The Everyday PM: Project Management Principles for Your Everyday Life

Welcome to episode 10 of The Everyday PM Podcast where we talk about women in project management. Statistics available from the Project Management Institute (PMI) show that "women currently constitute an estimated 20–30% of the project management staff worldwide." What is causing this imbalance in gender equality across the industry? Christina Olivarria, MSPM, PMP, HACP, LBBP, Project Manager/Communications Manager at Yellow Brick Consulting, Inc. and Brenda Love, MSPM, CSM, Principal Project Manager at Genentech, join me to discuss what qualities make for a good project manager, how women inherently possess the super powers to make great project managers, and if women will begin to tip the scale as the project management industry grows more and more diverse. How do you feel about the gender disparity in the project management industry? What is the future of women in project management? Feel free to drop a comment within this post with your thoughts. Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn: Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP Worldwide Readiness Program Manager, Apple, Inc. Program/Project management professional with 10 years of experience in product development, physical retail launches, and health care industries. Christina Olivarria, MSPM, PMP, HACP, LBBP Project Manager/Communications Manager, Yellow Brick Consulting, Inc. A well-organized, task-orientated project manager, who takes initiative in delivering the highest quality services to both peers and clients alike. Brenda Love, MSPM, CSM Principal Project Manager, Genentech Strategic planner and problem solver with an emphasis on aligning people, processes and technology with an organization’s goals and strategies. A change practitioner who strives to find effective process improvements which deliver efficient productivity.

Welcome to episode 9 of The Everyday PM Podcast where we talk about lessons learned. Projects can teach many valuable lessons about teams and processes over time. Those insights can then be used to create process change, run more efficient projects, and work better as a project team. Project failures can also say a lot about processes and communication when those failures are analyzed to determine where a project went wrong. The best part about learning a lesson from a project is the potential to improve the next project and this is where a post-mortem can help. By taking the insights that come out of these discussions and applying them to lessons across your team, you can pave the way for more lessons learned to avoid repeating the same issues and ensure success on each new project you take on. The same practice can happen in your everyday life by taking some time to reflect and asking yourself: "What went well?" "What did not go well?" and "How can I improve the situation next time?" Christina Olivarria, MSPM, PMP, HACP, LBBP, Project Manager/Communications Manager at Yellow Brick Consulting, Inc., joins me to discuss lessons learned, tools and techniques we employ, and how to infuse lessons learned as an integral part of your company culture. Yellow Brick Consulting's mission is "To deliver unparalleled project management expertise to the healthcare industry." To learn more, check out Yellow Brick Consulting's website. Do you have a lessons learned process that works well for you in either your personal or professional life? How to you implement process improvements as a part of lessons learned? Any best practices to share with the PM community? Feel free to drop a comment within this post with your thoughts.

Welcome to episode 8 of The Everyday PM Podcast where we talk about risks versus issues and how to manage it. Risk management can proactively safeguard businesses against negative risks today, while taking advantage of positive risks tomorrow. There is much value in cultivating a strong risk culture. However, in order to enhance risk culture, a business needs to establish and grow risk management as a priority within the organization. Creating this culture means managing risks will take a collaborative approach, where teams are equipped to formally discuss risks and opportunities while tracking contingency and mitigation plans. William Wilson, MSPM, BGS, Branch Manager at Smithfield Foods, and I cover topics spanning risk versus issue, how to proactively monitor, document, and track risks, and cultivating a culture that embraces risk management in our professional and personal lives. How do you identify risks and issues within your organization? Any best practices to share with the PM community? Feel free to drop a comment within this post with your thoughts. Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn: Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP Worldwide Readiness Program Manager at Apple, Inc. Program/Project management professional with 10 years of experience in product development, physical retail launches, and health care industries. William Wilson, MSPM, BGS Branch Manager, Smithfield Foods Within the past 12 years, I have gained experience in relationship management by adhering to proven operational practices in marketing and sales meeting budget and sales goals.

For many of us, adopting a new way of working as a result of global pandemic has presented challenges and welcomed benefits. Brian Summons, Senior Project Manager at CHOC Children's Hospital, and I found commonality in being virtual new hires. In this week's episode, we cover topics spanning from virtually onboarding into a new role, cultivating stakeholder relationships, facilitating and driving strategic initiatives, to remote work trends across industries. What are some adjustments that you have had to make due to the pandemic? Are you working from home? Any tips or techniques to managing remote work? Feel free to drop us a comment within this post with your thoughts. Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn: Ann Campea, Brian Summons

Change management provides a structured approach for supporting individuals and/or your organization to move from current state to future state. The discipline itself is what guides how we prepare techniques and equip tools to support individuals in successfully adopting change to drive organizational success. What is change management? What tools and techniques can we employ to help champion change within our organization? Managing change both in our professional and personal lives can be challenging if we are unprepared. Christina Olivarria, MSPM, PMP, HACP, LBBP, Project Manager/Communications Manager at Yellow Brick Consulting, Inc., joins me to discuss change management, tools and techniques we employ, and how to be a champion for change. Yellow Brick Consulting's mission is "To deliver unparalleled project management expertise to the healthcare industry." To learn more, check out Yellow Brick Consulting's website. Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn: Ann Campea, Christina Olivarria

Scope creep... It happens. Simply put, scope creep occurs when the scope, deliverables, or features on a project expand from what was originally set—without being accounted for in additional time or budget. How do project managers play a role in scope creep? How can scope creep hurt your projects?  Managing scope creep is an intricate art, as it can have both positive and negative effects on your project. Ryan Myers, Operations Manager/Senior Project Manager at Haven Agency, joins me to discuss what scope creep is and how to manage stakeholder expectations. Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn: Ann Campea, Ryan Myers

Welcome to episode 4 of The Everyday PM Podcast where we talk about gaining confidence to change careers. More often than not, I come across prospective project managers that are looking to pivot from a completely different role. I am also of the majority of project managers that sort of 'fell into' the role, meaning we did not start off professionally looking to achieve project management greatness. So how does one gain the confidence to change careers? How do you know that project management is for you? I welcome Jazzie Craig, Business Coach, Online Course Creator, Digital Marketing Expert, and E-Commerce Business Owner to this episode of The Everyday PM to discuss how to gain confidence in starting your own business or pivoting your career to one with a project management focus. You'll also learn how Jazzie played a role in The Everyday PM and why it exists today! Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn: Ann Campea, Jazzie Craig

Oscar Arciga and Ann Campea, both accomplished alumni from the University of Southern California, dive into the realm of project management education. They dissect the differences between PMP certifications and MSPM degrees. Listeners will discover the benefits of education versus certification, emphasizing the need for real-world experience. The duo also discusses the evolving landscape of project management qualifications and the importance of holistic thinking within organizations, showcasing how interconnectedness can lead to greater success.

Projects and work environments are becoming increasingly complex due to the pandemic, with teams dispersed virtually and having to find new ways to adapt to this complexity. Project/program managers must shift their mindset to one of project leadership, learning to exhibit soft skills in the virtual environment or even when interviewing for a new job opportunity.  We share our thoughts on how to convey leadership as a soft skill and have it resonate with recruiters and colleagues alike.  Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn: Ann Campea, Rob Hanson, William Wilson

The Everyday PM podcast is a conversation amongst industry professionals with varying experiences and perspectives on the topic of project management including advice, insight, and maybe a laugh or two. In the inaugural episode of The Everyday PM podcast, we discuss the challenges of breaking into the project management industry including trends and tips for both newcomers and those looking to transition into the role. Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn: Ann Campea, Rob Hanson, William Wilson