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[TIPS] Managing a Project: Brainstorming & Doing the Homework
Hosts: Renee Chuichiarelli & Julie Parks
Published: October 21, 2025
Length: ~6 minutes
Presented by: Global Training Center
đĄ Episode Summary
In this episode of Simply Trade [Tips], Hammer and Heels (Renee & Julie) kick off their new Project Management series. They break down how to confidently launch and manage a projectâwhether itâs a massive ERP implementation or something more focused like writing a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Their secret to getting started? Two simple but essential steps:
Brainstorming â Define your project, identify your stakeholders, and get their buy-in early.
Doing the Homework â Research your options, analyze internal vs. external solutions, and always widen your perspective when talking to vendors or IT teams.
Whether youâre a trade manager or new to project ownership, this episode gives you a framework to get your next initiative off the ground efficiently and with purpose.
đ§ Key Takeaways
Identify & Scope Clearly: Define what problem your project solves and who benefits from it.
Get Stakeholder Support: Involve cross-functional teams early to ensure buy-in and alignment.
Do Your Homework: Explore both internal and external solutions before committing to one.
Ask the Right Questions: When meeting with vendors or IT, leave time to learn about other potential solutions they offer.
Think Long-Term: Every small project builds skills for handling larger, enterprise-level challenges.
đ§ FIO (Figure It Out)
đ Action Item: Find (or assign) a project!
If youâre a team member, ask your boss what challenges need attention and create a small project to address one.
If youâre a leader, assign a project that helps someone on your team build project management skills.
Then share your progress in the Trade Geeks community!
đŹ Keep the Conversation Going
Join the conversation on Trade Geeks and tell us:
What project did you pick or assign?
What step of the brainstorming or homework process helped you the most?
Any surprises you found while scoping your project?
đ Trade Geeks Community
đ§ Credits
Hosts:
Renee Chiuchiarelli
Julie Parks
Producer:
Lalo Solorzano
Subscribe & Follow:
New TIPS episodes every Tuesday.
Presented by: Global Training Center â providing education, consulting, workshops, and compliance resources for trade professionals.
Connect with us:
Simply Trade Podcast on LinkedIn
Global Training Center on LinkedIn
YouTube
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Trade Geeks Community
Donât forget to rate, review, and share with your fellow trade geeks!
đ© Want to be on the show or suggest a topic?
Email us at [email protected] or DM us on X/Twitter @SimplyTradePod
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Hosts: Renee Chuichiarelli & Julie Parks
Published: October 21, 2025
Length: ~6 minutes
Presented by: Global Training Center
đĄ Episode Summary
In this episode of Simply Trade [Tips], Hammer and Heels (Renee & Julie) kick off their new Project Management series. They break down how to confidently launch and manage a projectâwhether itâs a massive ERP implementation or something more focused like writing a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Their secret to getting started? Two simple but essential steps:
Brainstorming â Define your project, identify your stakeholders, and get their buy-in early.
Doing the Homework â Research your options, analyze internal vs. external solutions, and always widen your perspective when talking to vendors or IT teams.
Whether youâre a trade manager or new to project ownership, this episode gives you a framework to get your next initiative off the ground efficiently and with purpose.
đ§ Key Takeaways
Identify & Scope Clearly: Define what problem your project solves and who benefits from it.
Get Stakeholder Support: Involve cross-functional teams early to ensure buy-in and alignment.
Do Your Homework: Explore both internal and external solutions before committing to one.
Ask the Right Questions: When meeting with vendors or IT, leave time to learn about other potential solutions they offer.
Think Long-Term: Every small project builds skills for handling larger, enterprise-level challenges.
đ§ FIO (Figure It Out)
đ Action Item: Find (or assign) a project!
If youâre a team member, ask your boss what challenges need attention and create a small project to address one.
If youâre a leader, assign a project that helps someone on your team build project management skills.
Then share your progress in the Trade Geeks community!
đŹ Keep the Conversation Going
Join the conversation on Trade Geeks and tell us:
What project did you pick or assign?
What step of the brainstorming or homework process helped you the most?
Any surprises you found while scoping your project?
đ Trade Geeks Community
đ§ Credits
Hosts:
Renee Chiuchiarelli
Julie Parks
Producer:
Lalo Solorzano
Subscribe & Follow:
New TIPS episodes every Tuesday.
Presented by: Global Training Center â providing education, consulting, workshops, and compliance resources for trade professionals.
Connect with us:
Simply Trade Podcast on LinkedIn
Global Training Center on LinkedIn
YouTube
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Trade Geeks Community
Donât forget to rate, review, and share with your fellow trade geeks!
đ© Want to be on the show or suggest a topic?
Email us at [email protected] or DM us on X/Twitter @SimplyTradePod
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