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PPP 126 | The Most Important Lesson You Learned Last Year

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Published: Tuesday, 30 December 2014 10:55
Written by Andy Kaufman

Total Duration 31:53

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What Did You Learn Last Year?

What's something specific you've learned in the last 12 months that you either didn't know before then or you had to re-learn it? That's a question I asked some of my favorite continual learners--friends and colleagues who are committed to developing their abilities.

In this episode you'll hear from:

Share Your Lesson!

Please e-mail me () or leave a message on our Listener Feedback Line (847-550-3747). What did you learn last year? I look forward to hearing from you!

 

Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Here's to a great start to the year!

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PPP 125 | Why Project Managers Who Learn Faster Beat Those Who Know More, with guest Liz Wiseman

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Published: Friday, 19 December 2014 16:47
Written by Andy Kaufman

Total Duration 44:58

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Expert Judgment

In the Project Management Body of Knowledge--the PMBOK® Guide--there's a recurring tool and technique entitled Expert Judgment. How can you develop a more effective project charter? Come up with more accurate cost and time estimates? Identify risks? Project Management Institute (PMI) says we should use expert judgment.

Their point is that you can develop better plans and estimates if you tap into the wisdom of those with established expertise. Makes sense, right?

Put Your Rookie On

My guest today is Liz Wiseman, author of Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work. Liz suggests there are times when having a rookie mindset trumps expert judgment.

Give Me a Call!

Please e-mail me ( or leave a message on our Listener Feedback Line (847-550-3747), letting me know what you think about this conversation with Liz. What questions do you have? I look forward to hearing from you!

 

Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week!

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PPP 124 | How Adam Smith Can Make You a Better Project Manager, with guest Russ Roberts

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Published: Saturday, 15 November 2014 13:00
Written by Andy Kaufman

Total Duration 49:15

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Adam Smith, Project Manager

If you studied economics at some point you most likely learned about Adam Smith. He's often revered as the Father of Modern Economics, but could it be that project managers could learn more than economics from Adam Smith? Is it possible that his lesser known book The Theory of Moral Sentiments, published in 1759, could help us become better project managers and leaders?

My guest today is Russ Roberts, author of How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life: An Unexpected Guide to Human Nature and Happiness. I'm a big fan of Russ' EconTalk podcast, and I think you're going to find his new book about Adam Smith very intriguing!

Please e-mail me ( or leave a message on our Listener Feedback Line (847-550-3747), letting me know what you think about this conversation with Russ. How do you implement these ideas? What questions do you have? I look forward to hearing from you!

 

Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week!

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PPP 123 | How to Stop Putting Things Off and Start Getting Stuff Done, with Procrastination Expert Piers Steel

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Published: Wednesday, 22 October 2014 16:50
Written by Andy Kaufman

 

Total Duration 48:05

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Stop Procrastinating!

I have so looked forward to sharing this episode with you! It's just that.... I kept finding other things to do! But the wait is over!

My guest today is Piers Steel, author of The Procrastination Equation: How to Stop Putting Things Off and Start Getting Stuff Done. Learn more about Piers by checking out his blog at http://procrastinus.com/.

Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week!

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PPP 122 | Smart Ways to Accelerate Your Success as a Project Manager, with author Shane Snow

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Published: Friday, 19 September 2014 16:47
Written by Andy Kaufman

Total Duration 42:05

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Smartcuts, Not Shortcuts

We go to 'work', not 'play'. Success typically takes work, not sitting back and visualizing wonderful things. But what if there were ways to hack the 'pay your dues' route? What if there were recurring themes from those who accelerated their success?

My guest today is Shane Snow, author of Smartcuts: How Hackers, Innovators, and Icons Accelerate Success. Learn more about Shane by checking out his Contently blog at https://shanesnow.contently.com/.

20 PDU's for a Great Price

If you are aiming for certification or need PDU's, check out our Advanced Project Management e-learning. 

Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week!

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