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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.
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 need to show the value that a PMO will bring...
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 or break you in your career as a project manager.
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 you will receive the information you need in a clear...
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 068: the schedule killers presentation (part 1)
This is the introduction of a video presentation I gave on The Schedule Killers last summer. The other parts will be presented in the next few episodes.
Podcast episode 067: stop playing games!
Do you ever get tired of playing games? No. I’m not talking about Scrabble or poker or even Dungeons and Dragons Online in which incidentally, I am a current fourth level paladin. No, rather I’m speaking about the games that we get to play every day as project managers. What games you ask? Oh,...
Podcast episode 064: 9 steps to work less and do more
I recently talked with Stever Robbins of the Get-It-Done Guy Podcast about his book Nine Steps to Work Less and Do More. Stever is a successful entrepreneur who loves productivity in the service of personal fulfillment. A veteran of nine startups, including FTP Software, Intuit, and HEAR Music, Stever is a graduate of...
Podcast episode 063: the lazy project manager
Recently I spoke with Peter Taylor about his book The Lazy Project Manager and what it means to be Productively Lazy.
Podcast episode 061: tips for new project managers
Well, today we welcome back to the show Josh Nankivel who shares some tips on how to network with other more experienced project managers through a new tool he has created called pmStudent e-learning.
Podcast episode 060: rats, snakes, and complex projects with Geoff Crane
I once described Geoff Crane's Papercut Edge blog like this: "Imagine if Project Management rode the scary rollercoaster and then threw up... That's what Geoff Crane's blog is like." And Geoff just so happens to also an expert on complex projects. Especially those projects where the exterminator needs to be called in....
Podcast episode 058: virtual team tips with the cranky middle manager
Recently I spoke with the very smart, funny, and dare I say, Cranky, Wayne Turmel about virtual teams. Wayne Turmel is the president of Greatwebmeetings.com, as well as the host of one of the world's most successful business podcasts, The Cranky Middle Manager Show. The BBC, ABC and BusinessWeek Online have called...
Podcast episode 057: Tom Peters Speaks Out about Toyota Recalls
I was recently joined by best selling author and Management guru Tom Peters to discuss his perspective on the Toyota recalls. Tom and I also talked about where other major companies such as Dell, Starbucks, Nike, Apple, Google, GM, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, and Honda fall on that elusive spectra known as "Excellence"....
The 5 Goals of a Project Manager
Our guest blogger today, Jason Westland, has 15 years experience in the project management industry. From his experience he has created software to help speed up the management process. If you would like to find out more information about Jason’s online project management software visit ProjectManager.com. As a Project Manager, you need to manage...
Podcast episode 055: the complete pmo (part 2 of 2)
In this episode, I continue my discussion on the Project Management Office with one of the world’s leading experts on PMOs, Mr. Gerard Hill, PMP. If you have not listened to Part 1 of our discussion, you will definitely want to go back and listen to Episode 054 before continuing to listen to part...
Podcast episode 054: the complete pmo (part 1 of 2)
Because the Project Management Office is such an important topic, today we are digging deeper into what a PMO is with one of the world’s leading experts in PMOs, Mr. Gerard Hill, PMP. Gerard “Jerry” Hill is an internationally-recognized consultant, author and speaker with professional expertise in the discipline of project management. He brings emerging project...
