The Omar Project

Have you ever had a project go flawless? You hit the deterministic schedule, your budget is going way below projections, and the contingency hasn't been touched. These unicorn projects can occur, and when they do, expect to get the question. "How much can you give back to the business?".   Tune in to find out how to respond. 

And we also touch on global projects. 

Asian countries have been sourcing critical components to the world for decades, but many now hold some of the world's most sought-after engineers, construction contractors and fabricators. The lure of Asia is clear, lower cost, highly skilled workers, 24/7 operations. But there are unapparent risks that occur when you decide to move part of the project overseas. 

If you're coming from an operational role, where your job is to keep production running, moving to a project-based organization can feel like a slow down in pace.

But if you continue to feel that, it may be that you don't understand the major differences in expectations. In this episode, I discuss how to prepare to enter a  project-driven organization.

Plus,  we talk about the delicate balance of recognition when you're going fast.

Don't you hate when you get started on an important project and quickly realize the team and performance you're seeing will not get you to your goals?  

Having that challenge when it's your employees is one thing, but what happens when you've signed a long-term contract with a firm?

Plus, we dive into many aspects of managing performance through contracts. 

In this episode, we touch on the transition from technical SMEs to a technical leader. 

Also, we discuss the delicate balance to avoid creating a bottleneck when implementing a quality process.

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In this episode, we talk about how to manage unexpected risks that have the potential to cancel your project. Plus, what to do with all the learnings on a project.

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In this episode, learn about what signs mean its time to start thinking about creating a project organization.

Plus, we discuss portfolio management and three critical items to consider.

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Also answered in this episode. What if I can do things faster than the project process allows; should I?

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How do you move from the Jr engineer to the PM? What leadership skills you'll need. Plus, is my project documentation system good enough? 

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Learn how to manage your IT contractors to prevent them from going over budget. 

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Interview with Pepe Estrada, Director of Public Affairs at Walmart

In case you didn’t know: Walmart is big. It’s so big, it is the largest private employer in the United States, with over 1.5 million employees. Now imagine driving change from the top, having the support of the CEO to lead Walmart’s efforts in community outreach.

Meet Jose (Pepe) Estrada, the Director of Public Affairs at Walmart. Over the past 15 years, he’s worked with LatinX, LGBTQ, American Indian, People with Disabilities, and Emerging Generations communities. He’s even led Walmart’s first influencer-based reputation management initiative. 

The interesting thing about Pepe is that he didn’t start out in public affairs at all. He began as an economist in Peru before moving to the United States to get his PhD in agricultural economics at NC State. Along the way, he learned three vital rules for success, which could be why he’s been so successful across roles and industries: 1. Be adaptable and flexible, 2. Network, and 3. Never judge a book by its cover. 

Have you listened to the podcast? How has your perception of Walmart changed as a result? Do you agree with Pepe’s rules for success? Share your thoughts, tweet @theomarproject on Twitter. 

Show Notes:

The Omar Project 

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