Manage This - The Project Management Podcast

Manage This - The Project Management Podcast

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Manage This - The Project Management Podcast episodes

  • Episode 235 – Project Managers Without Borders: Turning Projects Into Purpose
    Deanna Landers, founder of Project Managers Without Borders (PMWB), shares how project management can deliver more than results, it can deliver hope. Now part of PMI, PMWB unites professionals worldwide to lead sustainable, humanitarian initiatives. Deanna discusses the organization’s growth, opportunities for volunteer project managers, and the parallels between navigating the open seas and managing complex projects. It’s an inspiring look at how our profession can create lasting impact, one project at a time.
    46 min
  • Episode 234 – Lead Smarter: EQ Strategies of Top Performers
    In this episode, we explore the role of emotional intelligence in leadership. Dr. Robin Hills explains how EI enables project leaders to adapt, manage stress, build resilient teams, and guide with empathy. Hear practical strategies for applying EI in today’s complex environment and why it’s a defining factor in moving from good leadership to great.
    46 min
  • Episode 233 – De-Risking for Impact: Spot Risks Before They Derail Strategy
    Imagine turning uncertainty into your biggest advantage. That’s the power of risk. In this episode, we’re joined by Susan Schramm to uncover why risks so often get overlooked early in projects, the blind spots that trip up teams, and how a clear “why” can keep you steady when challenges hit. Susan also reveals the costly mistake of waiting until things go wrong to talk about risk—and what smart organizations do instead.
    46 min
  • Episode 232 – Before You Speak: Why Better Listening Changes Everything
    Stan Slovin, author of Better Listening: The Secret to Improving Your Professional and Personal Life, reveals how mastering the skill of listening can transform leadership, strengthen relationships, and enhance everyday communication. His simple yet powerful method:reveals how mastering the skill of listening can transform leadership, strengthen relationships, and enhance everyday communication and compassionate listener.
    34 min
  • Episode 231 – The No-Nonsense Guide to Pursuing Project Excellence
    Bob Jewell reveals what “excellence” truly means in project management, how to steer clear of common pitfalls, and why he avoids the term “scope.” He discusses underrated tools, challenges the practice of building schedules backwards, and shares fresh perspectives on the work breakdown structure, the critical path, and the crucial handoffs that can determine a project’s success.
    34 min
  • Episode 230 – Hoshin Kanri: Delivering Continuous Improvement
    We explore the power of Hoshin Kanri—a strategic management system that sets mid- and long-term goals, aligns objectives across all levels of an organization, guides annual execution, and develops people’s capabilities to sustain progress. Mark Reich brings insight from his 23 years at Toyota, where he helped implement this enterprise-wide approach to continuous improvement.
    36 min
  • Episode 229 – Reimagining Leadership: Human Wisdom and Machine Intelligence
    As AI tools become more advanced, what does effective project leadership look like? In this episode, Rich Maltzman, co-author of AI-Powered Leadership, discusses what effective project leadership looks like in an AI-driven world. He emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach between human judgment and machine intelligence, advocating for a “both/and” mindset that blends human insight with technological precision.
    47 min
  • Episode 228 – Empowering Teams: The Smart Way to Get the Job Done
    In this episode hear fresh insights to help you lead with impact, empower your team — and get the job done. Kevin Torf, author of Getting the Job Done, shares practical advice for leaders managing fast-moving projects and cross-functional teams as we explore what it truly means to empower a team, and why it's the secret sauce behind high-performing project leadership and long-term success.
    40 min
  • Episode 227 – Navigating Innovation: The Grain de Sail Story
    We explore the intersection of adventure, innovation, and sustainability with Jacques Barreau, co-founder of Grain de Sail. This pioneering project is transforming maritime shipping with wind-powered cargo vessels, carrying organic chocolate and coffee across the Atlantic. Jacques shares how he and his twin brother, Olivier, turned their passion for eco-friendly transport into managing this complex project, which spans food production, shipping logistics, and international partnerships.
    46 min
  • Episode 226 – Bringing Workshop Culture to Everyday Project Teams
    Alison Coward shares insights on Workshop Culture, as she introduces her five-pillar framework for building strong team culture. Hear how teams can infuse their everyday collaboration with the energy and effectiveness of workshops. By adopting a "workshop mindset," teams can transform meetings, improve communication, and achieve stronger alignment around shared values, ultimately avoiding common pitfalls that lead to unproductive habits.
    46 min

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In the ever-evolving world of project management, Manage This is the leading podcast for project managers eager for practical insights, expert advice, and fresh industry trends. Launched by Andy…