Schmidt List - Business Insights

While they share the same acronym, the roles of the Project Manager and Product Manager are very different. On today’s show, I’m talking to Adam DeMarie, a Product Owner at Reeher, a fundraising management platform designed exclusively for higher education.If you are someone who has interest in the Product Manager role, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Adam and I talk about all the things he had to learn and more importantly, unlearn to make the move into Product Management.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

Now that many of us live in an agile world the roles and processes have changed but has it been for the better?The role of the business analyst has changed a lot over the years. Add to that, the massive shift from waterfall to more agile frameworks. My guest today is Dave Bucklin, a talented business analyst with a background in technical sales, solution design, and application development.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

Can the Project Manager role be strategic? This week I’m talking with Brett Harned… Project Management, thought leader, founder of the Digital PM Summit conference and Author of the book… Project Management for Humans.There are a LOT of books out there on project management but Brett has written one of the more impressive ones I’ve had the pleasure of reading and I can’t recommend it enough,Brett and I discuss his book and how to become a more strategic leader. If you like this conversation, let me know! We now have a Facebook page at facebook.com/schmidtlistBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

How important is accessibility in UX design and software development?Too often, accessibility is overlooked because many are simply unaware of how to design for it, how to develop for it and how to test for it.Brian and I discuss how to best meet the needs of your audience, marketing team, followers, administrators and executives including those with disabilities.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

This week I’m talking with Adam Edgerton, Production Director at Copious. A digital agency, located in Portland, Oregon.Building a winning team is difficult enough but deciding on which business model to follow for your agency is an incredible challenge. I hope you enjoy as Adam and I crack open those topics and chug them down with vigor.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

At some point in your career, you may be responsible for rescuing a project that's gone wrong. While not the most fun, I can say from experience you will learn more from a troubled project than from a successful one.Today, I’m talking to one of the best project firefighters I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. Brad Amundson. Brad is currently a Senior Producer for Carmichael Lynch and he’s going to share some of his best tactics for handling an imploding project. You can also read my post on the subject at ProjectManager.com. https://www.projectmanager.com/blog/how-to-rescue-a-projectBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

In this episode, I talk with Brian Rowe about design thinking, coaching user experience designers and how best work with product owners, executives and clients as a designer.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

In the first episode I’m talking with Zach Hughes the Director of IT Development & Operations. CHS a Fortune 100 company located in Minnesota. He also has a fantastic blog at ZachOnLeadership.com where he has many great articles about leadership in IT development.If you have any thoughts to share or questions to ask on the subject, I’d love to discuss them on the show. Please find me on Twitter @KRTS and thank you for listening.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

Welcome to the Schmidt List!This podcast is dedicated to the folks that manage projects, build and design products and lead teams in technology.Each episode I'll be sharing interviews with leaders and providing my own perspective on what makes a successful leader in technology and design.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.