Performers
In this episode, we explore the role of emotional intelligence in leadership. Dr. Robin Hills explains how EI enables project leaders to adapt, manage stress, build resilient teams, and guide with empathy. Hear practical strategies for applying EI in toda
Episode 233 – De-Risking for Impact: Spot Risks Before They Derail Strategy
Imagine turning uncertainty into your biggest advantage. Thats the power of risk. In this episode, were joined by Susan Schramm to uncover why risks so often get overlooked early in projects, the blind spots that trip up teams, and how a clear why can
Episode 232 – Before You Speak: Why Better Listening Changes Everything
Stan Slovin, author of Better Listening: The Secret to Improving Your Professional and Personal Life, reveals how mastering the skill of listening can transform leadership, strengthen relationships, and enhance everyday communication. His simple yet power
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