In this episode, hosts Merv Jersak and Tim Jerome discuss the importance of self-regulation and consistency in leadership, emphasizing discipline’s role in effective communication, handling adversity, and promoting deep organizational approaches. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, they illustrate that discipline is not a restrictive force but a protective structure that creates a reliable environment for project success. The discussion prepares listeners for future topics on discipline through time management and prioritization.

Main Take-Aways

Discipline is an critical aspect to how project managers conduct themselves on the project. Discipline demonstrates professionalism and earns the trust of your teams: Four aspects to develop in the area of discipline:

1. develop consistency to build trust
2. develop deep organizational skills to aid in efficiency
3. develop disciplined communication skills to maintain transparency
4. develop a disciplined approach to handling adversity to maintain an even keel on the project

Show Notes

Today’s Project Managers Coffee Chat: The Discipline Diaries: Harnessing Discipline in Project Management

00:53 Introducing a deeper look at the importance of discipline in project management.

01:12 Defining discipline and its impact by considering consistency, deep organization, communication, and handling adversity on a project.

03:06 Exhibiting consistency as a leader to develop comfort, reliability, and trust in your leadership.

05:36 Discipline in the deep organization skills that add to your ability to lead your teams well, to streamline processes, to aid in overall efficiency.

10:37 Instilling discipline in your approach to oral and written communication on the project – both in positive and negative messaging. Being transparent in your communication

16:10 Maintaining a disciplined approach in handling adversity; learning to be confident and curb your emotions in adverse situations.