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- Published Episode 326 min
Modern Project Leadership: Creating Value Beyond Delivery
Project leaders are being asked to do more than deliver on time and on budget. They need to understand business strategy, connect teams to measurable value, adapt when conditions change, and use judgment when the plan no longer fits the moment. How can project leaders make bette…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 227 min
How to Turn Sustainability Goals Into Project Decisions
Many organizations have sustainability goals, but turning them into project decisions is where the work gets harder. How can project professionals build sustainability into requirements and design before options narrow? How should they weigh cost, schedule, quality and long-term…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 125 min
Build Career Momentum Where You Are
Career growth doesn’t always come with a new title or a move to a new organization. So how can project professionals keep building momentum when a promotion or outside opportunity isn’t immediately available? Which human skills matter most as AI takes on more coordination work?…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 422 min
How Project Managers Spot Red Flags and Get Ahead of Them
Project professionals know anticipating the need to pivot is a mainstay on any project. But what warning signs should you look out for? How can project managers identify them? And how should you inform the C-suite of major red flags? We discuss this with Mary Hladio, PMP, senior…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 322 min
Preventing Burnout: Proactive Tips for Project Professionals
Today’s project professionals are feeling the pressure. And when they don’t manage it well, it could steamroll into full-fledged burnout. What’s the difference between burnout and regular stress? How can burnout effect project outcomes? What early warning signs might show that y…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 227 min
PMP Exam Prep: Resources, Study Strategies and Exam Advice
The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification can be a career game-changer. What’s the best way to study for the exam? How do you stay motivated through months of preparation? What’s the difference between taking the exam in-person or online? We discuss this with Kell…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 120 min
CAPM and Beyond: Tips to Start and Grow Your Project Management Career
Launching a career in project management can spark a flame. But how do you get that first job and keep the early fire burning? We talk about starter career goals, PMI certifications, mentorship and more with Albert Cayuela, CAPM, PMP, a technical project manager at Banco Sabadel…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1428 min
Gigaprojects: Delivering Strategic, Massive Transformation
Gigaprojects aren’t hard to spot: deep complexity, massive stakeholder groups, wildly ambitious scopes and a major boost to national economies. We discuss two gigaprojects with: Ryan Banas, project director for the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion project and VP at HNTB in…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1319 min
PMO Pro-Tips: Managing C-Suite Stakeholder Perceptions
Success is in the eyes of the beholder. For projects, that means winning over the top decision makers in the C-suite. How can project management office leaders best share project progress with executives? How can you better engage the C-suite to manage their POVs? We discuss thi…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1218 min
Sustainable Project Management: From Planning to Delivery
Every project—no matter the sector or region—can be led and managed more sustainably. How can project professionals gain executive buy-in for sustainability efforts? How have they put environmental and social responsibility front and center in their work? And how can other proje…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1121 min
The Art of Project Management: Creativity, Connection and Joy at Work
Project professionals across the globe deliver meaningful work in myriad ways—all with a goal to make the world a better place. So how did two project managers start their careers, one producing concerts across the globe and the other inspiring teams at LEGO? We discuss what mak…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1019 min
How to Ensure Collaboration Between Project Managers and Product Managers
Projects and products are becoming increasingly entwined. That ramps up the need to build greater collaboration between project managers and product managers. What’s similar—and different—about the roles? What strategies can you use to boost collaboration? And how does agile hel…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 923 min
How to Lead Teams Through Change
Iterating has become the business norm—but project teams are struggling to keep up with the relentless pace of change. How can change management professionals and project leaders help? We discuss this with: Sharon Casey, director, change management, Adobe, Austin, Texas, USA: Ca…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 820 min
Geostrategy Imperative: How it Elevates Risk Management
As geopolitical volatility reigns, organizations must increasingly anticipate, assess and manage the risks that come in such a complex project environment. How is this turbulence affecting project leaders? How are they incorporating geostrategy into their risk management process…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 726 min
How Next-Gen Project Professionals Deliver Positive Social Impact
The youngest generations in the workforce don’t just want jobs—they want to deliver impact. What skills do project professionals need to ensure their efforts lead to deep social impact? And how do they build support for these initiatives? We discuss this with: Martin Irungu, fou…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 627 min
How Talent Development Can Boost Engagement and Retain Top Talent
Across the globe, employees are leaving their jobs because they are not fulfilled—and it’s costing organizations big time. One way to fix this? Investing in your talent. Our roundtable discussion outlines the benefits of internal talent development, how to identify team members…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 520 min
How to Stand Out in Today’s Job Market
In today’s hypercompetitive job market, organizations are looking for change-ready project talent that can add value from the get-go. In a group discussion, three project professionals share which must-have skills and acumen—from artificial intelligence proficiency and data anal…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 426 min
Tech Reboot for Wildlife Conservation Projects
With wildlife populations plummeting, conservation teams are fighting back, using cutting-edge technology to track and protect the world’s flora and fauna. We discuss this with: Shannon Dubay, director of conservation technology, Panthera, Cape Town, South Africa: Dubay discusse…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 323 min
How to Avoid AI Project Failure
More and more project professionals are managing artificial intelligence (AI) projects, but teams are struggling to make sure they deliver real value. What makes AI projects different—and what are some common reasons they fail? What does it take to lead successful AI projects—an…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 228 min
Gender Equality in Action: The Role of Project Leaders
International Women’s Day is a clarion call for gender equality—and project professionals around the globe are taking bold action to advance the cause. Our guests discuss the projects they’re leading to empower girls and women, how they ensure they’re delivering positive social…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 126 min
What to Expect in 2025: A Guide for Project Professionals
What can project professionals around the globe expect to face in 2025? We talk with project leaders to help you prepare. Sanjukta Ghosh, PMP, data and AI leader at Siemens in Erlangen, Germany, and Alexandra Schutz, PMI-ACP, PMP, director of the program management office at App…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 2230 min
Measuring Up: How to Track and Deliver Positive Social Impact
To ensure projects deliver real social impact, organizations and their teams need to set clear targets, track progress—and adjust when plans and variables shift. We host a joint discussion with Karlijn Sibbel, innovation director at Notpla in London, and Grzegorz Wach, refugee e…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 2131 min
Powerful Partnerships: Collaborating to Achieve UN SDGs
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an urgent call to action to help people and the planet—and projects aligned to those goals require strong collaboration with stakeholders, whether they’re government agencies, teachers or farmers. We discuss this with: Jenny Buccos…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 2029 min
How Tech is Powering the Clean Energy Transition
Public and private organizations across the globe are taking action to reach net-zero emissions targets—investing heavily in new technology to build resilient and efficient energy systems. Guests discuss the push for cleaner energy, the tech their teams use to develop cleaner en…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1929 min
The Project Management Skills That Keep Creatives On Track
Today’s creative agencies need to move rapidly, whether they’re executing campaigns, capitalizing on pop culture moments or averting a crisis. Project management helps channel that urgency into strong execution and buzz-worthy results. In a joint discussion, two project leaders…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1830 min
A New Orbit: How Project Teams Are Using AI in Space
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making one giant leap in the space industry. In celebration of World Space Week, we’re highlighting how project teams are tapping AI for space exploration and innovation. A project leader from the European Space Agency shares how his team created…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1727 min
Why AI Ethics Matters in Project Management
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally shifting how we work, but it’s imperative to use the emerging tech responsibly. Guests explore the major AI ethics concerns for project professionals and recommend good practices teams can employ to use and create ethical AI. They also sh…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1632 min
The Power to Defuse: Tips for Conflict Resolution on Project Teams
Conflict can occur on any project. And project professionals should know how to defuse it. Guests share tips for resolving conflicts on projects, how these strategies shift depending on the source, the must-have skills for effective conflict resolution and how project profession…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1533 min
Learning from Mistakes: How Project Professionals Grow from Failure
Mistakes happen. It’s how you respond that really matters. In a group discussion, three project professionals share how they turned failure into lessons learned and career maturity. How do you help team members overcome mistakes? And how can project leaders create a culture that…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1425 min
Seeding Sustainability: Agriculture Innovations to Feed Future Generations
The agriculture industry will need to feed a projected 10 billion people by 2050. To meet this demand, project teams are transforming production—finding climate-friendly ways to maximize yields. Guests share how they’re helping agriculture giants like Cargill reduce carbon emiss…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1331 min
From the Olympics to F1: How Project Teams are Making Events More Sustainable
Project teams behind the biggest events must manage stakeholders and resources to deliver thrilling experiences. But there’s a growing focus on sustainability, too—making sure events mitigate negative impacts on the planet. We speak with project leaders making two major spectacl…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1231 min
How to Create a Culture of Innovation
A strong innovation culture can transform organizations—seeding a first-mover mindset that empowers teams to discover whole new ways of thinking. Guests discuss strategies to develop mindsets and create spaces where team members feel comfortable to explore, the project managemen…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1122 min
Mentor and Mentee: How They Learn from One Another
There’s a generational shift in the workforce—and the newest members are bringing new ideas to mentorship. Our joint discussion with a mentor and mentee explores their experience and the shared benefits. The conversation includes strategies for discussing and setting career goal…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1027 min
How Startups Are Reimagining Agile
Startups need to stay lean to deliver results in today’s stagnant global economy. As they reassess how to manage projects, startups are refining how they use agile. Guests discuss how their ways of working have evolved to meet the changing needs of their projects—and the marketp…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 920 min
Career Development: How Project Managers Can Thrive With AI
Artificial intelligence is transforming how project managers work, helping them build schedules, analyze data and identify risks. So what skills and knowledge will help project professionals thrive in the AI era? Guests discuss practical ways to build AI acumen—and how marketing…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 819 min
How to Balance Technology and Well-Being in the Digital Age
Today’s tech-driven ways of working often mean more efficiency and flexibility. But all that hyperconnectivity can be a risk to the well-being of project teams. Guests flag the potential warning signs for digital burnout—and how they set boundaries. They also explain how project…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 726 min
What’s Next? Navigating Your Project Management Career
A career in project management isn’t always linear. Some people gradually advance from one position to the next, while others come to the profession from a different career path altogether. Guests discuss the moves they’ve made, how they assess when they’re ready for a new role,…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 629 min
Using Technology to Make a Positive Social Impact
Technology is helping project teams make a positive social impact—an accelerator for addressing everything from the effects of climate change to gender equality. Guests discuss how they’re using tech in two projects: One helps adolescent girls develop skills in STEAM—science, te…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 529 min
How Project Teams Are Building Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
Building sustainable infrastructure doesn’t just protect people and the planet—it boosts the bottom line. Project teams must deliver assets that can withstand the extreme effects of climate change. Guests discuss the growing focus on climate-resilient infrastructure, how to mana…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 422 min
Advancing Your Project Management Career in 2024
Navigating change is nothing new for project professionals. And this year is no different. How can being flexible and resilient help them seize job opportunities—and deliver value for organizations? Guests in this roundtable discussion talk about sector-specific job trends, the…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 324 min
Support System: Empowering Project Professionals to Find Better Ways of Working
In today’s ever-evolving project environment, project professionals need to be flex-ready problem solvers. But how do they learn to choose the right ways of working—or know when to anticipate the need to adapt to change? Guests discuss how they empower project professionals at t…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 226 min
Women in AI: Pursuing Project Careers in Tech
There’s a glaring gender gap, in both artificial intelligence and project management. But as demand for AI talent surges, there’s an opportunity to close those gaps. Ahead of International Women’s Day, our guests discuss the gender gaps they’ve experienced in their careers in te…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 129 min
Level Up Your Project Management Career with Continuous Learning
Continuous learning helps project professionals keep up with the skills they need to excel in the profession—but it has to be done strategically. Guests discuss how to create a flexible and durable continuous learning strategy, how to balance upskilling with day-to-day project a…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 2025 min
How Volunteering Can Transform Communities—and Your Career
Volunteering helps communities and organizations. But it also helps the volunteers who donate their time and skills. In a roundtable discussion, guests share how they started volunteering, how it has affected their careers and helped them grow as project professionals, the diffe…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1929 min
AI Projects: The Big Benefits for Organizations
Artificial intelligence is now a mainstay for organizations. But given the lack of widespread use across enterprises, there’s room for growth. And project teams are leading the way, developing AI solutions that deliver value to their companies and customers. We discuss this with…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1817 min
Project Professionals Making a Positive Impact
We know that projects drive change, and today, more and more project professionals are managing initiatives to deliver positive impacts across the globe. Two 2023 PMI Future 50 leaders—Johnnie Stark, PMP, a project manager at BP in London, and Nuha Hashem, co-founder and CTO at…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1725 min
Space Projects: Managing Innovation, Risk and Change
Space projects push boundaries, aiming to give teams a better understanding of our own planet and to explore what’s beyond. But these efforts are full of complexity, with evolving risks, new innovations, long timelines and fluctuations in funding. We discuss this with: Kenneth H…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1625 min
Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Project Teams
Diversity and inclusion are now mainstay focuses for organizations—but it can be challenging to find the right strategies to achieve diverse and inclusive team environments. We discuss this with: Victoria Toney-Robinson, PMP, senior program manager at Google in Hamburg: Toney-Ro…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1528 min
How to Promote Well-Being on Project Teams
Project professionals can help promote well-being in the workplace, making a positive impact on not only their own and their team members’ performance but also their overall mental health. We discuss this with: Marilena Koliavasili, PMP, project manager, Intracom Telecom, Athens…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1425 min
Remote Leadership Tips: Developing Power Skills and Your Career
Teams are delivering projects no matter their location. As team members continue working in remote and hybrid environments, project professionals must find ways to develop their skills and grow their careers outside of an office. We talk about this in a joint discussion with Adr…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1324 min
Tips for Using Generative AI Tools in Project Management
Generative artificial intelligence tools, from ChatGPT to Bard, are changing the way people work—including how people lead teams and manage projects. We discuss this with: Kristian Bainey, PMP, CEO, K-Pic Systems Inc., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: Bainey shares his tips to help pr…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1225 min
Strategic Alignment: The Secret to Project Success
A project that doesn’t align with an enterprise’s objectives will never be considered a success. But project managers with a strong understanding of the business landscape and their organization’s goals can execute projects that drive their companies’ priorities—and deliver real…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1127 min
Overcoming Burnout and Change Fatigue
Organizations always look for ways to innovate and improve, but continuous evolution without preparation and strategy can lead to change fatigue and burnout. We discuss this with: Rose James, PMI-ACP, PMP, program leader, Edward Jones, Houston: James discusses the typical signs…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 1023 min
How Project Leaders Can Boost Their Personal Branding
Project professionals are boosting their personal branding—through blogs, speaking engagements and strong social media presences—not only to help them stand out as forward-thinking leaders but also to share their knowledge and give back to the project management community. In a…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 921 min
Project Leaders Embrace New Ways of Working
Introducing new ways of working to teams can be challenging, but they can also bring new insights and solutions that help teams deliver successful projects. We discuss this with: Alexandre Mariano Vieira, AHPP, PMI-ACP, PMP, project manager, SSA México, México City: Mariano Viei…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 818 min
The Rise of Value Streams and AI in Agile Approaches
Agile is moving further into the mainstream, and much like its name suggests, these approaches are evolving. We discuss this with: Tammy Ashraf, PMI-ACP, Earth science systems integration manager, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland, USA: Ashraf discusses the b…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 720 min
Cutting-Edge Technologies in Construction Projects
The construction sector is moving toward a more digital and connected future, with new technologies changing how teams are executing projects. We discuss this with:Rami Kaibni, PMI-CP, PgMP, PfMP, senior projects and development manager, Field & Marten Associates, Vancouver, Bri…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 619 min
From Ransomware to Mobile Malware: Emerging Cybersecurity Risks
Companies across regions and sectors face myriad cyber threats from ransomware and phishing scams to attacks from professional cybercriminals—a growing number of them now using AI. In response, organizations are launching cybersecurity projects to keep their companies’ and custo…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 520 min
Advice on Starting Your Project Management Career
Project professionals are in high demand, but how does someone break into the profession? In a joint discussion, guests share how they started their project management careers—one pursuing it from the start, the other taking the role unexpectedly—the top skills new project manag…
Listen at the source - Published Episode 417 min
Building Buy-In for Sustainability Projects
More and more businesses are realizing that sustainability projects are not just good for the environment—they also can boost an organization’s bottom line. But project managers need the right skills to get organizational support to deliver successful initiatives. We discuss thi…
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