The podcast for project managers by project managers. Hiring the best is a significant undertaking. Our guests Don Lang and Laura Butcher offer excellent advice on how to approach filling a critical position, and choosing a candidate who is a right fit for your organization. Table of Contents 00:48 … Meet Don and Laura 02:03 […]

The Podcast for Project Managers by Project Managers. In the 1900’s, a fungal pathogen which causes chestnut tree blight destroyed 90% of nearly 4 billion American chestnut trees. In this episode Dr. Bill Powell shares his vision and research processes which bring hope to this majestic tree. Table of Contents 01:10 … Meet Dr. Powell […]

The podcast for project managers by project managers. The NTSB: hear about managing projects for the National Transportation Safety Board. Our guest Michele Beckjord is the Supervisory Investigator in Charge and Project Manager for the NTSB Office of Highway Safety. Michele explains the investigative process and describes some positive changes from NTSB projects. Table of […]

The podcast for project managers by project managers. From choosing the best strategy and establishing ground rules, to finally implementing an agreed plan, our guest Neal Whitten describes a thorough and effective approach to managing conflict. Table of Contents 01:54 … Meet Neal 02:44 … Defining Conflict 03:42 … Indicators of Conflict 05:30 … Sources […]

The podcast for project managers by project managers. Many of our projects face uncertainty and complexity; we’re talking with Carole Osterweil about the importance of understanding how the brain works to clear the “fog”. Table of Contents 02:10 … Meet Carole and Visible Dynamics 05:08 … Project Delivery, Uncertainty and Neuroscience 08:08 … Walking in […]

Table of Contents 01:49 … Meet Colin 06:18 … Key to Achieving Project Success 09:53 … Know Yourself, a Key to Success 12:31 … EQ vs IQ 14:40 … Project Manager vs Project Leader 16:19 … Focus on Relationships 19:44 … Characteristics of a Great Project Leader 23:15 … Value of Team Culture 26:28 … […]

The podcast for project managers by project managers. Advice on leading a multigenerational team to create productive, modern, cross-generational workplaces, and redefining what culture looks like in the digital age. Bridge the gap between productivity and building relationships that keep team members fulfilled at work. Table of Contents 01:51 … Meet Crystal 04:48 … Defining […]

The podcast for project managers by project managers. Ethics seeks to answer two questions: what should I do, and who should I be? Hear expert ethical advice from The Ethics Guy, Bruce Weinstein. Table of Contents 00:54 … Meet Bruce 01:34 … Ethics and an Ethicist 03:15 … Becoming an Ethicist 05:53 … It Takes […]

The podcast for project managers by project managers. Hear about Connected Conservation’s pilot plan in a private game reserve in South Africa. Doc Watson tells us about the project and the impact it has to track and apprehend poachers and save endangered animals. Table of Contents 01:00 … Meet Doc 01:38 … Rhino Poaching Problem […]

Hear about Oceaneering’s Project Management Center of Excellence and a deep-water pipeline repair operation, off the shores of West Africa, including the planning and repair process, the challenges, and the lessons learned along the way.  Table of Contents 01:08 … Oceaneering 01:47 … Meet Joe 03:04 … The Pipeline Project 03:57 … “ROV” 04:22 … […]