Great Practices

In this episode of Great Practices, I’m talking with Troy Robinson, Sr. Director of Engineering with over 25 years of experience in software development. Listen in to this episode as Troy discusses the difference between Waterfall and Agile development methods, how the Scaled Agile Framework (or SAFE) fits into these models, and what PMOs and Project Managers can do to help, or hurt, projects they manage in either of these methodologies. 

Plus, you’ll find out why “It Depends” is an answer you’ll need to get used to when it comes to picking the best methodology, and ultimately what all successful projects are built upon. 

Want to get in touch with Troy Robinson and discuss development methodologies further?  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troybrobinson/ 

Email: [email protected] 

In this episode of Great Practices, I’m talking with Chris Carter, Chief Engineer and Executive GM at Toyota North America by day and Academic Program Director at Georgia Tech by night. Listen in to this episode as Chris discusses the history of the Project Management Certificate Program at Georgia Tech, how it’s been recently revamped to include experiential learning with modular design (don’t worry, he’ll make this easy to understand), who the program is perfect for and where you can find more information.

Plus, find out what chicken nuggets and dipping sauce have to do with teaching project management.

Want to get in touch with Chris Carter or learning more about the Georgia Tech Certificate Program?

Project Management Certificate  

In this episode of Great Practices, I’m talking with Dr. Michael Woodard, Learning & Talent Development Thought Leader, Adjunct Professor at William Woods University, Author, Speaker, and an all-around nice guy. Listen in to this episode to get Dr. Mike’s take on why training is so important for PMO Leaders, a framework you can follow to make sure your project managers know what they are doing, and three training traps to avoid. Plus, find out why it’s so important to lead with inquiry and how adopting this one behavior can make a big difference in your PMO journey.

Want to get in touch with Dr. Mike?

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmikeleaderbehaviors/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 770.329.8102

And, here’s the training framework Dr. Mike referenced throughout this episode. 

In this episode of Great Practices, I’m talking with Joe Pusz, Founder of The PMO Squad and The PMO Leader. Listen in to this episode to get PMO Joe’s assessment of the current state of PMOs (you’re going to be shocked by the dismal statistics), why PMOs are in such a bad state, and what you can do as a PMO Leader to make 2023 a Transformative year instead of just a Transitional year. Plus, find out why Joe thinks PMO should stand for Pizza Management Office and why everyone should be asking how their projects taste!

Want to get in touch with Joe?  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joepusz/  

The PMO Squad: https://www.thepmosquad.com/  

The PMO Leader: https://www.thepmoleader.com/  

In this episode of Great Practices, I’m talking with Anna Morgan, recruiter by day and job search strategist by night. Listen in to this episode to get a recruiters view of the PMO and Project Management job prospects, what you can do to find a new position e (hint, it starts way before putting your resume together), what you should never do when looking for a job, and how to make the most of phone and virtual interviews.

You’ll also learn the relationship between your LinkedIn profile and your resume and that it’s got to be more than just copy / paste. Plus, find out how Anna came up with #careerbff tag and learn how she became a rescuer of both dogs and careers!

Want to get in touch with Anna?

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annamorgan-rp-recruiter-careerbff/

Website: https://www.annamorgancareerbff.com/

In this episode of Great Practices, I’m talking with Eric Jones, owner of Coffee Cup Coaching, a coaching firm that helps people to pursue their passions, live their potential, and stop struggling in life and careers. Listen in to find out the difference between a coach and a mentor and signs that you may need a coach. Plus, you’ll learn the best way to find a coach as well as the positive qualities you’ll want to make sure they have as well as the negative qualities you’ll want to make sure to avoid. 

Want to get in touch with Eric? 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericryanjones/

Website: https://coffeecupcoach.co/

In this episode of Great Practices, I’m talking with Mark Burnett, owner of ECONO-Project EX, a firm that helps deliver complex projects with confidence. Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, listen is as this son of the Caribbean talks about the challenges of delivering projects across 19 countries! We discuss why all projects should be given the proper respect, how standardization is the key to successful project delivery, and how Mark gets up to speed in new situations quickly.

Plus, you’ll find out which islands are the easiest and which ones are most challenging when it comes to project delivery.

Want to get in touch with Mark?

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrkburnett/

Website: https://econo-projectex.business.site/

Email: [email protected]

In this episode of Great Practices, I’m talking with Amanda Sutt, CEO and Creative Director of the Branding and Marketing Firm called Rock Paper Scissors. Listen in as we discuss how to manage projects and creative people when things aren’t always black and white, learn her secret to increasing the capacity of her team by up to 50%, and how putting just the right frameworks in place unleash her team’s creativity. Plus, discover what a secret staircase in the back of her house has to do with their company name and why the name of her team on Trivia Night is “I’ll Know It When I See It”!

Want to get in touch with Amanda? 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-sutt-9b0b646/   

In this episode of Great Practices, I’m talking with Janet Thomas, VP of Human Resources at Mueller Water Products about what makes for a great Employee Experience. Listen in as we discuss the effect rampant turnover has on managers and teams, understanding regrettable vs. non-regrettable turnover, and some questions to ask during a “Stay Interview” to make sure you are retaining top talent.  

Plus, find out how to use the Skill or Will test to troubleshoot issues with employees who may have previously been top performers. 

Want to get in touch with Janet? 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-thomas-6ab8948/  

In this episode of Great Practices, listen in as Troy Felder, Regional Senior HR Business Partner for McKesson, provides a great definition of Talent Development, discusses the 3 Es of how people grow, explains how to keep your PMO team aligned on the Talent Development journey, and a couple of Talent Development traps and pitfalls you’ll want to avoid. Plus, find out if you deserve to be in the “frequent traveler” line when it comes to your PMO career!

Want to get in touch with Troy?

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-felder-mba-sphr-shrm-scp/