Inspired by a LinkedIn article I wrote in September 2019, in this brief episode I talk about the contrast between book knowledge (the blue pill), real world (the red pill) and how we can blend these into a "purple pill" of balanced Project Management

PPP45: Project Managers Should Take the Purple Pill

Where project management meets public safety. Real-world tools and insight with Kevin Pannell.

Hosted by Kevin Pannell, PMP, CSM, Prosci, PSC III—a U.S. Navy and public safety veteran with over two decades of experience in emergency management, healthcare IT, and project leadership—this podcast bridges the gap between structured planning and real-time response.

Each episode delivers practical tactics, leadership lessons, and field-tested tools for professionals operating at the intersection of public safety, emergency management, and complex projects. Whether you're leading a response team, managing a high-stakes initiative, or coordinating across agencies, this is your briefing room for what works in the real world.

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Where project management meets public safety. Real-world tools and insight with Kevin Pannell. Hosted by Kevin Pannell, PMP, CSM, Prosci, PSC III—a U.S. Navy and public safety veteran with over two decades of experience in emergency management, healthcare IT, and project leadership—this podcast bridges the gap between structured planning and real-time response. Each episode delivers practical tactics, leadership lessons, and field-tested tools for professionals operating at the intersection of public safety, emergency management, and complex projects. Whether you're leading a response team, managing a high-stakes initiative, or coordinating across agencies, this is your briefing room for what works in the real world.

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PPP45: Project Managers Should Take the Purple Pill

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