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Podcast episode 080: conflict resolution with Margaret Meloni
Today I speak with conflict resolution expert Margaret Meloni about conflict on projects, conflict resolution, and some of the coaching and tools she has available to help you effectively manage the conflict on your teams.
Podcast episode 079: the people side of change management
I recently talked with change expert Brian Richardson on overcoming resistance to change on our teams by understanding the people side of change management.
“We don’t do project management”
Have you ever heard someone say, "We don't do project management here!" Well so has Brenda Hernández, and she thinks we may just need to change what we view as project management.
Podcast episode 078: the value of your pmo
You can't just create a PMO and expect everyone to jump on board to support it. Especially when 50% of PMOs fail the first time around. So, In order to get the resources and budget necessary for the PMO to be successful, you...
Podcast episode 077: the dirty little secret of business
Recently I spoke with author, speaker, and executive coach Andy Kaufman. What I was interested in getting from Andy was what is behind what Andy calls “The Dirty Little Secret of Business” – you know, that one thing that can really make you...
Podcast episode 076: the pm exam simulator
At some point you are going to have to ask yourself: "Am I ready to take the PMP Exam?" Here is the secret to answering this question and passing the exam on your first try!
Eliyahu Goldratt March 31, 1948 – June 11, 2011
I was saddened to hear that one of the greatest minds and teachers in Project Management, Eli Goldratt, has died.
Podcast episode 075: e-project managers schedule training
Regardless if you are experienced or a beginner with Microsoft Project you will benefit from this exclusive weekly video coaching program. The secret strategies to quickly create and manage project schedules is the foundation for successful project management, and for the first time...
Podcast episode 074: the schedule killers presentation (part 7)
This is part 7, and the final part, of a video presentation I gave on The Schedule Killers last summer. In Part 7, I discuss how you can defeat the “Schedule Killers” on your next project. So now that we have covered the three Schedule Killers in...
Now Earn 30 Free PDUs at pm411.org!
Just a quick post to let you know that PMI has revised their requirements for maintaining your PM certification. Now you can earn up to 30 FREE PDUs simply by listening to the free pm411.org Project Management podcasts in iTunes or at pm411.org.
Podcast episode 073: the schedule killers presentation (part 6)
This is part 6 of a series of video presentation I gave on The Schedule Killers last summer. Do you think you can focus on more than one thing at a time? In this video, which I call The Holohan Multitasking Experiment, I let...
Podcast episode 072: the schedule killers presentation (part 5)
This is part 5 of a video presentation I gave on The Schedule Killers last summer. In Part 5, I discuss the third Schedule Killer, called Bad Multitasking. Back in Episode 047, I went into great detail on Bad Multitasking, which...
Podcast episode 071: the schedule killers presentation (part 4)
We tend to hold on to work until the last minute before it is due. So, what does Parkinson's Law and the Ideal Gas Law have in common? Listen and find out!
Podcast episode 070: the schedule killers presentation (part 3)
This is part 3 of a video presentation I gave on The Schedule Killers last summer. In Part 3 I discuss the first real Schedule Killer, Student's Syndrome. Back in Episode 045, I went into great detail on Student Syndrome, which is a...
