Manage This - The Project Management Podcast

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Aug 18, 2025 • 34min

Episode 231 – The No-Nonsense Guide to Pursuing Project Excellence

Bob Jewell, an author and founder of the Omega Leadership Group, shares his four-decade journey in project management, working with giants like GE and Toyota. He unpacks the essence of 'excellence' in projects, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and collaboration. Bob challenges traditional scheduling methods and rethinks the work breakdown structure while highlighting the significance of smooth transitions and client relationships. His no-nonsense approach offers fresh perspectives on avoiding common pitfalls in the quest for project success.
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Aug 4, 2025 • 36min

Episode 230 – Hoshin Kanri: Delivering Continuous Improvement

We explore the power of Hoshin Kanri—a strategic management system that sets mid- and long-term goals, aligns objectives across all levels of an organization, guides annual execution, and develops people’s capabilities to sustain progress. Mark Reich brings insight from his 23 years at Toyota, where he helped implement this enterprise-wide approach to continuous improvement.
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Jul 14, 2025 • 47min

Episode 229 – Reimagining Leadership: Human Wisdom and Machine Intelligence

Rich Maltzman, a project management expert and master lecturer at Boston University, shares insights on the evolving role of leadership in an AI-driven landscape. He promotes a collaborative "both/and" approach, harmonizing human judgment with machine intelligence. Maltzman discusses the ethical implications and biases in AI decision-making, the innovations in projects like the Narendra Modi Stadium, and practical AI applications in education. He urges project managers to embrace AI's potential while being cautious of its limitations and inaccuracies.
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Jul 1, 2025 • 40min

Episode 228 – Empowering Teams: The Smart Way to Get the Job Done

In this episode hear fresh insights to help you lead with impact, empower your team — and get the job done. Kevin Torf, author of Getting the Job Done, shares practical advice for leaders managing fast-moving projects and cross-functional teams as we explore what it truly means to empower a team, and why it's the secret sauce behind high-performing project leadership and long-term success.
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Jun 16, 2025 • 45min

Episode 227 – Navigating Innovation: The Grain de Sail Story

We explore the intersection of adventure, innovation, and sustainability with Jacques Barreau, co-founder of Grain de Sail. This pioneering project is transforming maritime shipping with wind-powered cargo vessels, carrying organic chocolate and coffee across the Atlantic. Jacques shares how he and his twin brother, Olivier, turned their passion for eco-friendly transport into managing this complex project, which spans food production, shipping logistics, and international partnerships.
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17 snips
Jun 2, 2025 • 45min

Episode 226 – Bringing Workshop Culture to Everyday Project Teams

Alison Coward shares insights on Workshop Culture, as she introduces her five-pillar framework for building strong team culture. Hear how teams can infuse their everyday collaboration with the energy and effectiveness of workshops. By adopting a "workshop mindset," teams can transform meetings, improve communication, and achieve stronger alignment around shared values, ultimately avoiding common pitfalls that lead to unproductive habits.
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May 19, 2025 • 35min

Episode 225 – Building Capacity: The Blueprint for Healthy Teams

Explore what sets thriving teams apart from dysfunctional ones; and how project leaders can build a culture of energy, engagement, and sustainable success. Hear about a capacity-building framework: spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional, and how strengthening these four dimensions drives performance and boosts team productivity.
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May 5, 2025 • 45min

Episode 224 – Talking It Out: Healthy Dialogue, Stronger Teams

Stephen T. Collis, law professor at the University of Texas and author of *Habits of a Peacemaker*, dives into the art of transforming toxic conversations into healthy dialogues. He emphasizes intellectual humility, sincere questioning, and assuming the best in others. Discussions revolve around fostering productive discussions, navigating conflicts, and the importance of forgiveness in team dynamics. Collis advocates for prioritizing mutual respect and understanding over persuasion, providing valuable insights for project managers seeking to enhance team relationships.
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Apr 14, 2025 • 50min

Episode 223 – From Vision to Value: The Power of OKRs in Project Leadership

Ben Lamorte talks with us about the power of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) as a transformative tool for project leaders. He introduces a simple framework: define the destination, articulate its importance, set measurable key results, and outline an action plan. Hear about the impact of strong OKRs, and how tracking progress fosters motivation through small wins and helps teams maintain focus.
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Apr 1, 2025 • 35min

Episode 222 – Rethinking Success: Insights from PMI’s Project Success Initiative

Dave Garrett, Senior Advisor to the CEO, discusses the PMI Project Success Initiative, a 2023 research project by the Project Management Institute. The initiative redefines project success and offers actionable insights for project professionals. Dave describes shifting the focus and accountability beyond project management success to overall project success as he talks about the three key measurement factors crucial for project success and the Net Project Success Score, a tool used to evaluate a project’s success.

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