Project Management Masterclass

Send us Fan Mail Business transformation is often discussed through the lens of technology, AI, automation, and digital initiatives. But after attending the CLM Summit, one theme surfaced repeatedly beneath the technology conversations: maintaining visibility and coordination is becoming increasingly difficult as complexity grows. In this episode, host Brittany Wilkins shares key observations from...

Send us Fan Mail May is Mental Health Awareness Month. But awareness alone won’t fix what’s breaking project leaders. In this episode, Brittany Wilkins challenges the conversation around mental health in high-pressure environments and reveals the real issue: unmanaged pressure. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, delayed decisions, avoided difficult conversations, or questioned your ability to lead u...

Send us Fan Mail Every business is measured by its financial performance. Revenue. Profit. The bottom line. That’s what people look at when something collapses. But by the time the numbers reflect the problem, it’s already been there. There are other indicators that get overlooked. Decision speed starts to slow. Pressure builds in places no one is tracking. Options begin to narrow long before anyo...

Send us Fan Mail You’re working hard. Delivering results. Doing everything right. So why are you still not moving forward? In this episode, host Brittany Wilkins  break down the real reason so many professionals and project leaders feel stuck despite their effort. It’s not about working harder. It’s about developing the right power skills . You’ll learn: Why hard work alone is not enough to advanc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Project Management Masterclass, we break down one of the most widely used change management frameworks, the ADKAR model. More importantly, we look at how change actually happens in real-world environments and why it often fails. If organizations don’t change and people do, then understanding how individual change happens is critical to delivering successful proj...

Send us Fan Mail Change is inevitable in organizations — but successful change is intentional. In this episode of Project Management Masterclass , we explore five reasons change management is necessary for successful projects . Too often organizations focus on timelines, deliverables, and systems while overlooking the most important factor behind transformation: people. Project outcomes are ultima...

Send us Fan Mail Most organizations don’t struggle because they lack ambition. They struggle because their execution systems cannot support the ambition they’ve declared. In this episode, I unpack a pattern I’ve observed across industries: vision that inspires on slides… but fractures under operational pressure. You’ll learn the five warning signs that your organization’s vision has outpaced its e...

Send us Fan Mail Every year, organizations increase effort—more meetings, more tools, more urgency—yet project execution continues to break down. This episode examines what actually separates high-performing organizations in 2026 when it comes to project success. Not tactics. Not tools. Execution design. We explore five practices that consistently show up in organizations that deliver strategy thr...

Send us Fan Mail Before you check out for the holidays, hit play. In this episode of Project Management Masterclass , Brittany Wilkins walks you through five strategic moves every project manager should make before the year ends. Whether 2025 was a breakthrough or a beatdown, now is the time to close with intention—not exhaustion. You’ll learn how to: Close out lingering projects like a pro Reflec...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt like you're doing everything right in your role, but still getting overlooked? In this special episode, host Brittany Wilkins shares the raw, behind-the-scenes journey of how she went from feeling invisible in the workplace to becoming a respected project leader—without a title change. You’ll hear: ✔️ The sink-or-swim moment that changed everything ✔️ How she led gl...

Send us Fan Mail In this special International Project Management Day 2025 episode, host Brittany Wilkins dives into the theme “The Power Trio: Project, Leadership, and Agile” — revealing why innovation is never born from conformity. Standing at her microwave one ordinary day, Brittany had a thought that sparked this entire conversation: “Innovation is not conformity.” In this episode, she explore...

Send us Fan Mail On this World Mental Health Day , we’re talking about something project managers don’t hear enough: your well-being isn’t optional—it’s essential. In this episode, the host Brittany Wilkins explores why mental health should be treated as a project deliverable, right alongside scope, schedule, and budget. From setting boundaries and building healthy routines to leaning on support s...

Send us Fan Mail What does project success really mean in today’s world? It’s not just about hitting deadlines or budgets—it’s about delivering outcomes that matter. In this episode of Project Management Masterclass , Brittany Wilkins breaks down the M.O.R.E. framework: Manage perceptions, Own outcomes, Relentlessly reassess, and Expand perspective. You’ll discover why customer perception is the u...

Send us Fan Mail Great ideas don’t fail because they lack potential—they fail because they lack structure. In this episode of Project Management Masterclass , host Brittany Wilkins breaks down the project charter —the critical first step in turning ideas into reality. Whether you’ve been handed a bold new initiative or simply want to lead with more clarity, this episode is your blueprint. You’ll l...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever stopped to consider the true cost of a product—not just the dollars spent, but the environmental footprint left behind? In this powerful episode of Project Management Masterclass , host Brittany pulls back the curtain on what sustainability really means in the world of project management. From the design phase to end-of-life disposal, 80% of a product’s impact is loc...

Send us Fan Mail This is Project Management Masterclass , hosted by Brittany Wilkins. In today’s episode, we unpack the 2025 PMI Global Talent Report —a sobering look at the critical project management talent shortage threatening global progress. You’ll learn: Why project management is not a niche—it’s the backbone of global innovation, infrastructure, and economic transformation. Where the demand...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Project Management Masterclass , host Brittany Wilkins unpacks the rise and fall of the Chill-Can Project in Youngstown, Ohio—a $20 million initiative that promised over 200 jobs, economic revival, and innovation but delivered none of it. This isn’t just a case study—it’s personal. Born and raised in Youngstown, Brittany shares her firsthand experience...

Send us Fan Mail Is the customer always right? Only if you measure success through their eyes. In this episode of Project Management Masterclass , Brittany Wilkins shares the lightbulb moment from a company town hall that redefined how she leads projects—and why the secret to lasting impact isn’t just hitting deadlines or budgets, but embracing a customer-centric mindset . Whether you’re serving i...

Send us Fan Mail Being stranded at Universal Studios taught podcast host Brittany Wilkins a valuable lesson—traditional methods still work. In this episode, she shares how that unexpected moment sparked a deeper realization about project management: the importance of knowing when to choose Agile, Waterfall, or a hybrid of both. 🚖 Agile is the Uber. Waterfall is the taxi. Both have value. Both hav...

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Send us Fan Mail Project Management Masterclass is celebrating its one-year anniversary! In this special episode, host Brittany Wilkins reflects on the journey—nearly canceling the podcast before a powerful review and LinkedIn messages reignited her passion for teaching project management. She also breaks down the top five trends from the show’s most popular episodes, covering key fundamentals, st...

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Send us Fan Mail Project management has evolved significantly over the years, and so has the PMBOK Guide! In this episode of Project Management Masterclass , we take a deep dive into the fascinating journey of the PMBOK—from its first edition in 1996 to the game-changing shifts in the seventh edition. I share my personal experiences with PMBOK, from navigating my early days as a rookie project man...

Send us Fan Mail Join Brittany Project Management Professional (PMP), on this episode of Project Management Masterclass as she discusses  PMI’s groundbreaking report, Maximizing Project Success . Discover how the definition of project success is evolving and why it's no longer just about time, budget, and scope. Learn about the innovative Net Project Success Score (NPSS) and how it helps meas...

Send us Fan Mail Don't be a project management grinch this holiday season! In this special episode of Project Management Masterclass, host Brittany Wilkins Project Management Professional(PMP) puts a festive spin on the classic 12 Days of Christmas bringing you 12 Days of Project Management. Are you looking to achieve project success? Well tune into the show as Brittany highlights essential e...