Read to Lead Podcast 499: Decision-Making, Project Management, and Workplace Engagement with Gerald Leonard
Oct 31, 2023
Gerald Leonard, an expert in decision-making, project management, and workplace engagement, talks about strategic alignment, communication engagement, and the impact of company culture on communication strategy.
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Musician Turned Project Manager
- Gerald Leonard transitioned from a professional musician to IT and project management, blending his musical and technical skills.
- He naturally organized chaos, which led him to project management and writing books connecting music and workplace productivity.
Business Portfolio Management Explained
- Portfolio management in business is like financial portfolio management, balancing projects to transform and grow the company.
- It aligns investments across running, growing, and transforming the business to optimize resource use.
Portfolio Management as Brain Bridge
- The Corpus Callosum in the brain connects right-brain vision and left-brain analysis, similar to portfolio management linking business strategy and execution.
- Portfolio management translates big-picture goals into actionable project details, integrating various business functions.