Episodes

  • Episode 219 – The Blended Workforce: Advancing Innovation and Expertise

    Episode 219 – The Blended Workforce: Advancing Innovation and Expertise
    Feb 17 2025
    As the workforce evolves, so does the opportunity to harness the power of a blended approach. In this episode, author and researcher Sara Daw, MBA, joins us to discuss the increasingly relevant topic of the blended workforce. Sara discusses how combining full-time employees with fractional, freelance, or contract team members can drive innovation, increase flexibility, and provide access to specialized expertise when and where it’s needed.
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    46 mins
  • Episode 218 – The Leadership Sandbox: Building Skills and Networks Through Volunteering

    Episode 218 – The Leadership Sandbox: Building Skills and Networks Through Volunteering
    Feb 3 2025
    Volunteering: A pathway to improving leadership skills, broadening networks, and exploring new fields. In this episode, we explore how volunteering can shape project management careers, with our guests, Yasmina Khelifi and Mayte Mata Sivera. They share how volunteering has been a cornerstone in their professional journeys, enriching their experiences, opening new doors, and helping them grow as leaders.
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    45 mins
  • Episode 217 – Exploring HYPERID: A New Frontier in Hybrid Project Management

    Episode 217 – Exploring HYPERID: A New Frontier in Hybrid Project Management
    Jan 20 2025
    Staying updated on innovative methodologies empowers project managers to tackle challenges and spark creativity. In this episode, Arash Parsania introduces HYPERID, a flexible hybrid new methodology for project management. Arash shares the innovative project estimation techniques HYPERID incorporates, what sets it apart from other methodologies, and his "person-day" estimation method.
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    36 mins
  • Episode 216 – Prioritize, Balance, Thrive – Leading Impactful Teams

    Episode 216 – Prioritize, Balance, Thrive – Leading Impactful Teams
    Jan 6 2025
    Focus on what truly matters while maintaining balance and reducing stress. This episode is packed with practical advice for building resilient teams, preventing burnout, and aligning efforts with meaningful goals. James Louttit shares his journey from managing intense stress to adopting approaches that reduce strain, foster balance, and maximize value. Hear about strategies for setting boundaries, tackling "HiPPo" influences, and maintaining focus on high-value, low-effort tasks.
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    45 mins
  • Episode 215 – From ‘Me’ to ‘We’: Overcoming Mindsets to Transform Team Dynamics

    Episode 215 – From ‘Me’ to ‘We’: Overcoming Mindsets to Transform Team Dynamics
    Dec 16 2024
    Is your mindset holding your team back? Self-deception can quietly erode team dynamics and productivity, leaving leaders and team members blind to their own roles in workplace challenges. Desmond Lomax, a clinical mental health therapist, shares how this pervasive mindset impacts relationships, trust, and team culture. Desmond explains how shifting from an inward mindset to an outward one—moving from “me” to “we”—is the key to fostering healthier, more collaborative teams.
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    46 mins
  • Episode 214 – AI in Action: Elevating Project Efficiency and Risk Management

    Episode 214 – AI in Action: Elevating Project Efficiency and Risk Management
    Dec 2 2024
    Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing project management, including risk management, by significantly enhancing efficiency. Karanveer Anand, a Technical Program Management Leader at Google, offers practical advice on integrating AI into workflows. He emphasizes three key pillars where AI impacts project management, including identifying risks using accurate historical data and ensuring data security.
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    41 mins
  • Episode 213 – Building Your IMPACT Engine: The Blueprint for High-Performance Teams

    Episode 213 – Building Your IMPACT Engine: The Blueprint for High-Performance Teams
    Nov 18 2024
    Transform your project teams into high-performance delivery engines! In this episode, we talk with Laura Barnard, author of The IMPACT Engine, who shares her powerful framework for transforming project teams into top-performing teams. Listen in to learn Laura’s insights on creating low-stress, high-impact success in project management, building trust, and adopting valuable strategies for driving successful change and avoiding common project management pitfalls..
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    47 mins
  • Episode 212 – Torchbearer to Team Builder: Elevate Your Project Planning

    Episode 212 – Torchbearer to Team Builder: Elevate Your Project Planning
    Nov 4 2024
    For project managers aiming to improve their project planning and drive successful outcomes, this episode provides practical advice and real-life examples. Focusing on the distinction between conversation and communication, Clint Padgett shares strategies for fostering trust and accountability through authentic dialogue and offers insights on creating adaptable, realistic project plans. Clint emphasizes the importance of in-person team meetings to secure buy-in and boost project success.
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    45 mins