There’s no “right way” to run a successful project. Producing better results is all about finding the best way to get the job done. Guests discuss the value of different project management approaches—and how building a broader knowledge base can help boost your career.

Andy Kaufman, PMP, PMI-ACP, president of the Institute for Leadership Excellence & Development Inc. in Lake Zurich, Illinois, USA, discusses how understanding an organization’s culture can help you choose the best project approach.

Emily Luijbregts, PMP, project manager at Siemens PLM Software in 's-Hertogenbosch, or Den Bosch, in the Netherlands, shares how understanding multiple project approaches can open the door to new career opportunities.

Nelson Rosamilha, PMP, PMI-ACP, head of project management at Ericsson in Sao Paulo, Brazil, outlines how project managers can take the lead to build buy-in for the best delivery method.

Key Themes:

[00:23] What drives project success?
[03:22] The value of pulling from different approaches
[04:48] How culture impacts the right approach
[07:50] How a broader skillset can boost your career
[08:50] Building buy-in with business benefits
[11:17] Customizing your leadership style
[14:47] Setting expectations with stakeholders
[18:16] Becoming more customer-centric