Projectified

In this episode, global project and program leaders discuss how they deal with disruption and navigate uncertainty in a constantly shifting landscape.     About Our Guests:  Jennifer Mercer, program manager for arctic research support and logistics with the National Science Foundation in Washington, D.C. talks what it takes to manage projects in some of the world’s most extreme environments. James Stewart, vice chair for KPMG in London, discusses how project managers need to adapt their skill sets to better manage uncertainty. John Donohoe, director of change management and the program management office for Star Alliance Services GMBH in Frankfurt, Germany, shares how his company has evolved its product development process to quickly adapt to changing customer demands.   We hope you’ve enjoyed our podcast series, ProjectifiedTM with PMI. To join the conversation online, we ask you to use #Projectified and @PMInstitute. We also encourage you to subscribe and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music by clicking on the links below. Thank you very much, and stay tuned as we release more episodes of ProjectifiedTM with PMI.   For an easy way to stay up-to-date on Projectified with PMI, subscribe to our podcast at: Apple Podcast, Google Play Music, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or PMI.org/podcast.   Key Themes: [0:40] Dealing with disruption [2:45] How The Star Alliance Network navigates change [5:25] Planning for volatility on projects and programs [8:40] Anticipating change and managing risk [9:55] Data-driven decision-making [11:50] Managing projects in extreme environments [15:35] Dealing with project disruptions [17:15] Lessons learned from Arctic projects

Global experts discuss how to ace an interview, landing your next big promotion and the skills that set top-performing project professionals apart. In this episode, you'll hear from career experts ...    Manuel Salero Coca, managing director for PIN Technologies in Mexico City, about what it takes to become a project leader in a global company—and even start your own business.   Lindsay Scott, director of program and project management recruitment for Arras People in London, shares some of the hiring trends she’s seen taking shape in the U.K.   Deepa Kalangi, senior project manager at Magellan Health in Portland, Oregon, USA, offers tips to help job seekers answer the toughest project management interview questions.   We hope you’ve enjoyed our podcast series, ProjectifiedTM with PMI. To join the conversation online, we ask you to use #Projectified and @PMInstitute. We also encourage you to subscribe and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music by clicking on the links below. Thank you very much, and stay tuned as we release more episodes of ProjectifiedTM with PMI.   For an easy way to stay up-to-date on Projectified with PMI, subscribe to our podcast at: Apple Podcast, Google Play Music, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or PMI.org/podcast.   Key Themes: [1:15] In-demand project management skills [4:53] How to impress a hiring manager [6:59] Answering impossible interview questions [9:47] The project management talent gap [13:48] Becoming your own boss [17:48] What sets top performers apart [19:30] Building trust with your team

In this episode, global project leaders discuss how to make hyper-innovation happen, the do’s and don’ts of managing virtual teams and navigating an uncertain project landscape.    Alice Pollard, chief of staff and innovation architect for Cisco Hyper Innovation Living Labs in San Francisco, shares the success factors that helps some of the world’s largest companies collaborate on game-changing innovations.   James Stewart, vice chair for KPMG in London, talks how teams can navigate a new breed of project challenges, from breakneck speeds to real-time reporting requirements.   Fiona Charonnat, customer project and program management process owner for Ericsson in Paris, and Ibrahim Dani, director of governance for Optus Australia in Sydney, outline how leaders need to think differently when working with increasingly dispersed teams.   We hope you’ve enjoyed our podcast series, Projectified with PMI. To join the conversation online, we ask you to use #Projectified and @PMInstitute. We also encourage you to subscribe and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music by clicking on the links below. Thank you very much, and stay tuned as we release more episodes of Projectified with PMI.   For an easy way to stay up-to-date on Projectified with PMI, subscribe to our podcast at: Apple Podcast, Google Play Music, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or PMI.org/podcast.   Key Themes: [2:10] Defining the skill set of the future [5:00] When to turn to a virtual team [6:59] How to engage dispersed team members [11:28] Future-proofing project plans [12:35] Running a first-of-its-kind project [15:05] How does hyper-innovation work? [20:40] Gaining speed without sacrificing quality [22:55] Innovation on a shoestring

Jane Canniff and Carrie Fletcher discuss what it takes to be a woman in charge, and Lindsay Scott shares research on gender trends in project management.   About our Guests — Carrie Fletcher, Lindsay Scott and Jane Caniff:   Carrie Fletcher, PMP, is the senior director of health information management and the enterprise project management office (PMO) for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, Canada. She has nearly 20 years of experience in the healthcare sector.   Lindsay Scott is the director of program and project management recruitment for Arras People in London.   Jane Canniff, PMP, is a senior IT consultant who spent more than a decade working for nonprofits World Vision International and CARE in the global development sector.   We hope you’ve enjoyed our podcast series, Projectified with PMI. To join the conversation online, we ask you to use #Projectified and @PMInstitute. We also encourage you to subscribe and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music by clicking on the links below. Thank you very much, and stay tuned as we release more episodes of Projectified with PMI.   For an easy way to stay up-to-date on Projectified with PMI, subscribe to our podcast at: Apple Podcast, Google Play Music, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or PMI.org/podcast.   Key Themes: [1:40] The gender pay gap in project management [6:10] Challenges female project leaders face (Carrie Fletcher) [8:08] Striking the right work-life balance (Carrie Fletcher) [12:10] Gender trends in the project management profession (Lindsay Scott) [13:45] The future of contract vs. full-time project work (Lindsay Scott) [16:18] How to advance your career (Jane Canniff) [20:50] Advice for female project managers (Jane Canniff) [22:26] The value of diversity in the workforce (Jane Canniff)

During this conversation, recorded at PMI’s EMEA Congress 2018 in Berlin, John Daly and Henk van Huyssteen discuss how digitization is changing the way projects are run, the benefits project teams can expect to see in the near future— and what skills project and program managers need to develop to stay relevant.    About our Guests — John Daly and Henk van Huyssteen: John Daly, PfMP, PgMP, PMP, is a Director in Cisco Advanced Service Global PMO, managing a global team of project and program managers from Jacksonville, Florida, USA. John began his career as an engineer and quickly moved into project and program management, and has been working in that field for over 12 years.   Henk van Huyssteen, PMP, delivers complex business technology programs for large organizations and is based in Cape Town, South Africa. He specializes in defining delivery strategies and models to achieve aggressive timelines or to turn around projects in trouble. Over the past three years, he has led a variety of large-scale, digital transformation programs.   We hope you’ve enjoyed our podcast series, Projectified with PMI. To join the conversation online, we ask you to use #Projectified and @PMInstitute. We also encourage you to subscribe and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music by clicking on the links below. Thank you very much, and stay tuned as we release more episodes of Projectified with PMI.   For an easy way to stay up-to-date on Projectified with PMI, subscribe to our podcast at: Apple Podcast, Google Play Music, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or PMI.org/podcast.   Key Takeaways: [1:25] The impact of digitization on project work [3:25] Facilitating faster decision-making [5:50] Innovative problem solving [7:15] Project management skills for a digital world [8:50] How to begin the transformation [12:30] Congress attendees weigh in on the evolving role of project management

Jim shares insights on the past, present and future of IBM's PMCoE, including its focus on attracting and developing tomorrow's project leaders, the challenge of balancing traditional methods with agile approaches, and the keys to remaining relevant over two decades.   About our Guest: Jim Boland is the leader of IBM's Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE), which is celebrating its 21st anniversary as it serves over 350,000 "IBMers" —including dozens of PMOs and 40,000 certified project managers.   For an easy way to stay up-to-date on Projectified with PMI, follow the podcast at: iTunes, Stitcher,  Google Play, or Pmi.org/podcast.   Key Takeaways: [01:30] The broad mission of IBM's PMCoE [03:10] Everybody is a project manager [06:15] The difference between a CoE and PMO [09:00] Meeting the pace of change with agility [14:45] Frequent 'sense-checking' to identify red flags [17:00] Internal and external certification programs [20:15] Attracting talent to the PM workforce [22:45] New skills needed for project managers [25:45] Defining/reinforcing culture values/practices [28:40] What's next for the PMCoE [31:45] Get comfortable with change    

In part two with transformation expert Kevin Murphy, Kevin discusses how project managers serve as big-picture change agents, developing a future mindset, how to instill new behaviors for creating a change-ready culture, and dealing with resistance.   About our Guest: Kevin Murphy is a partner in Bain & Company's Washington, D.C. office, and head of its Center of Expertise for Co-Creation. He has more than 30 years of experience across multiple industries in leading large turnarounds and transformations.   For an easy way to stay up-to-date on Projectified with PMI, follow the podcast at: iTunes, Stitcher,  Google Play, or Pmi.org/podcast.   Key Takeaways: [01:00] Building and maintaining transformation momentum [05:30] The relationship between transformation and culture [07:30] Defining culture and the three levels of change [11:00] Creating a mindset for the future state [14:30] The importance of feedback from peers and teams [18:40] Project managers as change agents [20:15] A results delivery office: value, execution and people [23:45] Understanding and dealing with resistance [29:20] Less screens and meeting, more time with people

Andy defines leadership and teams in this episode; discusses trust, conflict and alignment; touches on agile principles in leading teams; emphasizes the importance of finding meaning in the work; and offers advice on dealing with "bad apples" and bringing out the best in the teams you lead.   About our Guest: Speaker, author and executive coach Andy Kaufman has worked with thousands of individuals from hundreds of organization to help them improve their ability to deliver projects and lead teams. He has 25 years of experience in management, technology, team leadership and project management.   For an easy way to stay up-to-date on Projectified with PMI, follow the podcast at: iTunes, Stitcher,  Google Play, or Pmi.org/podcast.   Key Takeaways: [03:00] Definitions of leadership, from vision to potential [08:00] The ripple effect of good and bad leadership [10:00] A team is more than a group of individuals [11:40] Trust is the foundation, not artificial harmony [17:45] Team alignment requires understanding the "why" [20:50] Applying agile principles to team leadership [26:00] Shared leadership and meaningful work [31:00] Dealing with "bad apples" on teams

In this episode Kevin defines transformation, describes what’s different for leaders moving through it, and makes a case that project professionals do their best work when they attend to the physical, mental and emotional space where co-creation can be achieved.   About our Guest: Kevin Murphy is a partner in Bain & Company's Washington, D.C. office, and head of its Center of Expertise for Co-Creation. He has more than 30 years of experience across multiple industries in leading large turnarounds and transformations.   For an easy way to stay up-to-date on Projectified with PMI, follow the podcast at: iTunes, Stitcher,  Google Play Music, or Pmi.org/podcast.   Key Takeaways: [01:30] Drivers and characteristics of transformation [04:45] Transformation projects are marathons, not sprints [07:45] Transformation lessons and rewards [10:00] Risks and reasons for high failure rates [12:55] Attitude, resolve and top-down commitment [16:25] Engaging in conservations that break down silos [21:15] Creating physical, mental and emotional spaces  

Dana shares insights on building strong work relationships between millennials and managers. With perspectives from both sides, she identifies behaviors and mindsets to foster cross-generational collaboration and understanding.   About our Guest: Dana Brownlee has served as project manager and strategy consultant for IBM and AT&T, among other organizations. She is president of Professionalism Matters and the author of the upcoming book The Unwritten Rules of Managing Up: Project Management Techniques from the Trenches.    For an easy way to stay up-to-date on Projectified with PMI, follow the podcast at: iTunes, Stitcher,  Google Play, or Pmi.org/podcast.   Key Takeaways: [02:30] Describing general distinctions of millennials [7:10] Accommodating various communication modes [9:20] Adapting leadership styles, relationship-building [14:10] Work culture adjustments for millennials [18:30] Balancing policies: opportunities vs. privileges [22:00] How millennials are inspiring welcome changes [26:00] Comfort with technology and fresh perspectives [27:45] The value of meeting with people individually [29:10} Project management skills for career success