Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez

Project management expert Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez discusses common failures in project-based work, blaming executives' lack of understanding and dedication. He provides strategies for better outcomes, such as proper framing, prioritization, and team engagement. The podcast explores the evolution of project management, challenges in project prioritization, and the shift towards project-based work in companies.

Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez, a leading thinker on project management and author of 'Powered by Projects', dives into the transformative shift towards a project economy. He discusses how AI and digitalization are reshaping work, predicting that by 2030, 70% of jobs will be project-based. The episode emphasizes the decline of traditional hierarchies in favor of nimble, project-driven teams. Nieto also shares insights on the importance of effective leadership in aligning strategy with execution amidst this changing landscape, and the rise of new consulting models that empower clients.

Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez, former chairman of the Project Management Institute and author of the Harvard Business Review Project Management Handbook, dives into the rising significance of the project economy. He discusses how two-thirds of projects fail and shares insights on how to structure organizations around projects for success. Nieto-Rodriguez emphasizes prioritization, team engagement, and the necessity of aligning projects with broader business objectives to drive value creation and enhance leadership support. Tune in for practical advice on redefining project management!