In this episode of the Everyday Business Problems podcast, Dave Crysler is joined by Walt Sparling from PM Mastery, a comprehensive resource center for project management professionals. Walt, a project management expert, shares his insights on process improvement and efficiency from the perspective of a project manager. The conversation covers the integration of project management in both internal and external process improvements, navigating roadblocks in large organizations, and the importance of effective communication. Walt also discusses his approach to prioritizing opportunities and achieving quick wins to build momentum for continuous improvement.

What You'll Discover:

• How project management principles contribute to process improvement and operational efficiency.
• The dual focus on internal and external process improvements in project management.
• Strategies for overcoming roadblocks and fostering collaboration in large organizations.
• The role of curiosity and continuous questioning in identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Effective communication techniques for promoting process changes within a team.
• The balance between using established frameworks and achieving quick wins to drive momentum.
• Practical tools and methodologies favored by project managers for process improvement.
• The importance of documenting processes to reduce inefficiencies and resource wastage.
• Key takeaways on the significance of value-driven changes in process improvement initiatives.