http://pm411.org project management internet radio show, templates, and webtools Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:37:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 The pm411.org Project Management Podcast is dedicated to help you at your job as a Project Manager or Program Manager, regardless if you have years of experience, or if you are just starting on your journey in Project Management. pm411.org is a place where you can come to find the latest in PM tools, PM Templates, PM tips, and PMI (PMBOK) methodologies that have been found to help others. It is a place where discussions can be had with project managers from around the globe and in every industry where project management permeates in our Project Management discussion forums. It is a place where you can find the best Project Management links to other sites dedicated to our wonderful profession. Ron Holohan, MBA PMP no Ron Holohan, MBA PMP show@pm411.org show@pm411.org (Ron Holohan, MBA PMP) 2007-2012 Ron Holohan Project management internet radio show, discussion forum, methodology, templates, and webtools project, management, pm, prepcast, management, manager, pmi, pmp, team, management, schedule, budget http://pm411.org/wp-content/uploads/pm411logo_itunes.jpg http://pm411.org http://pm411.org/2011/05/12/podcast-episode-074-the-schedule-killers-presentation-part-7/ http://pm411.org/2011/05/12/podcast-episode-074-the-schedule-killers-presentation-part-7/#comments Fri, 13 May 2011 04:28:47 +0000 Ron Holohan, MBA PMP http://pm411.org/?p=2118 http://pm411.org/2011/05/12/podcast-episode-074-the-schedule-killers-presentation-part-7/feed/ 5 bad multitasking,delay,durations,estimation,late,multi-switching,multi-tasking,multitasking,on-time,PM experiment,PM Video,presentation 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 ... 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 ... Ron Holohan, MBA PMP no http://pm411.org/2011/04/05/podcast-episode-073-the-schedule-killers-presentation-part-6/ http://pm411.org/2011/04/05/podcast-episode-073-the-schedule-killers-presentation-part-6/#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:52:27 +0000 Ron Holohan, MBA PMP http://pm411.org/?p=2088 http://pm411.org/2011/04/05/podcast-episode-073-the-schedule-killers-presentation-part-6/feed/ 4 bad multitasking,delay,durations,estimation,late,multi-switching,multi-tasking,multitasking,PM experiment,PM Video,presentation,ron holohan 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, 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 you decide whether you can multitask or not.  In this simple experiment, you get to see which is easier and faster to do - adding two columns of numbers at the same time or adding one column before adding the second column. Although the same amount of work was done in both experiments, when I do this test during presentations, I find that it typically takes the audience 2 to 3 times longer when they try to add both columns of numbers at the same time than it does when they add the first column before starting the second column.  The audience also tends to make a lot more mistakes when they try to focus on adding two columns of numbers at the same time. This experiment demonstrates what happens when we try to switch quickly (called multi-switching) between multiple tasks on projects.  Teams should be encouraged to prioritize tasks. When resources are assigned to multiple tasks, their work should be leveled to allow them to focus on the highest priority task before moving on to the next one. Leave me a comment and let me know which experiment you thought was easier to do! Ron Holohan, MBA PMP no http://pm411.org/2011/03/31/podcast-episode-072-the-schedule-killers-presentation-part-5/ http://pm411.org/2011/03/31/podcast-episode-072-the-schedule-killers-presentation-part-5/#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:17:53 +0000 Ron Holohan, MBA PMP http://pm411.org/?p=1895 http://pm411.org/2011/03/31/podcast-episode-072-the-schedule-killers-presentation-part-5/feed/ 3 bad multitasking,delay,durations,estimation,fast food,late,mcdonald's,multi-switching,multi-tasking,multiswitching,multitasking,PM Video 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, 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 is a another really nasty way projects miss their deadline... Usually 1 day at a time! Ron Holohan, MBA PMP no http://pm411.org/2011/03/21/podcast-episode-071-the-schedule-killers-presentation-part-4/ http://pm411.org/2011/03/21/podcast-episode-071-the-schedule-killers-presentation-part-4/#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:40:31 +0000 Ron Holohan, MBA PMP http://pm411.org/?p=1876 http://pm411.org/2011/03/21/podcast-episode-071-the-schedule-killers-presentation-part-4/feed/ 6 delay,durations,estimation,late,parkingson,parkinson's,parkinson's law,PM Video,presentation,procrastinating,procrastination,ron holohan 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! 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! Ron Holohan, MBA PMP no http://pm411.org/2011/03/05/podcast-episode-070-the-schedule-killers-presentation-part-3/ http://pm411.org/2011/03/05/podcast-episode-070-the-schedule-killers-presentation-part-3/#comments Sun, 06 Mar 2011 03:34:50 +0000 Ron Holohan, MBA PMP http://pm411.org/?p=1861 http://pm411.org/2011/03/05/podcast-episode-070-the-schedule-killers-presentation-part-3/feed/ 5 delay,durations,estimation,late,PM Video,presentation,procrastinating,procrastination,ron holohan,schedule killers,schedules,student's syndrome 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, 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 really nasty way projects miss their deadline... Usually 1 day at a time! The other Schedule Killers will be presented in the next few episodes. Ron Holohan, MBA PMP no http://pm411.org/2011/02/12/podcast-episode-069-the-schedule-killers-presentation-part-2/ http://pm411.org/2011/02/12/podcast-episode-069-the-schedule-killers-presentation-part-2/#comments Sat, 12 Feb 2011 19:50:29 +0000 Ron Holohan, MBA PMP http://pm411.org/?p=1841 http://pm411.org/2011/02/12/podcast-episode-069-the-schedule-killers-presentation-part-2/feed/ 3 3-point,delay,durations,estimation,pert,PM Video,presentation,ron holohan,schedule killers,schedules,task Part 2 of The Schedules Killer Presentation where I demonstrate how to use 3-point estimation to better estimate the duration of tasks. Once you have your 3 points, you will be ready to better estimate the task duration by using PERT. Part 2 of The Schedules Killer Presentation where I demonstrate how to use 3-point estimation to better estimate the duration of tasks. Once you have your 3 points, you will be ready to better estimate the task duration by using PERT. Ron Holohan, MBA PMP no http://pm411.org/2011/01/30/podcast-episode-068-the-schedule-killers-presentation-part-1/ http://pm411.org/2011/01/30/podcast-episode-068-the-schedule-killers-presentation-part-1/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 01:46:23 +0000 Ron Holohan, MBA PMP http://pm411.org/?p=1825 http://pm411.org/2011/01/30/podcast-episode-068-the-schedule-killers-presentation-part-1/feed/ 5 bad multitasking,delay,multitasking,parkinson's law,PM Video,presentation,ron holohan,schedule killers,student syndrome 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. 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. Ron Holohan, MBA PMP no http://pm411.org/2010/04/11/podcast-episode-058-virtual-team-tips-with-the-cranky-middle-manager/ http://pm411.org/2010/04/11/podcast-episode-058-virtual-team-tips-with-the-cranky-middle-manager/#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:51:45 +0000 Ron Holohan, MBA PMP http://pm411.org/?p=1277 http://pm411.org/2010/04/11/podcast-episode-058-virtual-team-tips-with-the-cranky-middle-manager/feed/ 21 Communication,cranky middle manager show,monitoring and controlling,pm software,PM Video,remote team,Teams,virtual team,wayne turmel 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, 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 Cranky Middle Manager one of the best HR blogs out there. And Wayne's book 6 Weeks to a Great Webinar: Generate Leads and Tell Your Story to the World is the leading web presentation book on Amazon.com. Wayne is also a contributor to BNET. Ron Holohan, MBA PMP no 36:23 http://pm411.org/2008/12/28/podcast-episode-040-mindmanager-pro-8-browser-features/ http://pm411.org/2008/12/28/podcast-episode-040-mindmanager-pro-8-browser-features/#comments Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:55:18 +0000 Ron Holohan, MBA PMP http://pm411.org/?p=381 http://pm411.org/2008/12/28/podcast-episode-040-mindmanager-pro-8-browser-features/feed/ 0 mindmanager,mindmapping,PM Video,software Today we continue our look at some of the new features of the latest version of Mindmanager Pro 8.0 mindmapping software from Mindjet.  In our second video in a series, we take a look at some of the new web integration features within Mindmanager Pro 8. Today we continue our look at some of the new features of the latest version of Mindmanager Pro 8.0 mindmapping software from Mindjet.  In our second video in a series, we take a look at some of the new web integration features within Mindmanager Pro 8.0. Project teams can now fully leverage the incredible information resources of the Internet by initiating Web searches right from a map. Real-time search results will appear whenever you view your map.  You can also build your own Web service to add information from your company's information systems. Also, in 8.0 you can view Web pages and Adobe PDF documents without leaving your map. You'll retain your train of thought by staying focused on work at hand. Check out the video below to see it at Youtube.com. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE2v62Paf5Y Free Giveaways! Finally, we have another special giveaway on the show today!  On December 31st, 2008 we will announce the name of 1 lucky winners that will receive a free downloadable copy of Mindmanager Pro 8.  Simply send an email with your name, email address, and home address to show@pm411.org with "Mindmanager Pro 8 Contest" as the subject line.  The first email we receive before December 31st, 2008 with these details will win a free downloadable copy of Mindmanager Pro 8.0 complements of Mindjet. Get the pm411.org Project Management Podcast Newslestter delivered by email for free! - Your email address and personal information are confidential and will never be sold or rented.   Ron Holohan, MBA PMP no http://pm411.org/2008/12/07/podcast-episode-039-new-task-features-in-mindmanager-pro-8/ http://pm411.org/2008/12/07/podcast-episode-039-new-task-features-in-mindmanager-pro-8/#comments Sun, 07 Dec 2008 23:26:23 +0000 Ron Holohan, MBA PMP http://pm411.org/?p=374 http://pm411.org/2008/12/07/podcast-episode-039-new-task-features-in-mindmanager-pro-8/feed/ 0 mindmanager,mindmapping,PM Video,software Write a review of the pm411.org Podcast in iTunes! - Today we look at some of the new features of the latest version of Mindmanager Pro 8.0 mindmapping software from Mindjet.  In this episode we take a look at some of the great new schedule task feat... Write a review of the pm411.org Podcast in iTunes! Today we look at some of the new features of the latest version of Mindmanager Pro 8.0 mindmapping software from Mindjet.  In this episode we take a look at some of the great new schedule task features. Now you can get a quick overview plus ongoing progress on all project tasks—automatically. Visual cues and status indicators allow you to quickly determine the status of critical activities. View the ripple effect of any changes to a map and even run “what if” scenarios to see the resulting outcomes. With Mindmanager Pro 8.0 you can now develop your WBS as a mindmap and then easily automatically import it into Microsoft Project.  Check out the video below to find out more! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg6EwLvE8pA In Episode 40, we look at some of the new integrated web features of Mindmanager Pro 8.0. Ron Holohan, MBA PMP no http://pm411.org/2008/03/23/the-front-fell-off/ http://pm411.org/2008/03/23/the-front-fell-off/#comments Sun, 23 Mar 2008 07:26:29 +0000 Ron Holohan, MBA PMP http://pm411.org/2008/03/23/the-front-fell-off/ http://pm411.org/2008/03/23/the-front-fell-off/feed/ 0