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Send us Fan Mail A $250 million implementation with laws changing right before launch will clarify your project management instincts fast, especially when the site crashes after just 20 users. That’s the kind of pressure-tested learning we unpack with Alex Tuck, founder of Tuck Consulting Group and host of the Project Zero podcast, where he interviews project managers about the project that taught...

Send us Fan Mail I was fortunate to sit down with Daniel Hemhauser recently for a casual catching-up conversation. We touched on the current status of the employment struggles faced by many skilled project managers and the mixed signals we seem to be getting about their future. PMI has said that we’ll need millions more PMs by 2035, but currently the people we talk to are sitting at six, nine, or...

Send us Fan Mail A risk register doesn’t save a project. Leadership does. Russ Parker joins me to get brutally practical about what “risk management” looks like when it’s more than a checkbox: leaders defining risk appetite, teams building the habit of talking about threats and opportunities, and project managers turning uncertainty into decisions executives can actually approve. We dig into how t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Lee Lambert, the self-described "grandfather of the PMP" and last living founder of the certification from 1984, brings his wealth of experience and trademark humor to this enlightening conversation about project management's past, present, and future.   From humble beginnings with just 39 certified professionals in its first year to today's 1....

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder how someone becomes a successful project manager? Walt Sparling's remarkable journey from an accidental drafting student to a cross-industry PM expert reveals the unexpected path many professionals take into this dynamic field. This is a unique episode where Walt, the host of the PM-Mastery podcast, let a former guest and friend interview him. During this intervie...

Send us Fan Mail The project management landscape stands at a pivotal moment—not just technologically, but demographically. With approximately 15 million (25 million per a 2021 PMI report) new project management positions emerging globally by 2030 (half from retirements in Western nations), we face a critical knowledge transfer challenge as experienced professionals exit the workforce.  This conve...

Send us Fan Mail Robert's journey from IT help desk technician to systems manager and project management instructor reveals how unexpected career paths often yield the most valuable insights. When tasked with teaching experienced construction project managers to abandon paper for digital systems, he discovered his true calling: bridging knowledge gaps to help people work more efficiently with...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets of effective project management in this engaging episode as we delve deep into the PRFAQ Framework—a powerful tool initially developed by Amazon. Join us as Marcelo Calbucci shares his insights into how the PRFAQ Framework can transform the way project teams articulate their visions and strategies. Forget standard project management conventions; it’s time to exp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dave Westgarth, a delivery manager based in the northeast of England, where we explore the art of project management mastery. From his rich experience in technology projects to his deep understanding of Agile and Lean principles, Dave shares insights that are crucial for anyone looking to elevate their project manageme...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode:   Clinton Brooks, affectionately known as the man with three first names, returns to the PM Mastery Podcast to share insights from his latest venture, the Adaptive Project Management Strategies course for PURE Management Alliance for the PURE Project Management credential. If you've ever wondered how to stay flexible in a rapidly changing project landscape, t...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an inspirational conversation with Melissa Chapman, a trailblazing project manager currently blazing new trails in the food and beverage industry. Melissa shares her incredible journey from being the first project manager at her previous company to her exciting new role at Chaucer Foods. She provides a compelling look into how she navigated this transition and her invo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Discover the power of empathy in leadership with our insightful guest, Ellen Ramsey. As an associate professor from Lynn University, Ellen shares her journey into project management, revealing how authenticity and kindness can transform both professional and personal spheres. She speaks to the significance of vulnerability and connection, offering listeners a fres...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode:   Discover the art of transforming risk into opportunity with Tanya Boyd as she unveils her upcoming course, "From Risk to Reward," within the PURE Project Management Certification program. This episode promises to equip you with the skills to reframe risks positively, using advanced tools like Monte Carlo simulations and what-if analyses. Tanya's a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode:   Could transitioning from a military career to project management be your next strategic move? Join me as I chat with Russ Parker, a retired Marine Corps officer turned project manager and PM trainer. From assisting his wife with PMP certification study sessions to obtaining his own PMP and Risk Management Professional certifications,  Russ's journey is both...

Send us Fan Mail Understanding the nuances of project management is crucial to achieving success today. This episode dives into the new PURE Certification program, highlighting the importance of real-world application in varied environments, taught by instructors that work as project management professionals.  In this interview we discussed:  Updates on PMBOK 8 and its implications for project man...

Send us Fan Mail This episode with David Alvarez is meant to compliment the recent posts on the PM-Mastery website around year-end goals and self-development planning. You can find links to the posts that inspired this episode below in the show notes. In hindsight, I believe this podcast may be a bit late for some corporate listeners, but I hope they have already read the posts published earlier t...

Send us Fan Mail In This Episode:   Ever wondered how a unique blend of creativity and nature can transform project management? Tanya Boyd, our guest on the PM Mastery Podcast, reveals her journey from the swamps of Louisiana to her current role with CORBEAU.  Her innovative "Tales from the Swamp" approach to communication within organizations is a testament to her storytelling roots and...

Send us Fan Mail In This Episode: This is a special milestone issue. 2024 has been a crazy year for many with various life and career transitions. I wanted to do a special milestone issue with the top five most downloaded podcast episodes as of October 2024. I was able to get back four out of the five top guests to do a catch up episode. Amanda Sherman co-hosted this episode with me. Links to the...

Send us Fan Mail In This Episode: In this quick episode of PM Mastery I sit down with David Odeleye, an IT project manager at Bell Bank in Fargo, North Dakota. David's journey into project management started during his master's degree, inspired by an adjunct professor's riveting stories. He now manages IT projects and security tasks, navigating the evolving landscape of remote work....

Send us Fan Mail Is your job stressing you out? Sometimes you need to make a change. Tune into the current episode of PM Mastery, where Amanda Sherman steps in as host to interview our regular guide, Walt Sparling. Walt dives into his journey from the design industry to becoming a senior project manager, and discusses his recent job change from a leadership role, to go back in the trenches as a Sr...

Send us Fan Mail This is an audio recording of my First LinkedIn live where I pulled together a group of talented Project Management professionals to do a quarterly series called "PM Knights and Ladies of the Round Table".  This is the only episode of this series to date but I promise there will be more. The topic for this Live was "Communication for Project Managers" - If you...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how growing up in a family of bricklayers could lead to managing large-scale renewable energy projects? This episode of PM Mastery features Juniel Miller, who takes us through his captivating journey from a construction-heavy upbringing to spearheading ambitious battery storage and solar initiatives across the Carolinas and Florida. With roots in real estate and cons...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Everyday Business Problems podcast, I joined Dave Crysler to share my insights on process improvement and efficiency from the perspective of a project manager. The conversation covers the integration of project management in both internal and external process improvements, navigating roadblocks in large organizations, and the importance of effective communic...

Send us Fan Mail In This Episode: How do you turn an unexpected career setback into a launchpad for success? This week on PM Mastery, I am excited to welcome back Skye Dodd, who shares her inspiring journey from social work to project management. After a bold move from Florida to Atlanta, Skye faced a sudden layoff but was able to turn the challenge into a golden opportunity, securing two job offe...

Send us Fan Mail In This Episode: Ever felt like you're treading water in the vast ocean of project management? Synchronize your strokes with the wisdom of Benjamin Chan, PMP, P.Eng, CMC, ASM, a project management leadership success coach hailing from Calgary, Alberta. Benjamin joins us to share his invaluable expertise on amplifying leadership abilities and harnessing the innate strengths of...