Project Management Office Hours

What is a Digital Project Manager? How is this different than a traditional Project Manager? In this episode we hear from Ben Aston who is the founder of The Digital Project Manager Community.

Ben is a community builder, podcast host, and leader in the project management industry. He shared with us his journey from Developer and Accidental PM to Digital Producer and Digital Project Manager. Ben provides insights into the benefits of being a member in the Digital Project Manager community and working closely with his peers. He offers perspective on alternatives to the PMBOK, Agile & Waterfall project management, how DPMs have been able to adjust to our COVID world and so much more.

Founded in 2011 The Digital Project Manager has become one of the largest and most credible platforms for digital project management information and thought leadership.

The Digital Project Manager (DPM) has how-to guides, articles on project management and software, best practices, hacks for productivity, podcasts, and other resources to get you started leading projects in a digital world.

The Digital Project Manager - www.thedigitalprojectmanager.com
The DPM Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-digital-project-manager-podcast/id1262608127

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

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As we approach Veterans Day we dedicated our show to a discussion about supporting Veterans and Military Spouses with services and programs assisting with transitioning to civilian Project Management careers. Two leading organizations in the industry which are supporting Veterans are PMI and VPMMA and we learn more about what they have to offer Veterans.

PMO Joe was joined by Brantlee Underhill, Kerry Brooks and Al Calvi all from PMI, the Project Management Institute. Brantlee is the Managing Director North America, Kerry is a Military Spouse and PMI Product Manager and Al is Veteran and Military Program Champion.

Al gives us an inside look as a Veteran of the challenges he and his family faced when transitioning to the civilian workforce. He also shared how earning his PMP helped ease the strain of the transition. He now works closely with PMI Chapters to help them build successful Veterans Mentoring Programs.

Kerry shares the impact a military family can have on your career such as frequent relocations and the stresses of the unknown. Kerry was recently featured along with VPMMA Co-Founder Eric "Doc" Wright on the Montel Williams Lifetime Network show, Military Makeover. You can see that episode here - https://militarymakeover.tv/pmi-empowering-people-to-make-ideas-a-reality/

Brantlee shares PMI's vision and plan to support Veterans in the Project Economy such as their partnership with Pearson VUE to provide exams at military bases around the world. She also shares one of PMI's Core Values is Volunteerism with Al being an example of how volunteering can make an impact personally and within the community.

To learn about all the services PMI offers for the Military and Veterans visit www.pmi.org/military. To learn more about VPMMA, Veteran Project Manager Mentor Alliance, visit www.thevpmma.org.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

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What is a "Lazy Project Manager", and why does it benefit productivity? How can veteran project managers help and support the newest generation? We explore these questions and more with Peter Taylor, who joined us live from the UK.

Peter is the author of the #1 bestselling project management book, ‘The Lazy Project Manager,’ along with many other books on Project Management, PMO development, Executive Sponsorship, Transformation Leadership, and Speaking Skills. He has delivered over 400 lectures worldwide in over 25 countries and has been described as ‘perhaps the most entertaining and inspiring speaker in the project management world today.’ Find out more about him at www.thelazyprojectmanager.com.

Peter shared what excites him in the project management world today and how being an exceptional leader is vital to the success of any project. He shared everything that has lead him to be a PMO Influencer of the Year finalist. Listen to hear our conversation and learn more about his influence in the global project management industry.

Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

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How do you connect PMI chapters from around the world sharing industry trends and insights? Do you wonder about cultural differences delivering projects in different regions and countries? We explore these questions and more with Priya Patra who joined us live from India.

Priya is a mother of two, Author, Blogger, Women Empower believer, Dreamer, Creator and a Futurist, An Agile Evangelist and a Program Manager. She is also a community builder establishing the Women PowerUp Network and the PMI Chapter Xchange.

Priya shared the challenges of working in a global community as well as the benefits of building these communities. She shares her story of personal growth and the many benefits of supporting and joining industry groups. Listen to hear our conversation and learn more about her influence in the global project management industry.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.

How has your work been impacted by the pandemic? Are you able to lead your projects effectively? In this episode Elizabeth Harrin joins PMO Joe from West Sussex, UK to share her story about working remote, engaging stakeholders and books she has written.

The pandemic has forced us to work differently. We need to improve our ability to work with people remotely. Elizabeth shares tips such as getting comfortable on video, understand how to best use the technology, and find how to “turn off” from work. At the center of remote work is trust. Your employer trusting you are getting your job done and also, we as PMs to know the project teams are pushing projects forward.

We are also missing out on the water cooler chats so we should find and utilize mentors to help us grow and improve our careers. Elizabeth shared her mentoring experiences including her own mentoring group Project Management Rebels. We also get to hear about Elizabeth’s blog A Girl’s Guide to PM, trends for 2021 and books that Elizabeth has written. Be sure to subscribe to catch the full episode and hear what Elizabeth has to share about Stakeholder Engagement.

Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.

A Girl's Guide to PM Blog -
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The PM Circle -
https://www.thepmcircle.com

Are you familiar with the upcoming changes to the PMBOK? What do you think will be the impact to our profession and community? In this episode Cyndi Dionisio and Mike Griffiths share the details on the PMBOK 7th edition update.

After 50+ years and 6 editions of the PMBOK, PMI is taking the PMBOK 7th edition in a different direction. The changes to the Standard and Guide are meant to align with the evolution within the industry. The working draft is a move towards a Principled-based Standard to apply regardless of your delivery approach.

A focus of the 7th edition is to move from Outputs to Outcomes. This is a significant change to the approach as the Knowledge Areas and Process Groups will no longer be in the PMBOK. We learn instead about the 12 Principles and Performance Domains. The key point of the discussion is that the PMBOK is undergoing a major re-write and will make a significant impact on our profession and industry.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.

How can Mindfulness and Meditation benefit your life and relationships? In this episode we hear from Veteran Navy Seal Commander Jon Macaskill to learn the events which lead him to pursue mindfulness and meditation.

Jon recently retired from the Navy and joined us from the road as he and his family are touring the country in an RV. Jon also shares the history of Veteran's Path, a Non-Profit organization supporting Veterans with mindfulness and meditation. Jon hosts the Veteran's Path podcast speaking with a diverse set of leaders who share their mindfulness journey.

Jon also shared the story behind the Scrum on the Go board that he helped developed with his partners. This mobile Scrum Board is a perfect tool for individuals, teams, and families looking to organize and make progress on their activities.

This was a great light-hearted discussion that covered plenty of ground and we got to meet Jon's dog who was riding shotgun for the interview. Thanks to Jon for his service to our country and for taking time to share his story with all of us.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.

What people skills are the most important for successful Project Managers? What are the important leadership traits we look for and respect with our leaders? In this episode we discuss these topics and much more with Randy Englund as he shares his story.

Randy is a Project Management Consultant, Trainer and Author of several success books. He has co-authored best-selling business management books:

Creating an Environment for Successful Projects
Creating the Project Office
Project Sponsorship
The Complete Project Manager
The Complete Project Manager’s Toolkit

We had a great discussion about leadership, sales and people skills for project managers. Randy provides great insight from his vast experience over his long career. He also shares the importance of storytelling and the impact it has with our career development.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.

Do you struggle with Performance Reviews each year? Perhaps you are a PM without direct reports and you are asked to provide feedback on project team members performance or a new manager unsure how to be effective for your team. In this episode we have an informative chat with Chris Kopp talking performance reviews tools, process and techniques.

Chris is a long-time project management and business operations leader who shared his story with us including lessons learned from "Eating a chicken dinner" and "the farmer hiring someone who can sleep through the storm". We learn about using tools to conduct micro-reviews throughout the year. Chris shared how the book Radical Candor has helped with his leadership approach. We hear why it's ok to let someone know they have "spinach on their teeth"! Listen for his practical proven approach to avoid the dreaded yearly performance review cycle.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.

A rare in-depth discussion with PMO Joe as we had to make a late change with our scheduled guest. We hope to have Cornelius Fichtner join us on a future show.

Joe shared with us the evolution he's made during the pandemic with choosing how to prioritize his time with family, work and community. Focusing on top priorities and pulling up anchors has allowed Joe and The PMO Squad to focus on pushing forward with several initiatives.

He walked us through the Purpose Driven PMO and the 3 drivers Purpose, Measure, and Optimize to help PMO Leaders build or improve their team, capabilities and value delivery. Soon to be released with the Purpose Driven PMO training and certification program and by year-end, the Purpose Driven PMO book.

Also in the works is the 2020 PMO Leadership Survey which will explore the role and impact of Leadership on PMO success. The survey will be released globally on July 15th. Joe also touched on another book in process which is a recap of stories and lessons from the amazing guests from the past 3 years on the show. Listen to hear these topics and other perspectives while getting to learn a bit more about Joe and his priorities.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.