Progress Despite Uncertainty One of our recurring themes on the podcast is decision-making. The reality is you are likely facing some decisions you need to make right now. But one of our biggest challenges when...
Introducing PMeLa It’s impossible to avoid hearing about AI these days. From those who praise it to those who warn about an impending apocalypse because of it, there are no shortage of opinions or predictions...
Your Kids Are Project Managers As I’ve often joked on this podcast, I don’t think I’ve ever heard of an 8-year-old child telling their parent, “Mommy, someday I want to be a project manager!” To...
Scrappy Project Management Too much project management education–including what you find on bookshelves at stores–is dry. Seemingly impractical and irrelevant. I’m constantly on the lookout for people who are practical and inspiring voices on helping...
Lessons from a Successful Project Manager (and Business Analyst) One of the joys of hosting this podcast is introducing you to a wide group of authors and practitioners. I’m constantly on the lookout for resources...
How to Deliver Projects Let’s say a boss comes up to you and says, “Hey, our senior leadership team just authorized this big new project. I’m assigning it to you and need it delivered in...
Strategic Project Management There’s a good chance that right now, as you listen to today’s episode, you’ve been tasked with delivering something that feels big. Perhaps even intimidating. Even if this isn’t you right now,...
Check Out the 120VC Project Leadership Program (PLP) This episode is sponsored by the 120VC Project Leadership Program, led by my friend J. Scott from 120VC. You may recall my discussion with J back in...
Getting a shared understanding of what’s in (and out) of scope is critical for successfully delivering our projects. In this 2-minute snippet, I share some thoughts from an exam prep class I taught today. Let…
A Giant in our Field It’s one thing to make a difference in the short term. It’s one thing to be on top for a moment. In today’s culture, we cheer for the winner—the one...