The Project Management Podcast

Play audio-only episode | Play video episode Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. Research shows there are more people managing multiple projects than single projects, and yet there is not much information about it. To be able to manage big, single projects requires abilities that we, as project managers, have learned and developed over the years; learning about managing various projects is the new ability to learn.

Play audio-only episode | Play video episode Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. This episode is the third of three in which Cornelius Fichtner explores the following four project management principles that were introduced by the PMBOK® Guide Seventh Edition: 09. Complexity - Limiting effects of system interactions 10. Risk - Reducing risk for project success 11. Adaptability - Designing processes so you can be nimble 12. Change - Readying everyone for what’s coming

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Play audio-only episode | Play video episode Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. This episode is the first of three in which Cornelius Fichtner explores the following four project management principles that were introduced by the PMBOK® Guide Seventh Edition: 5. Holistic Thinking - Taking a systems-view approach 6. Leadership - Leading over managing 7. Tailoring - Finding the right fit for each project 8. Quality - Doing it right the first time

Play audio-only episode | Play video episode Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. This episode is the first of three in which Cornelius Fichtner explores the following four project management principles that were introduced by the PMBOK® Guide Seventh Edition: 1. Stewardship - Taking care of your project 2. Team - Building a solid team culture 3. Stakeholders - Engaging stakeholders brings success 4. Value - Delivering what's important

Play audio-only episode | Play video episode Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. Projects are done by people, and we project managers are responsible to ensure that everyone on the team stays motivated. How do you do that when half of your team works from home (with a barking dog in the background), some sit next to you at their desks, and the rest are in various branch offices around the world? Welcome to the world of managing hybrid and remote projects.

Play audio-only episode | Play video episode Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. On 19-Nov-2021 PMI began using the PMBOK Guide 7th edition as one of the ten reference books for the PMP exam. If you are preparing for the PMP exam you probably have questions like: What does that mean for my exam? Do I now have to read PMBOK 7? What about PMBOK 6? Will I need additional training? Is my exam simulator updated for this?

Play audio-only episode | Play video episode Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. Today’s workplace has evolved. Yet the strategies to empower employees and teams are still maturing. Join Cornelius Fichtner and Kevin Torf and let them fill this gap by providing a practical framework to inspire teams and keep them accountable for ultimate success. Rather than impose a single method to make you a better project manager, we will look at a flexible strategy that will help you lead confidently, take advantage of all the perspectives on your team, and get the job and project done on time without having to sacrifice quality.

Play audio-only episode | Play video episode Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. Organizations are successful based on their ability to achieve strategic goals. However, too many organizations waste time and money on developing strategy but don’t achieve their goals. What goes wrong?

Play video episode | Play audio-only episode Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. Cornelius Fichtner's new book The 50 PMP® Exam Prep Questions Everyone Gets Wrong is now available. The premise is, that there are some topics everyone gets wrong on the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam. Being able to answer tricky questions can mean the difference between a pass and a fail. Using data from thousands of mock PMP exams and insights from experienced classroom trainers, he identified, analyzed and explains the project management concepts that most students struggle to grasp. Buy the book on Amazon.