The Everyday PM: Project Management Principles for Your Everyday Life

Are you tired of your strategic initiatives falling flat? Do you feel like you're constantly spinning your wheels without making any real progress? Well, fear not my friends, because the Project Management Office (PMO) is here to save the day! The PMO is like the superhero of project management. They swoop in, assess the situation, and create a plan of action that will ensure success. With the...

Are you nervous about communicating with senior stakeholders? Don't worry, it's a common feeling. However, it's important to communicate confidently and effectively with them to ensure your ideas are heard and valued. Laura shares some tips to help you communicate confidently with senior stakeholders in the latest episode of The Everyday PM. Give it a listen! Who is Laura Chattington?...

Donna Gregorio is a corporate IT project management veteran, published author, college grad school instructor, and well-respected conference speaker. She helps organizations disrupt “change as usual” through a practical and repeatable framework, transforming their culture from surviving change to growing through change. Outside of her current role, Donna took a chance on herself by writing and pub...

Donna Gregorio is a corporate IT project management veteran, published author, college grad school instructor, and well-respected conference speaker. Donna’s own journey to excellence has been fueled by a passion for empowering students and experts. Today she manages the PM/BA department in IT and guides her teams through a high-stress, constant change, and fast-paced environment that is now commo...

Michelle Ngome⁠ is an award-winning inclusive marketing consultant. As the founder of Line 25 Consulting⁠ , she trains and consults with organizations on how to develop inclusive marketing strategies. In 2019, she founded the African-American Marketing Association , creating a nonprofit platform that empowers Black marketers. Michelle is the creator of the Be Inclusive: a DEI Card Game to help fac...

David Rose , MIT lecturer, inventor, and five-time entrepreneur, draws on culture, design, travel, and music to envision future products and businesses sparked by the next generation of technology. His last book, Enchanted Objects, is the definitive book on designing the Internet of Things. David wrote the seminal patent on photo sharing, founded an AI company focused on computer vision, and was V...

If you’re dealing with overwhelm and pressure on a constant basis, your ability to take action reduces exponentially and the stress consistently erodes your confidence, with long-term effects. Stress release comes from efficiently creating powerful habits. Laura walks us through the three most powerful habits that bust stress the fastest.    We cover the following:  How can project...

Being able to connect, present and influence others will help your listeners achieve their desired results in their professional and personal life. Building rapport and trust enables them to create valuable connections. Laura gives us 5 secrets that short-cut the path to connect, create rapport and influence others to take action.    We cover the following:  How does building rappor...

Tommy has been in the restaurant industry for nearly his entire adult life. He has a BSBA from the University of Denver’s Hotel Restaurant school in addition to an MBA.  This former stand-up comic turned SaaS founder, has extensive experience helping businesses become more efficient and profitable through the process, accountability, and data.  He’s currently the Managing Director of Ops...

It was a tremendous honor to have both Ron and Kathleen on The Everyday PM Podcast. Ron and Kathleen have been hosting the AI Today Podcast since 2017 with 250+ episodes and tens of thousands of listeners. In this week's episode, we guest swap on each other's podcasts, talking about insights into why AI and data projects fail and the role methodology can play to help projects succeed.   ...

Dave Shrivastav is the President of Beskar , An IT Services and Consulting company that provides elite IT Solutions to Small, Medium, and Large businesses and organizations. Dave has over two decades of IT, Operations, and Project Management experience working and leading IT groups across multiple industries including Engineering, Non-Profit, Government, Military, Banking, and IT Firms.  &nbs...

Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport based on various techniques, like striking, grappling, and ground fighting, incorporating fighting styles from various parts of the world. So what does MMA have to do with project management? A lot more than you think. Check out this newest episode of The Everyday PM Podcast and learn what MMA teaches us about project management principles. &...

Donna Gregorio is a corporate IT project management veteran, published author, college grad school instructor, and well-respected conference speaker. Donna’s own journey to excellence has been fueled by a passion for empowering students and experts. Today she manages the PM/BA department in IT and guides her teams through a high-stress, constant change, and fast-paced environment that is now commo...

Brendon Baker established the Valuable Change Co. with one central mission in mind: to Help Change Leaders Drive Real Value, but on his way found his secondary mission: Fight Unnecessary Complexity. Where change isn’t about delivering on-time or on-budget, but rather actually getting what you’re looking for out of it.   Here's a preview of what we chat about in this week's episode of The Ever...

In 2021, Jon and his team launched SmartSuite , the work management platform that manages any process, from any industry, on one platform. Now, SmartSuite unites essential elements used to get work done, regardless of company size or type.   Throughout his career, Jon has been dedicated to automating everyday, essential business tasks to create smarter, more efficient organizations, no matter...

Andy Alsop is the President and CEO of The Receptionist , which is an app built with the intent to calm the chaos of managing visitors and getting your guests where they need to be faster. Andy shares his professional journey, what inspired The Receptionist, and how he promotes his company culture through employee empowerment to stay curious... but not break anything!   Enjoyed this conversat...

Mark Woeppel is a management consultant working to improve operations performance in project management and processes. He frequently writes on the subject of execution performance, having written four books and many other publications. With extensive experience in oil & gas, consumer products, IT, many manufacturing industries, Mark is a highly sought after subject matter expert in eCommerce B...

In celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I talk about what it means to be a Filipina project manager. From cultural norms to the meaning of hospitality, I believe so much of my culture is intertwined with my success as a PM.  If there is one word to describe Filipinos, it’s hospitable. Filipinos are renowned for their hospitality. Whether you are a tourist visit...

Donna Gregorio is a veteran of corporate IT project management, published author, college grad school instructor, and well-respected conference speaker. Donna’s own journey to excellence has been fueled by a passion for empowering students and experts. Today she manages the PM/BA department in IT and guides her teams through a high-stress, constant change, and fast-paced environment that is now co...

Strategic alignment within an organization is known as lining up a business' strategy with culture, but have you ever thought about how it applies to you? Christina Heath, PMP is in the business of helping project managers find that alignment within their professional and personal lives because why can't these be aligned, too? After earning her stripes as a project manager, spearheading projects i...

Mark Woeppel is a management consultant working to improve operations performance in project management and processes. He frequently writes on the subject of execution performance, having written four books and many other publications. With extensive experience in oil & gas, consumer products, IT, many manufacturing industries, Mark is a highly sought after subject matter expert in eCommerce B...

One aspect I love about being a project manager is that there is a plethora of certifications available to us. As a life-long learner, I am a proponent of using education to elevate our understanding of project management fundamentals. Of the certifications and degrees available, there is a long-standing debate between the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) and Project Management Professional (PMP®...

Remember when the Avengers weren't The Avengers? Back when Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye, and Hulk were flying solo. There was a time (back in 2012) when The Avengers was just an idea of something bigger, documented in Nick Fury's Avenger's Initiative file. If it wasn't for Loki posing an impending threat to Earth, Nick Fury wouldn't have set his plans in motion to assemble...

John Dyer is an author, coach, and trainer with 36 years of experience in the field of improving processes. His published book, “The Façade of Excellence: Defining a New Normal of Leadership” examines the four leadership styles required to move an organization’s culture to one of trust, collaboration, and teamwork. John started his career with General Electric and then worked for Ingersoll-Rand be...

Tomorrow is the big day. You'll be pitching the scope of a new project to the executive leadership team for approval. For some, this moment can be nerve-racking. Others shine. Whatever position you take on public speaking, it's best to take the time to prepare. And by prepare, that doesn't just mean practice your script. It means understanding who your audience is, from their motivations to their...