The Everyday PM: Project Management Principles for Your Everyday Life

Welcome to episode 13 of The Everyday PM Podcast where we debate Agile versus Waterfall methodology. Agile versus Waterfall continues to be widely debated. Many argue that Waterfall is an antiquated methodology, despite it still being the most widely used methodology by traditional organizational environments today. Proponents of Agile believe its advantages far outweigh its disadvantages, making it the preferred methodology for organizations wanting to go faster. Brian Summons, Senior Project Manager at CHOC Children's Hospital, and I enthusiastically took up the challenge to debate this topic in the latest episode of The Everyday PM Podcast. Join us as we debate the advantages and disadvantages of these two popular methodologies and the circumstances where it may be more suitable to use one over the other... or dare I say both? Where do you stand in this debate? We would love to hear your thoughts on your preferred methodologies, whether it is Agile, Waterfall, or something completely different. Drop us a comment below. **** 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. Brian Summons, Senior Project Manager | MSPM | PMP | CSM | CSPO | Iraq Combat Veteran Senior Project Manager, CHOC Children's Senior-Level Project Leader, Combat Veteran, and USC ✌🏾 Alumnus who has a passion for leading impactful technology projects. A seasoned leader, and polished communicator with the required experience to ensure project success.

Welcome to episode 12 of The Everyday PM Podcast where we discuss the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam from preparation strategies to the exam structure With the continuous growth of the project management industry, it is by no surprise that more and more working professionals are looking to obtain the PMP or Project Management Professional certification to stand out from the crowd. The Project Management Professional exam and certification has been around since 1984 and is globally recognized. There are now more than 500,000 project managers who hold this certification and you'll find that many companies list it as a preferred, recommended, or must-have criteria when hiring project managers. Jonathan Green, PMP, PSM I, Editorial Manager for Roku, Inc. joins me to discuss this topic. He serves as the ideal co-host for this topic because in November of 2019, he and I enlisted in PMTI's bootcamp to prepare for the PMP exam. It was an intense four-day bootcamp taught by an experienced instructor that guaranteed you a shot at passing the exam on the 5th day provided you scored reasonably well on the practice exams administered during the four-days of preparation. As you can see from the three letters after Jonathan and my names, we both passed the exam with high marks. While this method worked best for us, I encourage you to find a preparation method that suits your needs. Give the podcast a listen to hear our thoughts on making this determination to take a bootcamp over self-study and our perspective on the exam itself. Are you considering taking the PMP exam? What is driving you to do so? Are you PMP certified? Do you see value in holding the certification? We would love to hear your thoughts on the PMP exam and certification. Resources: Project Management Training Institute® (PMTI®) is an official Premier PMI® Authorized Training Partner® (ATP) and an organization that has helped over 80,000 PMP certification aspirants in 20+ countries in PMP certification training in boot camp format. 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. Jonathan Green, PMP, PSM I Editorial Manager, Roku, Inc. Experienced creative producer and agile project manager adept at improving communication, creating engaging content, and delivering complex projects on time. Passionate about tech, entertainment, design, and social good.

Welcome to episode 11 of The Everyday PM Podcast where we discuss the Top 6 Project Management Trends emerging in 2021 from an article written by Tim Stobierski on July 8, 2020 as published in the Northeastern University Graduate Programs blog. Change is inevitable in every project, let along the entire project management industry. Due to advancements in technology and a growing job scope, the project management industry is seeing significant change as we continue our way through 2021. Brian Summons, Senior Project Manager at CHOC Children's Hospital, and I discuss via rapid fire debate a la ESPN's Pardon the Interruption format our thoughts on each trend. Top 6 Emerging Trends in Project Management Greater Reliance on Digital and Remote Teams A Closer Connection Between Projects and Strategy Project Management and Change Management The Emergence of Hybrid Project Management Approaches An Emphasis on Soft Skills The Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics We would love to hear your thoughts on the emerging trends in project management. Do you agree or disagree with the list? Any other trends that may have been missed from the list? As project managers, it is up to us to understand and capitalize upon the emerging trends in 2021 by doing what we do best - plan for it. References: Stobierski, T. (2020, July 8). 6 Project Management Trends emerging in 2021. Northeastern University Graduate Programs Blog. *** 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. Brian Summons, Senior Project Manager | MSPM | PMP | CSM | CSPO | Iraq Combat Veteran Senior Project Manager, CHOC Children's Senior-Level Project Leader, Combat Veteran, and USC ✌🏾 Alumnus who has a passion for leading impactful technology projects. A seasoned leader, and polished communicator with the required experience to ensure project success.

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