Project Management Happy Hour

Learn how to prevent and manage scope creep in project management, including the use of change control. The hosts discuss examples of scope creep and the importance of setting expectations. They also address how to handle major incidents and request for free features, emphasizing the need for compensation for additional work. The podcast highlights the significance of scope control and the use of a clear plan and process, including the concept of 'scope monkey' for managing scope effectively.

Management escalation, oh, no! When issues get escalated to our managers and executive stakeholders, our hearts sink, a sweat breaks out and we start to freak out. But should we? Maybe we should "flip the script" and think of escalations as good and even necessary - when done correctly. In today's show, Kate and Kim talk frankly about management escalations, and how, in some circumstances, a PM isn't doing their job if they don't raise some issues for management attention PLUS, Kate gives Kim a brief Improv lesson! JOIN THE HAPPY HOUR! Get access to all podcasts, PDU certificates, bonus content, exclusive member Q&A webinars and more from our membership! https://pmhappyhour.com/membership STUMP THE PM'S! We love to hear about your tough PM issues, so please hit us up at podcast@pmhappyhour.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/pmhapyhour and we'll see if we can help you. If we use your question, we'll send you a PM Happy Hour coaster you can enjoy at your next happy hour.

Difficult conversations can make or break a project manager's success. Key concepts from the influential book 'Crucial Conversations' are explored, focusing on identifying when conversations become crucial. The hosts share strategies for effective communication, emphasizing self-awareness and emotional intelligence. They address the dynamics within project teams, highlighting the importance of resolving conflicts about resources and priorities with openness and courage. Tips for initiating constructive dialogues pave the way for collaborative solutions and stronger relationships.

While the term "mastermind group" was coined in the 20's, it has been used by business leaders, writers, artists and philosophers going back much further to develop new ideas, themselves and accomplish amazing things. In this episode, we get some coaching from a Mastermind Master, J.R. Russell on how to facilitate a mastermind group - and we do one live on the air with PM Happy Hour members! Also, for the first time, we have video of a Podcast session! Come to our web site at pmhappyhour.com to watch us go through the process OUR AMAZING GUEST J.R. RUSSELL Our guest, J.R. Russell, is PMP and PM Happy Hour Member with 40 years of diverse experience as a project, program, and portfolio manager. J.R. Russell is the CEO of Imaginarium Masterminds Inc., a women-owned/veteran-owned small business that will be launching the PM Mastermind Academy in the last quarter of 2018. The PM Mastermind Academy is an exponential learning community for new Project Managers in their first five years. The Academy will provide a foundational curriculum of project, relationship, and wellness management topics to help new PMs fast-track their careers and enhance their lifetime earnings potential. The app-based ecourse and video training curriculum is enhanced with assessments, coaching, and mentoring that have occasionally been used to reinforce training. But what's unique about the PM Mastermind Academy is its use of mastermind groups that have been used successfully in the past mostly by C-Suite executives. JOIN THE HAPPY HOUR! Get access to all podcasts, PDU certificates, bonus content, exclusive member Q&A webinars and more from our new membership! https://pmhappyhour.com/membership STUMP THE PM'S! We love to hear about your tough PM issues, so please hit us up at podcast@pmhappyhour.com and we'll see if we can help you. If we use your question, we'll send you a PM Happy Hour coaster you can enjoy at your next happy hour.

Here's a short episode inspired by the mathematical study of Game Theory! Not only can "moving last" (or latter) put you in a strong strategic position, but can also make you a better listener. We'll also talk about some of the downsides of "sequential" turns in meetings, and how to keep that from stifling honest feedback using the Delphi method. JOIN THE HAPPY HOUR! Get access to all podcasts, PDU certificates, bonus content, exclusive member Q&A webinars and more from our new membership! https://pmhappyhour.com/membership STUMP THE PM'S! We love to hear about your tough PM issues, so please hit us up at podcast@pmhappyhour.com and we'll see if we can help you. If we use your question, we'll send you a PM Happy Hour coaster you can enjoy at your next happy hour.

Get tips on running productive meetings without wasting time from experienced project managers. Learn about effective meeting frameworks, preparation, technology setup, and strategies for successful meetings. Discover the importance of detailed note-taking, documentation, and decision logs in project management. Join the conversation on making meetings efficient and impactful.

Getting started in a new organization, new customer, or new parts of your current org can be tough, especially since managing a project usually means you need to navigate all those waters like a pro - out of the gate. But how do you do that? How do you "get to know" the organization quickly and effectively so you can get the show on the road? This episode we talk with a Change Management specialist, Dilerjit Oberoi, who will help us learn to "swim" in a new organization - or to new parts of your current organization. No need to 'go under' when you have advice from a great expert like Dilerjit! About our great guest, Dilerjit Oberoi: Dilerjit Oberoi works for DPDHL IT Services in Prague, Czech Republic. He helps to articulate mid-long term roadmap for the organization, oversees projects to deliver on strategic priorities and does a whole bunch of other activities related to Service Excellence. He has experience in managing complex projects and working together with a diverse group of people from all around the world. He has an MBA from Warwick University in the UK and is currently learning the art of simple communication from his 3 year old daughter. JOIN THE HAPPY HOUR! Get access to all podcasts, PDU certificates, bonus content, exclusive member Q&A webinars and more from our new membership! https://pmhappyhour.com/membership STUMP THE PM'S! We love to hear about your tough PM issues, so please hit us up at podcast@pmhappyhour.com and we'll see if we can help you. If we use your question, we'll send you a PM Happy Hour coaster you can enjoy at your next happy hour.

Negotiation is part of what we do every day - from negotiating for the best project resources to negotiating what you and your significant other are going to have for dinner. But for those of us who don't feel like natural negotiators, how can we learn to negotiate in a way that helps us address our needs while not risking the long term relationships? That's where the Harvard Negotiation Project comes in! One of our favorite business books, "Getting to Yes," is a quick and easy read which can give you some great tools to help negotiation in business and life. In our previous episode, we covered the method - and in this one, we discuss the "what if's" - what if 'they' don't want to play by the rules? Or don't want to negotiate? We hope you dig this enough to go out and get your own copy of this great book! (No, we aren't getting paid to say that - we just really dig it and want to support the authors.) JOIN THE HAPPY HOUR! Get access to all podcasts, PDU certificates, bonus content, exclusive member Q&A webinars and more from our new membership! https://pmhappyhour.com/membership STUMP THE PM'S! We love to hear about your tough PM issues, so please hit us up at podcast@pmhappyhour.com and we'll see if we can help you. If we use your question, we'll send you a PM Happy Hour coaster you can enjoy at your next happy hour.

Negotiation is part of what we do every day - from negotiating for the best project resources to negotiating what you and your significant other are going to have for dinner. But for those of us who don't feel like natural negotiators, how can we learn to negotiate in a way that helps us address our needs while not risking the long term relationships? That's where the Harvard Negotiation Project comes in! One of our favorite business books, "Getting to Yes," is a quick and easy read which can give you some great tools to help negotiation in business and life. We will cover some of the main points in Getting to Yes in our next two episodes. In this episode, we talk through the method. And in the next episode, we'll talk about how to overcome some typical challenges to negotiation and the method. We hope you dig this enough to go out and get your own copy of this great book! (No, we aren't getting paid to say that - we just really dig it and want to support the authors.) JOIN THE HAPPY HOUR! Get access to all podcasts, PDU certificates, bonus content, exclusive member Q&A webinars and more from our new membership! https://pmhappyhour.com/membership STUMP THE PM'S! We love to hear about your tough PM issues, so please hit us up at podcast@pmhappyhour.com and we'll see if we can help you. If we use your question, we'll send you a PM Happy Hour coaster you can enjoy at your next happy hour.

How do you get people to get stuff done when you have no "authority?" That's a lot of the art of Project Management! In today's episode, we walk through a few of Kate and Kim's secret weapons that you can use to get things done even when you don't have formal authority. This entire podcast was inspired by a great question from one of our PM Happy Hour members - big shout-out to Dani! Whether you are a Member or a Listener, we love to hear from you - give us a shout anytime at podcast@pmhappyhour.com ! JOIN THE HAPPY HOUR! Get access to all podcasts, PDU certificates, bonus content, exclusive member Q&A webinars and more from our new membership! https://pmhappyhour.com/membership STUMP THE PM'S! We love to hear about your tough PM issues, so please hit us up at podcast@pmhappyhour.com and we'll see if we can help you. If we use your question, we'll send you a PM Happy Hour coaster you can enjoy at your next happy hour.