Understanding Projects

This episode features Dushyant Puri. Dushyant's professional experience includes Mechanical Design, Program Management, Design to Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance. He holds his Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and PRINCE2 Practitioner designations. For more information about Dushyant: https://www.linkedin.com/in/puridushyant/

The discussion focuses on something that many organizations are or will be grappling with - the integration of waterfall and agile methods within their projects. Dushyant describes the approaches that he has used in this area. 

This is an episode of the Understanding Projects podcast which consists series of discussions with PM academics and practitioners about the real world aspects of projects and project  management. The podcast is based on the text Understanding Project  Management - A  Practical Guide by Dave C. Barrett.

This episode features Simone Craig. Simone has many years of experience in resource and people management, project management, program management, and strategic planning. She holds the Project Management Professional and Kanban Management Professional designations and is also a professor of project management. For more information about Simone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-craig-b18419b/

The discussion focuses on agile delivery, and specifically regarding the differences and similarities of the Scrum and Kanban frameworks. Throughout the discussion, Simon demonstrates the strengths of each approach and when each framework would be appropriate.       

This is an episode of the Understanding Projects podcast which consists series of discussions with PM academics and    practitioners about the real world aspects of projects and project management. The podcast is based on the text Understanding Project Management - A  Practical Guide by Dave C. Barrett.

This episode features Mo Oyadiran. Mo is an associate faculty member at Conestoga College teaching many courses in the project management program. The discussion focuses on the importance of the project status reporting process, including how it can increase stakeholder engagement and allow the project manager to guide the project narrative.      

This is an episode of the Understanding Project Management Discussions   podcast which consists series of discussions with PM academics and   practitioners about the real world aspects of projects and project   management. The  podcast is based on the text Understanding Project   Management - A  Practical Guide by Dave C. Barrett.

This episode features Christopher Chang. In addition to Christopher’s experience in the field of project management, he also provides mentoring  and consulting to new startups in the area. In addition, Christopher is an associate faculty member at Conestoga College. For more information about Christopher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgchangdefacto/

The discussion focuses on the executing, monitoring, and controlling activities that take place during planning. That is, those activities that ensure that plans are completed effectively.  

This is an episode of the Understanding Projects podcast which consists series of discussions with PM academics and  practitioners about the real world aspects of projects and project  management. The  podcast is based on the text Understanding Project  Management - A  Practical Guide by Dave C. Barrett.

This episode features Antony Skinner. Antony's background includes IT and software development as a line manager, program manager, and an independent consultant as well as being an Associate Professor of Project Management. For more information about Antony: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonyskinner/

Our discussion will be focused on all things related to the management of people on a project including the use of power and influence by the project manager. 

This is an episode of the Understanding Projects podcast which consists series of discussions with PM academics and practitioners about the real world aspects of projects and project management. The  podcast is based on the text Understanding Project Management - A  Practical Guide by Dave C. Barrett.

This episode features Jeffrey Thomson. Jeffrey is an experienced consultant in a number of areas including procurement and contract management, program management, and intellectual asset management. He has also been an Associate Professor of  Project Management at Conestoga College.   Our topic is the management of project costs. For more information about Jeffrey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreythomson/

During the discussion, Jeffrey outlines why this is such an important aspect of project management.    This is an episode of the Understanding Projects podcast -  which consists series of discussions with PM academics and   practitioners  about the real world aspects of projects and project   management. The  podcast is based on the text Understanding Project   Management - A  Practical Guide by Dave C. Barrett.

This episode features Ian Adare. Ian is a program manager with experience in a variety of sectors including education, healthcare, banking, and automation. He has also been an Associate Professor of Project Management at Conestoga College. For more information about Ian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iadare/

Our topic is the management of project issues. During the discussion, the source of issues will be discussed, the approach to solving issues, and the relation of issues to risks and change requests. 

This is an episode of the Understanding Projects podcast - which consists series of discussions with PM academics and  practitioners  about the real world aspects of projects and project  management. The  podcast is based on the text Understanding Project  Management - A  Practical Guide by Dave C. Barrett.

This episode features Marion Chang. Marion has many years of project and portfolio management experience in the financial, transportation, and technology industries. She also has attained her PMP and is a certified agile project manager. She is also an Associate Professor of Project Management at Conestoga College. For more information about Marion: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marionchang/

Our topic is critical chain project management where we discuss the use of this methodology, its relation to the critical path method, project resources, and the use of project buggers.

This is an episode of the Understanding Projects podcast -  which consists series of discussions with PM academics and  practitioners  about the real world aspects of projects and project  management. The  podcast is based on the text Understanding Project  Management - A  Practical Guide by Dave C. Barrett.

This episode features Charu Sachdeva. Charu’s started as a graphic designer and then moved into operations and project management roles. She is also an Associate Professor of Project Management at Conestoga College. For more information about Charu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sachdevacharu/

Our topic is project communications where we discuss the importance of communication planning, its relation to stakeholder planning, and the challenges of communicating with a virtual team. 

This is an episode of the Understanding Projects podcast -  which consists series of discussions with PM academics and  practitioners  about the real world aspects of projects and project  management. The  podcast is based on the text Understanding Project  Management - A  Practical Guide by Dave C. Barrett.

This episode features Jonathan Mckee. Jonathan’s background includes management consulting as well as project and program management both in industry and as an educator.  Jonathan has a focus on the business analysis process and has been the President of International Institute of Business Analysis, Waterloo Chapter. For more information about Jonathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanmckee/

Our topic today is the gathering of project requirements and its transition to the scope of the project. We also discuss the role of the business analyst within projects and the creation of the WBS.  The video an episode of the Understanding Projects podcast -  which consists series of discussions with PM academics and practitioners  about the real world aspects of projects and project management. The  podcast is based on the text Understanding Project Management - A  Practical Guide by Dave C. Barrett.