

The Digital Project Manager
Galen Low and Kelsey Alpaio
The Digital Project Manager is the home of digital project management inspiration, how-to guides, tips, tricks, tools, funnies, and jobs. We provide project management guidance for the digital wild west where demanding stakeholders, tiny budgets and stupid deadlines reign supreme.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 42min
What If Project Management Was Taught In Grade School
In a world that's increasingly governed by complex projects and collaborative efforts, the question arises: why isn't project management being taught in grade schools?Galen Low is joined by Mark Burnett, CEO of Reasoning With Mark, to introduce a revolutionary idea: integrating project management skills into grade school curricula.

Mar 20, 2024 • 45min
Can Behavioral Science Make Your Projects More Successful?
Explore the fusion of behavioral science and project management methodologies, the impact of time pressure on decision-making, navigating technical complexity, and enhancing project success through behavioral strategies and the integration of AI. Learn about the significance of human behavior in project outcomes and the evolution of project management towards team management.

Mar 7, 2024 • 50min
Not Your Parents’ PMO: How To Rebrand Your PMO And Double Your Success Rate
What is the role of a PMO in a modern organization, and why do people think that it's only administrative?Galen Low is joined by Olivia Montgomery—Senior Analyst at Capterra—to discover how the often-misunderstood role of PMOs is revolutionizing the business world.

Feb 22, 2024 • 44min
How AI Can Help PMs Deliver Feedback
How can Generative AI enhance your team's feedback process?Galen Low is joined by Projjal Ghatak—CEO and Founder of OnLoop—to unlock the secrets to elevating your team's performance through the power of Generative AI in feedback delivery.

Feb 7, 2024 • 42min
You’re Using Notion Wrong: How to Set up PM Software for Serious Project Work
Learn from a Notion expert about common mistakes in configuring project management tools, customization tips for efficient workflow, integrating cultural values for collaboration, AI features in Notion, and the importance of documentation in preventing chaos and inefficiency.

Jan 30, 2024 • 45min
How To Plan Your PM Career with DPM Expert, Pam Butkowski
Ever wondered how to climb the professional ladder from intern to Senior Vice President?Pam Butkowski, Senior Vice President of Delivery Management at Hero Digital, joins us to unravel career trajectories for digital project managers.Whether you're contemplating a shift in roles, looking to maximize your impact as a PM, or simply seeking inspiration for your professional journey, this episode is charged with strategies to steer you towards success. Join us, and let's map out the future of your digital project management career together.

Jan 16, 2024 • 33min
How To Land A Project Management Job With No Experience
Explore the journey of career pivots in project management, from specialized experience to diverse backgrounds. Learn about seizing opportunities, adapting to changes, and embracing challenges in project management roles. Discover the importance of self-trust, positive mindset, and resilience in navigating the field of program management.

Jan 10, 2024 • 18min
How Soft Skills Can Land You A Job In Project Management
Have you ever looked back at the twists and turns of your career path and wondered how each step led you to where you are today?Our guest, Ryan Gilbreath, joins us to share his journey to where he is today.From the childhood dream of becoming an archaeologist to beat-making in college, Ryan's story is a great reminder of how our early passions often pave the way for future successes.

Dec 21, 2023 • 41min
How To Get Promoted & The Truth About Life As A Senior PM
Tracy Hennessey and Pam Bekowski discuss career options beyond senior project manager role. Importance of partnership, collaboration, and alignment in project management. Reflections on transitioning to leadership roles. Challenges and growth opportunities in program and portfolio management. Letting go of old job and embracing new management position.

Dec 12, 2023 • 20min
How A Toxic Workplace Made Me A Better Project Manager
Ever found yourself struggling in a toxic corporate culture? You're not alone. Join us as we share our experiences navigating the choppy waters of project management and how to adapt, survive, and thrive.Our guest, Karen Chong, is a seasoned digital project manager and a respected DPM community member. With her background in psychology, she brings a unique perspective to our conversation—sharing her journey from understanding human behavior in a clinical setting to implementing it in project management.Karen offers insightful advice on the art of dealing with cross-cultural teams and the hiccups that language barriers can create, along with the importance of adapting project management to fit the team and project at hand.