People. Process. Progress.

In this episode, How NOT to Brief the Public After a Disaster, I’ll share insight from my time on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) on what not to do when briefing the public and press after a critical incident and proposed solutions to improve crisis communication in the future.

Lessons learned:

• Not overcrowding the room
• Not using basic manners
• Not being honest with the public
• Not letting Operations speak
• Not briefing leaders ahead of time
• Not showing a Unified Command presence

Godspeed y'all,

Kevin

In Breathing, Framing, and Surviving in Jiu-Jitsu and in Life, I’m speaking about the importance of breathing, placing physical and metaphorical frames in your life, and surviving. I’m speaking to you folks facing challenging times, Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, fitness enthusiasts, anyone interested in self-improvement, …in other words. All humans. 

In this episode:

• Breathing in BJJ
• Wim Hof and 2-to-1 breathing techniques
• Setting mental and physical frames in BJJ and life
• Surviving by balancing your "7 pillars"

Godspeed y'all,

Kevin

In Lessons Learned from 2024 and Tools I'm Doubling Down On in 2025, I'm sharing a roundup of non-family and friend influential people, products, exercises, mindsets, and tools I found helpful in 2024 and that I'll build on going into 2025.

My Dad passed away in April of this year and this is my first Christmas without him. So I'm trying to find a way to honor my Father's memory, to acknowledge the pain, and perhaps, to find some peace. I wrote a poem, When You Miss Someone at Christmas, and I'd like to share it with you.

Merry Christmas and Godspeed y'all,

Kevin

Today, on Framework Friday episode one, How to Craft Impactful User Stories for Improved Outcomes, we're diving into a powerful tool for defining "what done looks like": user stories.

People:

• Users, customers, and ourselves

Process:

• Crafting user stories
• Using the MoSCoW prioritization method

Progress:

• Defining "what done looks like." more effectively

Godspeed y'all,

Kevin

In this episode I'm helping listeners not be too rigid with their processes through examples from Taiichi Ohno and my own lessons learned as an Emergency Medical Technician, Planning Section Chief, and Project Manager.

People:

• "Let the flow manage the processes, and not let management manage the flow." - Taiichi Ohon

Process:

• Evaluating what done looks like
• Letting the team determine the best way to get there
• Gauging the team's capabilities
• Choosing the right tools from the process toolbox

Progress:

• Helping listeners not be too rigid with their processes so that their teams have autonomy and collaborative outcomes are encouraged

Getting out of shape doesn't happen overnight. Gaining weight isn't an instant occurrence. 

So, what's to be done? Hit play and let's improve together.

In Welcome to the Re-launch of the People, Process, Progress Podcast, Host Kevin Pannell reunites himself with listeners after a one-year detour. Kevin shares why he stepped away, why he's back, and what listeners can expect from him and his guests in the future.

“Sooner or later, everything old is new again.” - Stephen King

Future focus:

• Leadership and management
• Team building and collaboration
• Personal development and growth
• Innovation and creativity
• and more!

more at peopleprocessprogress.com

I originally recorded "You're a Project Manager and You Don't Even Know It" in October 2020. I'm re-releasing it based on a message I received on Reddit from a Teacher looking to transition into Project Management.

Find the Project Management Experience Tracker on my website at https://hopeisnotaplan.org/tools/

Hey there, friend. It’s Kevin. Welcome back to the Hope is NOT a Plan podcast. Today, I want to have a little check-in with you. It’s like a virtual wellness consult, just you and me.

And if you're looking for some resources to help you work through any challenges you might be facing, head over to our website at hopeisnotaplan.org. We've got a whole toolkit of tips, tricks, and inspiration to keep you moving forward. Want to check in directly? Follow me and the show on @hopesnotaplan on X and Instagram. View workouts, cold plunge, and Jiu Jitsu videos on the Hope is NOT a Plan YouTube channel.