The AEC Project Management Podcast Practical Project Management Communication Strategies You Can Use Today – Ep 069
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Apr 28, 2025 
Clint Padgett, President & CEO of Project Success, Inc., shares over 30 years of project management wisdom. He emphasizes that real conversations drive project success more than any software. Listeners learn about the power of real-time communication and why face-to-face interactions are crucial. Clint also dives into managing difficult conversations and scope creep, stressing the importance of open dialogue to stay on track. Engaging clients and involving teams in planning are key strategies he recommends for achieving better project outcomes.
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Clint's Career Journey
- Clint Padgett's career path to project management was unexpected but fulfilling.
- Starting as an electrician in the Navy, he transitioned to project management through work on the Olympics.
Power of Clarifying Conversations
- Real-time conversations prevent miscommunication by allowing clarifying questions.
- Without clarification, messages get distorted like in the childhood game "telephone."
Choose Conversations Over Emails
- Prioritize direct conversations over emails to avoid misunderstandings.
- Use phone or face-to-face interactions for complex issues rather than relying on asynchronous messages.
