The Everyday PM: Project Management Principles for Your Everyday Life

Hey there PM enthusiasts! We've got an exciting new episode of The Everyday PM podcast for you, featuring none other than Greg Christensen, the host of CMMSRadio podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of CMMS and explore how it intersects with the role of a project manager. First up, Greg breaks down CMMS for us, shedding light on what it stands for - Computerized Maintenance Management System. He explains how CMMS software is designed to streamline maintenance operations by organizing work orders, tracking assets, and scheduling preventive maintenance. Ever wondered how a typical CMMS project works? Greg walks us through the process, from initial assessment and software selection to implementation and training. It's fascinating to learn about the intricacies involved in integrating CMMS into an organization's workflow. We also explore the diverse industries that make use of CMMS. From manufacturing and healthcare to hospitality and transportation, CMMS finds its application across a wide range of sectors. Greg shares insights into why these industries rely on CMMS to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and extend the lifespan of their equipment. One of the most intriguing aspects we delve into is how a project manager can complement a CMMS. Greg highlights the symbiotic relationship between the two, emphasizing how a PM's organizational and leadership skills can enhance the effectiveness of CMMS implementation. It's all about leveraging the strengths of both to achieve optimal results. But do the roles and platforms clash in any way? We tackle this question head-on, addressing potential conflicts and offering strategies to align the objectives of a PM with the functionalities of CMMS. It's a thought-provoking discussion that sheds light on the nuances of managing projects in conjunction with a robust maintenance management system. So, whether you're a seasoned project manager or someone keen on understanding the dynamics of CMMS, this episode is packed with valuable insights that you won't want to miss. Tune in to The Everyday PM podcast and join us as we unravel the fascinating world of CMMS with Greg Christensen. As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback. Drop us a line and let us know your key takeaways from this episode. And stay tuned for more engaging conversations on project management, coming your way soon!

In a recent podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Julianna Newland, a retiree and author, about her remarkable journey as the first woman to step into a public affairs management role amidst an all-male cohort. Julianna's story is one of shattering stereotypes and paving the way for future female leaders. Julianna's career trajectory is a testament to her resilience and determination. As she shared in the podcast, she faced numerous challenges and obstacles as she pursued a leadership position in a male-dominated industry. However, her unwavering commitment to her goals and her exceptional skills ultimately led her to break through the glass ceiling and make history as the first woman in her role. Julianna's story serves as an inspiration to women everywhere who are striving to overcome barriers and achieve their professional aspirations. Her journey is a powerful reminder of the impact that individuals can have when they challenge the status quo and advocate for change. We hope that her journey will inspire others to pursue their ambitions fearlessly and to work towards a more equitable and inclusive world. To hear more about Julianna's incredible journey, be sure to listen to the full podcast episode. Thank you for joining us in celebrating Julianna's achievements and in championing women in leadership.

Are you a project leader or an agilist looking to improve your team's meetings? Look no further than the book "Great Meetings Build Great Teams: A Guide for Project Leaders and Agilists." This resource is packed with practical tips and insights on how to run effective meetings that drive collaboration and results. Whether you're new to leading teams or a seasoned pro, you'll find valuable strategies to help you build stronger, more productive teams. In the book, you'll learn about the key elements of successful meetings, including setting clear objectives, creating an inclusive environment, and fostering open communication. The podcast episode features interviews with experts in the field, who share their own experiences and advice on how to make the most of your team's meetings. So why wait? Check out "Great Meetings Build Great Teams" today and start improving your team's meetings for better results and happier team members. Happy reading (and listening)! Enjoyed this conversation? Definitely reach out to Jim and Rich to chat more about their professional experiences and publications. Leave your thoughts in the comments section below! --- Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn: Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP, CSM Host and Founder of The Everyday PM An authentic leader who is well-versed in the launching of product and physical retail spaces, data system implementation and upgrades, onboarding of new employees, training, championing new process improvement initiatives, and building a solid project management community. Jim Stewart, PMP, IC-Agile Coach Principal of JP Stewart Consulting LLC Jim is a certified PMP® and possesses multiple Agile certifications including IC-Agile coach and Certified Scrum Product Owner. Jim is a long-time member of the Project Management Institute (PMI®) and served for several years on the board of the local chapter. He has, for many years, taught and developed courseware for PMP® classes and co-developed an Agile 101 online course. Rich Maltzman, PMP Master Lecturer at Boston University, Co-Founder and Principal of EarthPM, LLC As a Master Lecturer at Boston University, Rich develops and delivers courses for graduate students that help them achieve positive change in their careers and in the world. He has over 40 years of industry experience 30 of which is in Project Leadership, including the global PMO of Nokia, with a PMP certification and a passion for sustainability integration.

Are you tired of your strategic initiatives falling flat? Do you feel like you're constantly spinning your wheels without making any real progress? Well, fear not my friends, because the Project Management Office (PMO) is here to save the day! The PMO is like the superhero of project management. They swoop in, assess the situation, and create a plan of action that will ensure success. With their help, your strategic initiatives will be executed flawlessly, on time, and within budget. In this episode of The Everyday PM, we shine the spotlight on Giuliano Caracciolo, PMO Director and founder of Relentless Velocity publication: How does your position as head of PMO influence strategic initiatives? How does this then translate to the education initiatives you are launching? What is the tie-in to project management?  Who is Giuliano Caracciolo? Giuliano Caracciolo is a project management executive and entrepreneur with 15 years of experience across ecommerce, fintech, travel, and loyalty industries. He leads a global PMO for a company that powers the world's largest loyalty programs, ensuring strategic priorities are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards. He also founded Relentless Velocity, a Substack publication that offers insights into business transformation through a project management lens at relentlessvelocity.substack.com. Enjoyed this conversation? Definitely reach out to Giuliano to chat more about his professional experiences. Leave your thoughts in the comments section below!    Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn:  Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP | Host and Founder of The Everyday PM  Giuliano Caracciolo | PMO Director and founder of Relentless Velocity publication

Are you nervous about communicating with senior stakeholders? Don't worry, it's a common feeling. However, it's important to communicate confidently and effectively with them to ensure your ideas are heard and valued. Laura shares some tips to help you communicate confidently with senior stakeholders in the latest episode of The Everyday PM. Give it a listen! Who is Laura Chattington? Founder of Talking Shop, Laura has nearly 20 years’ experience of directing multi-million-pound global communications accounts, managing multi-disciplined teams and communicating up to c-suite level executives. A member of Toastmasters International, the world’s largest public speaking organisation, Laura has delivered speeches to audiences for the last 15 years and regularly competes in competitions. Specialising in presenting and influence, Laura is a master of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and certified coach, having trained with one of the two co-founders, John Grinder. Enjoyed this conversation? Definitely reach out to Laura to chat more! Leave your thoughts in the comments section below! Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn:Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP | Host and Founder of The Everyday PMLaura Chattington | Founder of Talking Shop

Donna Gregorio is a corporate IT project management veteran, published author, college grad school instructor, and well-respected conference speaker. She helps organizations disrupt “change as usual” through a practical and repeatable framework, transforming their culture from surviving change to growing through change. Outside of her current role, Donna took a chance on herself by writing and publishing her own book, The Successful Project Manager: Practical Guidance from Lessons Learned, during the pandemic. In this episode, Donna and I discuss how to measure customer experience to drive innovation. Why is it important for us to measure customer experience? What tools do you recommend when measuring customer experience? How does customer experience drive innovation? Enjoyed this conversation? Definitely reach out to Donna to chat more about her professional experiences. Leave your thoughts in the comments section below! --- Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn: Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP, CSM Vice President of Operations, TrueSense Marketing Program/Project management professional with over a decade of experience in product development, physical retail launches, health care, tech, and marketing industries. Donna Gregorio Author, IT Department Head, Professor, Project Manager, and Business Analyst A veteran of corporate IT project management, published author, college grad school instructor, and well-respected conference speaker.

Donna Gregorio is a corporate IT project management veteran, published author, college grad school instructor, and well-respected conference speaker. Donna’s own journey to excellence has been fueled by a passion for empowering students and experts. Today she manages the PM/BA department in IT and guides her teams through a high-stress, constant change, and fast-paced environment that is now commonplace. Donna shows each audience how to reconnect with tools in addressing challenges, and what matters most, so they can achieve positive results. Having presented in front of classrooms of 20-50 and conference presentations of 50-100+, Donna demonstrates style, grace, and comfort, and is able to explain complex technical issues in an exciting way. She helps organizations disrupt “change as usual” through a practical and repeatable framework, transforming their culture from surviving change to growing through change. Outside of her current role, Donna took a chance on herself by writing and publishing her own book, The Successful Project Manager: Practical Guidance from Lessons Learned, during the pandemic. In this episode, she takes us through the process of writing and publishing her book and why this was her way of leaving her legacy in the project management industry. Enjoyed this conversation? Definitely reach out to Donna to chat more about her professional experiences. Leave your thoughts in the comments section below! --- Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn: Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP, CSM | Vice President of Operations, TrueSense Marketing Program/Project management professional with over a decade of experience in product development, physical retail launches, health care, tech, and marketing industries. Donna Gregorio | Author, IT Department Head, Professor, Project Manager, and Business Analyst A veteran of corporate IT project management, published author, college grad school instructor, and well-respected conference speaker.

Michelle Ngome⁠ is an award-winning inclusive marketing consultant. As the founder of Line 25 Consulting⁠, she trains and consults with organizations on how to develop inclusive marketing strategies. In 2019, she founded the African-American Marketing Association, creating a nonprofit platform that empowers Black marketers. Michelle is the creator of the Be Inclusive: a DEI Card Game to help facilitate conversation on diversity and company culture. We cover the following topics: - What led you to this idea of creating a card game on DEI? - Why is the topic of DEI tough and sensitive for organizations to discuss? - In what ways does Be Inclusive help teams gain better insight into company culture and DEI? - How does this facilitate a better and more inclusive company culture? Enjoyed this conversation? Want to learn more about Michelle and Be Inclusive: A DEI Card Game? Definitely reach out to Michelle to chat more! Leave your thoughts in the comments section below! Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn: Ann Campea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anncampea/ Michelle Ngome: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mngome/ Ready to raise your game? Get in touch with Michelle today. Contact: Personal Website: Michelle Ngome Company Website: Line 25 Consulting Be Inclusive: BeInclusiveTheCardGame.com LinkedIn: Michelle Ngome

David Rose, MIT lecturer, inventor, and five-time entrepreneur, draws on culture, design, travel, and music to envision future products and businesses sparked by the next generation of technology. His last book, Enchanted Objects, is the definitive book on designing the Internet of Things. David wrote the seminal patent on photo sharing, founded an AI company focused on computer vision, and was VP of Vision Technology at Warby Parker. He is known for translating complex technologies into delightfully intuitive new products and consulting with businesses on thriving during digital disruption.    We cover the following topics:  What is digital product innovation?  Which of David's many inventions is his favorite? Why?  How does the 'Conversational Balance Table' for Salesforce work? Did it truly increase team communication and collaboration?    Enjoyed this conversation? Want to learn more about David and his vision for innovation? Definitely reach out to David to chat more! Leave your thoughts in the comments section below!   Resources:  https://www.supersight.world/david-rose  https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidloringrose/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anncampea/  https://www.theeverydaypm.com

If you’re dealing with overwhelm and pressure on a constant basis, your ability to take action reduces exponentially and the stress consistently erodes your confidence, with long-term effects. Stress release comes from efficiently creating powerful habits. Laura walks us through the three most powerful habits that bust stress the fastest.    We cover the following:  How can project managers learn to use these power habits to destress?  How can project managers influence their teams to use these 3 stress busters?  Have you seen a positive impact on productivity due to using these habits?   Laura Chattington, Founder of Talking Shop  Laura has nearly 20 years’ experience of directing multi-million-pound global communications accounts and communicating up to c-suite level executives. Specialising in presenting and influence, Laura is a master of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and certified coach, having trained with one of the two co-founders, John Grinder.   Enjoyed this conversation? Definitely reach out to Laura to chat more! Leave your thoughts in the comments section below!   Useful Links:  Laura.ElizabethC@TalkingShopCo.com  www.ActivateMyCareerLive.com  www.InfluenceUpwards.com   Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn:  Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP | Host and Founder of The Everyday PM  Laura Chattington | Founder of Talking Shop