The Digital Project Manager

Galen Low is joined by Crystal Richards—Principal & Owner of MindsparQ—to highlight what skills a PMP certification doesn't necessarily teach you, how to fill those gaps through professional development, and what the future holds for PMI and the PMP designation.

Galen Low is joined by Crystal Richards—Principal & Owner of MindsparQ—to talk about what it means to become a certified project management professional, dispelling common misconceptions about the PMP, and digging in to some of the often overlooked advantages of certification.

Galen Low is joined by Michelle Watkins—Founder & Managing Partner at Global PMO Partners—to talk about project portfolio management, how to optimize it, and how to get executive buy-in for investing in a tool that helps your projects and businesses run better.

Galen Low is joined by Jen Dary—a leadership coach, speaker, and founder of Plucky—to talk about those crucial but otherwise adjacent and invisible skills that separate the great project managers from the rest of the pack.

Explore the evolution of RACI charts and the significance of role clarity in modern teams. Learn about optimizing team efficiency, enhancing decision-making processes, and streamlining project outcomes using the RACI framework. Discover the benefits of the 'Racey' matrix in project management for assigning roles and responsibilities across various projects. Streamline decision-making in meetings and emphasize clear responsibilities for project success.

Galen Low is joined by Jon Brombley—Product And Operations Leader at Container Exchange Services—to share his experiences with rapid, relentless change and how he found a way to thrive within it.

Galen Low is joined by Olivia Montgomery—champion of the social sciences, a former PMO director, and a published thought leader—to talk about strategic planning and whether project management has a place at the table.

Ronald Schmelzer and Kathleen Walch from Cognilytica discuss the importance of responsible project management in the success of AI projects. They talk about the origins of Cognilytica and the need for AI education. They also explore patterns in AI, the challenges of delivering AI projects, and the importance of aligning expectations. Collaboration and learning are highlighted as crucial factors in AI projects.

Galen Low is joined by Nick Wilkinson—the Client Partnerships Manager at Steamclock Software—to talk about the tension between business development teams and project delivery teams and how to make that a healthy tension that pushes your organization forward instead of creating drag. 

Explore the challenges faced by project managers in constantly changing environments and the benefits of adopting a change mindset. Learn about the importance of effective communication, team buy-in, and proactive preparation for successful platform rollouts. Discover the transformation from change resistor to champion, emphasizing adaptability and understanding reasons for change. Delve into the nuances of change management in projects of varying scales, highlighting the role of all team members in ensuring successful implementation.