https://www.projectmanagementofficehours.comenBusinessCopyright Joe Puszhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cba96d5bd8361989af28d73d1ff610a9.jpghttps://www.projectmanagementofficehours.comSat, 29 Jun 2024 19:05:13 +0000Joe PuszJoe Puszinfo@thepmosquad.comProject Management Office Hours explores the humanity and reality of Project Management. You get to know the leaders in the Project Management industry and understand their story. Hosted by Joe Pusz, PMO Joe, Project Management Advocate and CEO &...trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e116-the-biggest-tribute-to-the-foo-fighters-projects-gone-viral-with-fabio-zaffagnini-and-claudia-spading-from-rockin-1000--52652967
Project Management Office Hours is a show about the people and projects in project management from around the world. We’ve talked with people from all the continents discussing war, family, history, projects, careers, neuroscience and so many different topics over 115 shows. Each show was a fantastic experience to listen and learn, but there has been 1 guest PMO Joe has been chasing for years…Fabio and the Rockin’ 1000 team.

If you haven’t seen the video you are missing out and you must join the over 61 million viewers who have experienced the passion, excitement, purpose, and emotions from this call to action - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JozAmXo2bDE&list=RDJozAmXo2bDE

Fabio shares the origin story for the video, “So I live in a very small town in Italy, it's called Cesena, and I'm a Foo Fighters fan. And at some point I really wanted Foo Fighters to come and play in my hometown.” He added, “So in order to convince them, I needed something crazy to make some sort of crazy request. So one day this idea popped out in my mind and I had this feeling that if we put on a sort of tribute to the band, the biggest tribute ever made, probably Dave Grohl would have been convinced to come over and play a gig. So I had this idea of asking 1000 musicians to perform altogether simultaneously in a park, one of their songs that was Learn to Fly. And this idea in the beginning was something that I just had, but as days went by, it turned into sort of obsession, so I could not stop thinking about it.”

Claudia and Fabio tell us their story, how they built the biggest Foo Fighters tribute. Asking the Foo Fighters to play a concert for them in Cesena. How do you bring to life a crazy idea like this? With the help of project management, that's how. How do you get it funded? Where do you find 1000 musicians? How do you coordinate equipment, video, audio, food, and drink for so many people to come together to play just one song? It was over a yearlong project and they were able to pull it off!
At one point in the video Fabio says, “I’ve been working on this fucking project for more than one year, waking up every morning thinking about how to make it real and this is all that we’ve got. One thousand people, one thousand rockers that came from all over the nation at their own expense and they did it for just one song…” How many of you have had that same thought leading your projects? I’ve been working on this project for over a year, and I keep waking up every morning wondering how it is going to all come together.

Connect with Fabio, Claudia and the Rockin’ 1000 team: https://www.rockin1000.com/en/
To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services. Learn more about The PMO Squad – https://www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!

Learn more about The PMO Leader – https://www.thepmoleader.com

#projectmanagement #foofighters #rockin1000
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52652967Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:22:18 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, PMO Joe welcomed Fabio Zaffagnini and Claudia Spadoni from Rockin’ 1000. Fabio and his team are the founders of the global movement and sensation Rockin’ 1000 which brings together 1000 musicians to...
Project Management Office Hours is a show about the people and projects in project management from around the world. We’ve talked with people from all the continents discussing war, family, history, projects, careers, neuroscience and so many different topics over 115 shows. Each show was a fantastic experience to listen and learn, but there has been 1 guest PMO Joe has been chasing for years…Fabio and the Rockin’ 1000 team.

If you haven’t seen the video you are missing out and you must join the over 61 million viewers who have experienced the passion, excitement, purpose, and emotions from this call to action - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JozAmXo2bDE&list=RDJozAmXo2bDE

Fabio shares the origin story for the video, “So I live in a very small town in Italy, it's called Cesena, and I'm a Foo Fighters fan. And at some point I really wanted Foo Fighters to come and play in my hometown.” He added, “So in order to convince them, I needed something crazy to make some sort of crazy request. So one day this idea popped out in my mind and I had this feeling that if we put on a sort of tribute to the band, the biggest tribute ever made, probably Dave Grohl would have been convinced to come over and play a gig. So I had this idea of asking 1000 musicians to perform altogether simultaneously in a park, one of their songs that was Learn to Fly. And this idea in the beginning was something that I just had, but as days went by, it turned into sort of obsession, so I could not stop thinking about it.”

Claudia and Fabio tell us their story, how they built the biggest Foo Fighters tribute. Asking the Foo Fighters to play a concert for them in Cesena. How do you bring to life a crazy idea like this? With the help of project management, that's how. How do you get it funded? Where do you find 1000 musicians? How do you coordinate equipment, video, audio, food, and drink for so many people to come together to play just one song? It was over a yearlong project and they were able to pull it off!
At one point in the video Fabio says, “I’ve been working on this fucking project for more than one year, waking up every morning thinking about how to make it real and this is all that we’ve got. One thousand people, one thousand rockers that came from all over the nation at their own expense and they did it for just one song…” How many of you have had that same thought leading your projects? I’ve been working on this project for over a year, and I keep waking up every morning wondering how it is going to all come together.

Connect with Fabio, Claudia and the Rockin’ 1000 team: https://www.rockin1000.com/en/
To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services. Learn more about The PMO Squad – https://www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!

Learn more about The PMO Leader – https://www.thepmoleader.com

#projectmanagement...]]>3626foofighters,projectmanagement,rockin1000false5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e115-moving-at-lithespeed-with-sanjiv-augustine--52240007
Sanjiv Augustine is an entrepreneur, industry-leading agile and lean expert, author, speaker, management consultant and trainer. With over 30 years in the industry, Sanjiv has served as a trusted advisor to executives and management at leading firms including: Capital One, The Capital Group, CNBC, Comcast, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, General Dynamics, HCA Healthcare, Huntington Bank, The Motley Fool, National Geographic, Nationwide Insurance, Walmart and Samsung.

Sanjiv shared his insights on 4 keys to move from a PMO to a VMO. You can learn more about these insights by picking up his book, PMO to VMO Managing for Value Delivery. First is to transition from a project model to a product model. Second, moving from large batches to small batches. Sanjiv said, “Now in today's world, because things are moving so much faster, it's much better to say what is the smallest piece of value that I can deliver to my customers as quickly as possible?”

Third, is to track business outcomes or value and not just outputs. Lastly, is to shift from command and control, top-down management to leadership and collaboration. Sanjiv stated, “So, in a nutshell, project to product mindset, change large batch to small batch, tracking outcomes towards value, delivery value, not just outputs. And then transitioning from command and control to leadership collaboration.”

Listen to the entire episode to hear the full story from Sanjiv. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147838421

Connect with Sanjiv Augustine:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjivaugustine/

Learn more about LitheSpeed:
https://lithespeed.com

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services. Learn more about The PMO Squad – https://www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader – https://www.thepmoleader.com

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52240007Tue, 20 Dec 2022 19:43:04 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, PMO Joe welcomed Sanjiv Augustine, CEO and Founder of LitheSpeed. Sanjiv shared his story and the origins of LitheSpeed. We also hear challenges that organizations are facing and to overcome them. We...
Sanjiv Augustine is an entrepreneur, industry-leading agile and lean expert, author, speaker, management consultant and trainer. With over 30 years in the industry, Sanjiv has served as a trusted advisor to executives and management at leading firms including: Capital One, The Capital Group, CNBC, Comcast, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, General Dynamics, HCA Healthcare, Huntington Bank, The Motley Fool, National Geographic, Nationwide Insurance, Walmart and Samsung.

Sanjiv shared his insights on 4 keys to move from a PMO to a VMO. You can learn more about these insights by picking up his book, PMO to VMO Managing for Value Delivery. First is to transition from a project model to a product model. Second, moving from large batches to small batches. Sanjiv said, “Now in today's world, because things are moving so much faster, it's much better to say what is the smallest piece of value that I can deliver to my customers as quickly as possible?”

Third, is to track business outcomes or value and not just outputs. Lastly, is to shift from command and control, top-down management to leadership and collaboration. Sanjiv stated, “So, in a nutshell, project to product mindset, change large batch to small batch, tracking outcomes towards value, delivery value, not just outputs. And then transitioning from command and control to leadership collaboration.”

Listen to the entire episode to hear the full story from Sanjiv. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147838421

Connect with Sanjiv Augustine:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjivaugustine/

Learn more about LitheSpeed:
https://lithespeed.com

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services. Learn more about The PMO Squad – https://www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader – https://www.thepmoleader.com

]]>3523agile,leadership,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehours,valuemanagementoffice,vmofalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e114-learning-from-games-with-andrea-clinton-and-daniel-zitter--52177471
Andrea Clinton is a career project manager and leader. She has dedicated her expansive 25 year career to the craft of project management. She has worked across industries from education to manufacturing, software development to data center design/build, gaining experience at variety of companies from small start-ups to Fortune 5 companies such as Apple.

Daniel Zitter loves project management, and he's happy to tell anyone who will listen! He appreciates the complexities of managing a project. He enjoys discussing it with others and teaching the methodologies, thought processes and how to deal with the questions and challenges that are sure to arise. He is Co-Founder of PM Zone and the Project Management Board game.

If you’re wondering does playing a board game simulate running a project and what can you learn from the game, here is what Andrea had to say, “As we were working through the program, within our gameplay, if you will, you think that you're going to start working on your tasks and you have them all lined up and you're thinking, what could possibly go wrong? I've got this, this is totally easy. And then before you know it, there's a risk thrown up and you have to stop and address that risk or there's a constraint that comes up and then you have to turn around and go backwards or have to try and borrow resources from somewhere else.”

We train our youth with games all the time whether in school, at home, or activities. Gaming helps to break down any barriers which might pop up when you are “supposed to be learning”. The fun and excitement of the gaming workshop allows players, Project Managers, to experience situations and learn together building stronger teams and better situational awareness.

Listen to the entire episode to hear the full story from Andrea and Daniel. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147834332

Connect with Andrea Clinton:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-clinton-16a0172/

Connect with Daniel Zitter:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielzitter/

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services. Learn more about The PMO Squad – https://www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader – https://www.thepmoleader.com

#projectmanagement #gamification #leadership #learningisfun]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52177471Tue, 13 Dec 2022 19:10:33 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, PMO Joe welcomed Andrea Clinton and Daniel Zitter. Prior to this discussion we all participated in a Workshop using the Project Management Board game led by Daniel. The discussion included lessons...
Andrea Clinton is a career project manager and leader. She has dedicated her expansive 25 year career to the craft of project management. She has worked across industries from education to manufacturing, software development to data center design/build, gaining experience at variety of companies from small start-ups to Fortune 5 companies such as Apple.

Daniel Zitter loves project management, and he's happy to tell anyone who will listen! He appreciates the complexities of managing a project. He enjoys discussing it with others and teaching the methodologies, thought processes and how to deal with the questions and challenges that are sure to arise. He is Co-Founder of PM Zone and the Project Management Board game.

If you’re wondering does playing a board game simulate running a project and what can you learn from the game, here is what Andrea had to say, “As we were working through the program, within our gameplay, if you will, you think that you're going to start working on your tasks and you have them all lined up and you're thinking, what could possibly go wrong? I've got this, this is totally easy. And then before you know it, there's a risk thrown up and you have to stop and address that risk or there's a constraint that comes up and then you have to turn around and go backwards or have to try and borrow resources from somewhere else.”

We train our youth with games all the time whether in school, at home, or activities. Gaming helps to break down any barriers which might pop up when you are “supposed to be learning”. The fun and excitement of the gaming workshop allows players, Project Managers, to experience situations and learn together building stronger teams and better situational awareness.

Listen to the entire episode to hear the full story from Andrea and Daniel. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147834332

Connect with Andrea Clinton:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-clinton-16a0172/

Connect with Daniel Zitter:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielzitter/

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services. Learn more about The PMO Squad – https://www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader – 3368gamification,leadership,learningisfun,pmoh,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehoursfalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e113-healthcare-focus-with-kris-sprague-mickey-namamura-and-tony-antonios-from-the-pmo-global-alliance--51836785
Kris Sprague is the Head of Program and Project Planning at Regeneron. He is an executive-level
professional with extensive experience building and leading project management organizations
and PMOs that assist business leaders in achieving their strategy. In 2021, he was recognized by the PMO Global Alliance (PMOGA) as one of the Top 4 PMO Leaders in the Americas.

Mickey Nakamura is an innovative & dynamic executive with Senior Transformation, Corporate
Development, Strategic Planning & Execution, Digital IT, Information Technology, Enterprise PMO - Portfolio/Program/Project/Product, & Customer Experience successes. He was winner of the 2022 Top PMO Leader in the Americas.

Tony Antonios is a Senior Leader with 10+ years’ experience across EPMO / PMO, Operations,
Transformation, Product, and Service Design. His industry experience includes Telecommunications, ICT Managed Services, Healthcare, and Financial services. Tony has a strong record of accomplishment in designing and implementing both operational and strategic change, to deliver improved financial outcomes, operational efficiency, service excellence, as well as employee and customer experience.

One of the items the PMOGA Strategic Healthcare group is doing is penning whitepapers to help educate and communicate about healthcare project management. The first white paper they authored is, “New Ways of Working in the New Normal Post-Covid 19”. To learn more and contribute to the group you can visit the group website, https://www.pmoga.world//healthcare We also had a great discussion on the uniqueness of project management in the healthcare industry. Mickey shared, “the impact of what they do is magnified because at the end of that It service is a potential patient that you can adversely impact, as opposed to making a mistake on some other type of industry where maybe you can go back and correct the dimensions of whatever product you have. In healthcare, it's not a product, it's a person.”

Listen to the entire episode to hear the full story from Kris, Mickey and Tony. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147816901

Connect with Kris Sprague:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmodirector/

Connect with Mickey Nakamura:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickeynakamura/

Connect with PMOGA Strategic Healthcare Group
Website - https://www.pmoga.world//healthcare

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours
Or
See the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad – https://www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader – https://www.thepmoleader.com

#pmoglobalalliance #pmoga #healthcare]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51836785Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:58:49 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, PMO Joe welcomed Kris Sprague, Mickey Nakamura, and Tony Antonios all representing the PMO Global Alliance Strategic Healthcare group. In this episode we focused on the work being done by the PMOGA...
Kris Sprague is the Head of Program and Project Planning at Regeneron. He is an executive-level
professional with extensive experience building and leading project management organizations
and PMOs that assist business leaders in achieving their strategy. In 2021, he was recognized by the PMO Global Alliance (PMOGA) as one of the Top 4 PMO Leaders in the Americas.

Mickey Nakamura is an innovative & dynamic executive with Senior Transformation, Corporate
Development, Strategic Planning & Execution, Digital IT, Information Technology, Enterprise PMO - Portfolio/Program/Project/Product, & Customer Experience successes. He was winner of the 2022 Top PMO Leader in the Americas.

Tony Antonios is a Senior Leader with 10+ years’ experience across EPMO / PMO, Operations,
Transformation, Product, and Service Design. His industry experience includes Telecommunications, ICT Managed Services, Healthcare, and Financial services. Tony has a strong record of accomplishment in designing and implementing both operational and strategic change, to deliver improved financial outcomes, operational efficiency, service excellence, as well as employee and customer experience.

One of the items the PMOGA Strategic Healthcare group is doing is penning whitepapers to help educate and communicate about healthcare project management. The first white paper they authored is, “New Ways of Working in the New Normal Post-Covid 19”. To learn more and contribute to the group you can visit the group website, https://www.pmoga.world//healthcare We also had a great discussion on the uniqueness of project management in the healthcare industry. Mickey shared, “the impact of what they do is magnified because at the end of that It service is a potential patient that you can adversely impact, as opposed to making a mistake on some other type of industry where maybe you can go back and correct the dimensions of whatever product you have. In healthcare, it's not a product, it's a person.”

Listen to the entire episode to hear the full story from Kris, Mickey and Tony. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147816901

Connect with Kris Sprague:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmodirector/

Connect with Mickey Nakamura:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickeynakamura/

Connect with PMOGA Strategic Healthcare Group
Website - https://www.pmoga.world//healthcare

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours
Or
See the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving...]]>3498healthcare,pmoga,pmoglobalalliancefalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e112-the-inside-scoop-on-citizen-development-from-amtrak-pmi-and-trackvia--51551307
Dalibor (Dali) Ninkovic is responsible for PMI Citizen Developer global B2C and Community business. Over the years, Dali has worked in the low-code and no-code industry through a variety of both, technical as well as commercial roles before joining PMI and firmly believes in democratization of software development. He is a strong supporter of citizen development movement with its hyper-agile approach to digital transformation.

Matt Hubbard is a pioneer on a mission to usher in a new era of productivity through citizen development. Matt caught the citizen developer bug in 2011 after he built his first no-code app on TrackVia in 2011. The app took him 8 hours to create but saved him 200 hours of manual labor per year. Today, Matt is Head of Operational Excellence at TrackVia where he teaches individuals how to become citizen developers and organizations how to scale that capability in a safe and effective way.

Michael McCullough is a Citizen Development Implementation Strategist who over the past 8 years has supported large project management offices by developing tools and processes which enable projects to be run more efficiently. His passion for innovation and problem solving has led him to embrace and become a global thought leader for Citizen Development. Seeing the unlimited potential in Citizen Development he has worked with Business Leaders, Project Managers, and other Citizen Developers to develop and implement CitDev best practices.

In our discussion we explored what is Citizen Development and why is it important for PMI. We learned about the benefits Amtrak has reaped utilizing the low code, no code Citizen Development platform. Dali, Matt, and Michael share their experiences with onboarding CD within organizations and challenges to overcome. If you’re looking to understand Citizen Development and why it matters to you as a project professional then this is the episode you need to hear.

Listen to the full episode to hear the full story from Dali, Matt and Michael. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147804173

Connect with Dali:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalibor-ninkovic/

Connect with Matt:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/💙-matt-hubbard-💛-91b34b98/

Connect with Michael:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcculloughmd/

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours

Or

see the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad – https://www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader – https://www.thepmoleader.com

#projectmanagement #citizendeveloper #lowcodenocode]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51551307Wed, 12 Oct 2022 11:59:19 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, PMO Joe welcomed Dali Ninkovic from PMI, Matt Hubbard from TrackVia and Michael McCullough from Amtrak. The topic of discussion for this episode is Citizen Development, what is it and why should you...
Dalibor (Dali) Ninkovic is responsible for PMI Citizen Developer global B2C and Community business. Over the years, Dali has worked in the low-code and no-code industry through a variety of both, technical as well as commercial roles before joining PMI and firmly believes in democratization of software development. He is a strong supporter of citizen development movement with its hyper-agile approach to digital transformation.

Matt Hubbard is a pioneer on a mission to usher in a new era of productivity through citizen development. Matt caught the citizen developer bug in 2011 after he built his first no-code app on TrackVia in 2011. The app took him 8 hours to create but saved him 200 hours of manual labor per year. Today, Matt is Head of Operational Excellence at TrackVia where he teaches individuals how to become citizen developers and organizations how to scale that capability in a safe and effective way.

Michael McCullough is a Citizen Development Implementation Strategist who over the past 8 years has supported large project management offices by developing tools and processes which enable projects to be run more efficiently. His passion for innovation and problem solving has led him to embrace and become a global thought leader for Citizen Development. Seeing the unlimited potential in Citizen Development he has worked with Business Leaders, Project Managers, and other Citizen Developers to develop and implement CitDev best practices.

In our discussion we explored what is Citizen Development and why is it important for PMI. We learned about the benefits Amtrak has reaped utilizing the low code, no code Citizen Development platform. Dali, Matt, and Michael share their experiences with onboarding CD within organizations and challenges to overcome. If you’re looking to understand Citizen Development and why it matters to you as a project professional then this is the episode you need to hear.

Listen to the full episode to hear the full story from Dali, Matt and Michael. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147804173

Connect with Dali:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalibor-ninkovic/

Connect with Matt:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/💙-matt-hubbard-💛-91b34b98/

Connect with Michael:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcculloughmd/

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours

Or

see the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad – 3648citizendeveloper,lowcodenocode,pmoh,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehoursfalse5112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e111-the-dynamic-career-of-an-international-pmo-leader-featuring-mayte-mata-sivera--51360110
Mayte is a PMO Director, a PMP certification holder, ScrumAtScale Practitioner and recently she earned the Product Owner Certification. She enjoys public speaking engagements and is a passionate volunteer at PMI and PMI Local Chapters. For six years, she has been a volunteer at TEDxSaltLakeCity. She is also now the Americas Ambassador for The PMO Leader global community. She has more than 15 years of experience leading teams and programs & projects around the world, and her passion is to share her knowledge and nonstop learning from volunteer opportunities.

Mayte discussed her move to the United States and the challenges that can come with an international move, “Yeah, that was a big challenge. I was working with a lot of projects around France and with French speakers, so I realized that I was in a meeting and my English level was very low. And if I really wanted to succeed and if you really want to learn a language.”

We discussed some strategies for working from home in this new remote work world. Mayte shared some of her tips including, “What I did is every six months I changed my office. So if now I have the table looking at the window in the next six months, I change the table like that. I don't get bored to be always in the same place. And like you, I set an alarm. And when I have work that is more reading emails or supporting people. Sometimes I take some calls working around the backyard, other times I answer some emails from the living room.”

Listen to the full episode to hear the full story from Mayte. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147795872

Connect with Mayte:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayte-mata-sivera-pmp/

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours

Or

See the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad – https://www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader – https://www.thepmoleader.com

#projectmanagement #volunteering #leadership]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51360110Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:18:52 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, PMO Joe welcomed Mayte Mata Sivera. Mayte shares her story of the personal and professional challenges and successes as a multi-cultural international PMO and Project Management Leader. Mayte and...
Mayte is a PMO Director, a PMP certification holder, ScrumAtScale Practitioner and recently she earned the Product Owner Certification. She enjoys public speaking engagements and is a passionate volunteer at PMI and PMI Local Chapters. For six years, she has been a volunteer at TEDxSaltLakeCity. She is also now the Americas Ambassador for The PMO Leader global community. She has more than 15 years of experience leading teams and programs & projects around the world, and her passion is to share her knowledge and nonstop learning from volunteer opportunities.

Mayte discussed her move to the United States and the challenges that can come with an international move, “Yeah, that was a big challenge. I was working with a lot of projects around France and with French speakers, so I realized that I was in a meeting and my English level was very low. And if I really wanted to succeed and if you really want to learn a language.”

We discussed some strategies for working from home in this new remote work world. Mayte shared some of her tips including, “What I did is every six months I changed my office. So if now I have the table looking at the window in the next six months, I change the table like that. I don't get bored to be always in the same place. And like you, I set an alarm. And when I have work that is more reading emails or supporting people. Sometimes I take some calls working around the backyard, other times I answer some emails from the living room.”

Listen to the full episode to hear the full story from Mayte. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147795872

Connect with Mayte:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayte-mata-sivera-pmp/

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours

Or

See the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad – https://www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader – https://www.thepmoleader.com

#projectmanagement #volunteering #leadership]]>3405leadership,pmoh,pmojoe,projectmanagement,volunteeringfalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e110-making-an-impact-with-project-management-featuring-milan-dordevic--51173300
Milan is a certified project management expert and leader, author, speaker, and business and technology mentor for high-tech start-ups. His expertise is in complex & remote project and product management, organizational development, and change, all of which he has gained over the course of 15 years. Through dynamic leadership and vision, he is driving business and product innovation, automatization, digitalization, program efficiency, and scaling agility in the organization.

Milan has made a big impact in his career and when asked about how did he do so much so quickly he shared, “I was never afraid of doing some project or taking the project or jumping into something that I didn't know I was learning by doing. In the meanwhile, every night I was reading about it, I was enrolling myself, currently in parallel with my family.”

When asked about some lessons learned during his experiences Milan shared, “I think the biggest mistake that people, organization do, they read about some methodology, they read about some approach or they hear that one company succeeded because they did it in that way and they want to do the same. So there is one person who succeed. He was doing it the same way and you want to do the same. No, but you are in different industry, you have different products, your story is different. You need to take all those things into consideration and apply to your organization company approach. So you cannot implement. There are probably chances that you will succeed, but there are plenty of approaches, plenty of methodologies, frameworks, and you can select one of them or you can make even better, custom one, select the best from all of them and apply to your organization. Make a custom fit.”

Listen to the full episode to hear the full story from Milan. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147790273

Connect with Milan:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dordevicmilan/

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours

Or

See the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast
Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad – https://www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader – https://www.thepmoleader.com

#projectmanagement #pmguru #leadership]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51173300Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:11:53 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, PMO Joe welcomed Milan Dordevic for an in-studio discussion. We get to hear Milan share his story and how he began a career in Project Management spanning many countries and industries. Milan and...
Milan is a certified project management expert and leader, author, speaker, and business and technology mentor for high-tech start-ups. His expertise is in complex & remote project and product management, organizational development, and change, all of which he has gained over the course of 15 years. Through dynamic leadership and vision, he is driving business and product innovation, automatization, digitalization, program efficiency, and scaling agility in the organization.

Milan has made a big impact in his career and when asked about how did he do so much so quickly he shared, “I was never afraid of doing some project or taking the project or jumping into something that I didn't know I was learning by doing. In the meanwhile, every night I was reading about it, I was enrolling myself, currently in parallel with my family.”

When asked about some lessons learned during his experiences Milan shared, “I think the biggest mistake that people, organization do, they read about some methodology, they read about some approach or they hear that one company succeeded because they did it in that way and they want to do the same. So there is one person who succeed. He was doing it the same way and you want to do the same. No, but you are in different industry, you have different products, your story is different. You need to take all those things into consideration and apply to your organization company approach. So you cannot implement. There are probably chances that you will succeed, but there are plenty of approaches, plenty of methodologies, frameworks, and you can select one of them or you can make even better, custom one, select the best from all of them and apply to your organization. Make a custom fit.”

Listen to the full episode to hear the full story from Milan. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147790273

Connect with Milan:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dordevicmilan/

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours

Or

See the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast
Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad – https://www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader – https://www.thepmoleader.com

#projectmanagement #pmguru #leadership]]>3350leadership,pmguru,projectmanagementfalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e109-utilizing-research-in-project-management-with-robert-joslin--51102818
Robert is a Portfolio/project/program management consultant, professor, and engineer. He has 25 plus years in designing, initiating management delivery of business transformation, reengineering, infrastructure, and strategy development including winning national prizes for ideas and product innovation.

Why start AIPMO? “AIPMO stands for the Association of International Project Management Officers. So really the association should be about the individuals rather than the project management office itself. So the O could be officers or office, depending on how you use the term. And the reason I actually set up AIPMO back in 2015 was having worked on projects pretty much all my life and experienced projects, good ones, poor ones, you realize actually in the projects that are poorly run, how it actually impacts individuals.”

What differences do you find with PMOs from different regions around the world? “I actually call Saudi Arabia the Kingdom of PMOs because it has so many structured PMOs run by consulting companies like McKinsey, for example. PwC is big into PMOs. So really Saudi Arabia has maybe surprising to some, it's extremely advanced in the way that PMOs they've actually developed.”

Listen to the full episode to hear the full conversation with Robert. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147787815

Connect with Robert:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-joslin/

Connect with AIPMO:
www.aipmo.org

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours

Or see the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad – https://www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader – https://www.thepmoleader.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51102818Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:10:04 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, PMO Joe welcomed Robert Joslin to the show. We get to hear Robert share his story and learn about the founding of AIPMO. Robert and Joe also discussed global associations, industry research, Agile...
Robert is a Portfolio/project/program management consultant, professor, and engineer. He has 25 plus years in designing, initiating management delivery of business transformation, reengineering, infrastructure, and strategy development including winning national prizes for ideas and product innovation.

Why start AIPMO? “AIPMO stands for the Association of International Project Management Officers. So really the association should be about the individuals rather than the project management office itself. So the O could be officers or office, depending on how you use the term. And the reason I actually set up AIPMO back in 2015 was having worked on projects pretty much all my life and experienced projects, good ones, poor ones, you realize actually in the projects that are poorly run, how it actually impacts individuals.”

What differences do you find with PMOs from different regions around the world? “I actually call Saudi Arabia the Kingdom of PMOs because it has so many structured PMOs run by consulting companies like McKinsey, for example. PwC is big into PMOs. So really Saudi Arabia has maybe surprising to some, it's extremely advanced in the way that PMOs they've actually developed.”

Listen to the full episode to hear the full conversation with Robert. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147787815

Connect with Robert:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-joslin/

Connect with AIPMO:
www.aipmo.org

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours

Or see the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad – https://www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader – https://www.thepmoleader.com]]>3554agileinpmos,aipmo,pmo,pmoh,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehours,robertjoslinfalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e108-the-power-of-listening-with-ruth-bedingfield--50877834
Ruth has 15 years of business expertise with 5+ years focused on the Project Management Office. She understands what successful PMOs are doing today to bring value for their businesses tomorrow through working closely with enterprise project management professionals looking to deliver the value outcomes their businesses need. She understands the role of the PMO for today’s evolving businesses and jumps at the opportunity to help PMOs achieve their goals through data-driven insights from powerful project portfolio management software.

Ruth shared how important it is to be adaptive and flexible as a PMO Leader, “So I think I always like in PMO to being on the ocean. Sometimes it's forever changing, but the ground is never stable. Sometimes the waves are small and it's like a mill pond, sometimes it's like a storm and the waves are crashing down around you. But as a PMO, you learn and you adapt to ride those waves. I think agility and adaptability were really key for me to be able to grow in the role of the PMO Officer.”

Many PMOs face the challenge of overcoming the perception of being the Project Management Police. Ruth had great perspective on this, “it was a really interesting journey. When I was able to sort of get hold of the reigns, I was really fortunate to also have the support of some really strong open minded leaders and sponsors as well as PMO that really felt the value. I think that was one key benefit that I certainly benefited from within our organization. But we did a full reset. I said to everybody, just stop, it's not working. We're firefighting, for instance. We're chasing tails, we're not proactively listening. We need to stop. That's exactly what we did. And we went back to basics.”

Listen to the full episode to hear how working with KeyedIn as a vendor eventually led Ruth to joining the KeyedIn team supporting customers. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147775079

Connect with Ruth:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-bedingfield-5076748a/

Connect with KeyedIn:
https://www.keyedin.com

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours

Or see the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad – https://www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader – https://www.thepmoleader.com

#projectmanagement #ppm #pmoleadership #keyedin]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50877834Wed, 10 Aug 2022 18:40:00 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, PMO Joe welcomed Ruth Bedingfield. Ruth shares her journey working as a PMO Leader and her path to joining KeyedIn supporting customers. Ruth and Joe discuss the importance of listening, how to...
Ruth has 15 years of business expertise with 5+ years focused on the Project Management Office. She understands what successful PMOs are doing today to bring value for their businesses tomorrow through working closely with enterprise project management professionals looking to deliver the value outcomes their businesses need. She understands the role of the PMO for today’s evolving businesses and jumps at the opportunity to help PMOs achieve their goals through data-driven insights from powerful project portfolio management software.

Ruth shared how important it is to be adaptive and flexible as a PMO Leader, “So I think I always like in PMO to being on the ocean. Sometimes it's forever changing, but the ground is never stable. Sometimes the waves are small and it's like a mill pond, sometimes it's like a storm and the waves are crashing down around you. But as a PMO, you learn and you adapt to ride those waves. I think agility and adaptability were really key for me to be able to grow in the role of the PMO Officer.”

Many PMOs face the challenge of overcoming the perception of being the Project Management Police. Ruth had great perspective on this, “it was a really interesting journey. When I was able to sort of get hold of the reigns, I was really fortunate to also have the support of some really strong open minded leaders and sponsors as well as PMO that really felt the value. I think that was one key benefit that I certainly benefited from within our organization. But we did a full reset. I said to everybody, just stop, it's not working. We're firefighting, for instance. We're chasing tails, we're not proactively listening. We need to stop. That's exactly what we did. And we went back to basics.”

Listen to the full episode to hear how working with KeyedIn as a vendor eventually led Ruth to joining the KeyedIn team supporting customers. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147775079

Connect with Ruth:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-bedingfield-5076748a/

Connect with KeyedIn:
https://www.keyedin.com

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours

Or see the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad – https://www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader – 3239keyedin,pmojoe,pmoleadership,ppm,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehoursfalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e107-now-that-s-smart-with-melissa-mcdonald--50726371
Melissa is the Founder and Managing Director of The Smart PM LLC, a Woman Veteran Owned Small Business that provides expert Project Management services and support through the advanced use and development of Smartsheet's collaborative work management platform. She shared, “My niche is Smartsheet. It was a tool that I found a couple of years back and I've brought it to different organizations with me and it's been a great tool.”

Why Smartsheet? “I needed something more than Excel, not as difficult as MS Project for that. So I'd heard of Smartsheet and I looked into it, and you can start off small. You don't have to buy a huge program.” Wonder where the Smart PM name comes from? As PMO Joe said, “So, Smart PM tremendous experience, served our country, supported our country also as a military spouse, educated in universities and in the military, educated in the use of technology to support industry. Folks, I'm trying to build if you're wondering where the Smart PM name comes from, it's all of these things contributing.”

Listen to the full episode to hear the full story from Melissa. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147769193

Connect with Melissa:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissacmcdonald/

Connect with The Smart PM:
https://thesmartpm.pro

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours

Or

See the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast
Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad – https://www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader – https://www.thepmoleader.com

#smartsheet #projectmanagement #thesmartpm]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50726371Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:52:11 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, PMO Joe welcomed Melissa McDonald for an in-studio discussion. We get to hear Melissa share the story behind starting her own consulting firm and why she’s called The Smart PM! Melissa and Joe also...
Melissa is the Founder and Managing Director of The Smart PM LLC, a Woman Veteran Owned Small Business that provides expert Project Management services and support through the advanced use and development of Smartsheet's collaborative work management platform. She shared, “My niche is Smartsheet. It was a tool that I found a couple of years back and I've brought it to different organizations with me and it's been a great tool.”

Why Smartsheet? “I needed something more than Excel, not as difficult as MS Project for that. So I'd heard of Smartsheet and I looked into it, and you can start off small. You don't have to buy a huge program.” Wonder where the Smart PM name comes from? As PMO Joe said, “So, Smart PM tremendous experience, served our country, supported our country also as a military spouse, educated in universities and in the military, educated in the use of technology to support industry. Folks, I'm trying to build if you're wondering where the Smart PM name comes from, it's all of these things contributing.”

Listen to the full episode to hear the full story from Melissa. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147769193

Connect with Melissa:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissacmcdonald/

Connect with The Smart PM:
https://thesmartpm.pro

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours

Or

See the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast
Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad – https://www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader – https://www.thepmoleader.com

#smartsheet #projectmanagement #thesmartpm]]>3040pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehours,smartsheet,thesmartpmfalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e106-getting-more-from-less-with-robert-briese-and-konstantin-ribel--50633155
Robert is the founder and CEO of Lean Sherpas GmbH. As one of only 23 certified Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) Trainers in the world he works with individuals, teams, and organizations on adopting practices for agile and lean development as well as improving organizational agility through cultural change. Lean Sherpas is a Germany-based Agile Coaching company that operates worldwide.

Konstantin is a Scrum Master – the first fomenter of the LeSS Huge adoption at BMW Group’s Autonomous Driving division. He is also one of the 23 certified Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) Trainers across the world. He is convinced that today’s organizations need a radical structural change to shift mindsets, and unleash collective intelligence. His strong desire to learn and question the status quo help him achieve his vision: organizations where human intelligence and efforts are highly respected.

Listen to the full episode to understand LeSS, Large-Scale Scrum, how it differs from SAFe, how to simplify to accomplish more. Also, you’ll get suggestions on books and training for large-scale scrum. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147766224

Connect with Robert:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robriese/

Connect with Konstantin:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/konstantin-ribel/

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours
Or see the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast
Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad – https://www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader – https://www.thepmoleader.com

#agile #lean #largescalescrum #scrum #domorewithless]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50633155Mon, 18 Jul 2022 20:20:52 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, PMO Joe welcomed Robert Briese and Konstantin Ribel. They discussed Agile, Scrum, Large-Scale Scrum using LeSS and the practical application of these within organizations. Robert shares the history...
Robert is the founder and CEO of Lean Sherpas GmbH. As one of only 23 certified Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) Trainers in the world he works with individuals, teams, and organizations on adopting practices for agile and lean development as well as improving organizational agility through cultural change. Lean Sherpas is a Germany-based Agile Coaching company that operates worldwide.

Konstantin is a Scrum Master – the first fomenter of the LeSS Huge adoption at BMW Group’s Autonomous Driving division. He is also one of the 23 certified Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) Trainers across the world. He is convinced that today’s organizations need a radical structural change to shift mindsets, and unleash collective intelligence. His strong desire to learn and question the status quo help him achieve his vision: organizations where human intelligence and efforts are highly respected.

Listen to the full episode to understand LeSS, Large-Scale Scrum, how it differs from SAFe, how to simplify to accomplish more. Also, you’ll get suggestions on books and training for large-scale scrum. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147766224

Connect with Robert:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robriese/

Connect with Konstantin:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/konstantin-ribel/

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours
Or see the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast
Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad – https://www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader – https://www.thepmoleader.com

#agile #lean #largescalescrum #scrum #domorewithless]]>3185agile,domorewithless,largescalescrum,lean,pmoh,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehours,scrumfalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e105-wartime-pmo-leadership-featuring-mariia-abdullina--50263358
Mariia is Head of Project Portfolio and Efficiency Management Division for Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine. She shared the important role the PMO has is ensuring the bank remains operational and supports clients across Ukraine as well as those who have left the country. Mariia also shared the steps team members have taken to continue working while facing the challenges of the ongoing war.

Oleg is the Chief Development and Support Manager of Project Management Office for Raiffeisen. While we are often consumed by the news cycle, Oleg let us know that everyday life continues. During the war he has been married and got a new puppy and of course working to drive the business continuity efforts to ensure the bank continues to serve customers.

Mykola is the Chief Analyst of Project Management Office for Raiffeisen. He is located in western Ukraine in Lviv and he shared his perspective being located outside the area facing most of the direct fighting. He told us stories of team members taking on additional responsibilities beyond their normal role, having a “whatever it takes” mindset to get the job done.

Mariia, Oleg, and Mykola continue their discussion about leading the PMO efforts, how COVID prepared them and so much more. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147751322

Connect with Mariia:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariia-abdullina-36750717/

Connect with Oleg:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleg-matseliukh-818a53125/

Connect with Mykola:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mykola-stefanyshyn-9ab22549/

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours
Or see the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast
Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad – https://www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader – https://www.thepmoleader.com

#projectmanagement #pmoleadership #ukraine]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50263358Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:22:38 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, PMO Joe welcomed Mariia Abdullina, Oleg Matseliukh, and Mykola Stefanyshyn who joined live from Ukraine. We discussed conditions in Ukraine, leading a PMO during wartime, Business Continuity, and so...
Mariia is Head of Project Portfolio and Efficiency Management Division for Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine. She shared the important role the PMO has is ensuring the bank remains operational and supports clients across Ukraine as well as those who have left the country. Mariia also shared the steps team members have taken to continue working while facing the challenges of the ongoing war.

Oleg is the Chief Development and Support Manager of Project Management Office for Raiffeisen. While we are often consumed by the news cycle, Oleg let us know that everyday life continues. During the war he has been married and got a new puppy and of course working to drive the business continuity efforts to ensure the bank continues to serve customers.

Mykola is the Chief Analyst of Project Management Office for Raiffeisen. He is located in western Ukraine in Lviv and he shared his perspective being located outside the area facing most of the direct fighting. He told us stories of team members taking on additional responsibilities beyond their normal role, having a “whatever it takes” mindset to get the job done.

Mariia, Oleg, and Mykola continue their discussion about leading the PMO efforts, how COVID prepared them and so much more. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147751322

Connect with Mariia:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariia-abdullina-36750717/

Connect with Oleg:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleg-matseliukh-818a53125/

Connect with Mykola:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mykola-stefanyshyn-9ab22549/

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours
Or see the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast
Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad – https://www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader – https://www.thepmoleader.com

#projectmanagement #pmoleadership #ukraine]]>3453pmoleaders,projectmanagement,ukrainefalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e104-the-amazing-project-management-talent-in-latin-america-and-el-salvador--50111086
Lucho is the VP of PMO and Bid Management Americas Region for Webhelp. In this episode we also announced that he is joining The PMO Leader community as a member of the Board of Advisors. He brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion to help the community expand their reach and influence in Latin America and beyond.

Sven is the Dean of Business Engineering at ESEN University in El Salvador. We announced during the episode that ESEN University and The PMO Leader global community have partnered to develop programs supporting the students of ESEN while fostering growth within the community by organizing ESEN students to work consulting projects supporting our member organizations.

We were also joined by 3 alumni from the ESEN Business Engineering program who have gone on to establish successful professional careers. They shared some of the success stories including winning the PMO of the Year Americas from the PMO Global Alliance, winning competitions during time as students at ESEN, and building lasting relationship.
Lucho, Sven, Camila, Ivette, and Yvan continue their discussion about people and influences who have helped shape their careers. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147743824

Connect with Lucho:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisguardado1/

Connect with Sven:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/svenguzman/

Connect with Camila:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/camilamaldonado01

Connect with Ivette:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivettetorresc

Connect with Yvan:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvancucalon/

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours
Or see the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast
Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com

#projectmanagement #thepmoleader #education]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50111086Tue, 07 Jun 2022 19:08:10 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, PMO Joe chats with Lucho Guardado, Sven Guzman, Camila Maldonado, Ivette Torres, and Yvan Cucalon. We covered a lot of ground in this discussion including some exciting announcements about The PMO...
Lucho is the VP of PMO and Bid Management Americas Region for Webhelp. In this episode we also announced that he is joining The PMO Leader community as a member of the Board of Advisors. He brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion to help the community expand their reach and influence in Latin America and beyond.

Sven is the Dean of Business Engineering at ESEN University in El Salvador. We announced during the episode that ESEN University and The PMO Leader global community have partnered to develop programs supporting the students of ESEN while fostering growth within the community by organizing ESEN students to work consulting projects supporting our member organizations.

We were also joined by 3 alumni from the ESEN Business Engineering program who have gone on to establish successful professional careers. They shared some of the success stories including winning the PMO of the Year Americas from the PMO Global Alliance, winning competitions during time as students at ESEN, and building lasting relationship.
Lucho, Sven, Camila, Ivette, and Yvan continue their discussion about people and influences who have helped shape their careers. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147743824

Connect with Lucho:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisguardado1/

Connect with Sven:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/svenguzman/

Connect with Camila:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/camilamaldonado01

Connect with Ivette:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivettetorresc

Connect with Yvan:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvancucalon/

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours
Or see the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast
Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com

#projectmanagement...]]>3542education,projectmanagement,thepmoleaderfalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e103-finding-your-project-management-purpose-with-ricardo-sastre-martin--49926896
Ricardo and PMO Joe chatted about having a Growth Mindset, with Ricardo sharing, “the pace of change in the world is so dramatic that if you are not learning continuously you are going to be out of the race because things are changing very fast right now so you have to keep learning.” Ricardo works for Microsoft which promotes the growth mindset, “here at Microsoft we have some time allocated in our daily work or weekly work for training because the company really believes in the need and the power of training and continuous learning.”

Ricardo also shares his perspectives on Artificial Intelligence in Project Management, the Project Economy, and having Purpose with his work. He shared, “So always try to have a purpose, because if you don't have a purpose, you cannot guide where are you going. So you cannot define your goals and you cannot define what are you going to do to achieve those goals. So at the end, you are kind of lost. So we all need to have a purpose mission in our life, not only in our career.”

Ricardo and PMO Joe continue their discussion about people and influences who have helped shape their careers. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147737330

Connect with Ricardo:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardosastre-pmo
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ric_sas

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours
Or see the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast
Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com

#projectmanagement #growthmindset #purposedriven]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49926896Tue, 24 May 2022 18:01:03 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, PMO Joe chats with Ricardo Sastre Martin who joined us live from Spain. Ricardo is a leader in our industry with over 16 years experience as a Project Manager, PMO Leader and Consultant. He is also...
Ricardo and PMO Joe chatted about having a Growth Mindset, with Ricardo sharing, “the pace of change in the world is so dramatic that if you are not learning continuously you are going to be out of the race because things are changing very fast right now so you have to keep learning.” Ricardo works for Microsoft which promotes the growth mindset, “here at Microsoft we have some time allocated in our daily work or weekly work for training because the company really believes in the need and the power of training and continuous learning.”

Ricardo also shares his perspectives on Artificial Intelligence in Project Management, the Project Economy, and having Purpose with his work. He shared, “So always try to have a purpose, because if you don't have a purpose, you cannot guide where are you going. So you cannot define your goals and you cannot define what are you going to do to achieve those goals. So at the end, you are kind of lost. So we all need to have a purpose mission in our life, not only in our career.”

Ricardo and PMO Joe continue their discussion about people and influences who have helped shape their careers. Be sure to catch the complete conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147737330

Connect with Ricardo:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardosastre-pmo
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ric_sas

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours
Or see the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast
Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com

#projectmanagement #growthmindset #purposedriven]]>3409growthmindset,pmoh,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehours,purposedrivenfalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e102-project-management-research-key-findings-with-louise-worsley--49758807
Louise leads the leadership module on the Masters in Project Management at the University of Cape Town and is the author of several books and publications on portfolio and project management, including Stakeholder-led Project Management: Changing the way we manage projects.

Louise and PMO Joe chatted about Leadership, with Louise sharing, “And for me, the currency of leadership is relationships. So I had to build those relationships in the University so that I could run this relatively complex program and build that coalition of support that we needed in order to do this major change program. And I think I personally had to change. I have to now focus not on doing things, but on creating those connections. And I think that for me was when I started to feel, gosh, this is what it means to be a manager. Here's what it means to run projects.”

We also learned quite a bit about the research Louise has conducted over the years. What important findings can we learn from research? Is there a method or process that is more successful than another? She shared, “what we also found is that you could have one person using the same method and another person using the same method. One was incredibly successful, one was incredibly unsuccessful. So what was different about the people? What really mattered? So we went and measured their high performing project managers and looked at them. And I think one of the interesting first, the most important behavioral competence came out. And I've mentioned this before was integrity.”

Louise and PMO Joe continue their discussion about the various research findings and what to look for with successful project management. Be sure to catch all the conversations and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147731511

Connect with Louise:
Company Website - www.pi3learning.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/picubed/


To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours

Or see the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community! Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49758807Wed, 11 May 2022 15:03:11 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, PMO Joe chats with Louise Worsley. Louise is a consultant, lecturer and coach in the Project Management industry for over 30 years. She shared several stories and experiences with us including key...
Louise leads the leadership module on the Masters in Project Management at the University of Cape Town and is the author of several books and publications on portfolio and project management, including Stakeholder-led Project Management: Changing the way we manage projects.

Louise and PMO Joe chatted about Leadership, with Louise sharing, “And for me, the currency of leadership is relationships. So I had to build those relationships in the University so that I could run this relatively complex program and build that coalition of support that we needed in order to do this major change program. And I think I personally had to change. I have to now focus not on doing things, but on creating those connections. And I think that for me was when I started to feel, gosh, this is what it means to be a manager. Here's what it means to run projects.”

We also learned quite a bit about the research Louise has conducted over the years. What important findings can we learn from research? Is there a method or process that is more successful than another? She shared, “what we also found is that you could have one person using the same method and another person using the same method. One was incredibly successful, one was incredibly unsuccessful. So what was different about the people? What really mattered? So we went and measured their high performing project managers and looked at them. And I think one of the interesting first, the most important behavioral competence came out. And I've mentioned this before was integrity.”

Louise and PMO Joe continue their discussion about the various research findings and what to look for with successful project management. Be sure to catch all the conversations and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147731511

Connect with Louise:
Company Website - www.pi3learning.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/picubed/


To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours

Or see the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community! Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com]]>3458pmoh,pmojoe,pmot,projectmanagementofficehours,projectmanagment,servantleadershipfalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e101-reimagining-work-with-tim-creasey--49580632
Tim Creasey is an author, researcher, and change expert who focuses on the people side of change with process, wit and vigor. Tim’s work forms the foundation of the world’s largest body of knowledge on change management. His role as Chief Innovation Officer at Prosci gives him unparalleled insight into change management challenges, trends and futures.

One of the concepts Tim shared is the mindset of reentry or reimagining the workplace. He said, “even in April 2020, like reentry is you're driving down 15, you get off the highway, get gas, you get back on 15, you reentered the road that you departed from. But the road we were on wasn't going to be there even back in April 2020.” We are now reimagining what work will be like for us.

The concept of gathering has been lost in some respect as we’ve lived in a remote work environment. Tim shared, “Gathering matters. Even though we can do almost anything apart. Gathering matters. And so how are we going to be strategic, intentional, really thoughtful when we are able to share space and make the most of the time, we share space. And let's not default to thinking we have to share space just because that's the way we used to always do things.

Tim and PMO Joe continue their discussion about the future of work, reconnecting, technology and the digital revolution. Be sure to catch all the conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147725443

Connect with Tim:

Company Website - http://www.prosci.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timcreasey/



To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours

Or see the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com

#gatheringmatters #changemanagement #digitaltransformation #TTWADI]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49580632Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:03:51 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, PMO Joe chats with the Chief Innovation Officer of Prosci, Tim Creasey. Tim is a returning guest and while they discuss change management, much of the episode is focused on the future of work and...
Tim Creasey is an author, researcher, and change expert who focuses on the people side of change with process, wit and vigor. Tim’s work forms the foundation of the world’s largest body of knowledge on change management. His role as Chief Innovation Officer at Prosci gives him unparalleled insight into change management challenges, trends and futures.

One of the concepts Tim shared is the mindset of reentry or reimagining the workplace. He said, “even in April 2020, like reentry is you're driving down 15, you get off the highway, get gas, you get back on 15, you reentered the road that you departed from. But the road we were on wasn't going to be there even back in April 2020.” We are now reimagining what work will be like for us.

The concept of gathering has been lost in some respect as we’ve lived in a remote work environment. Tim shared, “Gathering matters. Even though we can do almost anything apart. Gathering matters. And so how are we going to be strategic, intentional, really thoughtful when we are able to share space and make the most of the time, we share space. And let's not default to thinking we have to share space just because that's the way we used to always do things.

Tim and PMO Joe continue their discussion about the future of work, reconnecting, technology and the digital revolution. Be sure to catch all the conversation and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147725443

Connect with Tim:

Company Website - http://www.prosci.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timcreasey/



To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours

Or see the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com

#gatheringmatters #changemanagement #digitaltransformation #TTWADI]]>3635changemanagement,digitaltransformation,gatheringmatters,pmoh,pmojoe,projectmanagementofficehours,prosci,timcreasey,ttwadifalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e100-celebrating-100-pmoh-episodes-with-asya-watkins-and-kim-essendrup--49421915
Making it to the 100th episode of a podcast is a milestone worth celebrating and taking time to reflect on the people and stories shared along the journey. As successful podcast hosts themselves, Asya and Kim also share the lessons they’ve learned, the guests with the biggest impact, the guests who they are chasing, and the communities they’ve built.

Asya is the host of the Women of Project Management podcast and founder of the WoPM community. She started the community because she couldn’t find one that already existed to match what she needed. Asya shared with us, “I know a lot of people when they start businesses, they do the research and who else is out there? And I really couldn't find it or I would have just joined it. And so, I just decided to go ahead and start it. And so now I'm just so grateful that we get to have these beautiful conversations, we get to learn. But it is something also about being able just to see other women that look like you and that are thriving in their careers and that there's no titles, they let down those titles, there's no ego and we share.”

We also reflected on some of our favorite shows and guests. Kim is one of the co-hosts of Project Management Happy Hour with his co-host Kate Anderson. Kim shared one recent show and a discussion they had with Tim Creasey, Chief Innovation Officer at Prosci. He shared, “I have to say, I have a professional man crush on Tim Creasey. It's just brilliant. I just love any conversation we have with him.” He added, “It was really nice talking with him. He had a number of different topics he talked us through when it came to change management. And so many of them were really so profound that I found myself quoting content from the show to my colleagues, to my partners and then at home, which I like what you're talking about, but it just really changed the way I think about change and the way people go through change. It was really profound for me”

Be sure to catch all the conversations and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147717629

Connect with Asya:
Company Website - https://womenofpm.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/asyawatkins/

Connect with Kim:
Company Website - https://kolmegroup.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-essendrup/

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours
Or see the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com

#projectmanagement #community #womenofpm #kolme #pmojoe]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49421915Wed, 13 Apr 2022 11:16:14 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, PMO Joe celebrates his 100th show milestone with special guests Asya Watkins and Kim Essendrup! Making it to the 100th episode of a podcast is a milestone worth celebrating and taking time to...
Making it to the 100th episode of a podcast is a milestone worth celebrating and taking time to reflect on the people and stories shared along the journey. As successful podcast hosts themselves, Asya and Kim also share the lessons they’ve learned, the guests with the biggest impact, the guests who they are chasing, and the communities they’ve built.

Asya is the host of the Women of Project Management podcast and founder of the WoPM community. She started the community because she couldn’t find one that already existed to match what she needed. Asya shared with us, “I know a lot of people when they start businesses, they do the research and who else is out there? And I really couldn't find it or I would have just joined it. And so, I just decided to go ahead and start it. And so now I'm just so grateful that we get to have these beautiful conversations, we get to learn. But it is something also about being able just to see other women that look like you and that are thriving in their careers and that there's no titles, they let down those titles, there's no ego and we share.”

We also reflected on some of our favorite shows and guests. Kim is one of the co-hosts of Project Management Happy Hour with his co-host Kate Anderson. Kim shared one recent show and a discussion they had with Tim Creasey, Chief Innovation Officer at Prosci. He shared, “I have to say, I have a professional man crush on Tim Creasey. It's just brilliant. I just love any conversation we have with him.” He added, “It was really nice talking with him. He had a number of different topics he talked us through when it came to change management. And so many of them were really so profound that I found myself quoting content from the show to my colleagues, to my partners and then at home, which I like what you're talking about, but it just really changed the way I think about change and the way people go through change. It was really profound for me”

Be sure to catch all the conversations and listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147717629

Connect with Asya:
Company Website - https://womenofpm.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/asyawatkins/

Connect with Kim:
Company Website - https://kolmegroup.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-essendrup/

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours
Or see the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a...]]>3623community,kolme,pmojoe,projectmanagement,womenofpmfalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e99-don-t-be-a-waiter-with-ben-peters--49186639
Ben’s unique experience as professional spans over 18 years within the mining, oil and gas, telecoms, food, health care and the government sectors. With significant experience as a seasoned professional in all aspects of Project Management.

As we learn about his story and path into the PMO space he started not within the Project Management field rather an industrial engineering. “After industrial engineering studies, I found myself in the project management space applying those industrial engineering principles—Always be proactive. I am known within the city of Cape Town as an implementer, as a driver, as a continuous enforcer. I'm striving for change. I like change. I'm not waiting for anything because it's just changing your mindset and maximizing those skills in the project management field.” Those early career experiences were setting the stage for a successful Project Management career as he learned the importance of mindset, organization, and management.

Ben shared that he enjoys solving problems and helping others. In Cape town he worked on a project to help citizens impacted with Covid-19. “You sometimes take it for granted, but it's a great contribution that we do in the project management group that we're touching lives. I think that's the reason why I keep on working in this space.” As a government agency it is amazing to see the applications in project management take place and have such an impact on so many lives. We often tend to think of just business when it comes to PMO, however it applies to anything as Ben has experienced.

Listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147691055

Connect with Ben:

Company Website - www.capetown.gov.za

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-peters-b-eng-hons-pr-eng-pmp-pr-cpm-mba-3a24bb7/

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours

Or see the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.

Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!

Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49186639Thu, 24 Mar 2022 16:36:11 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, Ben Peters and PMO Joe discussed Ben’s journey in the PMO space, Portfolio Management along with Engineering and Project Management in Cape Town! Ben’s unique experience as professional spans...
Ben’s unique experience as professional spans over 18 years within the mining, oil and gas, telecoms, food, health care and the government sectors. With significant experience as a seasoned professional in all aspects of Project Management.

As we learn about his story and path into the PMO space he started not within the Project Management field rather an industrial engineering. “After industrial engineering studies, I found myself in the project management space applying those industrial engineering principles—Always be proactive. I am known within the city of Cape Town as an implementer, as a driver, as a continuous enforcer. I'm striving for change. I like change. I'm not waiting for anything because it's just changing your mindset and maximizing those skills in the project management field.” Those early career experiences were setting the stage for a successful Project Management career as he learned the importance of mindset, organization, and management.

Ben shared that he enjoys solving problems and helping others. In Cape town he worked on a project to help citizens impacted with Covid-19. “You sometimes take it for granted, but it's a great contribution that we do in the project management group that we're touching lives. I think that's the reason why I keep on working in this space.” As a government agency it is amazing to see the applications in project management take place and have such an impact on so many lives. We often tend to think of just business when it comes to PMO, however it applies to anything as Ben has experienced.

Listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147691055

Connect with Ben:

Company Website - www.capetown.gov.za

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-peters-b-eng-hons-pr-eng-pmp-pr-cpm-mba-3a24bb7/

To catch up on previous episodes visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours

Or see the guest list for upcoming shows - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.

Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!

Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com]]>3294officehours,pmo,pmoh,pmp,projectmanagement,projectmanagerfalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e98-getting-sh-it-done-with-bruno-morgante--49003655
Bruno’s unique story and path to PMO leadership started not within the Project Management field rather promoting concerts back in his home country of Italy. Those early career experiences were setting the stage for a distinguished Project Management career as he learned the importance of Stakeholder Management, Negotiation, Influence, Budgeting, Planning, and Teamwork.

Bruno shared that he enjoys solving problems, inspiring others, and accomplishing his goals. He is an outcomes driven leader who solves problems and delivers results. Bruno is also deeply invested in mentoring. As a Mentor, he helps young individuals and people in need by providing ‘pro bono’ guidance, support and advice about Leadership, Personal Development, Career Development, PMO, Portfolio, Program and Project Management.

The mutual growth Bruno and the mentees have is a truly enriching experience. It’s a conversation where you get with somebody that has been where you are going. It's an opportunity for you to be able to listen to what they have done in their career. “That was when I decided that I absolutely wanted to give back to society. So, I decided to carve out a lot of my free time to support people. Then, I started doing much more mentoring, Pro-Bono mentoring online on different platforms, of course, like the mentoring club being the biggest one, which is a nonprofit organization based here in Berlin.” -Bruno

As a #IamRemarkable Certified Facilitator, Bruno is part of a global community of people who are passionate about helping women and underrepresented groups promote themselves in the workplace and beyond.



Listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147691055



Connect with Bruno:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunomorgante/



To catch up on previous episodes or see the guest list for upcoming shows visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://lnkd.in/g_zP8gU8



To catch up on previous episodes or see the guest list for upcoming shows visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com

#projectmanagement #mentoring #projectmanagementtraining #projectmanagementprofessionals #pmp #PMOH #officehours]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49003655Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:48:24 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, Bruno Morgante and PMO Joe discussed Bruno’s career in the PMO space, PM Training, and the powerful impact of Mentoring. Bruno’s unique story and path to PMO leadership started not within the...
Bruno’s unique story and path to PMO leadership started not within the Project Management field rather promoting concerts back in his home country of Italy. Those early career experiences were setting the stage for a distinguished Project Management career as he learned the importance of Stakeholder Management, Negotiation, Influence, Budgeting, Planning, and Teamwork.

Bruno shared that he enjoys solving problems, inspiring others, and accomplishing his goals. He is an outcomes driven leader who solves problems and delivers results. Bruno is also deeply invested in mentoring. As a Mentor, he helps young individuals and people in need by providing ‘pro bono’ guidance, support and advice about Leadership, Personal Development, Career Development, PMO, Portfolio, Program and Project Management.

The mutual growth Bruno and the mentees have is a truly enriching experience. It’s a conversation where you get with somebody that has been where you are going. It's an opportunity for you to be able to listen to what they have done in their career. “That was when I decided that I absolutely wanted to give back to society. So, I decided to carve out a lot of my free time to support people. Then, I started doing much more mentoring, Pro-Bono mentoring online on different platforms, of course, like the mentoring club being the biggest one, which is a nonprofit organization based here in Berlin.” -Bruno

As a #IamRemarkable Certified Facilitator, Bruno is part of a global community of people who are passionate about helping women and underrepresented groups promote themselves in the workplace and beyond.



Listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147691055



Connect with Bruno:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunomorgante/



To catch up on previous episodes or see the guest list for upcoming shows visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://lnkd.in/g_zP8gU8



To catch up on previous episodes or see the guest list for upcoming shows visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com

#projectmanagement #mentoring #projectmanagementtraining #projectmanagementprofessionals #pmp #PMOH #officehours]]>3085mentoring,officehours,pmoh,pmp,projectmanagement,projectmanagementprofessionals,projectmanagementtrainingfalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e97-building-your-network-with-kandis-porter--48885598
Some of the themes in the show were building your network, along with helping people. Kandis explains that building your network and explaining the passion you have for something helps create deeper connections with someone. “Project management, change management, that leadership development. I think that's one area that I especially enjoy working with people on, because if you don't have support at that leadership level with project management or with change management, it's going to be a lot harder than it has to be or it's not going to be successful.” -Kandis Porter

Kandis Porter is the Founder and Managing Director of Effective Flow Connections (EFC), a management consulting company that helps transform organizations through project management, process improvement, change management, facilitation of key meetings, and training. Kandis also works one-on-one with clients, focusing on Leadership development and growth. EFC enables organizations to do what they do, even better!

Kandis describes the most challenging projects she’s had to face, “I'd say just about any project that involves people is a challenging one. And I say that lightheartedly. That's what makes project management, change management so rewarding as well, because you're making a difference. There's project outcomes and objectives. You're trying to do something. People are everywhere. And if you forget about them, you're not going to succeed with your project.”

Before joining the consulting industry, Kandis proudly served more than seven years in the United States Air Force and is passionate about giving back to veterans and their families.

Listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147691055

Connect with Kandis:

LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/kandis-porter

Website https://www.effectiveflowconnections.com/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/effectiveflowconnections/?ref=bookmarks

Learn more about veteran programs and lend a helping hand visit:

VPMMA https://thevpmma.org/


To catch up on previous episodes or see the guest list for upcoming shows visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48885598Sun, 27 Feb 2022 13:46:11 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, Kandis Porter and PMO Joe discussed entrepreneurship in project management and change management space, serving the military, mentorship and much more. Some of the themes in the show were...
Some of the themes in the show were building your network, along with helping people. Kandis explains that building your network and explaining the passion you have for something helps create deeper connections with someone. “Project management, change management, that leadership development. I think that's one area that I especially enjoy working with people on, because if you don't have support at that leadership level with project management or with change management, it's going to be a lot harder than it has to be or it's not going to be successful.” -Kandis Porter

Kandis Porter is the Founder and Managing Director of Effective Flow Connections (EFC), a management consulting company that helps transform organizations through project management, process improvement, change management, facilitation of key meetings, and training. Kandis also works one-on-one with clients, focusing on Leadership development and growth. EFC enables organizations to do what they do, even better!

Kandis describes the most challenging projects she’s had to face, “I'd say just about any project that involves people is a challenging one. And I say that lightheartedly. That's what makes project management, change management so rewarding as well, because you're making a difference. There's project outcomes and objectives. You're trying to do something. People are everywhere. And if you forget about them, you're not going to succeed with your project.”

Before joining the consulting industry, Kandis proudly served more than seven years in the United States Air Force and is passionate about giving back to veterans and their families.

Listen to the full episode: https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcasts/project-management-office-hours/episodes/2147691055

Connect with Kandis:

LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/kandis-porter

Website https://www.effectiveflowconnections.com/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/effectiveflowconnections/?ref=bookmarks

Learn more about veteran programs and lend a helping hand visit:

VPMMA https://thevpmma.org/


To catch up on previous episodes or see the guest list for upcoming shows visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!
Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com]]>3499consulting,officehours,pmoh,projectmanagement,projectmanagementprofessionals,projectmanagementtraining,veteran,vetsfalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e96-finding-passion-in-your-work-with-louise-gardner--48656590
Passion goes a long way when you’re thinking about starting your own business. Louise shared how starting her own company has made her feel that she has a purpose. “I dance to work every day. I'm having an awesome time and I've never quite felt like that. There’s lots of positive things to be said about corporate life, but I'm having more fun than I've ever had right now.”

Louise started her PMO career as a Project Controller in the Water industry in the late 90's. Working with topflight engineering companies on large projects, she developed a passion for supporting project teams and creating transparency around project data. After moving to Sydney, Australia in 2004, Louise continued to work with Utilities across water, power, and transport before establishing Pledge Consulting in 2012.

“PMO is such a people centric Department team. It's about giving people a level of comfort that you are there to support them on the journey. And these things that they think can't be done shouldn't be done. Let's just deal with them one step at a time. Evolution, not revolution, is one of my favorite things” -Louise

Driven by passion for creating efficiency, quality and an overarching desire to help organizations get more value from their project controls and project delivery teams. Pledge Consulting’s mission is ‘To help organizations deliver value by doing projects better’.

Connect with Louise:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/pledge-consulting-nsw-pty-ltd

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Pledgeconsulting

Twitter https://www.twitter.com/pledgeconsult

To catch up on previous episodes or see the guest list for upcoming shows visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://lnkd.in/g_zP8gU8

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!

Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48656590Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:22:29 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, Louise Gardner and PMO Joe discussed the PMO space and how to push the start button, entrepreneurship, strategies that have helped resolve organizational resistance to new PMOs and much more....
Passion goes a long way when you’re thinking about starting your own business. Louise shared how starting her own company has made her feel that she has a purpose. “I dance to work every day. I'm having an awesome time and I've never quite felt like that. There’s lots of positive things to be said about corporate life, but I'm having more fun than I've ever had right now.”

Louise started her PMO career as a Project Controller in the Water industry in the late 90's. Working with topflight engineering companies on large projects, she developed a passion for supporting project teams and creating transparency around project data. After moving to Sydney, Australia in 2004, Louise continued to work with Utilities across water, power, and transport before establishing Pledge Consulting in 2012.

“PMO is such a people centric Department team. It's about giving people a level of comfort that you are there to support them on the journey. And these things that they think can't be done shouldn't be done. Let's just deal with them one step at a time. Evolution, not revolution, is one of my favorite things” -Louise

Driven by passion for creating efficiency, quality and an overarching desire to help organizations get more value from their project controls and project delivery teams. Pledge Consulting’s mission is ‘To help organizations deliver value by doing projects better’.

Connect with Louise:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/pledge-consulting-nsw-pty-ltd

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Pledgeconsulting

Twitter https://www.twitter.com/pledgeconsult

To catch up on previous episodes or see the guest list for upcoming shows visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://lnkd.in/g_zP8gU8

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!

Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com]]>3206officehours,pmo,pmoh,pmots,projectcontrols,projectmanagement,projecttrainingfalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e95-bridging-the-strategy-execution-gap-with-annmarie-curley--48436823Annmarie shares how teams spend so much of their time reacting and firefighting that they are unable to devote any time to learning new tools or methods to change how they operate. “It becomes a vicious cycle that are nearly impossible to break out of, and results in team members who are stressed, overworked, and overwhelmed.”- Annmarie Curley

One major contributor Annmarie mentioned is the type of chaotic environment, she calls “duct tape leadership” -- the patched-together systems that help teams meet short-term goals, at the cost of long-term stability and sustainability. The antidote to duct tape is intentional leadership-- taking time to establish the conditions your team needs to succeed.
Organizations achieve their mission through projects -- and the work that project teams accomplish is pivotal to the organization’s success. The project manager's ability to lead the team and transformation is a critical element. However executive leaders also have a responsibility to set the stage for the team’s success, and to ensure that the work being executed aligns with the strategic priorities.

“Revisiting the Agile Manifesto led me to think about the Project Leader’s Manifesto. The work that a project leader does isn’t easy - they often are working under duress, and it can sometimes feel like pushing a boulder up a mountain. However, I firmly believe that to be effective, project managers have to lead rather than manage which is why I call the role project leader rather than project manager.” “Organizations achieve their mission through projects -- and the work that project teams accomplish are pivotal to the organization’s success. Project Leader Manifesto focuses on people over process and placing attention on the power skills. ” -Annmarie

Connect with Annmarie:
Website: https://lnkd.in/enfMJ6XM
LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gQUHz4W
Twitter: https://lnkd.in/eFYh56Sp

To catch up on previous episodes or see the guest list for upcoming shows visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://lnkd.in/g_zP8gU8

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.

Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48436823Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:46:06 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, Annmarie Curley and PMO Joe discussed how a top-down and bottom-up approach is necessary to bridge the strategy-execution gap and establish environments where teams can be successful without burning...Annmarie shares how teams spend so much of their time reacting and firefighting that they are unable to devote any time to learning new tools or methods to change how they operate. “It becomes a vicious cycle that are nearly impossible to break out of, and results in team members who are stressed, overworked, and overwhelmed.”- Annmarie Curley

One major contributor Annmarie mentioned is the type of chaotic environment, she calls “duct tape leadership” -- the patched-together systems that help teams meet short-term goals, at the cost of long-term stability and sustainability. The antidote to duct tape is intentional leadership-- taking time to establish the conditions your team needs to succeed.
Organizations achieve their mission through projects -- and the work that project teams accomplish is pivotal to the organization’s success. The project manager's ability to lead the team and transformation is a critical element. However executive leaders also have a responsibility to set the stage for the team’s success, and to ensure that the work being executed aligns with the strategic priorities.

“Revisiting the Agile Manifesto led me to think about the Project Leader’s Manifesto. The work that a project leader does isn’t easy - they often are working under duress, and it can sometimes feel like pushing a boulder up a mountain. However, I firmly believe that to be effective, project managers have to lead rather than manage which is why I call the role project leader rather than project manager.” “Organizations achieve their mission through projects -- and the work that project teams accomplish are pivotal to the organization’s success. Project Leader Manifesto focuses on people over process and placing attention on the power skills. ” -Annmarie

Connect with Annmarie:
Website: https://lnkd.in/enfMJ6XM
LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gQUHz4W
Twitter: https://lnkd.in/eFYh56Sp

To catch up on previous episodes or see the guest list for upcoming shows visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://lnkd.in/g_zP8gU8

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.

Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com]]>3423digitaltransformation,ducttapeleadership,leadboldly,leadership,pmoh,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehours,strategyexecutionfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e94-learning-productivity-hacks-for-project-managers-with-nigel-creaser--48264701
Joe and Nigel discuss how to become more productive and efficient at the office from Nigel’s book Project Manager Productivity Hacks.

Nigel Creaser is the host of The Sunday Lunch Project Podcast where he conducts in-depth interviews with leading project professionals from around the world, working out what makes project managers tick.

“From my past shows on my podcast we’ve had talks about the different strengths you’ve got and how you can see why people who have certain strengths are asked to do something that is against their what they are comfortable with.”- Nigel Creaser. This puts us in to perspective that we all can learn by stepping outside of our boundaries and push ourselves.

Nigel Creaser is a Project and Program Manager with over 20 years of experience leading change for public and private organizations across a vast array of sectors and technologies. While publishing several books on Project Management and Amazon Alexa.

Connect with Nigel

Website: http://www.nigelcreaser.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelcreaser

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSundayLunchProject/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SundayLunchPM

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sundaylunchpm/

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.

Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!

Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48264701Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:23:54 +0000Joe PuszEfficiency, what does that mean to you? Since COVID, our jobs have been impacted with efficiency and prioritization. “As a Project Manager or any manager for that matter, we rarely leave the office with everything finished. There is always a list of...
Joe and Nigel discuss how to become more productive and efficient at the office from Nigel’s book Project Manager Productivity Hacks.

Nigel Creaser is the host of The Sunday Lunch Project Podcast where he conducts in-depth interviews with leading project professionals from around the world, working out what makes project managers tick.

“From my past shows on my podcast we’ve had talks about the different strengths you’ve got and how you can see why people who have certain strengths are asked to do something that is against their what they are comfortable with.”- Nigel Creaser. This puts us in to perspective that we all can learn by stepping outside of our boundaries and push ourselves.

Nigel Creaser is a Project and Program Manager with over 20 years of experience leading change for public and private organizations across a vast array of sectors and technologies. While publishing several books on Project Management and Amazon Alexa.

Connect with Nigel

Website: http://www.nigelcreaser.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelcreaser

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSundayLunchProject/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SundayLunchPM

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sundaylunchpm/

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad is a leading provider of PMO and Project Management services in the US. They assist clients building and improving PMOs, provide Project Management Consulting services, deliver custom Project Management Training and provide Project Management staffing services.

Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!

Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com]]>3500pmo,projectleadership,projectmanagement,projectmanager,projectprofessionalfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e93-meet-the-award-winning-onelink-pmo-family--48022097
What does gratitude mean to you? “With this opportunity we have the chance to share knowledge and we all should be grateful for having the opportunity to be together while being apart.” -Danny. There is so much to take away from a virtual world, we can connect faster and easier these days all with a click of a button.

“For us, the most important thing within our company culture is the wellbeing of all our community. We call our employees Incredybles®️.” -Luis The PMO Team is led by Luis Guardado and he will be joined by team members Jose Quinteros, Ivette Torres, Daniel Recinos, Lorena Mora, Maria Arias, and Marta Moreno.

OneLink shares with us the steps they take to deliver the best results; 1. Keep it simple, 2. One stop shop, 3. Incredible management, 4. Innovation. This approach is what sets OneLink apart from the rest, by putting people first.

To discover more, visit:

OneLink: https://onelinkbpo.com/inicio/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onelink

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelinkbposv

Twitter: https://twitter.com/onelinkbpo

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad was recently awarded the Platinum Medallion from the US Dept of Labor with the HIRE Vets program. They are one of only 8 Platinum Medallion recipients in Arizona.

Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!

Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com

To catch up on previous episodes or see the guest list for upcoming shows visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48022097Wed, 22 Dec 2021 11:21:10 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours Luis will be joined by OneLink team to talk to Joe about their journey, company culture, gratitude and recently being named 2021 The Americas PMO of the Year Award Winner. What does gratitude...
What does gratitude mean to you? “With this opportunity we have the chance to share knowledge and we all should be grateful for having the opportunity to be together while being apart.” -Danny. There is so much to take away from a virtual world, we can connect faster and easier these days all with a click of a button.

“For us, the most important thing within our company culture is the wellbeing of all our community. We call our employees Incredybles®️.” -Luis The PMO Team is led by Luis Guardado and he will be joined by team members Jose Quinteros, Ivette Torres, Daniel Recinos, Lorena Mora, Maria Arias, and Marta Moreno.

OneLink shares with us the steps they take to deliver the best results; 1. Keep it simple, 2. One stop shop, 3. Incredible management, 4. Innovation. This approach is what sets OneLink apart from the rest, by putting people first.

To discover more, visit:

OneLink: https://onelinkbpo.com/inicio/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onelink

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelinkbposv

Twitter: https://twitter.com/onelinkbpo

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad was recently awarded the Platinum Medallion from the US Dept of Labor with the HIRE Vets program. They are one of only 8 Platinum Medallion recipients in Arizona.

Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!

Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com

To catch up on previous episodes or see the guest list for upcoming shows visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast]]>3514keepitsimple,onelink,peoplefirst,pmo,pmoh,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehoursfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e92-business-playbook-with-chris-ronzio--47819382
Chris Ronzio is the founder and CEO of Trainual, a leading SaaS platform that transforms the way small businesses onboard, train and scale their teams. A two-time EY Entrepreneur of the Year Mountain Desert Region Award finalist and Phoenix Business Journal 40 Under 40 Awards recipient, Chris is on a mission to help business leaders document and delegate, so they have more time to focus on the things they love. A two-time EY Entrepreneur of the Year Mountain Desert Region Award finalist and Phoenix Business Journal 40 Under 40 Awards recipient, Chris is on a mission to help business leaders document and delegate, so they have more time to focus on the things they love.

Chris is the host of “The Fastest Growing Companies” and “Organize Chaos” podcasts as well as the author of the best-selling book “The Business Playbook - How to Document and Delegate What You Do So Your Company Can Grow Beyond You." https://www.thebusinessplaybook.com/ Chris has changed the way of organizing and structuring businesses.

To discover more, visit:

Trainual: https://trainual.com/ Serving businesses in over 170 countries, Trainual has been recognized on Inc.’s 2021 Best Workplaces list and landed #1 on AZ Central’s inaugural top workplaces list for 2021.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ChrisRonzio

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisronzio/?hl=en

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad was recently awarded the Platinum Medallion from the US Dept of Labor with the HIRE Vets program. They are one of only 8 Platinum Medallion recipients in Arizona.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!

Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com

To catch up on previous episodes or see the guest list for upcoming shows visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47819382Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:54:45 +0000Joe PuszDon’t miss out! Join us with a special Guest, Chris Ronzio CEO of Trainual, on December 2nd at 11am AZ. He will join PMO Joe for Project Management Office Hours to chat about the business playbook, organization, and entrepreneurship. Chris Ronzio...
Chris Ronzio is the founder and CEO of Trainual, a leading SaaS platform that transforms the way small businesses onboard, train and scale their teams. A two-time EY Entrepreneur of the Year Mountain Desert Region Award finalist and Phoenix Business Journal 40 Under 40 Awards recipient, Chris is on a mission to help business leaders document and delegate, so they have more time to focus on the things they love. A two-time EY Entrepreneur of the Year Mountain Desert Region Award finalist and Phoenix Business Journal 40 Under 40 Awards recipient, Chris is on a mission to help business leaders document and delegate, so they have more time to focus on the things they love.

Chris is the host of “The Fastest Growing Companies” and “Organize Chaos” podcasts as well as the author of the best-selling book “The Business Playbook - How to Document and Delegate What You Do So Your Company Can Grow Beyond You." https://www.thebusinessplaybook.com/ Chris has changed the way of organizing and structuring businesses.

To discover more, visit:

Trainual: https://trainual.com/ Serving businesses in over 170 countries, Trainual has been recognized on Inc.’s 2021 Best Workplaces list and landed #1 on AZ Central’s inaugural top workplaces list for 2021.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ChrisRonzio

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisronzio/?hl=en

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad was recently awarded the Platinum Medallion from the US Dept of Labor with the HIRE Vets program. They are one of only 8 Platinum Medallion recipients in Arizona.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!

Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com

To catch up on previous episodes or see the guest list for upcoming shows visit the Project Management Office Hours website - https://www.thepmosquad.com/podcast]]>3506businessplaybooks,chrisronzio,leadership,makeatrainual,pmo,pmoh,pmojoe,pmoleader,pmosquad,podcast,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehours,smallbusiness,trainualtrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e91-transitioning-from-the-military-to-project-management-with-art-garcia-curtis-brown-cathy-christian--47636963
One of the themes from the show is a helping hand goes a long way. “Communicating, connecting and mentoring; you're building your network and the person you help today may be the person that helps you tomorrow.”- Art García. Mentorship can be one of the most influential parts to a successful military transition. Creating safe outlets for a new professional can make all the difference for them.

A great mentor supplies positive influence, guidance and the direction that the person wants to take. “It's about trying to get people to change their aperture. How can I get this person to open their aperture? Kind of think outside of the box. What are the things that you've done? And when you see the light bulb goes off.” -Curtis Brown

Art, Cathy and Curtis provide great leadership to veteran service organizations such as VPMMA, NOVA Job Outreach, PMI, and Onward to Opportunity. “You don't even recognize what you're doing, how helpful and impactful that is to the folks that you're helping. Because to you, it's just a conversation. It's just a natural thing that you're doing. Then when they come back and tell you what an impact it was, you’re like, oh! I had no idea.” -Cathy Christian

Art García, PMP is a program and project management lead at USAA, Career project manager and Co-Founder for NOVA jobs. He has served 20 years in the US Air Force and is a veteran.

Connect with Art García

https://www.linkedin.com/in/artgarciapmp/

Cathy Christian, PMP is the Vice President on the Board of Directors for Veteran Project Manager Mentoring Alliance (VPMMA). Now retired, was Vice President of Project Management at Prudential Financial. Serving in the U.S. Air Force for 7 years supervising and training 8 weapons directors on board the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS)

Connect with Cathy Christian

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathycchristian/

Curtis Brown is the Director of Military Affairs for the Alamo PMI Chapter and Director of IT Project Management at Dynamic Advancement. Curtis is a Veteran having served for over 20 years within the United States Airforce. His passion is aiding transitioning and transitioned veterans and military spouses and building a network of support and guidance.

Connect with Curtis

https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-jbl-brown/


Learn more about veteran programs and lend a helping hand visit:

VPMMA https://thevpmma.org/

NOVA Jobs Outreach https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=NOVA%20Jobs%20Outreach&sid=o(n

Alamo PMI Chapter https://www.alamopmi.org/

Onward to Opportunity (O2O) https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/career-training/


Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad awarded: Platinum Medallion by the United States HIRE Vets program! The HIRE Vets Medallion Award recognizes a company or organization’s commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development.

Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader. One PMO World, One Community!

Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47636963Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:05:16 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours Art García, Cathy Christian, and Curtis Brown join PMO Joe for an enlightening discussion about veterans, project management, and mentorship. One of the themes from the show is a helping hand goes...
One of the themes from the show is a helping hand goes a long way. “Communicating, connecting and mentoring; you're building your network and the person you help today may be the person that helps you tomorrow.”- Art García. Mentorship can be one of the most influential parts to a successful military transition. Creating safe outlets for a new professional can make all the difference for them.

A great mentor supplies positive influence, guidance and the direction that the person wants to take. “It's about trying to get people to change their aperture. How can I get this person to open their aperture? Kind of think outside of the box. What are the things that you've done? And when you see the light bulb goes off.” -Curtis Brown

Art, Cathy and Curtis provide great leadership to veteran service organizations such as VPMMA, NOVA Job Outreach, PMI, and Onward to Opportunity. “You don't even recognize what you're doing, how helpful and impactful that is to the folks that you're helping. Because to you, it's just a conversation. It's just a natural thing that you're doing. Then when they come back and tell you what an impact it was, you’re like, oh! I had no idea.” -Cathy Christian

Art García, PMP is a program and project management lead at USAA, Career project manager and Co-Founder for NOVA jobs. He has served 20 years in the US Air Force and is a veteran.

Connect with Art García

https://www.linkedin.com/in/artgarciapmp/

Cathy Christian, PMP is the Vice President on the Board of Directors for Veteran Project Manager Mentoring Alliance (VPMMA). Now retired, was Vice President of Project Management at Prudential Financial. Serving in the U.S. Air Force for 7 years supervising and training 8 weapons directors on board the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS)

Connect with Cathy Christian

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathycchristian/

Curtis Brown is the Director of Military Affairs for the Alamo PMI Chapter and Director of IT Project Management at Dynamic Advancement. Curtis is a Veteran having served for over 20 years within the United States Airforce. His passion is aiding transitioning and transitioned veterans and military spouses and building a network of support and guidance.

Connect with Curtis

https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-jbl-brown/


Learn more about veteran programs and lend a helping hand visit:

VPMMA https://thevpmma.org/

NOVA Jobs Outreach https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=NOVA%20Jobs%20Outreach&sid=o(n

Alamo PMI Chapter https://www.alamopmi.org/

Onward to Opportunity (O2O) https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/career-training/


Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

The PMO Squad awarded: Platinum Medallion by the United States HIRE Vets program! The HIRE Vets Medallion Award recognizes a company or organization’s commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development.

Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com 3700alamopmichapter,novajobsoutreach,onwardtoopportunity,pmo,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehours,vpmmafalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e90-citizen-development-with-matt-and-mario--47389820
Matt Hubbard works to bring citizen development programs to organizations using his 20+ years of operational excellence experience. The core of Matt’s success is his belief that process, technology, and people must be optimized together to achieve a lasting result.

“Generically, citizen development is when you empower business people who are not trained coders to solve business problems through the use of low-code/no-code tools, which are tools that basically assemble apps, instead of coding apps. You are dragging and dropping existing elements to assemble the app.” -Matt Hubbard

Mario Trentim is currently Citizen Developer at PMI.org, founder at TRENTIM.com, and Board Member at PMOGA.world. Mario is and Engineer with +15 years of experience managing global projects and implementing Project Management Offices in Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.

“The development for project managers, is not just to build the finance applications or sales applications, it’s also expanding our boundaries outside technical projects to events, to human resource projects, finance projects, marketing projects, and more. When we think about citizen development, an agilest, business analyst, project manager, PMO manager, will be ten times more effective.” -Mario Trentim

Listen to Matt and Mario with PMO Joe discuss these topics further in E90 on Project Management Office Hours and do not forget to subscribe! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-management-office-hours/id1398533604

Want to discover more? Connect with the guests:

Connect with Mario Trentim
https://lnkd.in/d7pptwK2 https://trentim.com.br/

Connect with Matt Hubbard
https://lnkd.in/gdCsTdsn https://trackvia.com/

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

Learn more about, Project Management with a Purpose. The PMO Squad helps you navigate your Project Management Journey.

Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!

Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47389820Tue, 09 Nov 2021 12:10:01 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours Matt Hubbard and Mario H Trentim join Joe Pusz - PMO Joe to have an in-depth discussion about the Citizen Developer program. Matt Hubbard works to bring citizen development programs to...
Matt Hubbard works to bring citizen development programs to organizations using his 20+ years of operational excellence experience. The core of Matt’s success is his belief that process, technology, and people must be optimized together to achieve a lasting result.

“Generically, citizen development is when you empower business people who are not trained coders to solve business problems through the use of low-code/no-code tools, which are tools that basically assemble apps, instead of coding apps. You are dragging and dropping existing elements to assemble the app.” -Matt Hubbard

Mario Trentim is currently Citizen Developer at PMI.org, founder at TRENTIM.com, and Board Member at PMOGA.world. Mario is and Engineer with +15 years of experience managing global projects and implementing Project Management Offices in Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.

“The development for project managers, is not just to build the finance applications or sales applications, it’s also expanding our boundaries outside technical projects to events, to human resource projects, finance projects, marketing projects, and more. When we think about citizen development, an agilest, business analyst, project manager, PMO manager, will be ten times more effective.” -Mario Trentim

Listen to Matt and Mario with PMO Joe discuss these topics further in E90 on Project Management Office Hours and do not forget to subscribe! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-management-office-hours/id1398533604

Want to discover more? Connect with the guests:

Connect with Mario Trentim
https://lnkd.in/d7pptwK2 https://trentim.com.br/

Connect with Matt Hubbard
https://lnkd.in/gdCsTdsn https://trackvia.com/

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

Learn more about, Project Management with a Purpose. The PMO Squad helps you navigate your Project Management Journey.

Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community!

Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com]]>4056citizendeveloperprogram,pmi,pmoh,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehoursfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e89-passion-from-project-management-with-ricardo-vargas--47084612
We talk about work-life balance and how we can manage having a life outside of work. The moment we reverse it to say it is a life-work balance is the moment we gain control and passion for what we are doing. Balance will fall into place because we realize what to prioritize. Ricardo talks about this further with Joe and describes “When you think that there is a work life balance, you are in some way saying that when you work, you don't live. So, you need to stop working to start living. And for me, in the end, there is only life. This is my passion component.” -Ricardo

“At the UN, the projects are driven by an extraordinarily keen sense of how you can improve people's lives through rebuilding cities after disaster or war-torn countries. On the other side, the environment is how can you help your client to save money? But in the end, both have the same intention to increase the efficiency of things we want to do.” -Ricardo

Specializing in implementing innovative global initiatives, capital projects and product development, Ricardo has directed dozens of projects across industries and continents, managing more than $20 billion in global initiatives over the past 25 years. Ricardo shares his expertise with millions of professionals around the globe through his “5 Minutes Podcast,” which he’s hosted since 2007. He has written 15 books on numerous topics and his influence on the sector was affirmed when he became the first Latin American to be elected Chairman of the Project Management Institute.

Listen to Ricardo Vargas and PMO Joe discuss these topics further in E89 on Project Management Office Hours and do not forget to subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-management-office-hours/id1398533604

Passionate about transforming ideas into action, Ricardo Vargas is a chief advocate in the project economy. Learn more and connect with Ricardo Vargas
https://ricardo-vargas.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardovargas
https://twitter.com/rvvargas
https://www.instagram.com/rvvargas/

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

Are you struggling to find the best PM resources to drive your projects and PMO forward? Contact The PMO Squad to learn how they can help you drive successful project outcomes.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader. One PMO World, One Community!

Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47084612Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:02:00 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours Ricardo Vargas joins PMO Joe for an exciting discussion on the topics of Transformation, Crisis Management, Project Economy, passion in work-life balance, and more! We talk about work-life balance...
We talk about work-life balance and how we can manage having a life outside of work. The moment we reverse it to say it is a life-work balance is the moment we gain control and passion for what we are doing. Balance will fall into place because we realize what to prioritize. Ricardo talks about this further with Joe and describes “When you think that there is a work life balance, you are in some way saying that when you work, you don't live. So, you need to stop working to start living. And for me, in the end, there is only life. This is my passion component.” -Ricardo

“At the UN, the projects are driven by an extraordinarily keen sense of how you can improve people's lives through rebuilding cities after disaster or war-torn countries. On the other side, the environment is how can you help your client to save money? But in the end, both have the same intention to increase the efficiency of things we want to do.” -Ricardo

Specializing in implementing innovative global initiatives, capital projects and product development, Ricardo has directed dozens of projects across industries and continents, managing more than $20 billion in global initiatives over the past 25 years. Ricardo shares his expertise with millions of professionals around the globe through his “5 Minutes Podcast,” which he’s hosted since 2007. He has written 15 books on numerous topics and his influence on the sector was affirmed when he became the first Latin American to be elected Chairman of the Project Management Institute.

Listen to Ricardo Vargas and PMO Joe discuss these topics further in E89 on Project Management Office Hours and do not forget to subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-management-office-hours/id1398533604

Passionate about transforming ideas into action, Ricardo Vargas is a chief advocate in the project economy. Learn more and connect with Ricardo Vargas
https://ricardo-vargas.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardovargas
https://twitter.com/rvvargas
https://www.instagram.com/rvvargas/

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.

Are you struggling to find the best PM resources to drive your projects and PMO forward? Contact The PMO Squad to learn how they can help you drive successful project outcomes.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader. One PMO World, One Community!

Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com]]>3582crisismanagement,pmoh,pmojoe,projecteconomy,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehours,ricardovargas,transformation,work-lifebalancefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e88-putting-agility-into-governance-with-fatimah-abbouchi--46941042
“When I realized it was the mindset shift that was holding me back, the fear, the anxiety and the mindset I was able to actually get really good. And I think I've improved to a point, if you throw me in the deep end, I probably could survive. Unlike in high school, where I nearly drowned.” -Fatimah Abbouchi

PMO Joe and Fatimah talk about the capability of the workplace and how covid has transformed the way of working. “It needs to be about the capability that we want to bring in and how we bridge that gap between the agile environment and the non-agile environment.” -Fatima. With 90% of the Agile training being received online and paid for the individual itself, the capacity in the workplace is shifting, forcing us to have a different set of capabilities to deliver value back to the company.

On top of that, increasing productivity and collaboration in a remote world, but how might we do this? “I basically say it's about putting agility into governance, not putting governance into agile.” Fatimah Abbouchi
Listen to Fatimah and PMO Joe discuss further about these topics in E. 88 on Project Management Office Hours

Listen to the full episode and subscribe to the podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-management-office-hours/id1398533604


A CEO, writer, speaker and host of the ‘Agile Ideas’ podcast

Connect with Fatimah
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatimahabbouchi/
https://www.facebook.com/FatimahAbbouchi8/
https://twitter.com/fatimahabbouchi
https://www.instagram.com/fatimah_abbouchi/



Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com
Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46941042Tue, 12 Oct 2021 16:40:03 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours Fatimah Abbouchi joins PMO Joe for another fast paced discussion! They discuss the topics of Mental Health and Anxiety, Work Transformations, and Agile in the Australian landscape, even swimming...
“When I realized it was the mindset shift that was holding me back, the fear, the anxiety and the mindset I was able to actually get really good. And I think I've improved to a point, if you throw me in the deep end, I probably could survive. Unlike in high school, where I nearly drowned.” -Fatimah Abbouchi

PMO Joe and Fatimah talk about the capability of the workplace and how covid has transformed the way of working. “It needs to be about the capability that we want to bring in and how we bridge that gap between the agile environment and the non-agile environment.” -Fatima. With 90% of the Agile training being received online and paid for the individual itself, the capacity in the workplace is shifting, forcing us to have a different set of capabilities to deliver value back to the company.

On top of that, increasing productivity and collaboration in a remote world, but how might we do this? “I basically say it's about putting agility into governance, not putting governance into agile.” Fatimah Abbouchi
Listen to Fatimah and PMO Joe discuss further about these topics in E. 88 on Project Management Office Hours

Listen to the full episode and subscribe to the podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-management-office-hours/id1398533604


A CEO, writer, speaker and host of the ‘Agile Ideas’ podcast

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Marisa is the author of “Bedtime Stories for Project Managers” where it combines both the fairytale aspect of a bedtime story with relating it to real work project management scenarios. She is a Senior Consultant at Wellingtone, a UK-based leading project management consulting firm dedicated to enable step change in organizational PPM maturity.

PMO Joe and Marisa discuss the importance of Project Management in the education system. What is special about PM? What makes PM so valuable to learn in school for success in the future?

Marisa talks about how she came up with the title of The Lucky PM, I really do feel lucky to work in a profession that I love and the clients that I work with. The more you plan the luckier you’ll get -Marisa.

Listen to the full episode and subscribe to the podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-management-office-hours/id1398533604

Connect with Marisa through LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/theluckypm/
Visit https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellingtone/ to learn more about the Wellingtone Project

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.
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Marisa is the author of “Bedtime Stories for Project Managers” where it combines both the fairytale aspect of a bedtime story with relating it to real work project management scenarios. She is a Senior Consultant at Wellingtone, a UK-based leading project management consulting firm dedicated to enable step change in organizational PPM maturity.

PMO Joe and Marisa discuss the importance of Project Management in the education system. What is special about PM? What makes PM so valuable to learn in school for success in the future?

Marisa talks about how she came up with the title of The Lucky PM, I really do feel lucky to work in a profession that I love and the clients that I work with. The more you plan the luckier you’ll get -Marisa.

Listen to the full episode and subscribe to the podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-management-office-hours/id1398533604

Connect with Marisa through LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/theluckypm/
Visit https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellingtone/ to learn more about the Wellingtone Project

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com
Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com]]>3352pmojoe,pmoleader,pmosquad,ppm,projectmanagement,thepmosquadfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e86-understanding-change-management-with-tim-creasey--46427023
“My personal AHA! is to help people see change. The challenges of change is unlockable because most of the time I think we have the answers within and how do we see the challenges in front of us is something that we can unlock.” -Tim Creasey

PMO Joe and Tim talk about using complimentary disciplines with a common objective. Project Management and Change Management are complementary in nature in terms of aligning on the fact that we're both here to land this change to the best value to the organization. Tim suggests that if we agree on the horizon, change management and project management are expected allies, or expected collaborators in that journey.

“Project management prepares the solution for the organization. Change management prepares the organization for the solution.”

Listen to the full episode and subscribe to the podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-management-office-hours/id1398533604


Discover more about Tim and Prosci visit:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/timcreasey/
https://www.facebook.com/ProsciExperience
https://twitter.com/Prosci
https://www.instagram.com/proscichangemanagement/


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“My personal AHA! is to help people see change. The challenges of change is unlockable because most of the time I think we have the answers within and how do we see the challenges in front of us is something that we can unlock.” -Tim Creasey

PMO Joe and Tim talk about using complimentary disciplines with a common objective. Project Management and Change Management are complementary in nature in terms of aligning on the fact that we're both here to land this change to the best value to the organization. Tim suggests that if we agree on the horizon, change management and project management are expected allies, or expected collaborators in that journey.

“Project management prepares the solution for the organization. Change management prepares the organization for the solution.”

Listen to the full episode and subscribe to the podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-management-office-hours/id1398533604


Discover more about Tim and Prosci visit:
http://www.prosci.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/timcreasey/
https://www.facebook.com/ProsciExperience
https://twitter.com/Prosci
https://www.instagram.com/proscichangemanagement/


Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.
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PMO Joe and Americo discuss several topics including, how the PMO Global Alliance revolutionized the PMO world, challenges building community globally such as language and politics, and taking chances outside your comfort zone. “Believe in your dreams. You can really conquer the Galaxy if you want. So if I could, you can, I assure you that.” -Americo Pinto

Americo shared his story to help us understand the beginnings of the PMO Value Ring methodology (www.pmovaluering.com) and the PMO Global Awards (www.pmoawards.org). He also provides his prediction for the future of the PMO based on feedback and analysis from some of the leading PMOs in the world.

“Finding your synergy within your PMO, is the key” -Americo Pinto

Listen to the full episode and subscribe to the podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-management-office-hours/id1398533604

Connect with Americo Pinto today, visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/americopinto/?locale=pt_BR
https://twitter.com/americopinto?lang=en

Discover more with PMO Global Alliance at https://www.pmoga.world/

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com
Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46202771Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:32:28 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, Americo Pinto shares his passion and story with PMO Joe about what brought him to the project management world. From professional actor to chairman of the PMO Global Alliance; Americo Pinto has had a...
PMO Joe and Americo discuss several topics including, how the PMO Global Alliance revolutionized the PMO world, challenges building community globally such as language and politics, and taking chances outside your comfort zone. “Believe in your dreams. You can really conquer the Galaxy if you want. So if I could, you can, I assure you that.” -Americo Pinto

Americo shared his story to help us understand the beginnings of the PMO Value Ring methodology (www.pmovaluering.com) and the PMO Global Awards (www.pmoawards.org). He also provides his prediction for the future of the PMO based on feedback and analysis from some of the leading PMOs in the world.

“Finding your synergy within your PMO, is the key” -Americo Pinto

Listen to the full episode and subscribe to the podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-management-office-hours/id1398533604

Connect with Americo Pinto today, visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/americopinto/?locale=pt_BR
https://twitter.com/americopinto?lang=en

Discover more with PMO Global Alliance at https://www.pmoga.world/

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com
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After 20+ years working in Deloitte Germany, VW Mexico, Rolls-Royce UK and Lazada Vietnam, he founded Asia PMO in 2018. Carsten shares his experiences traveling, exploring new cultures in different countries, and the international reach and familiarity of Project Management and PMOs from a global perspective. The more open you are to taking risks and challenges, the more you’ll explore what’s out there.

We familiarize ourself with the idea of channeling your curiosity in to something you're passionate about. Stop the questioning and start today. “The moment you go full power in, things happen because before when you do it only on a Saturday, Sunday, and you say, oh, I have to come over a certain threshold, you may not reach that threshold because you don't go full power in.” -Carsten Ley

We realize as we listen it’s about the customer journey and what the customer experience is defined as: the essence of the company. Carsten Ley has just the answers you need.

Listen to the full episode and subscribe to the podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-management-office-hours/id1398533604

Connect with Carsten Ley today on
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carstenley/
https://www.facebook.com/AsiaPMO
https://www.instagram.com/asia_pmo/

Visit
https://www.carstenley.com/ to discover more about Carsten and Asia PMO

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.
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After 20+ years working in Deloitte Germany, VW Mexico, Rolls-Royce UK and Lazada Vietnam, he founded Asia PMO in 2018. Carsten shares his experiences traveling, exploring new cultures in different countries, and the international reach and familiarity of Project Management and PMOs from a global perspective. The more open you are to taking risks and challenges, the more you’ll explore what’s out there.

We familiarize ourself with the idea of channeling your curiosity in to something you're passionate about. Stop the questioning and start today. “The moment you go full power in, things happen because before when you do it only on a Saturday, Sunday, and you say, oh, I have to come over a certain threshold, you may not reach that threshold because you don't go full power in.” -Carsten Ley

We realize as we listen it’s about the customer journey and what the customer experience is defined as: the essence of the company. Carsten Ley has just the answers you need.

Listen to the full episode and subscribe to the podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-management-office-hours/id1398533604

Connect with Carsten Ley today on
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carstenley/
https://www.facebook.com/AsiaPMO
https://www.instagram.com/asia_pmo/

Visit
https://www.carstenley.com/ to discover more about Carsten and Asia PMO

Thank you to THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com
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Erika’s journey has been about exploring possibilities and thinking outside the box “We often make excuses for ourselves, that we can’t do something. Instead, think about the opportunity you have to change your life listening to others and learning new skills.” -Erika

Ask yourself this; are you a glass is half full or half empty type person? Maybe the glass is always full. Listen to hear Erika and PMO Joe discuss and whatever your answer may be, understand there are many ways we can learn in life. However, with learning comes barriers at some point and knowing how to overcome those obstacles will let nothing get in your way. So, go out there and push your boundaries today!

Visit https://www.beyond20.com/ to discover more about Erika and Beyond20.

Thank you THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.
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Erika’s journey has been about exploring possibilities and thinking outside the box “We often make excuses for ourselves, that we can’t do something. Instead, think about the opportunity you have to change your life listening to others and learning new skills.” -Erika

Ask yourself this; are you a glass is half full or half empty type person? Maybe the glass is always full. Listen to hear Erika and PMO Joe discuss and whatever your answer may be, understand there are many ways we can learn in life. However, with learning comes barriers at some point and knowing how to overcome those obstacles will let nothing get in your way. So, go out there and push your boundaries today!

Visit https://www.beyond20.com/ to discover more about Erika and Beyond20.

Thank you THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com
Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com]]>3564agile,cybersecurity,digital,itil4,itsm,pmoh,pmojoe,projectmanagementfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e82-strategic-implementations-with-antonio-nieto-rodriquez--45743604
Antonio and Joe discuss this year's trend: Strategic Implementation. “The most significant disruption of the 21st century is not technology, artificial intelligence or big data, but it is the way organizations and countries will be managed – through Projects.” -Antonio.

Take a step back to discuss the impact value and the benefits of project management evolution. We often don’t know the value and what we need to deliver at first. By understanding the evolution of the process, we can progress further with our projects.

Antonio urges us to re-invent the wheel and open new doors. We change the world with projects. We as PM’s get to create and develop these fascinating outcomes, but we sometimes might get lost in the noise. It’s our job to change the mindset and deliver new ideas. “Start thinking about how you would reinvent the PMO and the tools we have to deliver something further?” -Antonio. By developing something stronger, we are implementing new ways of understanding the project management tools and knowledge we have now to advance our career.


To find out more about Antonio visit https://antonionietorodriguez.com/ and see what he’s doing now at https://www.strategyimplementationinstitute.org/

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#projectmanagement #PMOH #pmojoe #projecteconomy #projectrevolution #strategyimplementationprofessional #reinventingprojectmanagement #strategyimplementation]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45743604Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:36:17 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, Antonio Nieto Rodriquez joins Joe Pusz to chat about #strategyimplementation and reinventing #projectmanagement . Antonio is a leading expert in Project Management and Strategy Implementation,...
Antonio and Joe discuss this year's trend: Strategic Implementation. “The most significant disruption of the 21st century is not technology, artificial intelligence or big data, but it is the way organizations and countries will be managed – through Projects.” -Antonio.

Take a step back to discuss the impact value and the benefits of project management evolution. We often don’t know the value and what we need to deliver at first. By understanding the evolution of the process, we can progress further with our projects.

Antonio urges us to re-invent the wheel and open new doors. We change the world with projects. We as PM’s get to create and develop these fascinating outcomes, but we sometimes might get lost in the noise. It’s our job to change the mindset and deliver new ideas. “Start thinking about how you would reinvent the PMO and the tools we have to deliver something further?” -Antonio. By developing something stronger, we are implementing new ways of understanding the project management tools and knowledge we have now to advance our career.


To find out more about Antonio visit https://antonionietorodriguez.com/ and see what he’s doing now at https://www.strategyimplementationinstitute.org/

Thank you THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com
Learn more about The PMO Leader - www.thepmoleader.com


#projectmanagement #PMOH #pmojoe #projecteconomy #projectrevolution #strategyimplementationprofessional #reinventingprojectmanagement #strategyimplementation]]>3129pmoh,pmojoe,projecteconomy,projectmanagement,projectrevolution,reinventingprojectmanagement,strategyimplementation,strategyimplementationprofessifalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e81-gamification-with-daniel-zitter-and-hamutal-weisz--45491380
The fun dynamic explains ideas from their book Being a Project Manager that it’s what you have to do as a project manager versus what project management is. "The nature of a plan is to change; the nature of a project is to challenge us. In order to face those challenges and be the person who can lead a project to its successful conclusion, you need to be cool headed.” -Hamutal. Laying a clear path to explain an effective project manager in any project setting is the goal.

Focusing on the principles and practices of project management, they developed the idea of PMzone. Now, PMzone solutions provides all the knowledge and tools required for many professionals in any industry at all levels. To learn more about Daniel and Hamutal with PMzone, visit www.pmzone.com

Listen to the full episode and subscribe to the podcast https://lnkd.in/g2Rm_6h

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The fun dynamic explains ideas from their book Being a Project Manager that it’s what you have to do as a project manager versus what project management is. "The nature of a plan is to change; the nature of a project is to challenge us. In order to face those challenges and be the person who can lead a project to its successful conclusion, you need to be cool headed.” -Hamutal. Laying a clear path to explain an effective project manager in any project setting is the goal.

Focusing on the principles and practices of project management, they developed the idea of PMzone. Now, PMzone solutions provides all the knowledge and tools required for many professionals in any industry at all levels. To learn more about Daniel and Hamutal with PMzone, visit www.pmzone.com

Listen to the full episode and subscribe to the podcast https://lnkd.in/g2Rm_6h

Thank you THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com
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Danielle is a Business Development professional and never a formal PM, but is PMP certified and been a PMI Chapter President. She stressed the importance of organizational teams understanding each other’s roles by how they impact themselves and project outcomes. Danielle also shares her global travels and adventures learning to scuba dive, meeting her husband and learning to fire dance.

Danielle stepped out of grief due to the traumatic fire that happened in her childhood, inspiring her to pursue her passion for fire dance and performance. She shares, “When I learned to dance with fire, I learned to reconcile the traumatic part of my life with totality of my life as it was still unfolding.” Find out more from her TED Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/danielle_torley_i_stepped_out_of_grief_by_dancing_with_fire/transcript#t-741051

Listen to the full episode and subscribe to the podcast https://lnkd.in/g2Rm_6h

To learn more about Danielle visit https://lnkd.in/g6bffyd

Thank you THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.
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Danielle is a Business Development professional and never a formal PM, but is PMP certified and been a PMI Chapter President. She stressed the importance of organizational teams understanding each other’s roles by how they impact themselves and project outcomes. Danielle also shares her global travels and adventures learning to scuba dive, meeting her husband and learning to fire dance.

Danielle stepped out of grief due to the traumatic fire that happened in her childhood, inspiring her to pursue her passion for fire dance and performance. She shares, “When I learned to dance with fire, I learned to reconcile the traumatic part of my life with totality of my life as it was still unfolding.” Find out more from her TED Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/danielle_torley_i_stepped_out_of_grief_by_dancing_with_fire/transcript#t-741051

Listen to the full episode and subscribe to the podcast https://lnkd.in/g2Rm_6h

To learn more about Danielle visit https://lnkd.in/g6bffyd

Thank you THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.
Learn more about The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com
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Alana shares the back-story for her book, What’s Your Catalyst, The Power of Managed Change. We learn the importance of a balance between IQ and EQ to improve team performance. We also learn the influence of coaches and role models on her life and the origin of her nickname, “Georgia.

To hear what Alana is working on next, listen to the full episode and subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-management-office-hours/id1398533604

“Lead change the Mrs. Engineer Way” and connect with Alana on LinkedIn and Ms. Engineer Way

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#projectmanagement #businessownership #2Hill #TheMsEngineerWay #PMP #ChangeLeadership #Diversity #DEI #PMOSquad #PMOLeader #pmojoe]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45063128Thu, 20 May 2021 13:35:00 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, Alana Hill shares her story with us and we learn that although there has been some progress we still have a way to go with gender and racial diversity within the project management community. Alana...
Alana shares the back-story for her book, What’s Your Catalyst, The Power of Managed Change. We learn the importance of a balance between IQ and EQ to improve team performance. We also learn the influence of coaches and role models on her life and the origin of her nickname, “Georgia.

To hear what Alana is working on next, listen to the full episode and subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-management-office-hours/id1398533604

“Lead change the Mrs. Engineer Way” and connect with Alana on LinkedIn and Ms. Engineer Way

Lastly, we want to thank THE PMO SQUAD and The PMO Leader for sponsoring this show.
Learn more about The PMO Squad www.thepmosquad.com
Learn more about The PMO Leader www.thepmoleader.com

#projectmanagement #businessownership #2Hill #TheMsEngineerWay #PMP #ChangeLeadership #Diversity #DEI #PMOSquad #PMOLeader #pmojoe]]>32652hil,businessownership,changeleadership,dei,diversity,pmojoe,pmoleader,pmosquad,pmp,projectmanagement,themsengineerwayfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e78-building-project-management-communities-with-david-barrett--44773644
“As a community we can assist each other to see that the faster and better you deliver: the more connected with the business and strategy through the project piece; this conveys the meaning of how important we are.” -David

In this episode of Project Management Office Hours, David Barrett shares his story with us and the impact his communities have had within the project management industry. His newest community was born during the COVID pandemic as we isolated to our homes he found a way to keep us all connected with the launch of the project management video web site - ProjectBites.com. Be sure to visit ProjectBites to see 140+ short videos from industry leaders covering the full range of Project Management topics.

To hear what David is working on next, listen to the full episode and subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-management-office-hours/id1398533604

Use CODE: PMOJoe to receive ProjectBites annual membership for only $20!

Thank you to our sponsors The PMO Squad and The PMO Leader. Learn more:
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The PMO Leader - https://www.thepmoleader.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44773644Wed, 12 May 2021 15:21:05 +0000Joe PuszEverywhere we look we see the impact of Project Management. As the PM industry grows, a challenge we face now as project/program managers is how do we not get lost within the millions of practitioners and hundreds of associations and certifications...
“As a community we can assist each other to see that the faster and better you deliver: the more connected with the business and strategy through the project piece; this conveys the meaning of how important we are.” -David

In this episode of Project Management Office Hours, David Barrett shares his story with us and the impact his communities have had within the project management industry. His newest community was born during the COVID pandemic as we isolated to our homes he found a way to keep us all connected with the launch of the project management video web site - ProjectBites.com. Be sure to visit ProjectBites to see 140+ short videos from industry leaders covering the full range of Project Management topics.

To hear what David is working on next, listen to the full episode and subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-management-office-hours/id1398533604

Use CODE: PMOJoe to receive ProjectBites annual membership for only $20!

Thank you to our sponsors The PMO Squad and The PMO Leader. Learn more:
The PMO Squad - https://www.thepmosquad.com
The PMO Leader - https://www.thepmoleader.com]]>3358davidbarrett,pmo,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehoursfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e77-zen-and-the-art-of-strategic-alignment-with-stuart-easton--44411435
Stuart and PMO Joe share several anecdotes from their experiences which highlight the importance of understanding the value and purpose for project selection and strategic alignment. It doesn't work to try to do every project. We do projects to achieve our business goals. The art of strategic alignment is to get the leadership team to own the decision making process and to agree on the overall business goals and portfolio priority.

Stuart provides several tools and techniques to help us improve our ability to prioritize strategic portfolios. One technique used within the Transparent Choice solution is AHP, Analytic Hierarchy Process. The process helps you define and quantify the value you are going to deliver to the organization. To learn more listen to the full episode.

Learn more about Transparent Choice - https://www.transparentchoice.com/
Learn more about Stuart Easton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eastonstuart/

​Thanks to our sponsors The PMO Squad and The PMO Leader.

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Stuart and PMO Joe share several anecdotes from their experiences which highlight the importance of understanding the value and purpose for project selection and strategic alignment. It doesn't work to try to do every project. We do projects to achieve our business goals. The art of strategic alignment is to get the leadership team to own the decision making process and to agree on the overall business goals and portfolio priority.

Stuart provides several tools and techniques to help us improve our ability to prioritize strategic portfolios. One technique used within the Transparent Choice solution is AHP, Analytic Hierarchy Process. The process helps you define and quantify the value you are going to deliver to the organization. To learn more listen to the full episode.

Learn more about Transparent Choice - https://www.transparentchoice.com/
Learn more about Stuart Easton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eastonstuart/

​Thanks to our sponsors The PMO Squad and The PMO Leader.

Visit The PMO Squad - www.thepmosquad.com
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Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>3709pmo,pmojoe,portfoliomanagement,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehours,strategicalignment,strategy,stuarteaston,thepmoleader,thepmosquad,transparentchoicefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e76-the-value-and-importance-of-influential-relationships-in-our-lives-with-jennifer-bridges-and-david-nour--44244269
Lots of laughs in this episode and fun with Jennifer and David. We laughed about the "Punch it" story with David and Jennifer out riding motorcycles. David shared his immigration story coming to the US from Iran alone as a teen back in the 1980s. Jennifer reminds us all to embrace compassion and think how COVID may be impacting our team and partners.

We also have a great discussion about work-life blending and the value of time and relationships in our lives. We chat about the special relationships we've had in our lives and how they've had an impact on us. David calls these relationships “curve benders,” and in his upcoming book, Curve Benders, he identifies who and where they are, how to find and engage them, and, equally valuable, how you can become a curve bender to impact the lives and livelihoods of others profoundly.

Jennifer shares the origin of PM Next which resulted from common themes and struggles people experienced during the pandemic. The program is a collection from several presenters with great content, insights, and lessons. PM Next is a fantastic example of collaboration effort between industry leaders to learn the new skills and competencies needed to thrive in the current context and take advantage of the changes happening in the world

Listen to the full episode to hear more of the discussion with Jennifer and David. To learn more about Jennifer and David visit:

Jennifer Bridges -www.pdus2go.com
Jennifer on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbridgesalabama/

David Nour - www.nourgroup.com
David on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/davidnour/

Subscribe to Project Management Office Hours to hear all prior episodes and view upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.

​Thanks to our sponsors The PMO Squad and The PMO Leader.

Learn more about The PMO Squad visit www.thepmosquad.com
Learn more about The PMO Leader visit www.thepmoleader.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44244269Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:51:19 +0000Joe PuszHow has your life been impacted by a Curve Bender? What is a Curve Bender? What is next for all of us in the Project Management Community impacted by the pandemic? In this episode Jennifer Bridges and David Nour share with us their personal stories...
Lots of laughs in this episode and fun with Jennifer and David. We laughed about the "Punch it" story with David and Jennifer out riding motorcycles. David shared his immigration story coming to the US from Iran alone as a teen back in the 1980s. Jennifer reminds us all to embrace compassion and think how COVID may be impacting our team and partners.

We also have a great discussion about work-life blending and the value of time and relationships in our lives. We chat about the special relationships we've had in our lives and how they've had an impact on us. David calls these relationships “curve benders,” and in his upcoming book, Curve Benders, he identifies who and where they are, how to find and engage them, and, equally valuable, how you can become a curve bender to impact the lives and livelihoods of others profoundly.

Jennifer shares the origin of PM Next which resulted from common themes and struggles people experienced during the pandemic. The program is a collection from several presenters with great content, insights, and lessons. PM Next is a fantastic example of collaboration effort between industry leaders to learn the new skills and competencies needed to thrive in the current context and take advantage of the changes happening in the world

Listen to the full episode to hear more of the discussion with Jennifer and David. To learn more about Jennifer and David visit:

Jennifer Bridges -www.pdus2go.com
Jennifer on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbridgesalabama/

David Nour - www.nourgroup.com
David on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/davidnour/

Subscribe to Project Management Office Hours to hear all prior episodes and view upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.

​Thanks to our sponsors The PMO Squad and The PMO Leader.

Learn more about The PMO Squad visit www.thepmosquad.com
Learn more about The PMO Leader visit www.thepmoleader.com]]>3610curvebender,davidnour,jenniferbridges,nourgroup,pmnext,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehoursfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e75-the-history-of-international-project-management-day-with-frank-saladis--44030956
Frank chats with PMO Joe about the origins of IPM Day and how it has progressed over the years. Frank shares this thoughts and backstory for the books and articles he has written. We also hear the humorous story behind The Project Management Blues, a song Frank has recorded.

Frank has been involved with PMI for several years and has run the NYC chapter for years. He was one of the early PMPs and has vast experience to help individual PMs be technically credible while not being a domain expert.

Listen to the full episode to hear more of our discussion about project management careers, positive leadership, organizational change management, and life in New York City during the covid pandemic.

Visit Frank Saladis - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-saladis-pmp-pmi-fellow-4aa226/

Subscribe to Project Management Office Hours to play all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.

​Thanks to our sponsors The PMO Squad and The PMO Leader.

Learn more about The PMO Squad visit www.thepmosquad.com
Learn more about The PMO Leader visit www.thepmoleader.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44030956Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:37:00 +0000Joe PuszDo you know the history of International Project Management Day? How do you describe your career as a Project Manager? Have you ever sung the Project Management Blues? In this episode Frank Saladis PMI Fellow and the Father of International Project...
Frank chats with PMO Joe about the origins of IPM Day and how it has progressed over the years. Frank shares this thoughts and backstory for the books and articles he has written. We also hear the humorous story behind The Project Management Blues, a song Frank has recorded.

Frank has been involved with PMI for several years and has run the NYC chapter for years. He was one of the early PMPs and has vast experience to help individual PMs be technically credible while not being a domain expert.

Listen to the full episode to hear more of our discussion about project management careers, positive leadership, organizational change management, and life in New York City during the covid pandemic.

Visit Frank Saladis - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-saladis-pmp-pmi-fellow-4aa226/

Subscribe to Project Management Office Hours to play all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.

​Thanks to our sponsors The PMO Squad and The PMO Leader.

Learn more about The PMO Squad visit www.thepmosquad.com
Learn more about The PMO Leader visit www.thepmoleader.com]]>3717franksaladis,ipmday,pmi,pmifellow,pmo,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementblues,projectmanagementofficehoursfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e74-pmos-project-management-and-tennis-with-bill-dow--43809404
Bill chats with PMO Joe about starting his career as an Accidental Project Manager and then finding his passion in project management. Bill is now leading his 10th PMO and he shares many of his lessons learned along the way and how to avoid a failed PMO. We also learn about the books has written during his career including his most current, The PMO Lifecycle, Building, Running and Shutting Down.

Bill is also a trainer and has a long list of project management training courses for Project Managers and PMO Leaders. In addition to training PMs, Bill is also a certified tennis coach. His most current passion is training wheelchair tennis. We also learn he is a huge Roger Federer fan!

Listen to the full episode to hear more of our discussion about project management careers, PMOs and PMO Leadership, industry trends and the fun side of Bill and his love for tennis.

Visit Dow Publishing - https://www.dowpublishingllc.com
Visit Bill Dow - https://www.linkedin.com/in/billdow/

Subscribe to Project Management Office Hours to play all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.

​Thanks to our sponsors The PMO Squad and The PMO Leader.

Learn more about The PMO Squad visit www.thepmosquad.com
Learn more about The PMO Leader visit www.thepmoleader.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43809404Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000Joe PuszWhat do Project Management, PMOs, and Tennis have in common? Take in this episode to hear from Bill Dow as he shares his journey to becoming one of the top PMO Leaders in the world and an avid tennis fan. Bill chats with PMO Joe about starting his...
Bill chats with PMO Joe about starting his career as an Accidental Project Manager and then finding his passion in project management. Bill is now leading his 10th PMO and he shares many of his lessons learned along the way and how to avoid a failed PMO. We also learn about the books has written during his career including his most current, The PMO Lifecycle, Building, Running and Shutting Down.

Bill is also a trainer and has a long list of project management training courses for Project Managers and PMO Leaders. In addition to training PMs, Bill is also a certified tennis coach. His most current passion is training wheelchair tennis. We also learn he is a huge Roger Federer fan!

Listen to the full episode to hear more of our discussion about project management careers, PMOs and PMO Leadership, industry trends and the fun side of Bill and his love for tennis.

Visit Dow Publishing - https://www.dowpublishingllc.com
Visit Bill Dow - https://www.linkedin.com/in/billdow/

Subscribe to Project Management Office Hours to play all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.

​Thanks to our sponsors The PMO Squad and The PMO Leader.

Learn more about The PMO Squad visit www.thepmosquad.com
Learn more about The PMO Leader visit www.thepmoleader.com]]>3471billdow,buildingapmo,pmo,pmojoe,pmoleader,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehours,projectmanagementtraining,projectmanager,runningapmo,shuttingdownapmo,thepmoleader,thepmosquadfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e73-global-pmo-leadership-discussion-with-fatimah-abbouchi--43632531
Fatimah chats with PMO Joe about several topics during this fast paced chat between global PMO Influencers and the partnership they have formed with The PMO Leader global community site. Fatimah shared the story of how she founded the Agile Management Office and the success she has had from the AMO Method White Paper.

We also discussed Fatimah's history with Anxiety and Mental Health Awareness. We discussed the importance of removing the stigma associated with anxiety, depression or other mental health disabilities. The Project Management profession is a high stress profession and we need to do more to understand and support our team members who are living with mental health challenges.

Listen to the full episode to hear more of our discussion about women in project management, global recognition and rewards for project excellence, diversity and global leadership perspective.

Visit Agile Management Office - www.agilemanagementoffice.com
Visit Fatimah Abbouchi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatimahabbouchi/

Subscribe to Project Management Office Hours to play all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.

​Thanks to our sponsors The PMO Squad and The PMO Leader.

Learn more about The PMO Squad visit www.thepmosquad.com
Learn more about The PMO Leader visit www.thepmoleader.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43632531Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:33:00 +0000Joe PuszWhat is the Agile Management Office and how do you use the AMO Method? Hear the backstory and concepts from Fatimah Abbouchi as she shares her journey to becoming one of the leading PMO Influencers in the world. Fatimah chats with PMO Joe about...
Fatimah chats with PMO Joe about several topics during this fast paced chat between global PMO Influencers and the partnership they have formed with The PMO Leader global community site. Fatimah shared the story of how she founded the Agile Management Office and the success she has had from the AMO Method White Paper.

We also discussed Fatimah's history with Anxiety and Mental Health Awareness. We discussed the importance of removing the stigma associated with anxiety, depression or other mental health disabilities. The Project Management profession is a high stress profession and we need to do more to understand and support our team members who are living with mental health challenges.

Listen to the full episode to hear more of our discussion about women in project management, global recognition and rewards for project excellence, diversity and global leadership perspective.

Visit Agile Management Office - www.agilemanagementoffice.com
Visit Fatimah Abbouchi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatimahabbouchi/

Subscribe to Project Management Office Hours to play all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.

​Thanks to our sponsors The PMO Squad and The PMO Leader.

Learn more about The PMO Squad visit www.thepmosquad.com
Learn more about The PMO Leader visit www.thepmoleader.com]]>3611agilemanagementoffice,amomethod,fatimahabbouchi,pmo,pmoinfluencer,pmojoe,pmoleader,projectmanagement,thepmosquadfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e72-understanding-design-thinking-with-bruce-gay--43371406
Bruce is a leader in the PM Industry and is an active community builder. He is a PMI Volunteer with PMI Pittsburgh, leads a Healthcare PMO, teaches part time at Norwich University and started his own firm, Astrevo.

In our discussion Bruce shares that Design Thinking allows groups of people to take time and look at their customers needs to deeply understand a problem and to start to brainstorm and down select solutions to solve those problems. The benefit to using Design Thinking is you get closer to your customer's needs and pain points to help you identify defects earlier in the process which is less expensive than defects found later in the process.

We also hear Bruce's perspective on trends in the industry and a few of his favorite books he recently read. We also learn about Bruce's Project Management Insights monthly list of updates and insights within our industry.

To subscribe to Bruce's Project Management Insights visit www.brucegay.com/signup.
To learn more about Astrevo visit www.astrevo.com
To connect with Bruce on LinkedIn visit - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucegay/

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43371406Tue, 09 Feb 2021 19:41:32 +0000Joe PuszAre you familiar with Design Thinking? Are you utilizing Design Thinking to run your projects? In this episode we chat with Bruce Gay, Founder of Astrevo to understand the fundamentals and benefits of Design Thinking as well as touching on several...
Bruce is a leader in the PM Industry and is an active community builder. He is a PMI Volunteer with PMI Pittsburgh, leads a Healthcare PMO, teaches part time at Norwich University and started his own firm, Astrevo.

In our discussion Bruce shares that Design Thinking allows groups of people to take time and look at their customers needs to deeply understand a problem and to start to brainstorm and down select solutions to solve those problems. The benefit to using Design Thinking is you get closer to your customer's needs and pain points to help you identify defects earlier in the process which is less expensive than defects found later in the process.

We also hear Bruce's perspective on trends in the industry and a few of his favorite books he recently read. We also learn about Bruce's Project Management Insights monthly list of updates and insights within our industry.

To subscribe to Bruce's Project Management Insights visit www.brucegay.com/signup.
To learn more about Astrevo visit www.astrevo.com
To connect with Bruce on LinkedIn visit - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucegay/

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>3541brucegay,joepusz,pmipittsburgh,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehoursfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e71-the-humanity-and-personal-reality-of-project-management-with-amireh-amirmazaheri--43105505
As a first time mother in Australia forced by COVID to be confined at home with her daughter and husband, Amireh has had plenty of time to reflect on her early years. The home schooling, use of art and creativity and lessons learned from her parents in Iran.

In addition to her past we also discussed her role in the PMO industry and her dream, a world without war. Amireh is the Chief Project Officer for the PMO Global Alliance, Organizer for the PMO Sydney meetup and Founder of PMO Solutions. Take the time to listen to our chat and hear about the humanity and personal reality of project management for Amireh.

Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.

Visit The PMO Leader global community site (www.thepmoleader.com) to get more amazing content from authors, bloggers and podcasters as well as find the Coaches and Trainers to help you advance your career.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43105505Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000Joe PuszImagine the impact to your life being born a girl in Iran during the height of the Iranian Revolution. Then as you reach school age the ravages of the Iran - Iraq war shake your very existence. These are the early stages of Amireh Amirmazaheri's...
As a first time mother in Australia forced by COVID to be confined at home with her daughter and husband, Amireh has had plenty of time to reflect on her early years. The home schooling, use of art and creativity and lessons learned from her parents in Iran.

In addition to her past we also discussed her role in the PMO industry and her dream, a world without war. Amireh is the Chief Project Officer for the PMO Global Alliance, Organizer for the PMO Sydney meetup and Founder of PMO Solutions. Take the time to listen to our chat and hear about the humanity and personal reality of project management for Amireh.

Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.

Visit The PMO Leader global community site (www.thepmoleader.com) to get more amazing content from authors, bloggers and podcasters as well as find the Coaches and Trainers to help you advance your career.]]>3691amirehamirmazaheri,art,endallwar,joepusz,pmo,pmoglobalalliance,pmojoe,pmosolutions,projectmanagementfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e70-global-leadership-and-agile-parenting-with-billy-s-mwape--42887908
Billy was a featured speaker in the TED@PMI event in 2020 and he shared the experience with us. As parents we know that it is a hard job but it is especially challenging with a child with special needs. Billy shares how he and his family used the concepts and tools he has learned from Agile to help with his special needs child. You can watch his talk here - https://www.ted.com/talks/billy_samuel_mwape_an_innovative_way_to_support_children_with_special_needs

2020 was a challenging year but Billy helped to stand up a new PMI chapter, PMI Zambia during the global pandemic. The chapter founders had to establish the chapter remotely working to build membership and value to the Project Management community in Zambia. Billy also shared he is building a music based Project Management Master Class. The class will preach unity and leadership bringing PMs together through the rhythms of music.

PMO Joe also shared the launch of www.thepmoleader.com a new global PMO Leadership community. The site provides PMO Leaders and team members access to Blogs, Books, Coaching, Consultants, Podcasts, Peer to Peer interaction, Speakers, Technology and Training. Use code PMOH to receive 20% off a Community Membership.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42887908Mon, 11 Jan 2021 19:53:33 +0000Joe PuszListen to Billy S Mwape share his fascinating story and the exciting news of the birth of his new son! Billy joined us from Zambia as our first guest in 2021 and our first guest joining from Africa. He shares the Zambia culture, challenges he pushed...
Billy was a featured speaker in the TED@PMI event in 2020 and he shared the experience with us. As parents we know that it is a hard job but it is especially challenging with a child with special needs. Billy shares how he and his family used the concepts and tools he has learned from Agile to help with his special needs child. You can watch his talk here - https://www.ted.com/talks/billy_samuel_mwape_an_innovative_way_to_support_children_with_special_needs

2020 was a challenging year but Billy helped to stand up a new PMI chapter, PMI Zambia during the global pandemic. The chapter founders had to establish the chapter remotely working to build membership and value to the Project Management community in Zambia. Billy also shared he is building a music based Project Management Master Class. The class will preach unity and leadership bringing PMs together through the rhythms of music.

PMO Joe also shared the launch of www.thepmoleader.com a new global PMO Leadership community. The site provides PMO Leaders and team members access to Blogs, Books, Coaching, Consultants, Podcasts, Peer to Peer interaction, Speakers, Technology and Training. Use code PMOH to receive 20% off a Community Membership.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>3414billysmwape,pmi,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehours,ted@pmifalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e69-navigating-the-twists-and-turns-of-a-project-management-career-with-kiron-bondale--42596012
Kiron also provided insights for PMs to help take your career to the next level. His time as a PM, PMO Leader, and PM Trainer has given him an opportunity to observe what works for PMs of all experience levels. We also hear his thoughts on training in the Post-Covid world as well as his perspective on a love-hate relationship with PMI.

Kiron joined us from outside Toronto, Canada as we continued our discussions with global PMO leaders. This year we chatted live with influencers from Australia, Canada, India, UK and the US. Next year we'll continue our global trek with confirmed guests in the first quarter from Africa, Australia and the US.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn how they can help you with your Project Management challenges including PM resources, PMO improvements, Agile Transformations and Custom PM training.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42596012Thu, 17 Dec 2020 15:01:00 +0000Joe PuszKiron Bondale was our special guest in this final episode of 2020. Kiron shared his career story with us including how he starting in project management and the 3 key career moments which have helped to shape his career. Kiron also provided insights...
Kiron also provided insights for PMs to help take your career to the next level. His time as a PM, PMO Leader, and PM Trainer has given him an opportunity to observe what works for PMs of all experience levels. We also hear his thoughts on training in the Post-Covid world as well as his perspective on a love-hate relationship with PMI.

Kiron joined us from outside Toronto, Canada as we continued our discussions with global PMO leaders. This year we chatted live with influencers from Australia, Canada, India, UK and the US. Next year we'll continue our global trek with confirmed guests in the first quarter from Africa, Australia and the US.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn how they can help you with your Project Management challenges including PM resources, PMO improvements, Agile Transformations and Custom PM training.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>3435joepusz,kironbondale,pmo,pmojoe,pmoleader,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehours,projectmanagementtraining,thepmosquadfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e68-cornelius-fichtner-shares-his-journey-as-a-leader-in-the-project-management-community--42377923www.project-management-podcast.com) back in 2005 and why it might not be a good idea for you to start your own podcast.

Cornelius also explains how he had to learn the language of Project Management and how that can be a challenge for non-English speaking PMs preparing to take the PMP exam.

Cornelius also shared how volunteering within a PMI chapter helped springboard him towards starting his PM training company. Listen to hear the story how he started OSP International and how he is adjusting to the new rules PMI has set for PMP training.

Cornelius also shares the Project Business Foundation (www.project-business.org) which is an emerging topic in the industry. The Project Business Foundation is a nonprofit association and is the professional home association for individuals and organizations dealing with project business as clients, contractors, or as experts.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42377923Thu, 03 Dec 2020 13:33:00 +0000Joe PuszListening to this session as we chat with Cornelius Fichtner and learn about his career and lessons learned on his project management leadership journey. We hear how he started The Project Management podcast (www.project-management-podcast.com) back...www.project-management-podcast.com) back in 2005 and why it might not be a good idea for you to start your own podcast.

Cornelius also explains how he had to learn the language of Project Management and how that can be a challenge for non-English speaking PMs preparing to take the PMP exam.

Cornelius also shared how volunteering within a PMI chapter helped springboard him towards starting his PM training company. Listen to hear the story how he started OSP International and how he is adjusting to the new rules PMI has set for PMP training.

Cornelius also shares the Project Business Foundation (www.project-business.org) which is an emerging topic in the industry. The Project Business Foundation is a nonprofit association and is the professional home association for individuals and organizations dealing with project business as clients, contractors, or as experts.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>3493corneliusfichtner,leadership,pmi,pmojoe,pmp,pmprepcast,pmptraining,projectbusinessfoundation,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehours,purposedrivenpmo,thepmosquadfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e67-learning-from-the-projectmanager-com-success-story--42124213
Jason founded the award-winning business ProjectManager.com, a SaaS product that is used in over 100 countries by organizations like NASA and The United Nations. He shares his origin story how a lunch break in a industry conference jump started his idea to become a reality. We learn the many lessons learned and risks he has worked through building the company to the success it is today.

His journey includes time in France, New Zealand and eventually the US. Jason shares the importance of listening to your customer and having a Board to advise and keep you focused on your targets. We also hear about the ProjectManager.com features and complimentary content they provide to assist PMs.

Founded in 2008 ProjectManager.com offers advanced level project management features with a simple-to-use interface that requires no training for teams and no expensive consultant onboarding costs. ProjectManager.com is used by IT, marketing, manufacturing and professional services teams in many industries to collaborate on projects in their organizations.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com learn more about the premier PMO consulting firm in the US. Utilize our industry leading services such as PMOaaS, Purpose Driven PMO, PM & Agile resources and training.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42124213Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:39:00 +0000Joe PuszHave you thought about starting up a Project Management SaaS company? Are you curious about how to leverage your experience as a Project Manager to solve technology problems? In this episode we hear from Jason Westland who is the CEO of...
Jason founded the award-winning business ProjectManager.com, a SaaS product that is used in over 100 countries by organizations like NASA and The United Nations. He shares his origin story how a lunch break in a industry conference jump started his idea to become a reality. We learn the many lessons learned and risks he has worked through building the company to the success it is today.

His journey includes time in France, New Zealand and eventually the US. Jason shares the importance of listening to your customer and having a Board to advise and keep you focused on your targets. We also hear about the ProjectManager.com features and complimentary content they provide to assist PMs.

Founded in 2008 ProjectManager.com offers advanced level project management features with a simple-to-use interface that requires no training for teams and no expensive consultant onboarding costs. ProjectManager.com is used by IT, marketing, manufacturing and professional services teams in many industries to collaborate on projects in their organizations.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com learn more about the premier PMO consulting firm in the US. Utilize our industry leading services such as PMOaaS, Purpose Driven PMO, PM & Agile resources and training.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>3516jasonwestland,pmo,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehours,projectmanager,projectmanager.com,purposedrivenpmo,saas,thepmosquadfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e66-driving-value-as-a-digital-project-manager--41903469
Ben is a community builder, podcast host, and leader in the project management industry. He shared with us his journey from Developer and Accidental PM to Digital Producer and Digital Project Manager. Ben provides insights into the benefits of being a member in the Digital Project Manager community and working closely with his peers. He offers perspective on alternatives to the PMBOK, Agile & Waterfall project management, how DPMs have been able to adjust to our COVID world and so much more.

Founded in 2011 The Digital Project Manager has become one of the largest and most credible platforms for digital project management information and thought leadership.

The Digital Project Manager (DPM) has how-to guides, articles on project management and software, best practices, hacks for productivity, podcasts, and other resources to get you started leading projects in a digital world.

The Digital Project Manager - www.thedigitalprojectmanager.com
The DPM Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-digital-project-manager-podcast/id1262608127

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41903469Tue, 10 Nov 2020 16:16:13 +0000Joe PuszWhat is a Digital Project Manager? How is this different than a traditional Project Manager? In this episode we hear from Ben Aston who is the founder of The Digital Project Manager Community. Ben is a community builder, podcast host, and leader in...
Ben is a community builder, podcast host, and leader in the project management industry. He shared with us his journey from Developer and Accidental PM to Digital Producer and Digital Project Manager. Ben provides insights into the benefits of being a member in the Digital Project Manager community and working closely with his peers. He offers perspective on alternatives to the PMBOK, Agile & Waterfall project management, how DPMs have been able to adjust to our COVID world and so much more.

Founded in 2011 The Digital Project Manager has become one of the largest and most credible platforms for digital project management information and thought leadership.

The Digital Project Manager (DPM) has how-to guides, articles on project management and software, best practices, hacks for productivity, podcasts, and other resources to get you started leading projects in a digital world.

The Digital Project Manager - www.thedigitalprojectmanager.com
The DPM Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-digital-project-manager-podcast/id1262608127

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>3331digitalprojectmanagement,dpmmembership,dpmschool,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehoursfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e65-pmi-and-vpmma-supporting-veterans-and-military-spouses--41812766
PMO Joe was joined by Brantlee Underhill, Kerry Brooks and Al Calvi all from PMI, the Project Management Institute. Brantlee is the Managing Director North America, Kerry is a Military Spouse and PMI Product Manager and Al is Veteran and Military Program Champion.

Al gives us an inside look as a Veteran of the challenges he and his family faced when transitioning to the civilian workforce. He also shared how earning his PMP helped ease the strain of the transition. He now works closely with PMI Chapters to help them build successful Veterans Mentoring Programs.

Kerry shares the impact a military family can have on your career such as frequent relocations and the stresses of the unknown. Kerry was recently featured along with VPMMA Co-Founder Eric "Doc" Wright on the Montel Williams Lifetime Network show, Military Makeover. You can see that episode here - https://militarymakeover.tv/pmi-empowering-people-to-make-ideas-a-reality/

Brantlee shares PMI's vision and plan to support Veterans in the Project Economy such as their partnership with Pearson VUE to provide exams at military bases around the world. She also shares one of PMI's Core Values is Volunteerism with Al being an example of how volunteering can make an impact personally and within the community.

To learn about all the services PMI offers for the Military and Veterans visit www.pmi.org/military. To learn more about VPMMA, Veteran Project Manager Mentor Alliance, visit www.thevpmma.org.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41812766Thu, 05 Nov 2020 18:15:30 +0000Joe PuszAs we approach Veterans Day we dedicated our show to a discussion about supporting Veterans and Military Spouses with services and programs assisting with transitioning to civilian Project Management careers. Two leading organizations in the industry...
PMO Joe was joined by Brantlee Underhill, Kerry Brooks and Al Calvi all from PMI, the Project Management Institute. Brantlee is the Managing Director North America, Kerry is a Military Spouse and PMI Product Manager and Al is Veteran and Military Program Champion.

Al gives us an inside look as a Veteran of the challenges he and his family faced when transitioning to the civilian workforce. He also shared how earning his PMP helped ease the strain of the transition. He now works closely with PMI Chapters to help them build successful Veterans Mentoring Programs.

Kerry shares the impact a military family can have on your career such as frequent relocations and the stresses of the unknown. Kerry was recently featured along with VPMMA Co-Founder Eric "Doc" Wright on the Montel Williams Lifetime Network show, Military Makeover. You can see that episode here - https://militarymakeover.tv/pmi-empowering-people-to-make-ideas-a-reality/

Brantlee shares PMI's vision and plan to support Veterans in the Project Economy such as their partnership with Pearson VUE to provide exams at military bases around the world. She also shares one of PMI's Core Values is Volunteerism with Al being an example of how volunteering can make an impact personally and within the community.

To learn about all the services PMI offers for the Military and Veterans visit www.pmi.org/military. To learn more about VPMMA, Veteran Project Manager Mentor Alliance, visit www.thevpmma.org.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>3556military,militaryspouses,pmi,pmi.org,pmo,pmojoe,projectmanagement,veteranprojectmanagermentorall,veterans,vpmmafalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e64-increasing-productivity-and-becoming-an-exceptional-leader-with-peter-taylor--41550851
Peter is the author of the #1 bestselling project management book, ‘The Lazy Project Manager,’ along with many other books on Project Management, PMO development, Executive Sponsorship, Transformation Leadership, and Speaking Skills. He has delivered over 400 lectures worldwide in over 25 countries and has been described as ‘perhaps the most entertaining and inspiring speaker in the project management world today.’ Find out more about him at www.thelazyprojectmanager.com.

Peter shared what excites him in the project management world today and how being an exceptional leader is vital to the success of any project. He shared everything that has lead him to be a PMO Influencer of the Year finalist. Listen to hear our conversation and learn more about his influence in the global project management industry.

Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.

#PMOT #LazyPM #PMOJoe #Project Management]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41550851Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:58:27 +0000Joe PuszWhat is a "Lazy Project Manager", and why does it benefit productivity? How can veteran project managers help and support the newest generation? We explore these questions and more with Peter Taylor, who joined us live from the UK. Peter is the...
Peter is the author of the #1 bestselling project management book, ‘The Lazy Project Manager,’ along with many other books on Project Management, PMO development, Executive Sponsorship, Transformation Leadership, and Speaking Skills. He has delivered over 400 lectures worldwide in over 25 countries and has been described as ‘perhaps the most entertaining and inspiring speaker in the project management world today.’ Find out more about him at www.thelazyprojectmanager.com.

Peter shared what excites him in the project management world today and how being an exceptional leader is vital to the success of any project. He shared everything that has lead him to be a PMO Influencer of the Year finalist. Listen to hear our conversation and learn more about his influence in the global project management industry.

Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.

#PMOT #LazyPM #PMOJoe #Project Management]]>2954lazypm,pmojoe,pmot,projectmanagementfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e63-building-global-project-management-communities-with-priya-patra--41341769
Priya is a mother of two, Author, Blogger, Women Empower believer, Dreamer, Creator and a Futurist, An Agile Evangelist and a Program Manager. She is also a community builder establishing the Women PowerUp Network and the PMI Chapter Xchange.

Priya shared the challenges of working in a global community as well as the benefits of building these communities. She shares her story of personal growth and the many benefits of supporting and joining industry groups. Listen to hear our conversation and learn more about her influence in the global project management industry.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41341769Wed, 07 Oct 2020 09:38:43 +0000Joe PuszHow do you connect PMI chapters from around the world sharing industry trends and insights? Do you wonder about cultural differences delivering projects in different regions and countries? We explore these questions and more with Priya Patra who...
Priya is a mother of two, Author, Blogger, Women Empower believer, Dreamer, Creator and a Futurist, An Agile Evangelist and a Program Manager. She is also a community builder establishing the Women PowerUp Network and the PMI Chapter Xchange.

Priya shared the challenges of working in a global community as well as the benefits of building these communities. She shares her story of personal growth and the many benefits of supporting and joining industry groups. Listen to hear our conversation and learn more about her influence in the global project management industry.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>3417agile,futurist,pmojoe,priyapatra,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehoursfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e62-a-girl-s-guide-to-project-management-with-elizabeth-harrin--41056743
The pandemic has forced us to work differently. We need to improve our ability to work with people remotely. Elizabeth shares tips such as getting comfortable on video, understand how to best use the technology, and find how to “turn off” from work. At the center of remote work is trust. Your employer trusting you are getting your job done and also, we as PMs to know the project teams are pushing projects forward.

We are also missing out on the water cooler chats so we should find and utilize mentors to help us grow and improve our careers. Elizabeth shared her mentoring experiences including her own mentoring group Project Management Rebels. We also get to hear about Elizabeth’s blog A Girl’s Guide to PM, trends for 2021 and books that Elizabeth has written. Be sure to subscribe to catch the full episode and hear what Elizabeth has to share about Stakeholder Engagement.

Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.

A Girl's Guide to PM Blog -
www.girlsguidetopm.com

The PM Circle -
https://www.thepmcircle.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41056743Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:38:00 +0000Joe PuszHow has your work been impacted by the pandemic? Are you able to lead your projects effectively? In this episode Elizabeth Harrin joins PMO Joe from West Sussex, UK to share her story about working remote, engaging stakeholders and books she has...
The pandemic has forced us to work differently. We need to improve our ability to work with people remotely. Elizabeth shares tips such as getting comfortable on video, understand how to best use the technology, and find how to “turn off” from work. At the center of remote work is trust. Your employer trusting you are getting your job done and also, we as PMs to know the project teams are pushing projects forward.

We are also missing out on the water cooler chats so we should find and utilize mentors to help us grow and improve our careers. Elizabeth shared her mentoring experiences including her own mentoring group Project Management Rebels. We also get to hear about Elizabeth’s blog A Girl’s Guide to PM, trends for 2021 and books that Elizabeth has written. Be sure to subscribe to catch the full episode and hear what Elizabeth has to share about Stakeholder Engagement.

Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.

A Girl's Guide to PM Blog -
www.girlsguidetopm.com

The PM Circle -
https://www.thepmcircle.com]]>3486elizabethharrin,girlsguidetopm,pmojoe,pmot,projectmanagementofficehours,purposedrivenpmo,remoteprojectmanagement,remotework,stakeholderengagement,thepmcircle,thepmoleaderfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e61-details-of-the-dramatic-changes-to-the-pmbok-7th-edition--40781111
After 50+ years and 6 editions of the PMBOK, PMI is taking the PMBOK 7th edition in a different direction. The changes to the Standard and Guide are meant to align with the evolution within the industry. The working draft is a move towards a Principled-based Standard to apply regardless of your delivery approach.

A focus of the 7th edition is to move from Outputs to Outcomes. This is a significant change to the approach as the Knowledge Areas and Process Groups will no longer be in the PMBOK. We learn instead about the 12 Principles and Performance Domains. The key point of the discussion is that the PMBOK is undergoing a major re-write and will make a significant impact on our profession and industry.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40781111Thu, 03 Sep 2020 20:04:00 +0000Joe PuszAre you familiar with the upcoming changes to the PMBOK? What do you think will be the impact to our profession and community? In this episode Cyndi Dionisio and Mike Griffiths share the details on the PMBOK 7th edition update. After 50+ years and...
After 50+ years and 6 editions of the PMBOK, PMI is taking the PMBOK 7th edition in a different direction. The changes to the Standard and Guide are meant to align with the evolution within the industry. The working draft is a move towards a Principled-based Standard to apply regardless of your delivery approach.

A focus of the 7th edition is to move from Outputs to Outcomes. This is a significant change to the approach as the Knowledge Areas and Process Groups will no longer be in the PMBOK. We learn instead about the 12 Principles and Performance Domains. The key point of the discussion is that the PMBOK is undergoing a major re-write and will make a significant impact on our profession and industry.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>3687cyndidionisio,knowledgeareas,mikegriffiths,pmbok,pmi,pmojoe,pmp,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehours,projectmanagementstandardfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e60-understanding-mindfulness-and-meditation-from-jon-macaskill--40486990
Jon recently retired from the Navy and joined us from the road as he and his family are touring the country in an RV. Jon also shares the history of Veteran's Path, a Non-Profit organization supporting Veterans with mindfulness and meditation. Jon hosts the Veteran's Path podcast speaking with a diverse set of leaders who share their mindfulness journey.

Jon also shared the story behind the Scrum on the Go board that he helped developed with his partners. This mobile Scrum Board is a perfect tool for individuals, teams, and families looking to organize and make progress on their activities.

This was a great light-hearted discussion that covered plenty of ground and we got to meet Jon's dog who was riding shotgun for the interview. Thanks to Jon for his service to our country and for taking time to share his story with all of us.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40486990Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:30:13 +0000Joe PuszHow can Mindfulness and Meditation benefit your life and relationships? In this episode we hear from Veteran Navy Seal Commander Jon Macaskill to learn the events which lead him to pursue mindfulness and meditation. Jon recently retired from the Navy...
Jon recently retired from the Navy and joined us from the road as he and his family are touring the country in an RV. Jon also shares the history of Veteran's Path, a Non-Profit organization supporting Veterans with mindfulness and meditation. Jon hosts the Veteran's Path podcast speaking with a diverse set of leaders who share their mindfulness journey.

Jon also shared the story behind the Scrum on the Go board that he helped developed with his partners. This mobile Scrum Board is a perfect tool for individuals, teams, and families looking to organize and make progress on their activities.

This was a great light-hearted discussion that covered plenty of ground and we got to meet Jon's dog who was riding shotgun for the interview. Thanks to Jon for his service to our country and for taking time to share his story with all of us.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>3382jonmacaskill,kanban,meditation,mindfulness,mindfulnessandmeditation,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehours,scrum,scrumboard,supportingveterans,veteranspathfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e59-the-importance-of-people-skills-for-successful-project-managers--40271827
Randy is a Project Management Consultant, Trainer and Author of several success books. He has co-authored best-selling business management books:

Creating an Environment for Successful Projects
Creating the Project Office
Project Sponsorship
The Complete Project Manager
The Complete Project Manager’s Toolkit

We had a great discussion about leadership, sales and people skills for project managers. Randy provides great insight from his vast experience over his long career. He also shares the importance of storytelling and the impact it has with our career development.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40271827Tue, 11 Aug 2020 19:26:40 +0000Joe PuszWhat people skills are the most important for successful Project Managers? What are the important leadership traits we look for and respect with our leaders? In this episode we discuss these topics and much more with Randy Englund as he shares his...
Randy is a Project Management Consultant, Trainer and Author of several success books. He has co-authored best-selling business management books:

Creating an Environment for Successful Projects
Creating the Project Office
Project Sponsorship
The Complete Project Manager
The Complete Project Manager’s Toolkit

We had a great discussion about leadership, sales and people skills for project managers. Randy provides great insight from his vast experience over his long career. He also shares the importance of storytelling and the impact it has with our career development.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>3602pmojoe,projectmanagement,randyenglund,thepmosquadfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e58-avoid-the-dreaded-yearly-performance-review-cycle-use-radical-candor-and-micro-reviews--39866042
Chris is a long-time project management and business operations leader who shared his story with us including lessons learned from "Eating a chicken dinner" and "the farmer hiring someone who can sleep through the storm". We learn about using tools to conduct micro-reviews throughout the year. Chris shared how the book Radical Candor has helped with his leadership approach. We hear why it's ok to let someone know they have "spinach on their teeth"! Listen for his practical proven approach to avoid the dreaded yearly performance review cycle.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39866042Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:46:00 +0000Joe PuszDo you struggle with Performance Reviews each year? Perhaps you are a PM without direct reports and you are asked to provide feedback on project team members performance or a new manager unsure how to be effective for your team. In this episode we...
Chris is a long-time project management and business operations leader who shared his story with us including lessons learned from "Eating a chicken dinner" and "the farmer hiring someone who can sleep through the storm". We learn about using tools to conduct micro-reviews throughout the year. Chris shared how the book Radical Candor has helped with his leadership approach. We hear why it's ok to let someone know they have "spinach on their teeth"! Listen for his practical proven approach to avoid the dreaded yearly performance review cycle.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>3642empoweringpeople,microreview,peopleoverprocess,performancereviews,pmo,pmojoe,projectmanagement,purposedrivenpmo,radicalcandor,resultsmatter,resultsoverauditsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e57-purpose-driven-pmo-and-pmo-joe-sharing-his-story--37588899
Joe shared with us the evolution he's made during the pandemic with choosing how to prioritize his time with family, work and community. Focusing on top priorities and pulling up anchors has allowed Joe and The PMO Squad to focus on pushing forward with several initiatives.

He walked us through the Purpose Driven PMO and the 3 drivers Purpose, Measure, and Optimize to help PMO Leaders build or improve their team, capabilities and value delivery. Soon to be released with the Purpose Driven PMO training and certification program and by year-end, the Purpose Driven PMO book.

Also in the works is the 2020 PMO Leadership Survey which will explore the role and impact of Leadership on PMO success. The survey will be released globally on July 15th. Joe also touched on another book in process which is a recap of stories and lessons from the amazing guests from the past 3 years on the show. Listen to hear these topics and other perspectives while getting to learn a bit more about Joe and his priorities.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/37588899Thu, 02 Jul 2020 09:59:00 +0000Joe PuszA rare in-depth discussion with PMO Joe as we had to make a late change with our scheduled guest. We hope to have Cornelius Fichtner join us on a future show. Joe shared with us the evolution he's made during the pandemic with choosing how to...
Joe shared with us the evolution he's made during the pandemic with choosing how to prioritize his time with family, work and community. Focusing on top priorities and pulling up anchors has allowed Joe and The PMO Squad to focus on pushing forward with several initiatives.

He walked us through the Purpose Driven PMO and the 3 drivers Purpose, Measure, and Optimize to help PMO Leaders build or improve their team, capabilities and value delivery. Soon to be released with the Purpose Driven PMO training and certification program and by year-end, the Purpose Driven PMO book.

Also in the works is the 2020 PMO Leadership Survey which will explore the role and impact of Leadership on PMO success. The survey will be released globally on July 15th. Joe also touched on another book in process which is a recap of stories and lessons from the amazing guests from the past 3 years on the show. Listen to hear these topics and other perspectives while getting to learn a bit more about Joe and his priorities.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>3621empoweringpeople,leadership,pmo,pmojoe,pmoleadership,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehours,purposedrivenpmo,resultsmatterfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e56-untapped-agility-learn-barriers-boost-rebound-with-jesse-fewell--32635236
Jesse Fewell is an author, coach, and trainer who helps senior leaders from Boston to Beijing transform their organizations to achieve more innovation, collaboration, and business agility. Untapped Agility is scheduled to be released on July 21st. Learn the concepts of Barriers, Boost, and Rebound. Hear Jesse's share his story in our fun and insightful chat.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32635236Tue, 23 Jun 2020 13:43:21 +0000Joe PuszWhat is Untapped Agility? Have you ever had a failed transformation? In this episode we speak with Jesse Fewell. We learn about his upcoming book Untapped Agility and explore several other topics. Jesse Fewell is an author, coach, and trainer who...
Jesse Fewell is an author, coach, and trainer who helps senior leaders from Boston to Beijing transform their organizations to achieve more innovation, collaboration, and business agility. Untapped Agility is scheduled to be released on July 21st. Learn the concepts of Barriers, Boost, and Rebound. Hear Jesse's share his story in our fun and insightful chat.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>3276agile,agilemanifesto,jessefewell,leadership,pmo,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehours,purposedrivenpmo,resultsmatter,untappedagilityfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e55-all-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-the-pmp-exam--29900678
Lee Lambert is a PMI Fellow and one of the founders of the PMP exam. He shared with us the history of the PMP. When it started, how it started, why it is called the PMP and more. Back in the early days, Lee was the one reviewing every application for the exam. A little trivia for you...How many people took the original exam? Tune in to hear Lee share his story.

Sierra Hampton-Simmons is the Director of Certification Products with PMI and is responsible for the PMP and all the certifications PMI offers. While Lee gave us the PMP history, Sierra shared where we are heading with the exam in the years to come. She discussed the changes coming in 2021 and how to best prepare. Sierra also shared info on the PMI program to assist Veterans with Project Management and the PMP. Listen to hear Sierra's story and learn why she isn't PMP certified.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29900678Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:18:00 +0000Joe PuszEver wonder about the history of the PMP exam? Have you heard of the upcoming changes to the PMP in 2021? Why was there a change to the REP program and how PMP training is being conducted. In this episode we have a fun and informative discussion...
Lee Lambert is a PMI Fellow and one of the founders of the PMP exam. He shared with us the history of the PMP. When it started, how it started, why it is called the PMP and more. Back in the early days, Lee was the one reviewing every application for the exam. A little trivia for you...How many people took the original exam? Tune in to hear Lee share his story.

Sierra Hampton-Simmons is the Director of Certification Products with PMI and is responsible for the PMP and all the certifications PMI offers. While Lee gave us the PMP history, Sierra shared where we are heading with the exam in the years to come. She discussed the changes coming in 2021 and how to best prepare. Sierra also shared info on the PMI program to assist Veterans with Project Management and the PMP. Listen to hear Sierra's story and learn why she isn't PMP certified.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>3512leelambert,pmi,pmojoe,pmp,pmpcertification,pmpchanges,pmpexam,projectmanagement,projectmanagementcertification,projectmanagementofficehours,sierrahampton-simmonsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e54-adding-pmo-value-with-strategic-intent-and-portfolio-alignment--28427913
Stuart joined us from Cambridge in the UK and hit on some great points. One example to consider, our teams can be great at project execution but if we aren't working the correct projects are we truly adding value to the organization? Do we have Strategic Intent with our portfolio? Are our projects supporting the strategic interests of the organization?

How many of you have 5, 6, 10, or more #1 priorities within your portfolio? Are you truly examining the projects to evaluate importance and impact on the business? Are you having challenges with Resource Management? Perhaps the challenge isn't not enough resource rather there is a lack of focus on which projects which will add value.

Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28427913Thu, 21 May 2020 10:16:00 +0000Joe PuszIs your PMO adding value to the organization? How do you know? In this episode we have a fun and informative discussion with Stuart Easton Co-founder of TransparentChoice. We chat about Project Prioritization, Project Success rates, Investment in...
Stuart joined us from Cambridge in the UK and hit on some great points. One example to consider, our teams can be great at project execution but if we aren't working the correct projects are we truly adding value to the organization? Do we have Strategic Intent with our portfolio? Are our projects supporting the strategic interests of the organization?

How many of you have 5, 6, 10, or more #1 priorities within your portfolio? Are you truly examining the projects to evaluate importance and impact on the business? Are you having challenges with Resource Management? Perhaps the challenge isn't not enough resource rather there is a lack of focus on which projects which will add value.

Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>3431pmo,pmojoe,portfoliomanagement,projectmanagement,projectmanagementoffice,projectmanagementofficehours,purposedrivenpmo,strategicalignment,strategicintent,stuarteaston,transparentchoicefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e53-pmo-as-a-service-provider-with-simon-harris--27156167
Simon, joined us from Scotland, is a voice in the projects and business change space who strives to see from a new perspective. A few items we hit upon in our discussion: 

* PMO organization alignment and structure
* PMO as a Change Agent and/or Service Provider
* Reinventing PMOs
* Portfolio Management and the need to rebalance portfolios due to COVID19

We also touched on many other topics including PMI, PMBOK, Agile, COBIT and Simon's cat!

Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27156167Thu, 07 May 2020 13:18:00 +0000Joe PuszWhat are your views on the PMO? There are many thoughts on structure, value or even necessity of the PMO today. In this episode we chat with Simon Harris about PMOs and several other topics in our wide ranging project management discussion. Grab a...
Simon, joined us from Scotland, is a voice in the projects and business change space who strives to see from a new perspective. A few items we hit upon in our discussion: 

* PMO organization alignment and structure
* PMO as a Change Agent and/or Service Provider
* Reinventing PMOs
* Portfolio Management and the need to rebalance portfolios due to COVID19

We also touched on many other topics including PMI, PMBOK, Agile, COBIT and Simon's cat!

Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>3450changeagent,logicalmodel,organizationalchange,pmo,pmojoe,portfoliomanagement,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehours,purposedrivenpmo,simonharrisfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e52-improve-delivery-to-customers-by-focusing-on-customer-outcomes-within-project-delivery-and-sales--26219314
Mark runs Boundy Consulting which helps their clients find, win, and keep more business...more effectively and more profitably. We discuss his book, "Radical Value" and how focusing on customer value will make a dramatic impact on your delivery to customers.

There is a direct connection between Sales and Project Management. Both use daily huddles, both work with remote teams, both focus on customer deliverables, and both impact customer outcomes. Mark shares his experiences and guidance on how the project team makes an impact to organizational sales through successful project delivery.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about all their services including Project Management Resources, Project Management Training, and PMO Start-up and Improvement.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26219314Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000Joe PuszAre you providing value for your customers? How is that value translating to sales? In this episode, we chat with Mark Boundy about how organizations can improve delivery to customers by focusing on customer outcomes within project delivery and sales....
Mark runs Boundy Consulting which helps their clients find, win, and keep more business...more effectively and more profitably. We discuss his book, "Radical Value" and how focusing on customer value will make a dramatic impact on your delivery to customers.

There is a direct connection between Sales and Project Management. Both use daily huddles, both work with remote teams, both focus on customer deliverables, and both impact customer outcomes. Mark shares his experiences and guidance on how the project team makes an impact to organizational sales through successful project delivery.

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about all their services including Project Management Resources, Project Management Training, and PMO Start-up and Improvement.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.]]>3306boundyconsulting,customercentricity,customerfocus,pmo,pmojoe,projectdelivery,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehours,radicalvalue,thepmosquadfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e51-solutions-for-coping-with-stress-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic-from-susanne-madsen--24971760
During this episode we chat with Susanne Madsen discussing how best to deal with the stress of the current situation and she shares lessons from her Project Leadership Coaching and the several books she has authored. Susanne joined us from London sharing how the pandemic has impacted her, what we can do to minimize the stress during these unprecedented times, and the A-ha moment which lead to her career change.

We get so many great nuggets from this chat with Susanne. Project Managers often focus on tasks over people and Susanne shares how we benefit as PMs by focusing on people first and tasks second. A technique she suggests is we set our own ground rules and then the ground rules for the team. Listen in to hear what else Susanne shares with us and learn more about her book The Power of Project Leadership.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher,or your favorite podcast platform!

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO and all their project management services.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24971760Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:09:20 +0000Joe PuszHow are you coping with stress during the COVID pandemic? Of course, most of us have been impacted by the pandemic. Some are required to work remote, projects have been placed on hold, or even worse we have been furloughed or laid off. During this...
During this episode we chat with Susanne Madsen discussing how best to deal with the stress of the current situation and she shares lessons from her Project Leadership Coaching and the several books she has authored. Susanne joined us from London sharing how the pandemic has impacted her, what we can do to minimize the stress during these unprecedented times, and the A-ha moment which lead to her career change.

We get so many great nuggets from this chat with Susanne. Project Managers often focus on tasks over people and Susanne shares how we benefit as PMs by focusing on people first and tasks second. A technique she suggests is we set our own ground rules and then the ground rules for the team. Listen in to hear what else Susanne shares with us and learn more about her book The Power of Project Leadership.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher,or your favorite podcast platform!

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO and all their project management services.]]>3397covid-19,pandemic,pmo,pmojoe,projectmanagement,stressfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e50-the-science-of-project-management-and-learning-agility-for-leadership-effectiveness--24245065
Josh gets us thinking about the science of project management and how the brain functions the help us improve as our ability to successfully deliver projects. For example, how we plan a project vs predicting how a project will play out. Predictions allow us to bring in additional sciences which will allow us to be more accurate.

Veronica focuses on leadership and techniques leaders should use to be more successful. Learning agility is not tied specifically to Agile, rather it is about applying learnings at the pace of change. She shares that while IQ and EQ are critical to effectiveness, learning agility is even more important and a better predictor of effectiveness as a leader.

In these times of self-quarantine and working from home, we'll continue to bring you insightful conversations with project management and leadership thought leaders. We have a great lineup of international guests upcoming to cover a broad range of topics.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher,or your favorite podcast platform!

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO and all their project management services]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24245065Thu, 19 Mar 2020 11:16:00 +0000Joe PuszOur capacity and openness to new ideas and concepts help to expand our growth within the project management field. In this episode, we explore new thinking for science within project management and also how to benefit from learning agility. Listen to...
Josh gets us thinking about the science of project management and how the brain functions the help us improve as our ability to successfully deliver projects. For example, how we plan a project vs predicting how a project will play out. Predictions allow us to bring in additional sciences which will allow us to be more accurate.

Veronica focuses on leadership and techniques leaders should use to be more successful. Learning agility is not tied specifically to Agile, rather it is about applying learnings at the pace of change. She shares that while IQ and EQ are critical to effectiveness, learning agility is even more important and a better predictor of effectiveness as a leader.

In these times of self-quarantine and working from home, we'll continue to bring you insightful conversations with project management and leadership thought leaders. We have a great lineup of international guests upcoming to cover a broad range of topics.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher,or your favorite podcast platform!

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO and all their project management services]]>3533behavioralscience,leadershipdevelopment,learningagility,pmojoe,projectmanagement,scienceofprojectmanagementfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e49-project-management-for-medical-devices-and-the-coronavirus--23747783
Michael is an award winning Project Management leader and is the Director of Strategy and Project Management at Medtronic. He shares his story working within a large corporation and the advantages and challenges that brings. We learn of specific activities such as PM Roundtable, Mentoring, Education, use of PM tools, and working across business units or an EPMO.

James is CTO at Botanisol Analytics and they are actively working to help develop a better detection system for the Coronavirus. James shares challenges a small startup faces to deliver projects more agile to satisfy larger customers. He leverages experience from his time in the military to a long career within corporate America prior to his startup experience. We also get a science lesson on how the Raman technology works to be able to detect COVID-19.

Michael and James provide great insight for those starting their project management journey. Don't be afraid to seek out guidance, mentoring, and step up for leadership opportunities. Listen to hear their other advice for how to advance your project management career.

For those in the Phoenix area, be sure to register for the upcoming ASU PM Summit by visiting - https://uto.asu.edu/events/PM-Summit-2020

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher,or your favorite podcast platform!

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO and all their project management services.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23747783Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:28:00 +0000Joe PuszRegardless your company size, we have you covered in this episode as we chat project management in the medical device field with leaders from startups and the largest medical device organization. Key takeaway, regardless of company size, a passion...
Michael is an award winning Project Management leader and is the Director of Strategy and Project Management at Medtronic. He shares his story working within a large corporation and the advantages and challenges that brings. We learn of specific activities such as PM Roundtable, Mentoring, Education, use of PM tools, and working across business units or an EPMO.

James is CTO at Botanisol Analytics and they are actively working to help develop a better detection system for the Coronavirus. James shares challenges a small startup faces to deliver projects more agile to satisfy larger customers. He leverages experience from his time in the military to a long career within corporate America prior to his startup experience. We also get a science lesson on how the Raman technology works to be able to detect COVID-19.

Michael and James provide great insight for those starting their project management journey. Don't be afraid to seek out guidance, mentoring, and step up for leadership opportunities. Listen to hear their other advice for how to advance your project management career.

For those in the Phoenix area, be sure to register for the upcoming ASU PM Summit by visiting - https://uto.asu.edu/events/PM-Summit-2020

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher,or your favorite podcast platform!

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO and all their project management services.]]>3484asupmsummit,botanisolanalytics,coronavirus,covid-19,medicaldevice,medtronic,militaryprojectmanager,pmo,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementforstartups,startups,thepmosquadfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e48-community-involvement-from-project-management-leaders--23169510
Jennifer is the President of the Arizona State University PM Network. The ASU PM Network is a volunteer organization that has provided an opportunity for internal faculty and staff to develop a community of practice, learning, and service. While the PM Network has historically provided resources to internal faculty and staff at ASU, the Network is attempting to expand its offerings to ASU students and to the larger Phoenix community to create broader social impact and encourage more constructive dialog and partnerships.

Both Cory and Deb serve on the VPMMA Board of Directors. Cory is a Veteran and currently works as Managing Director of Charles Schwab Internal Threats Program. He shared how his experiences in the military have translated to project management application within the corporate world. In addition to being a Military Spouse, Deb is a PM instructor at two prominent west coast universities and runs her own consulting practice.

ASU and VPMMA are teaming up for 2 great events in April. The Inaugural VPMMA Golf Tournament fundraiser will take place April 19th at Legacy Golf Club in Phoenix. You can learn more and register as a golfer, sponsor, or volunteer at www.thevpmma.org/golf. The ASU PM Network Summit will take place the following day on April 20th. This event will bring together faculty, staff, students and the PM Network community to share their experience, learn about best practices and the latest technologies, and celebrate teams engaged in innovation. You can register for this event at https://uto.asu.edu/events/PM-Summit-2020.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform!

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO and all their project management services.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23169510Tue, 25 Feb 2020 11:41:47 +0000Joe PuszHow are you investing in your community to improve our Project Management profession? In this episode, we discuss events and participation within the University and Non-Profit sectors to help advance and support our PM community. Listen to hear...
Jennifer is the President of the Arizona State University PM Network. The ASU PM Network is a volunteer organization that has provided an opportunity for internal faculty and staff to develop a community of practice, learning, and service. While the PM Network has historically provided resources to internal faculty and staff at ASU, the Network is attempting to expand its offerings to ASU students and to the larger Phoenix community to create broader social impact and encourage more constructive dialog and partnerships.

Both Cory and Deb serve on the VPMMA Board of Directors. Cory is a Veteran and currently works as Managing Director of Charles Schwab Internal Threats Program. He shared how his experiences in the military have translated to project management application within the corporate world. In addition to being a Military Spouse, Deb is a PM instructor at two prominent west coast universities and runs her own consulting practice.

ASU and VPMMA are teaming up for 2 great events in April. The Inaugural VPMMA Golf Tournament fundraiser will take place April 19th at Legacy Golf Club in Phoenix. You can learn more and register as a golfer, sponsor, or volunteer at www.thevpmma.org/golf. The ASU PM Network Summit will take place the following day on April 20th. This event will bring together faculty, staff, students and the PM Network community to share their experience, learn about best practices and the latest technologies, and celebrate teams engaged in innovation. You can register for this event at https://uto.asu.edu/events/PM-Summit-2020.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform!

​Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO and all their project management services.]]>3142community,communityinvolvement,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementleadersfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e47-pmo-flashmob-and-advice-for-resumes-interviews-and-pm-careers--22520309https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22520309Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:20:54 +0000Joe PuszMichael Donnelly with Silicon Valley Bank and Lindsay Scott with PMO Flashmob are interviewed on Project Management Office Hours with Joe Pusz3493joepusz,lindsayscott,michaeldonnelly,pmoflashmob,pmojoe,siliconvalleybankfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e46-veterans-and-project-managers-transitioning-to-civilian-life--21918543
Kandi is a Veteran Spouse and advocate who discussed several tools available to help such as Skillbridge, LinkedIn, and Mentoring. She also provided great insight to the nuances and differences between a Military Spouse and a Veteran Spouse.

Terra is a Project Manager at USAA and also still active duty within the US Air Force. She shared her story and the challenges as a 17 yr old recruit working her way into leadership roles within the military. She speaks to the importance of building relationships within the military and how those relationships will be important for the transition.

Craig shared his story with his transition from the Marines to now working as a Program Manager at USAA. Craig provides great perspective on why a civilian Project Manager role is a great career choice for a transitioning Veterans. He shares to “start with the end game” as advice for Servicemembers to think where you are headed and not just where you are today.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21918543Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:28:00 +0000Joe PuszAre you a Veteran or do you know a Veteran struggling to transition to the civilian workforce? What services are available for our Veterans, Military and Veteran Spouses and Servicemembers to assist with the transition? Listen to this episode to hear...
Kandi is a Veteran Spouse and advocate who discussed several tools available to help such as Skillbridge, LinkedIn, and Mentoring. She also provided great insight to the nuances and differences between a Military Spouse and a Veteran Spouse.

Terra is a Project Manager at USAA and also still active duty within the US Air Force. She shared her story and the challenges as a 17 yr old recruit working her way into leadership roles within the military. She speaks to the importance of building relationships within the military and how those relationships will be important for the transition.

Craig shared his story with his transition from the Marines to now working as a Program Manager at USAA. Craig provides great perspective on why a civilian Project Manager role is a great career choice for a transitioning Veterans. He shares to “start with the end game” as advice for Servicemembers to think where you are headed and not just where you are today.]]>3503mentoring,militaryhiring,militaryspouse,pmo,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehours,skillbridge,usaa,veterans,veteranspouse,veteranstransition,veterati,vpmmafalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e45-know-your-tribe-agile-neurosociology-and-project-management--21435371
What a way to start off 2020 and Season 3 with an engaging and thought-provoking discussion. Brad is an Enterprise Coach and shared several tools, techniques and tips from his career journey. If you’re planning or in the middle of an Agile Transformation this is a must listen to episode. Brad provided several real world, practical solutions he’s gathered during his career from Alistair Cockburn, Influential Books, and personal experience.

Steve connected the Agile topics to Neurosociology. As a repeat guest, he continued to share his vast knowledge of how and why we think and behave as individuals and in teams. It is quite thought provoking to hear the connection Steve can make between Brad’s experiences and the science of how our brain works. This was a great show to kick-off Season 3 allowing leaders in our industry a platform to share their story!

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher,or your favorite podcast platform!

Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO and all their project management services.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21435371Thu, 02 Jan 2020 12:03:00 +0000Joe PuszWhat is your tribe? Have you identified the group of people that you work effectively with? Has your organization learned to bring the work to the people or are you still bringing the people to the work? Listen to this episode to hear Brad Hugick and...
What a way to start off 2020 and Season 3 with an engaging and thought-provoking discussion. Brad is an Enterprise Coach and shared several tools, techniques and tips from his career journey. If you’re planning or in the middle of an Agile Transformation this is a must listen to episode. Brad provided several real world, practical solutions he’s gathered during his career from Alistair Cockburn, Influential Books, and personal experience.

Steve connected the Agile topics to Neurosociology. As a repeat guest, he continued to share his vast knowledge of how and why we think and behave as individuals and in teams. It is quite thought provoking to hear the connection Steve can make between Brad’s experiences and the science of how our brain works. This was a great show to kick-off Season 3 allowing leaders in our industry a platform to share their story!

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher,or your favorite podcast platform!

Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO and all their project management services.]]>3650agile,agiletransformation,bluespheresolutions,bradhugick,changemanagement,enterprisecoach,joepusz,neurosociology,pmo,pmojoe,projectmanagement,stevenfullmer,thepmosquadfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e44-season-2-and-2019-year-in-review--20915761
Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher,or your favorite podcast platform!
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Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO and all their project management services.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20915761Thu, 19 Dec 2019 11:41:00 +0000Joe PuszJoe Pusz and guest host Jessica Kuhn with Make a Wish look back at 2019 and forward in to 2020. Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher,or...
Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher,or your favorite podcast platform!
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Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO and all their project management services.]]>3525jessicakuhn,joepusz,makeawish,pmo,pmojoe,pmotrends,projectmanagement,projectmanagementoffice,yearendreviewfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e43-what-is-your-cq-change-intelligence-with-expert-barbara-trautlein--20803715
This was a fascinating discussion that helped me better understand change concepts from Barbara who is the creator of the CQ System for Developing Change Intelligence. Barbara shares the meaning of CQ and provides easy to follow examples to relate to our own experiences. She walks us through her model and the meaning of leading with Head, Heart, or Hands.

After taking the CQ Assessment I learned that my Change Leader Style is Coach. What is your style? Are you a Coach, Visionary, Executer, Adapter or another Change Leader Style? Listen in to hear Barbara explain the different Styles and how we can use this understanding to improve our ability to deliver successful change initiatives.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher,or your favorite podcast platform!

Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO and all their project management services.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20803715Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:39:00 +0000Joe PuszDo you know your IQ? We are all familiar with IQ as a measure of our Intelligence. There has also been a lot of buzz about EQ and our understanding of Emotional Intelligence. In this episode we learn about CQ as a measure of our Change Intelligence...
This was a fascinating discussion that helped me better understand change concepts from Barbara who is the creator of the CQ System for Developing Change Intelligence. Barbara shares the meaning of CQ and provides easy to follow examples to relate to our own experiences. She walks us through her model and the meaning of leading with Head, Heart, or Hands.

After taking the CQ Assessment I learned that my Change Leader Style is Coach. What is your style? Are you a Coach, Visionary, Executer, Adapter or another Change Leader Style? Listen in to hear Barbara explain the different Styles and how we can use this understanding to improve our ability to deliver successful change initiatives.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher,or your favorite podcast platform!

Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO and all their project management services.]]>3507barbaratrautlein,changecatalysts,changeintelligence,changemanagement,cq,joepusz,pmo,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementoffice,projectmanagementofficehours,thepmosquadfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e42-how-are-you-giving-back-volunteering-to-benefit-yourself-and-the-pm-community--20255274
Stacey is a long-time PMO leader and proud representative for the USA in the PMO Global Awards in 2019. She is also presenting at the PMO Trends Conference in December and is a member of the Board of Directors for VPMMA, Veteran Project Manager Mentor Alliance. Stacey shares her story of success and the career path she has followed to be a leader in our industry.

Lisa helps organizations become successful with Change Management, Project Management and Strategy through aligning people, processes and technology. In this episode we hear about her approach and learn about her upcoming book. We also get insight to her support of the NAU Lumberjacks and how she gives back to the community.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform!
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Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO, PMO as a Service, and all their project management services.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20255274Thu, 21 Nov 2019 10:14:00 +0000Joe PuszWant to know the secrets of the PMO which represented the USA in the Global PMO Awards competition? Have you future proofed your business? Listen to this episode with Stacey Cellier and Lisa Levy to learn more about these topics. Stacey is a...
Stacey is a long-time PMO leader and proud representative for the USA in the PMO Global Awards in 2019. She is also presenting at the PMO Trends Conference in December and is a member of the Board of Directors for VPMMA, Veteran Project Manager Mentor Alliance. Stacey shares her story of success and the career path she has followed to be a leader in our industry.

Lisa helps organizations become successful with Change Management, Project Management and Strategy through aligning people, processes and technology. In this episode we hear about her approach and learn about her upcoming book. We also get insight to her support of the NAU Lumberjacks and how she gives back to the community.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform!
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Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO, PMO as a Service, and all their project management services.]]>3454globalpmoawards,lcubedconsulting,lisalevy,pmo,pmojoe,pmotrendsconference,projectmanagement,projectmanagementoffice,staceycellier,vpmmafalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e41dealing-with-meeting-goblins-and-how-to-be-an-effective-leader-for-millennials-and-xennials--19988722
Rich and Jim give us the backstory and details on their book, How to Facilitate Productive Project Planning Meetings: A Practical Guide to Ensuring Project Success. Learn how to get past the goblins impacting your meetings. Jim and Rich also share tips and techniques from the book to provide practical solutions to be more effective.

Janelle shares her story and career path leading to a PMO leader role within a Fortune 500 organization. She discusses leading X-ennials and Millennials, how the PMO is involved in organizational transformation and also the shifting landscape within IT. We also hear Janelle discuss Maggie's Place which provides shelter, life-changing programs, and services for pregnant and parenting women and children. Visit www.maggiesplace.org to learn more and see how you can assist.
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Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher or your favorite podcast platform!

Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO, PMO as a Service, and all their project management services.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19988722Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:27:00 +0000Joe PuszAre you effective in facilitating Project Meetings? Are you struggling with the shifting landscape within IT as a PMO leader? We cover these questions and a broad list of topics in this fast moving show with Rich Maltzman, Jim Stewart, and Janelle...
Rich and Jim give us the backstory and details on their book, How to Facilitate Productive Project Planning Meetings: A Practical Guide to Ensuring Project Success. Learn how to get past the goblins impacting your meetings. Jim and Rich also share tips and techniques from the book to provide practical solutions to be more effective.

Janelle shares her story and career path leading to a PMO leader role within a Fortune 500 organization. She discusses leading X-ennials and Millennials, how the PMO is involved in organizational transformation and also the shifting landscape within IT. We also hear Janelle discuss Maggie's Place which provides shelter, life-changing programs, and services for pregnant and parenting women and children. Visit www.maggiesplace.org to learn more and see how you can assist.
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Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher or your favorite podcast platform!

Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO, PMO as a Service, and all their project management services.]]>3419earthpm,fintech,jpstewartassociates,pmo,pmojoe,project,projectmanagement,projectmanagementoffice,projectplanning,thepmosquadfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e40-innovation-risk-management-and-entrepreneurship-academic-and-corporate-perspectives--19612961
Listen to hear Laura Burford and Andrew Maynard discuss risk management, innovation and entrepreneurship. Laura was a speaker at the recent 50th Anniversary PMI Global Conference. With all the buzz of the new PMI logo we heard from Laura how the rollout was received at the conference. Laura also shares her story and evolution from corporate employee to independent consultant and how she is now using those experiences to help others seeking to branch out on their own.

Andrew, as an Academic, Scientist and Author, enjoys breaking boundaries and examining risk specifically with social movements and personal attitudes.​ He is the Director of the ASU Risk Innovation Lab and shares how they are taking an innovation mindset and applying that to risk. Andrew and Laura also share how story-telling has become an important tool they use as authors and within their careers. ​

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher or your favorite podcast platform! Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO, PMO as a Service, and all their project management services.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19612961Thu, 17 Oct 2019 14:46:00 +0000Joe PuszHow comfortable are you working with and managing risks? What tools and techniques do you use for managing risks on your projects as well as personally with your own career? How did PMI do with managing the risk of rolling our the new PMI logo?...
Listen to hear Laura Burford and Andrew Maynard discuss risk management, innovation and entrepreneurship. Laura was a speaker at the recent 50th Anniversary PMI Global Conference. With all the buzz of the new PMI logo we heard from Laura how the rollout was received at the conference. Laura also shares her story and evolution from corporate employee to independent consultant and how she is now using those experiences to help others seeking to branch out on their own.

Andrew, as an Academic, Scientist and Author, enjoys breaking boundaries and examining risk specifically with social movements and personal attitudes.​ He is the Director of the ASU Risk Innovation Lab and shares how they are taking an innovation mindset and applying that to risk. Andrew and Laura also share how story-telling has become an important tool they use as authors and within their careers. ​

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher or your favorite podcast platform! Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO, PMO as a Service, and all their project management services.]]>3408andrewmaynard,asuriskinnovationlab,consulting,innovation,lauraburford,pmi,pmiglobalconference,pmo,pmojoe,projectmanagement,riskfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e39-learning-from-project-aristotle-and-psychological-safety-for-project-managers--19386315
We spend the good part of this show discussing teams and how to make them most effective. Carole shares her experiences researching and writing her book, "Project Delivery, Uncertaintly and Neuroscience, A Leader's Guide to Walking in Fog." She shares about the Project Stress Cycle, Psychological Safety, and the 3 part brain.

Bruce shares his story as a Leader starting with his time in the US Military and then into corporate America. We hear differences in team dynamics between Military teams and Corporate teams. Bruce also shares his experiences and tools he's used to help make his PMO successful, providing practical tools and tips.

​Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher,or your favorite podcast platform! Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO and all their project management services.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19386315Thu, 03 Oct 2019 10:55:00 +0000Joe PuszAre you familiar with Project Aristotle? It was an internal project at Google working to answer the question, "What makes a team effective at Google?” Listen to hear Carole Osterweil and Bruce Kilbourn discuss the results. We spend the good part...
We spend the good part of this show discussing teams and how to make them most effective. Carole shares her experiences researching and writing her book, "Project Delivery, Uncertaintly and Neuroscience, A Leader's Guide to Walking in Fog." She shares about the Project Stress Cycle, Psychological Safety, and the 3 part brain.

Bruce shares his story as a Leader starting with his time in the US Military and then into corporate America. We hear differences in team dynamics between Military teams and Corporate teams. Bruce also shares his experiences and tools he's used to help make his PMO successful, providing practical tools and tips.

​Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher,or your favorite podcast platform! Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO and all their project management services.]]>3471omnificentsystems,pmo,pmojoe,projectaristotle,projectdelivery,projectmanagement,projectstresscycle,psychologicalsafety,visibledynamics,walkinginfogfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e38-the-human-element-of-project-management-understanding-culture-purpose-and-soft-skills--19212209
Listeners have asked to hear from PM leaders within the Construction industry and we hit the mark with Charity. She shared with us her experiences and the work she is doing to build and expand on the Mayo Clinic campus. We learn of the similarities and differences between construction projects and technology projects. Charity shares the benefits of IDP, Integrated Project Delivery within the design and construction space that leads to improved communication and teamwork.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher,or your favorite podcast platform! Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO and all their project management services.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19212209Tue, 24 Sep 2019 09:35:13 +0000Joe PuszAs a Project Management leader are you focusing on your people? In this episode we chat with Colin Ellis and Charity Carr about the importance of the human element of Project Management. We kick off our discussion talking about Colin's book, The...
Listeners have asked to hear from PM leaders within the Construction industry and we hit the mark with Charity. She shared with us her experiences and the work she is doing to build and expand on the Mayo Clinic campus. We learn of the similarities and differences between construction projects and technology projects. Charity shares the benefits of IDP, Integrated Project Delivery within the design and construction space that leads to improved communication and teamwork.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher,or your favorite podcast platform! Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO and all their project management services.]]>3521culture,leadership,pmo,pmojoe,projectmanagement,teamworkfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e37-success-stories-for-pmo-leaders-and-the-need-for-strategic-alignment--19048088
Andy joined us from Honduras and we leveraged his vast experience to learn some of the common pitfalls which lead to PMO failure. More importantly he shared the need to align the PMO to Strategy to be successful.Andy also shares what we can expect with the future for PMO Leaders.

Ray’s military background has provided him a unique perspective and experiences for leading his PMO. The results have been impressive with significant improvement and success. Listen to hear Ray share the steps he has taken to lead his PMO and the benefits enjoyed by his organization.​

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform! Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO and all their project management services.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19048088Thu, 05 Sep 2019 14:23:00 +0000Joe PuszAre you a PMO Leader? If yes, this is the show for you! Andy and Ray share their stories about what helps to make PMOs successful, why they fail, and what the future looks like. Andy joined us from Honduras and we leveraged his vast experience to...
Andy joined us from Honduras and we leveraged his vast experience to learn some of the common pitfalls which lead to PMO failure. More importantly he shared the need to align the PMO to Strategy to be successful.Andy also shares what we can expect with the future for PMO Leaders.

Ray’s military background has provided him a unique perspective and experiences for leading his PMO. The results have been impressive with significant improvement and success. Listen to hear Ray share the steps he has taken to lead his PMO and the benefits enjoyed by his organization.​

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform! Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn about the Purpose Driven PMO and all their project management services.]]>3617andyjordan,businessdrivenpmo,pmo,pmojoe,pmoleader,podcast,projectmanagement,purposedrivenpmo,rayragan,roffensianconsulting,vantagewestcreditunionfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e36-project-management-training-at-universities-and-within-corporations--18859141
Unfortunately we experienced technical difficulties with our internet connection on this show and lost guest Colin Ellis early in the episode. We will have Colin back on the show on September 19th.

Debra shared with us her experience from a 20 year career as Consultant, Trainer and Educator. We learn how she helps to prepare students at Stanford and the University of Washington for careers in Project Management. We also hear her technique for helping small to mid-sized businesses establish a project management discipline.

Thanks to our sponsors PM Master Prep and THE PMO SQUAD. PM Master Prep is offering 20% off all services by using code PMOJOE at checkout on www.pmmasterprep.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18859141Thu, 15 Aug 2019 20:18:00 +0000Joe PuszWhat are the differences between corporate Project Management training and PM courses offered through universities. Check out this episode to hear Debra Hildebrand share her experiences delivering training to both corporate clients and university...
Unfortunately we experienced technical difficulties with our internet connection on this show and lost guest Colin Ellis early in the episode. We will have Colin back on the show on September 19th.

Debra shared with us her experience from a 20 year career as Consultant, Trainer and Educator. We learn how she helps to prepare students at Stanford and the University of Washington for careers in Project Management. We also hear her technique for helping small to mid-sized businesses establish a project management discipline.

Thanks to our sponsors PM Master Prep and THE PMO SQUAD. PM Master Prep is offering 20% off all services by using code PMOJOE at checkout on www.pmmasterprep.com.]]>3163hildebrandsolutions,pmo,pmojoe,pmptraining,pmtraining,projectmanagement,projectmanagementtrainingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e35-using-tools-such-as-steerio-and-cvi-to-improve-your-project-and-team-performance--18719796
Nicolas Breeson joined us live from Munich, Germany and shared the Steerio story. He shares how augmented project teams and continuous feedback loops are important for project success. Listen to gain insight on the benefits of consistent feedback from your project team with anonymous surveys.

Katharine Halpin shared her story of trying to find the right role for herself and how that lead to a career helping others do the same. She shares the impact and success she has experienced with organizations of all sizes using the CVI, Core Value Index.

Both Steerio and CVI are tools PMs can utilize that you won't hear about in standard PM training sessions. They are people tools, they will help you improve your performance as you better understand the performance of your team.

Thanks to our sponsors PM Master Prep and THE PMO SQUAD. PM Master Prep is offering 20% off all services by using code PMOJOE at checkout on www.pmmasterprep.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18719796Thu, 01 Aug 2019 20:44:00 +0000Joe PuszWhat tools are you using to improve your project team performance? In this episode of Project Management Office Hours, we learn about the benefits of using Steerio and CVI. Nicolas Breeson joined us live from Munich, Germany and shared the Steerio...
Nicolas Breeson joined us live from Munich, Germany and shared the Steerio story. He shares how augmented project teams and continuous feedback loops are important for project success. Listen to gain insight on the benefits of consistent feedback from your project team with anonymous surveys.

Katharine Halpin shared her story of trying to find the right role for herself and how that lead to a career helping others do the same. She shares the impact and success she has experienced with organizations of all sizes using the CVI, Core Value Index.

Both Steerio and CVI are tools PMs can utilize that you won't hear about in standard PM training sessions. They are people tools, they will help you improve your performance as you better understand the performance of your team.

Thanks to our sponsors PM Master Prep and THE PMO SQUAD. PM Master Prep is offering 20% off all services by using code PMOJOE at checkout on www.pmmasterprep.com.]]>3570acceleratedgrowthalighment,datadrivendecisionmaking,honestcommunication,katharinehalpin,maketeamworkbetter,nicolasbresson,pmo,pmojoe,projectmanagement,purposedrivenpmo,steerio,thehalpincompaniesfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e34-benefits-for-project-teams-by-improving-engagement-and-using-adkar-for-change-management--18591025
Roger isn't a project manager, but often works to teach PMs about engagement and the impact on teams. We learn about the power of play and how teams improve performance when members are actively engagement. He also shares the story of his first book, "The me you want to be, Roger's rules for a bigger, better, more powerful you." A actor, author, speaker and leader, Roger provides perspective and experiences that PMs often overlook, but can find benefit from when we implement.

With our inside look at Make-A-Wish, Jessica shares great insight on creativity, meaning, change management and team motivation. She describes ADKAR and the benefits of using a consistent approach for change. We learn about working in a federated organizational model and non-profit organization. We also get to hear the story behind Taco Gary!

Thank you to our listeners to help us reach #6 Best PM Podcast on the Web - https://blog.feedspot.com/project_management_podcasts/
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Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Spreaker or your favorite podcast platform!

Our next show will be August 1st with guests Katharine Halpin and Nicolas Breeson.

Thanks to our sponsors PM Master Prep and THE PMO SQUAD. PM Master Prep is offering 20% off all services by using code PMOJOE at checkout on www.pmmasterprep.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18591025Fri, 19 Jul 2019 15:30:32 +0000Joe PuszWe can all make a difference and in this episode we hear Jessica and Roger share insights on how to do just that. Jessica Kuhn shares that working for Make-A-Wish has tremendous meaning and we hear her story to get an inside peak at how project...
Roger isn't a project manager, but often works to teach PMs about engagement and the impact on teams. We learn about the power of play and how teams improve performance when members are actively engagement. He also shares the story of his first book, "The me you want to be, Roger's rules for a bigger, better, more powerful you." A actor, author, speaker and leader, Roger provides perspective and experiences that PMs often overlook, but can find benefit from when we implement.

With our inside look at Make-A-Wish, Jessica shares great insight on creativity, meaning, change management and team motivation. She describes ADKAR and the benefits of using a consistent approach for change. We learn about working in a federated organizational model and non-profit organization. We also get to hear the story behind Taco Gary!

Thank you to our listeners to help us reach #6 Best PM Podcast on the Web - https://blog.feedspot.com/project_management_podcasts/
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Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Spreaker or your favorite podcast platform!

Our next show will be August 1st with guests Katharine Halpin and Nicolas Breeson.

Thanks to our sponsors PM Master Prep and THE PMO SQUAD. PM Master Prep is offering 20% off all services by using code PMOJOE at checkout on www.pmmasterprep.com.]]>3426adkar,empower,engagement,jessicakuhn,makeawish,pmo,pmojoe,powerofengagement,powerofmeaning,powerofplay,projectmanagement,purposedrivenpmo,rogerhaskettfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e33-not-your-typical-pmp-training-and-using-eos-for-improved-organizational-performance--18555763
Tom and Chris share their stories which include time running successful start-ups, leadership roles within large corporations and now running EOS Coaching businesses. At the core of EOS is the Traction book and the processes within. We also hear the similarities and shared leadership practices of EOS and Project Management. Scott and PM Master Prep are sponsors of Project Management Office Hours and it was great to have Scott share his story. We hear how PM Master Prep came to be and why they have a unique model with the PMP training industry. We also get to hear plans for Scott’s upcoming podcast. ​

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Spreaker or your favorite podcast platform! Our next show will be July 18th with guests Roger Haskett and Jessica Kuhn. Thanks to our sponsors PM Master Prep and THE PMO SQUAD. PM Master Prep is offering 20% off all services by using code PMOJOE at checkout on www.pmmasterprep.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18555763Thu, 11 Jul 2019 18:55:00 +0000Joe PuszListen to this episode and learn how EOS ® (Entrepreneurial Operating System) and Project Management both can help organizations successfully deliver on Strategic initiatives. We learn about EOS from Chris Spear, Founder of Traction Point and Tom...
Tom and Chris share their stories which include time running successful start-ups, leadership roles within large corporations and now running EOS Coaching businesses. At the core of EOS is the Traction book and the processes within. We also hear the similarities and shared leadership practices of EOS and Project Management. Scott and PM Master Prep are sponsors of Project Management Office Hours and it was great to have Scott share his story. We hear how PM Master Prep came to be and why they have a unique model with the PMP training industry. We also get to hear plans for Scott’s upcoming podcast. ​

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Spreaker or your favorite podcast platform! Our next show will be July 18th with guests Roger Haskett and Jessica Kuhn. Thanks to our sponsors PM Master Prep and THE PMO SQUAD. PM Master Prep is offering 20% off all services by using code PMOJOE at checkout on www.pmmasterprep.com.]]>3529businessradio,joepusz,pmmasterprep,pmo,pmojoe,pmoleadership,pmops,pmp,pmptraining,projectmanagement,purposedrivenpmo,thepmosquad,tractionpoint,tractionsquaredfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e32-pmops-with-kim-curtis-and-echo-woolf--18421305
All our shows are live and at times that gives us some technical difficulties, but in this episode our guests Kim and Echo Woolf worked through all of it and brought in another insightful show full of valuable content.

Echo shares her story growing into a successful Project Manager and Entrepreneur. We hear her experience knowing early on she would pursue a PM career and now working to help others through her consulting work and PM training. Listen to get her insight on how to get your PM career started and ways to accelerate your growth.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Spreaker or your favorite podcast platform!

Thanks to our sponsors PM Master Prep and THE PMO SQUAD. PM Master Prep is offering 20% off all services by using code PMOJOE at checkout on www.pmmasterprep.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18421305Sun, 30 Jun 2019 03:45:55 +0000Joe PuszAre you familiar with PMOps? We've all heard of DevOps and SecOps and now we learn of PMOps. Listen to this episode to hear Kim Curtis share the experiences and successes from 30+ years in the PM trenches. All our shows are live and at times...
All our shows are live and at times that gives us some technical difficulties, but in this episode our guests Kim and Echo Woolf worked through all of it and brought in another insightful show full of valuable content.

Echo shares her story growing into a successful Project Manager and Entrepreneur. We hear her experience knowing early on she would pursue a PM career and now working to help others through her consulting work and PM training. Listen to get her insight on how to get your PM career started and ways to accelerate your growth.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Spreaker or your favorite podcast platform!

Thanks to our sponsors PM Master Prep and THE PMO SQUAD. PM Master Prep is offering 20% off all services by using code PMOJOE at checkout on www.pmmasterprep.com.]]>3406businessradio,joepusz,pmo,pmojoe,pmoleadership,pmops,pmp,pmptraining,portfoliomanagement,project,projectmanagement,projectmanagementoffice,purposedrivenpmo,thepmosquadfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e31-darrell-gardner-and-steven-fullmer-project-management-soft-skills--18239682
Steve leads us in an abbreviated master class on social intelligence and human thinking and interaction. We discuss the chaos of change, survive vs thrive, decision making, and the power of purpose. He shares that who we are and how we interact isn't random and that understanding ourselves and teams helps us deliver better through Project Management.

Darrell shares his personal story and how his own journey has been impacted by this examination of social intelligence. We learn how to take vision to action and utilize Project Management and PMO leadership to execute on initiatives.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Spreaker or your favorite podcast platform! Our next show will be June 27th at 11:00am PST with Kim Curtis and Echo Woolf. Thanks to our sponsors PM Master Prep and THE PMO SQUAD. PM Master Prep is offering 20% off all services by using code PMOJOE at checkout on www.pmmasterprep.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18239682Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:22:00 +0000Joe PuszDo you have an interest in the Soft Skills of Project Management? This is a can't miss episode as we hear Steve and Darrell discuss a wide range of topics which dig deep into the soft skills which help us make decisions, work through change,...
Steve leads us in an abbreviated master class on social intelligence and human thinking and interaction. We discuss the chaos of change, survive vs thrive, decision making, and the power of purpose. He shares that who we are and how we interact isn't random and that understanding ourselves and teams helps us deliver better through Project Management.

Darrell shares his personal story and how his own journey has been impacted by this examination of social intelligence. We learn how to take vision to action and utilize Project Management and PMO leadership to execute on initiatives.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Spreaker or your favorite podcast platform! Our next show will be June 27th at 11:00am PST with Kim Curtis and Echo Woolf. Thanks to our sponsors PM Master Prep and THE PMO SQUAD. PM Master Prep is offering 20% off all services by using code PMOJOE at checkout on www.pmmasterprep.com.]]>3558bluespheresolutions,chaosofchange,darrellgardner,pmmasterprep,pmoinabox,pmojoe,pmp,projectmanagement,projectmanagementsoftskills,purposedrivenpmo,socialintelligence,softskills,stevenfullmerfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e30-change-management-with-julia-steel-and-renee-campisi--18023435
We often look at Change Management on a per project basis rather than looking at Change as an overall initiative. How are we working within organizations with Managers and Leaders to prepare for change? Julia shares insights from her book, "Buy-in: How to Lead Change, Build Commitment and Inspire People." Listen to hear Julia describe the 3 C's, Confidence, Clout and Courage to lead to successful Change.

Renee shares her story which has grown to founding Nimble Giants. Listen to hear her discuss Agile for Business and the experiences that have helped shape her work. She provides great insights with stories, tips and tools which help organizations and leaders implement change. Think of "Change Fitness", just as athletes need to practice and exercise to improve within their sport of choice we need to practice Change to improve.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Spreaker or your favorite podcast platform! Our next show will be June 6th 11:00am PST with Steve Fullmer and Darrel Gardner.

Thanks to our sponsors PM Master Prep and THE PMO SQUAD. PM Master Prep is offering 20% off all services by using code PMOJOE at checkout on www.pmmasterprep.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18023435Thu, 16 May 2019 14:31:00 +0000Joe PuszHave your struggled with Change Management? In this episode of Project Management Office Hours we have an in-depth discussion with Julia Steel and Renee Campisi on Change Management and Agile for Business. We often look at Change Management on a...
We often look at Change Management on a per project basis rather than looking at Change as an overall initiative. How are we working within organizations with Managers and Leaders to prepare for change? Julia shares insights from her book, "Buy-in: How to Lead Change, Build Commitment and Inspire People." Listen to hear Julia describe the 3 C's, Confidence, Clout and Courage to lead to successful Change.

Renee shares her story which has grown to founding Nimble Giants. Listen to hear her discuss Agile for Business and the experiences that have helped shape her work. She provides great insights with stories, tips and tools which help organizations and leaders implement change. Think of "Change Fitness", just as athletes need to practice and exercise to improve within their sport of choice we need to practice Change to improve.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Spreaker or your favorite podcast platform! Our next show will be June 6th 11:00am PST with Steve Fullmer and Darrel Gardner.

Thanks to our sponsors PM Master Prep and THE PMO SQUAD. PM Master Prep is offering 20% off all services by using code PMOJOE at checkout on www.pmmasterprep.com.]]>3566agileforbusiness,change,changefitness,changemanagement,juliasteel,nimblegiants,pmi,pmo,pmojoe,pmpprep,project,projectmanagement,projectmanagementoffice,reneecampisifalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e29-celebratingwomeninprojectmanagement-with-elise-stevens-lynda-stanton-and-kornelia-homewood--17845695
In our evolving world today, it is vitally important to discuss topics which may have been off-limits just a few years ago. Listen to Elise share why she started the initiative and also how it has taken off in just a couple of years time.

Unlike any of our previous shows, we didn't discuss PM skills, trends, or techniques. This episode hit at the heart of the most valuable resources in our profession, our people. It was moving to hear Kornelia share her personal story and how she draws strength from Elise and other women within our industry. Listen to Lynda discuss the importance of having female Executive Leaders in her career.

The magic in this show was the connection with Lynda and Kornelia to Elise. How a leader from Australia has touched so many lives here in the US and across the globe. How the realities of being a woman in a male dominated industry are now being discussed in the workplace.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and also Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Spreaker or your favorite podcast platform! Our next show will be May 16th 1:00pm PST with Julia Steel and Renee Campisi.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17845695Fri, 03 May 2019 06:14:00 +0000Joe PuszWhat an opportunity to bring together Elise Stevens who started the #celebratingwomeninprojectmanagement movement with Lynda Stanton and Kornelia Homewood who were featured in the initiative this year. We love each episode and all our guests, but...
In our evolving world today, it is vitally important to discuss topics which may have been off-limits just a few years ago. Listen to Elise share why she started the initiative and also how it has taken off in just a couple of years time.

Unlike any of our previous shows, we didn't discuss PM skills, trends, or techniques. This episode hit at the heart of the most valuable resources in our profession, our people. It was moving to hear Kornelia share her personal story and how she draws strength from Elise and other women within our industry. Listen to Lynda discuss the importance of having female Executive Leaders in her career.

The magic in this show was the connection with Lynda and Kornelia to Elise. How a leader from Australia has touched so many lives here in the US and across the globe. How the realities of being a woman in a male dominated industry are now being discussed in the workplace.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and also Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Spreaker or your favorite podcast platform! Our next show will be May 16th 1:00pm PST with Julia Steel and Renee Campisi.]]>3456celebratingwomen,elisestevens,impostersyndrome,kolmegroup,pmi,pmojoe,project,projectmanagement,webpt,womeninprojectmanagementfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e28-todd-williams-from-ecameron-and-dustin-thompson-from-keap--17694721
Todd shares several experiences from his time rescuing projects at organizations around the globe. He provides insights from his book, "Filling Execution Gaps" such as why PMOs often fail. Todd and Dustin have a great discussion about the skills required from a PMO leader such as the ability to Sell.

As the PMO Manager at Keap, formerly Infusionsoft, Dustin shares first hand experiences working with his PMO team. He walks us through several examples of PMO Leaders using an Agile mindset to experiment and fail fast, but take action. Dustin provides practical advice for PMO leaders struggling to find success aligning with organizational strategy.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and also Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Spreaker or your favorite podcast platform! Our next show will be May 2nd with Elise Stevens, Lynda Stanton, and Kornelia Homewood.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17694721Thu, 18 Apr 2019 23:13:00 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours Joe Pusz, PMO Joe, talks with guests Todd Williams, President at eCameron and Dustin Thompson, PMO Manager at Keap. The show takes a deep dive into PMOs examining steps to be successful, pitfalls to...
Todd shares several experiences from his time rescuing projects at organizations around the globe. He provides insights from his book, "Filling Execution Gaps" such as why PMOs often fail. Todd and Dustin have a great discussion about the skills required from a PMO leader such as the ability to Sell.

As the PMO Manager at Keap, formerly Infusionsoft, Dustin shares first hand experiences working with his PMO team. He walks us through several examples of PMO Leaders using an Agile mindset to experiment and fail fast, but take action. Dustin provides practical advice for PMO leaders struggling to find success aligning with organizational strategy.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and also Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Spreaker or your favorite podcast platform! Our next show will be May 2nd with Elise Stevens, Lynda Stanton, and Kornelia Homewood.]]>3672ecameron,fillingexecutiongaps,keap,pmi,pmo,pmojoe,pmoleadership,pmp,project,projectmanagement,projectmanagementinstitute,projectmanagementoffice,projectrescue,purposedrivenpmofalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e27-judy-umlas-from-iil-and-jason-kwolek-from-meltmedia--17580493
We learn from Judy the story behind her book, "Grateful Leadership, Using the Power of Acknowledgment" and the start of her career as an author, speaker and leader of the Center of Grateful Leadership. Judy walks us through several stories of the impact of acknowledgment and the travels that ensued sharing this message across the globe. Listen to hear Judy discuss the emotions with acknowledgment, vulnerability and the immediate impact one can experience when giving the gift of acknowledgment.

Like many leaders, Jason shares his story to Project Management leadership as an Accidental Project Manager working his way up the career ladder leading to his current role. Jason shares the important elements clients should consider when selecting a digital partner. We also hear how meltmedia holds many of the beliefs expressed within Judy's book including communication from the Executive level of the organization. Listen in to get this behind the scenes access to how a leading digital agency operates and ways to ensure you are optimizing your benefits with your digital partners.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and also Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Spreaker or your favorite podcast platform! Our next show will be April 18th with Todd Williams and Dustin Thompson.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17580493Thu, 04 Apr 2019 13:50:00 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours Joe Pusz, PMO Joe, talks with guests Judy Umlas from IIL and Jason Kwolek from meltmedia. The show takes a deep dive into the topic of Grateful Leadership and Project Management in a leading digital...
We learn from Judy the story behind her book, "Grateful Leadership, Using the Power of Acknowledgment" and the start of her career as an author, speaker and leader of the Center of Grateful Leadership. Judy walks us through several stories of the impact of acknowledgment and the travels that ensued sharing this message across the globe. Listen to hear Judy discuss the emotions with acknowledgment, vulnerability and the immediate impact one can experience when giving the gift of acknowledgment.

Like many leaders, Jason shares his story to Project Management leadership as an Accidental Project Manager working his way up the career ladder leading to his current role. Jason shares the important elements clients should consider when selecting a digital partner. We also hear how meltmedia holds many of the beliefs expressed within Judy's book including communication from the Executive level of the organization. Listen in to get this behind the scenes access to how a leading digital agency operates and ways to ensure you are optimizing your benefits with your digital partners.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and also Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Spreaker or your favorite podcast platform! Our next show will be April 18th with Todd Williams and Dustin Thompson.]]>3550centerforgratefulleadership,digitalprojectmanagement,grateful,gratefulleadership,iil,meltmedia,pmo,powerofacknowledgment,projectmanagement,projectmanagementoffice,veteransprojectmanagement,vulnerabilityfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e26-ruth-pearce-from-project-motivator-and-michael-donnelly-from-silicon-valley-bank--17427167
Ruth shares with us the essence of her book, that building effective teams and leading successful projects is made easier utilizing Character and Strength-based Project Management. Ruth guides us in practical application such as how to observe the 24 character strengths within your team and how to engage your team. The natural powers of observation allow us to share character strengths and help our teams connect and grow through appreciation.

Michael shares his story and career path which has led him to his current PMO leadership role. Along his journey he has had many successes and he provided several examples which PMO leaders can easily adopt. Are you a Partner of Choice within your organization? Listen to Michael's powerful story on his courageous leadership to engage his stakeholders. He also shares barriers he has encountered and how to overcome these challenges.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and also Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Spreaker or your favorite podcast platform! Our next show will be April 4th with Judy Umlas and Jason Kwolek.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17427167Mon, 25 Mar 2019 05:56:17 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours Joe Pusz, PMO Joe, and his guests Ruth Pearce and Michael Donnelly discuss using Strengths Based Project Management, progressing from good to great project management, building successful PMOs, and...
Ruth shares with us the essence of her book, that building effective teams and leading successful projects is made easier utilizing Character and Strength-based Project Management. Ruth guides us in practical application such as how to observe the 24 character strengths within your team and how to engage your team. The natural powers of observation allow us to share character strengths and help our teams connect and grow through appreciation.

Michael shares his story and career path which has led him to his current PMO leadership role. Along his journey he has had many successes and he provided several examples which PMO leaders can easily adopt. Are you a Partner of Choice within your organization? Listen to Michael's powerful story on his courageous leadership to engage his stakeholders. He also shares barriers he has encountered and how to overcome these challenges.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and also Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Spreaker or your favorite podcast platform! Our next show will be April 4th with Judy Umlas and Jason Kwolek.]]>3272behavioralprojectmanagement,characterbasedprojectmanagemen,partnerofchoice,pmi,pmo,pmojoe,project,projectmanagement,projectmanagementoffice,projectmotivator,purposedrivenpmo,sbpm,strengthbasedprojectmanagement,watermelonprojectfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e25-danielle-crop-from-amex-and-dana-brownlee-from-professionalism-matters--17311110
Danielle shares her unique story working her way through various industries and careers prior to landing at American Express. She details the history of the Portico project to complete an Agile Transformation at American Express. Danielle shares many insights and lessons from the 4 year journey including the origination of the Portico name. We also hear of the new Women in Product group Danielle helped found here in Phoenix.

Dana shares the story which led her write her recent book, “The Unwritten Rules of Managing Up: Project Management Techniques from the Trenches” We learn the different types of bosses and techniques to deploy when working with these different types of bosses. Dana also shares the importance of building a “Culture of Candor” and how a collaborative work environment, as with Agile teams, is beneficial and necessary.

During this episode we also shared a great offer from IIL, the International Institute of Learning to Veterans providing free access to the 2019 Leadership and Innovation Online Conference. The conference runs from March 7 – June 9 and Veterans get free access using code VETMENT. Register athttps://www.iil.com/leadership-and-innovation-conference/

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and also Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Spreaker or your favorite podcast platform! Our next show will be March 21 with Ruth Pearce and Michael Donnelly.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17311110Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:43:00 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours Joe Pusz, PMO Joe, and his guests Danielle Crop from American Express and Dana Brownlee from Professionalism Matters take a deep dive into Agile Transformations discussing the AMEX Portico project,...
Danielle shares her unique story working her way through various industries and careers prior to landing at American Express. She details the history of the Portico project to complete an Agile Transformation at American Express. Danielle shares many insights and lessons from the 4 year journey including the origination of the Portico name. We also hear of the new Women in Product group Danielle helped found here in Phoenix.

Dana shares the story which led her write her recent book, “The Unwritten Rules of Managing Up: Project Management Techniques from the Trenches” We learn the different types of bosses and techniques to deploy when working with these different types of bosses. Dana also shares the importance of building a “Culture of Candor” and how a collaborative work environment, as with Agile teams, is beneficial and necessary.

During this episode we also shared a great offer from IIL, the International Institute of Learning to Veterans providing free access to the 2019 Leadership and Innovation Online Conference. The conference runs from March 7 – June 9 and Veterans get free access using code VETMENT. Register athttps://www.iil.com/leadership-and-innovation-conference/

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and also Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Spreaker or your favorite podcast platform! Our next show will be March 21 with Ruth Pearce and Michael Donnelly.]]>3167agile,agiletransformation,businessradio,cultureofcollaboration,danabrownlee,daniellecrop,difficultbosses,managingup,pmo,pmojoe,project,projectmanagement,projectmanagementoffice,womeninproductfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e24-jan-schiller-from-berkshire-consulting-and-kevin-jacobs--17155855
Jan shares her story working her way up the ranks, serving in varying roles across multiple industries. It is a common career path that many of us have followed. Jan has used these experiences to help build a very successful consulting practice supporting clients with PMO buildouts, Agile Transformations and more. Visit her LikedIn Profile to get access to free tools to help in scoping and building your PMO - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janschiller/

Kevin helps us understand the challenges of leading a successful PMO in a corporate setting. We discuss his experiences, challenges, successes and importantly his real-world, proven recommendations. We also hear Kevin discuss the importance of the PMP certification and how a personal experience changed his view on this popular industry certification.

Listen in to the episode to hear the stories Kevin and Jan share which paint a picture of a rewarding yet challenging career as a PMO leader. We covered a lot of ground in this chat and learned valuable lessons, heard shared experiences, and gained access to available tools and insights to help solve some of your PMO challenges.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and also Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Spreaker or your favorite podcast platform! Our next show will be March 7th with Danielle Crop and Dana Brownlee.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17155855Fri, 22 Feb 2019 06:34:00 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours Joe Pusz, PMO Joe, and his guests Jan Schiller from Berkshire Consulting and Kevin Jacobs take a deep dive into what makes a PMO successful, challenges in building a successful PMO, how to properly...
Jan shares her story working her way up the ranks, serving in varying roles across multiple industries. It is a common career path that many of us have followed. Jan has used these experiences to help build a very successful consulting practice supporting clients with PMO buildouts, Agile Transformations and more. Visit her LikedIn Profile to get access to free tools to help in scoping and building your PMO - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janschiller/

Kevin helps us understand the challenges of leading a successful PMO in a corporate setting. We discuss his experiences, challenges, successes and importantly his real-world, proven recommendations. We also hear Kevin discuss the importance of the PMP certification and how a personal experience changed his view on this popular industry certification.

Listen in to the episode to hear the stories Kevin and Jan share which paint a picture of a rewarding yet challenging career as a PMO leader. We covered a lot of ground in this chat and learned valuable lessons, heard shared experiences, and gained access to available tools and insights to help solve some of your PMO challenges.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and also Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Spreaker or your favorite podcast platform! Our next show will be March 7th with Danielle Crop and Dana Brownlee.]]>3541agiletransformation,buildingapmo,janschiller,joepusz,kevinjacobs,pmi,pmo,pmojoe,pmoscope,pmostartup,pmp,project,projectmanagement,projectmanagementoffice,purposedrivenpmo,thepmosquadfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e23-dale-richards-from-swattage-and-john-baley-from-pmi-phoenix--16823012
Dale shares his story behind Swattage, the Project Innovation Lab and tools they offer the PM community. Swattage offers the Circuit app connecting Executive Sponsors with Project Managers. They also have the PMO Value Perception Topography a method for measuring the landscape of how your PMO is perceived. Get a free report sample at http://swattage.com/pmovalue/

As a returning guest, John shared all the benefits that the PMI Phoenix chapter provides to its members including, regular dinner and breakfast meetings throughout the Valley, industry training, networking, and special events. John talked about PMI's focus on the practitioner in 2019. Dale and John also have a great in-depth discussion on Project Management leadership and the necessary skills to become a stronger Project Manager.

Listen in to the full episode to hear the details from both of these Project Management leaders. We covered so much in this episode on Project Management Leadership and Innovation and I wish we had more time to continue the discussion. You can learn more about Dale and Swattage by visiting www.swattage.com. To learn more about John and connect with him, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-c-baley-612567.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and also subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio or your favorite podcast platform! Our next show will be February 21st with Kevin Jacobs and Jan Schiller.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16823012Thu, 17 Jan 2019 17:17:00 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours Joe Pusz, PMO Joe, and his guests Dale Richards from Swattage and John Baley from PMI Phoenix discuss innovative PM/PMO tools, PMI focus in 2019, and Project Management Leadership. Dale shares his...
Dale shares his story behind Swattage, the Project Innovation Lab and tools they offer the PM community. Swattage offers the Circuit app connecting Executive Sponsors with Project Managers. They also have the PMO Value Perception Topography a method for measuring the landscape of how your PMO is perceived. Get a free report sample at http://swattage.com/pmovalue/

As a returning guest, John shared all the benefits that the PMI Phoenix chapter provides to its members including, regular dinner and breakfast meetings throughout the Valley, industry training, networking, and special events. John talked about PMI's focus on the practitioner in 2019. Dale and John also have a great in-depth discussion on Project Management leadership and the necessary skills to become a stronger Project Manager.

Listen in to the full episode to hear the details from both of these Project Management leaders. We covered so much in this episode on Project Management Leadership and Innovation and I wish we had more time to continue the discussion. You can learn more about Dale and Swattage by visiting www.swattage.com. To learn more about John and connect with him, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-c-baley-612567.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders and also subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio or your favorite podcast platform! Our next show will be February 21st with Kevin Jacobs and Jan Schiller.]]>3371businessradiox,phoenixbusinessradiox,pmi,pmiphx,pmo,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementinnovation,projectmanagementoffice,projectmanagementofficehours,projectmanagementperceptiontop,projectmanagementpodcast,purposedrivenpmo,swattage,thepmosquadfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e22-andy-kaufman-from-the-people-and-projects-podcast-and-derick-brownell-from-slalom-consulting--16672659
Andy shares his unique story starting out as a software developer and the journey to become a leader in the Project Management industry as a gifted speaker, author, podcaster and thought-leader. He reflects on 2018 providing a retrospective of events within the PM space as well as giving a glimpse of the what we might see in 2019 and beyond.

Derick provided us an interesting perspective on Project Management and Coaching. We had a fantastic discussion about coaching techniques and trends in the US Soccer Program and how Derick is able to leverage these as a Consultant with Slalom Consulting. Andy, Derick and I shared experiences and challenges with this discussion and how we can utilize athletics, coaching, and personal experiences to advance our Project Management careers.

Listen in to the full episode to hear the details from both of these industry leaders. We covered so much on Project Management Leadership and Coaching in this hour and I wish we had more time to continue the discussion. You can learn more about Andy and the People and Projects Podcast by visiting www.peopleandprojectspodcast.com. To learn more about Derick and connect with him, visit www.linkedin.com/in/derickbrownell/.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders discussing a wide range of current topics and events! Our next show will be January 17th.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16672659Thu, 03 Jan 2019 21:24:00 +0000Joe PuszIn this first episode of Season 2 of Project Management Office Hours Joe Pusz, PMO Joe, and his guests Andy Kaufman from the People and Projects Podcast and Derick Brownell from Slalom Consulting take a deep dive into what is required to be a...
Andy shares his unique story starting out as a software developer and the journey to become a leader in the Project Management industry as a gifted speaker, author, podcaster and thought-leader. He reflects on 2018 providing a retrospective of events within the PM space as well as giving a glimpse of the what we might see in 2019 and beyond.

Derick provided us an interesting perspective on Project Management and Coaching. We had a fantastic discussion about coaching techniques and trends in the US Soccer Program and how Derick is able to leverage these as a Consultant with Slalom Consulting. Andy, Derick and I shared experiences and challenges with this discussion and how we can utilize athletics, coaching, and personal experiences to advance our Project Management careers.

Listen in to the full episode to hear the details from both of these industry leaders. We covered so much on Project Management Leadership and Coaching in this hour and I wish we had more time to continue the discussion. You can learn more about Andy and the People and Projects Podcast by visiting www.peopleandprojectspodcast.com. To learn more about Derick and connect with him, visit www.linkedin.com/in/derickbrownell/.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders discussing a wide range of current topics and events! Our next show will be January 17th.]]>3552andykaufman,businessradiox,derickbrownell,futureofpm,futureofprojectmanagement,peopleandprojectspodcast,phoenixbusinessradiox,pmo,pmojoe,project,projectmanagement,projectmanagementcoaching,projectmanagementoffice,projectmanagementofficehours,thepmosquadfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e21-mark-price-perry-from-bot-international-and-donovan-hardenbrook-from-littelfuse--16672580
Mark shares his story of finding Project Management after starting his career within Sales and Marketing. His perspective led to the birth of the Business Driven PMO mindset. Hear Mark share some of his experiences working with organizations across the globe to improve their PMO and Project Management practices using his Business Driven PMO mindset.

Don shares his insights on Project Management as a PMP certified PM but as a leader over multiple business functions interacting and working in collaboration with PMOs. As Don explains, we are all working on projects and there is importance to understanding how PMOs and project management work but we need to understand the business reasons and challenges we face when working on projects.

Listen in to the full episode to hear the details from both of these industry leaders. You can learn more about Mark and BOT International by visiting www.botinternational.com. To connect and learn more about Don visit www.linkedin.com/in/donovanhardenbrook/.
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Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders discussing a wide range of current topics and events! We kick off 2019 on January 3rd with Andy Kaufman and Derick Brownell.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16672580Thu, 20 Dec 2018 21:19:00 +0000Joe PuszIn our final 2018 episode of Project Management Office Hours Joe Pusz, PMO Joe, and his guests Mark Price Perry and Don Hardenbrook discuss the Business Driven PMO and viewing Project Management and PMOs through a business lens. Mark shares his...
Mark shares his story of finding Project Management after starting his career within Sales and Marketing. His perspective led to the birth of the Business Driven PMO mindset. Hear Mark share some of his experiences working with organizations across the globe to improve their PMO and Project Management practices using his Business Driven PMO mindset.

Don shares his insights on Project Management as a PMP certified PM but as a leader over multiple business functions interacting and working in collaboration with PMOs. As Don explains, we are all working on projects and there is importance to understanding how PMOs and project management work but we need to understand the business reasons and challenges we face when working on projects.

Listen in to the full episode to hear the details from both of these industry leaders. You can learn more about Mark and BOT International by visiting www.botinternational.com. To connect and learn more about Don visit www.linkedin.com/in/donovanhardenbrook/.
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Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders discussing a wide range of current topics and events! We kick off 2019 on January 3rd with Andy Kaufman and Derick Brownell.]]>3327businessdrivenpmo,businessprocess,businessvalue,pmi,pmo,pmojoe,project,projectmanagement,projectmanagementinstitute,projectmanagementoffice,purposedrivenpmo,thepmosquadfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e20-naomi-caietti-from-naomi-caietti-consulting-and-raoul-encinas-from-phoslabs--16436986
Naomi shares the details of her new book, Transform Your Project Leadership! She discusses the 10 key leadership competencies - Brainstorming, Coaching and Mentoring, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Interpersonal Skills, Listening, Negotiating, Problem Solving, and Team Building. We dig into these competencies and how they are beneficial to you, the Project Manager, to grow and advance your career. We also hear from Naomi some of her experiences as a consultant to capture her thoughts on the benefits of improving your leadership skills.

Raoul steps us through his experiences as an Executive Coach and utilizing Leadership exercises/techniques to assist clients on their Leadership Journey. Knowing we are not all at the same spot in our career, Raoul shares different starting points for improving leadership for a new Project Manager or a more season PM professional as well as for a PMO leader. A key for both Raoul and Naomi is to recognize that becoming a Project Management leader goes beyond just improving your technical skills. We must dedicate time to improving soft skills and leadership skills to advance our careers.

Listen in to the full episode to hear the details from both of these industry leaders. We covered so much on Leadership in this hour and I wish we had more time to dig even deeper. You can learn more about Raoul and PhosLabs by visiting https://www.phoslabs.com. To learn more about Naomi and her book visit https://www.naomicaietti.com.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders discussing a wide range of current topics and events! Our next show will be December 20th with Mark Price Perry and Don Hardenbrook.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16436986Fri, 07 Dec 2018 03:23:00 +0000Joe PuszIn this special episode of Project Management Office Hours Joe Pusz, PMO Joe, and his guests Naomi Caietti and Raoul Encinas discuss Leadership and how to be a better Project Manager by improving your Leadership skills. Naomi shares the details of...
Naomi shares the details of her new book, Transform Your Project Leadership! She discusses the 10 key leadership competencies - Brainstorming, Coaching and Mentoring, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Interpersonal Skills, Listening, Negotiating, Problem Solving, and Team Building. We dig into these competencies and how they are beneficial to you, the Project Manager, to grow and advance your career. We also hear from Naomi some of her experiences as a consultant to capture her thoughts on the benefits of improving your leadership skills.

Raoul steps us through his experiences as an Executive Coach and utilizing Leadership exercises/techniques to assist clients on their Leadership Journey. Knowing we are not all at the same spot in our career, Raoul shares different starting points for improving leadership for a new Project Manager or a more season PM professional as well as for a PMO leader. A key for both Raoul and Naomi is to recognize that becoming a Project Management leader goes beyond just improving your technical skills. We must dedicate time to improving soft skills and leadership skills to advance our careers.

Listen in to the full episode to hear the details from both of these industry leaders. We covered so much on Leadership in this hour and I wish we had more time to dig even deeper. You can learn more about Raoul and PhosLabs by visiting https://www.phoslabs.com. To learn more about Naomi and her book visit https://www.naomicaietti.com.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders discussing a wide range of current topics and events! Our next show will be December 20th with Mark Price Perry and Don Hardenbrook.]]>3335change,coaching,joepusz,leadership,leadershipcompetencies,naomicaietti,phoslabs,pmi,pmitalenttriangle,pmo,pmojoe,pmot,professionaldevelopment,projectleadership,projectmanagement,projectmanagementbooks,raoulencinas,thepmosquad,yesphxfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e19-dr-harold-kerzner-from-the-international-institute-for-learning-and-belinda-goodrich-from-pm-learning-solutions--16277783
Much of our hour-long conversation was focused on the future of project management and learning from our collective experiences. Dr. Kerzner and Belinda both highlighted how Project Managers and the role they perform are evolving. We no longer focus our metrics on just the Triple Constraint. We utilize Frameworks rather than Methodology. We have re-defined project success. Our training techniques and tools are changing to meet these new expectations. We discuss differences in project management in the US compared to abroad and challenges with teaching project management at higher educational institutions.

Belinda speaks in detail about the A.C.I.D. Approach; Agility, Change, Innovation, and Disruption. Using this Approach, project managers are more prepared and skilled to lead organizations through growth by running programs and projects critical to overall organizational success. She also shares how Project Management Training has become more behavioral and less technical which provides project managers with essential tools to become successful. Belinda also shares her own story as a young woman starting in a male dominated field, how that has changed and the role that has played in her life with her daughters.

Innovation and Project Management are two terms not often associated. As a leader in our field, Dr. Kerzner is examining innovation in project management through understanding our past as well as understanding the future needs of our organizations and customers. He shares stories of working at the beginning of modern project management and the impetus and limitations of Earned Value, also his personal experiences with his daughter as a project manager facing challenges leading IILlogoUSpnginternational projects. We hear how measuring success on projects has changed from on time, on budget to now over hundreds of available metrics. He shares how and why project success is now defined as “did you create business value.”

Listen in to the full episode to hear the details from both of these industry leaders. We covered much in our hour and I wish we had more time to dig even deeper.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders discussing a wide range of current topics and events! Our next show will be December 6th with Naomi Caietti and Raoul Encinas.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16277783Thu, 15 Nov 2018 16:08:00 +0000Joe PuszIn this special episode of Project Management Office Hours Joe Pusz, PMO Joe, has a thought provoking discussion with Project Management Industry leaders Dr. Harold Kerzner from the International Institute for Learning and Belinda Goodrich from PM...
Much of our hour-long conversation was focused on the future of project management and learning from our collective experiences. Dr. Kerzner and Belinda both highlighted how Project Managers and the role they perform are evolving. We no longer focus our metrics on just the Triple Constraint. We utilize Frameworks rather than Methodology. We have re-defined project success. Our training techniques and tools are changing to meet these new expectations. We discuss differences in project management in the US compared to abroad and challenges with teaching project management at higher educational institutions.

Belinda speaks in detail about the A.C.I.D. Approach; Agility, Change, Innovation, and Disruption. Using this Approach, project managers are more prepared and skilled to lead organizations through growth by running programs and projects critical to overall organizational success. She also shares how Project Management Training has become more behavioral and less technical which provides project managers with essential tools to become successful. Belinda also shares her own story as a young woman starting in a male dominated field, how that has changed and the role that has played in her life with her daughters.

Innovation and Project Management are two terms not often associated. As a leader in our field, Dr. Kerzner is examining innovation in project management through understanding our past as well as understanding the future needs of our organizations and customers. He shares stories of working at the beginning of modern project management and the impetus and limitations of Earned Value, also his personal experiences with his daughter as a project manager facing challenges leading IILlogoUSpnginternational projects. We hear how measuring success on projects has changed from on time, on budget to now over hundreds of available metrics. He shares how and why project success is now defined as “did you create business value.”

Listen in to the full episode to hear the details from both of these industry leaders. We covered much in our hour and I wish we had more time to dig even deeper.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders discussing a wide range of current topics and events! Our next show will be December 6th with Naomi Caietti and Raoul Encinas.]]>3373belindagoodrich,futureofpm,haroldkerzner,iil,internationalinstitutelearning,joepusz,kickassprojectmanager,pmlearningsolutions,pmo,pmojoe,pmpodcast,project,projectmanagement,projectmanagementinnovation,projectmanagementoffice,projectmanagementpodcast,projectmanagementtraining,strategicprojectmanagement,thepmosquadfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e18-eric-wright-ceo-of-vets2pm-trevor-stasik-paul-martin-from-pmi-phoenix--16171508
As we honor our Veterans this month, we dedicated this episode to Project Management topics for our Veterans. We discussed the Veterans Project Management Mentoring Program offered by THE PMO SQUAD and Vets2PM. In less than a year this Program has over 100 participants across 30 states and continues to grow. To learn more about the Program visit: https://www.thepmosquad.com/veterans- mentoring.html

Eric shared his story which lead to founding Vets2PM and eventually on to building VetStone. Both of these organizations serve our Veterans in the Project Management space offering training, career services, and prep for certifcation. Thank you to Eric for his multiple tours of duty and now for providing tools and services to assist Veterans transitioning into civilian PM careers!

Trevor and Paul are both Veterans as well. Now with their roles within the PMI Phoenix chapter they are leading efforts to give back to our Veterans. Listen to hear Paul discuss the Project Language Learner initiative and plans to launch a Veterans Mentoring Program from the PMI Phoenix Chapter. Trevor shares his experiences in the military and how those activities and skills translate to his role as a BA and PM leading projects for the Make A Wish Foundation.

We honor our Veterans for the service they provided to our country. We get to honor a second time on this show for their service post military career. Eric, Trevor, and Paul are all Veterans who continue to serve, as Project Management Leaders working to assist our Veterans!

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders discussing a wide range of current topics and events! Our next show will be November 15th with Dr Harold Kerzner and Belinda Goodrich.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16171508Thu, 01 Nov 2018 21:16:00 +0000Joe PuszIn this special episode of Project Management Office Hours, Joe Pusz, PMO Joe has a great discussion with guests Eric Wright, CEO of Vets2PM and Trevor Stasik VP External Relations and Paul Martin, AVP Military Relations from PMI Phoenix. As we...
As we honor our Veterans this month, we dedicated this episode to Project Management topics for our Veterans. We discussed the Veterans Project Management Mentoring Program offered by THE PMO SQUAD and Vets2PM. In less than a year this Program has over 100 participants across 30 states and continues to grow. To learn more about the Program visit: https://www.thepmosquad.com/veterans- mentoring.html

Eric shared his story which lead to founding Vets2PM and eventually on to building VetStone. Both of these organizations serve our Veterans in the Project Management space offering training, career services, and prep for certifcation. Thank you to Eric for his multiple tours of duty and now for providing tools and services to assist Veterans transitioning into civilian PM careers!

Trevor and Paul are both Veterans as well. Now with their roles within the PMI Phoenix chapter they are leading efforts to give back to our Veterans. Listen to hear Paul discuss the Project Language Learner initiative and plans to launch a Veterans Mentoring Program from the PMI Phoenix Chapter. Trevor shares his experiences in the military and how those activities and skills translate to his role as a BA and PM leading projects for the Make A Wish Foundation.

We honor our Veterans for the service they provided to our country. We get to honor a second time on this show for their service post military career. Eric, Trevor, and Paul are all Veterans who continue to serve, as Project Management Leaders working to assist our Veterans!

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders discussing a wide range of current topics and events! Our next show will be November 15th with Dr Harold Kerzner and Belinda Goodrich.]]>3429civilianprojectmanagement,military,pmbok,pmi,pmojoe,project,projectmanagement,projectmanagementinstitute,projectmanagementmentoring,thepmosquad,veterans,veteransmentoring,veteranstransition,vets2pmfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e17-thor-thomsen-and-jim-watkinson-from-thorfeed-and-jeanne-barry-from-rgp--16058277
We don’t often think about Project Management within the Farming industry. However, in this episode we get insights from Thor and Jim about the benefits, challenges, and growth opportunities farmers are experiencing through use of project management principles. Jeanne shares her experiences within traditional project management and compares those to the stories shared by Thor and Jim.

Requirements gathering, planning, monitoring and execution are discussed, but when working with farmers who haven’t been exposed to project management principles unique challenges are identified. This is a fantastic episode to understand the wide reach and benefits project management provides to business across all industries.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders discussing a wide range of current topics and events! Our next show will be November 1st.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16058277Fri, 19 Oct 2018 01:45:00 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, Joe Pusz, PMO Joe has a great discussion with special guests Thor Thomsen and Jim Watkinson from THORFeed and Jeanne Barry from RGP. We don’t often think about Project Management within the...
We don’t often think about Project Management within the Farming industry. However, in this episode we get insights from Thor and Jim about the benefits, challenges, and growth opportunities farmers are experiencing through use of project management principles. Jeanne shares her experiences within traditional project management and compares those to the stories shared by Thor and Jim.

Requirements gathering, planning, monitoring and execution are discussed, but when working with farmers who haven’t been exposed to project management principles unique challenges are identified. This is a fantastic episode to understand the wide reach and benefits project management provides to business across all industries.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders discussing a wide range of current topics and events! Our next show will be November 1st.]]>3587agile,farming,farmingprojectmanagement,joepusz,pmbok,pmi,pmo,pmojoe,project,projectmanagement,thepmosquad,thorfeedfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e16-warick-pond-from-asu-and-hussain-bandukwala-from-parwaaz-consulting--15928308
Warick provided us an inside view of the impact and challenges of Project Management within Higher Education. We learned of the ASU Project Management Network, Training and Certifications offered at ASU, the Entrepreneurial mindset and skills expected with ASU PMs and the need to be successful in our era of Digital and Industry Disruption! A special Thank You to Warick and ASU for donating seats to ASU Project Management training to the Veterans in our Veterans Project Management Mentoring Program. Thank You Warick!

PMO Leaders don’t have many resources to turn to for advice and education to grow in their role. Hussain provided his perspective on how PMO Leaders can be successful by understand what to do first in this role, understanding why PMOs fail so often and what skills are necessary to succeed in this role. As a leader in our Industry, Hussain is hosting the PMO Virtual Summit, a collection of 20 Global PMO Leaders from October 15 – 18th. To learn more visit https://pmovirtualsummit.com

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders discussing a wide range of current topics and events! Our next show will be October 18th.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15928308Thu, 04 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, Joe Pusz, PMO Joe has a great discussion with special guests Warick Pond, Executive Director with Arizona State University and Hussain Bandukwala, Chief PMO Coach with Parwaaz Consulting. Warick...
Warick provided us an inside view of the impact and challenges of Project Management within Higher Education. We learned of the ASU Project Management Network, Training and Certifications offered at ASU, the Entrepreneurial mindset and skills expected with ASU PMs and the need to be successful in our era of Digital and Industry Disruption! A special Thank You to Warick and ASU for donating seats to ASU Project Management training to the Veterans in our Veterans Project Management Mentoring Program. Thank You Warick!

PMO Leaders don’t have many resources to turn to for advice and education to grow in their role. Hussain provided his perspective on how PMO Leaders can be successful by understand what to do first in this role, understanding why PMOs fail so often and what skills are necessary to succeed in this role. As a leader in our Industry, Hussain is hosting the PMO Virtual Summit, a collection of 20 Global PMO Leaders from October 15 – 18th. To learn more visit https://pmovirtualsummit.com

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders discussing a wide range of current topics and events! Our next show will be October 18th.]]>3653agile,arizonastateuniversity,asu,coaching,edtech,instatechnology,learning,pmbok,pmi,pmo,pmojoe,pmot,pmovirtualsummit,profdev,projectmanagement,projectmanagementoffice,scrum,technologyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e15-laura-barnard-from-pmo-strategies-and-laura-vela-from-vela-consulting-llc--15811406
Laura Barnard started her business after 15 years working within corporate PMOs. Listen as she tells us how her passion to make an impact and help others lead her to starting PMO Strategies and IMPACT by Laura. There are limited resources available for PMO leaders to help grow and advance your careers and this drove Laura to host the PMO IMPACT Summit. She organized this virtual summit bringing together 40 of the top PMO leaders across the globe to share experiences, best practices, and lessons learned. Visit the PMO IMPACT Summit site to see all the great presentations delivered by these PMO leaders, including one from me – Improve Project Management Results by Repairing Your Plumbing!

We learned some insider secrets from Laura Vela on leading ERP Implementations and projects within the Healthcare space. Listen in to hear Laura share with us how to navigate the challenges of healthcare patient centered decision making. We also hear the benefits of modernizing technology but challenges healthcare organizations face when bringing such dramatic changes to their organization. Laura also shares the back-story which led her to start her own organization and the unique services they provide!

Thank you to our Sponsor, THE PMO SQUAD. Deploy the SQUAD to rescue your PMO or Projects. Serving clients across the United States, THE PMO SQUAD, quickly deploys Project Management experts to assist with PMO startups and improvements, Project Managers to lead your key Projects, customized Project Management Coaching and Training, and Support selecting and implementing Project Management Software. They are focused exclusively on PMOs and Project Management. Deploy the SQUAD!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15811406Wed, 19 Sep 2018 13:59:00 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, Joe Pusz, PMO Joe has a great discussion with special guests Laura Barnard, Founder of PMO Strategies and Laura Vela, Principal Consultant with Vela Consulting, LLC. During this fast-paced hour long...
Laura Barnard started her business after 15 years working within corporate PMOs. Listen as she tells us how her passion to make an impact and help others lead her to starting PMO Strategies and IMPACT by Laura. There are limited resources available for PMO leaders to help grow and advance your careers and this drove Laura to host the PMO IMPACT Summit. She organized this virtual summit bringing together 40 of the top PMO leaders across the globe to share experiences, best practices, and lessons learned. Visit the PMO IMPACT Summit site to see all the great presentations delivered by these PMO leaders, including one from me – Improve Project Management Results by Repairing Your Plumbing!

We learned some insider secrets from Laura Vela on leading ERP Implementations and projects within the Healthcare space. Listen in to hear Laura share with us how to navigate the challenges of healthcare patient centered decision making. We also hear the benefits of modernizing technology but challenges healthcare organizations face when bringing such dramatic changes to their organization. Laura also shares the back-story which led her to start her own organization and the unique services they provide!

Thank you to our Sponsor, THE PMO SQUAD. Deploy the SQUAD to rescue your PMO or Projects. Serving clients across the United States, THE PMO SQUAD, quickly deploys Project Management experts to assist with PMO startups and improvements, Project Managers to lead your key Projects, customized Project Management Coaching and Training, and Support selecting and implementing Project Management Software. They are focused exclusively on PMOs and Project Management. Deploy the SQUAD!]]>3590erpimplementation,healthcareprojectmanagement,himss,impactbylaura,managementconsulting,mentoring,pmbok,pmi,pmo,pmoimpactsummit,pmojoe,pmoleaders,pmostrategies,projectmanagement,projectmanagementradio,thepmosquad,velaconsultingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e14-dimitri-ponomareff-co-founder-kanbanzone-com--15719400
Dimitri provides an energetic detailed overview of the Agile world and specifically Kanban. He provides technical insights but also speaks at a level which doesn’t require you to be an Agile expert to follow along. He utilizes real life examples to help paint a picture of what is a Kanban board, how to use a Kanban board, different types of Kanban boards and the differences between Kanban and Scrum. In addition, Dimitri shares with us some experiences from Coaching engagements and how his organization sets expectations upfront on how to gets lasting benefits from their engagements. This was a fantastic episode to learn about Agile, Kanban, Scrum and Coaching from an expert in the field, Dimitri Ponomareff.

Joe also shared with his audience that he is running the 2018 Marine Corps Marathon and is fundraising for charity Team Red, White, and Blue which enriches the lives of Veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. Joe is leading the nation in fundraising for this marathon and would to get your support. To assist our Veterans and support Team Red, White and Blue please visit Joe’s fundraising page today and make a donation!

Thank you to our Sponsor, THE PMO SQUAD. Deploy the SQUAD to rescue your PMO or Projects. Serving clients across the United States, THE PMO SQUAD, quickly deploys Project Management experts to assist with PMO startups and improvements, Project Managers to lead your key Projects, customized Project Management Coaching and Training, and Support selecting and implementing Project Management Software. They are focused exclusively on PMOs and Project Management. Deploy the SQUAD!

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders discussing a wide range of current topics and events! Our next show will be September 19th.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15719400Thu, 06 Sep 2018 18:22:00 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, Joe Pusz, PMO Joe has a great discussion with special guest Dimitri Ponomareff, Co-Founder & Agile Coach with KanbanZone.com. We also had scheduled Laura Barnard, Founder & CEO with PMO Strategies...
Dimitri provides an energetic detailed overview of the Agile world and specifically Kanban. He provides technical insights but also speaks at a level which doesn’t require you to be an Agile expert to follow along. He utilizes real life examples to help paint a picture of what is a Kanban board, how to use a Kanban board, different types of Kanban boards and the differences between Kanban and Scrum. In addition, Dimitri shares with us some experiences from Coaching engagements and how his organization sets expectations upfront on how to gets lasting benefits from their engagements. This was a fantastic episode to learn about Agile, Kanban, Scrum and Coaching from an expert in the field, Dimitri Ponomareff.

Joe also shared with his audience that he is running the 2018 Marine Corps Marathon and is fundraising for charity Team Red, White, and Blue which enriches the lives of Veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. Joe is leading the nation in fundraising for this marathon and would to get your support. To assist our Veterans and support Team Red, White and Blue please visit Joe’s fundraising page today and make a donation!

Thank you to our Sponsor, THE PMO SQUAD. Deploy the SQUAD to rescue your PMO or Projects. Serving clients across the United States, THE PMO SQUAD, quickly deploys Project Management experts to assist with PMO startups and improvements, Project Managers to lead your key Projects, customized Project Management Coaching and Training, and Support selecting and implementing Project Management Software. They are focused exclusively on PMOs and Project Management. Deploy the SQUAD!

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders discussing a wide range of current topics and events! Our next show will be September 19th.]]>3586agile,agilecoach,dimitriponomareff,joepusz,kanban,kanbanboard,kanbanzone,personalkanban,pmbok,pmi,pmo,pmoimpactsummit,pmojoe,pmp,portfoliokanban,projectmanagement,scrumfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e13-jeremy-wood-sr-agile-coach-matrix-resources--15554284
As a Sr Agile Coach, Jeremy has extensive experience working with organizations to transform or implement Agile. Agile is a mindset and not a methodology. He shares the distinction between Agile, Scrum, Kanban and how they are utilized within Agile. Jeremy also provides examples of the challenges organizations face with transforming or converting from traditional thinking to an Agile mindset. However, he also shares the benefits. He is realistic in his assessment and does not live in the Utopian world an Agile coach would like to have you think exists. A great insight Jeremy shared is that when using an Agile mindset you are not seeking to implement Best Practices as that would indicate you are done, rather Agile prefers thinking of continuous improvement thinking. Jeremey does a great job in this fast-moving hour-long discussion making the concepts of Agile simple enough to understand and follow along, yet complex enough to get a true understanding of what Agile really is. Listen in to get all the insights and details!

Thank you to our Sponsors, TALAIA and THE PMO SQUAD. TALAIA is a European based PPM Software solution provider which is entering the US market. To sign up for a free 30-day trial and learn more about this PMBOK aligned solution visit – http://en.talaia-openppm.com

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders discussing a wide range of current topics and events!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15554284Thu, 23 Aug 2018 18:40:50 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, Joe Pusz, PMO Joe has a great discussion with special guests Jeremy Wood, Sr Agile Coach with Matrix. Joe and Jeremy have a light-hearted, but informative, discussion on the benefits, challenges,...
As a Sr Agile Coach, Jeremy has extensive experience working with organizations to transform or implement Agile. Agile is a mindset and not a methodology. He shares the distinction between Agile, Scrum, Kanban and how they are utilized within Agile. Jeremy also provides examples of the challenges organizations face with transforming or converting from traditional thinking to an Agile mindset. However, he also shares the benefits. He is realistic in his assessment and does not live in the Utopian world an Agile coach would like to have you think exists. A great insight Jeremy shared is that when using an Agile mindset you are not seeking to implement Best Practices as that would indicate you are done, rather Agile prefers thinking of continuous improvement thinking. Jeremey does a great job in this fast-moving hour-long discussion making the concepts of Agile simple enough to understand and follow along, yet complex enough to get a true understanding of what Agile really is. Listen in to get all the insights and details!

Thank you to our Sponsors, TALAIA and THE PMO SQUAD. TALAIA is a European based PPM Software solution provider which is entering the US market. To sign up for a free 30-day trial and learn more about this PMBOK aligned solution visit – http://en.talaia-openppm.com

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders discussing a wide range of current topics and events!]]>3414agile,agilemanifesto,agilevswaterfall,jeremywood,joepusz,kanban,matrix,pmbok,pmi,pmo,pmojoe,project,projectmanagement,projectmanagementoffice,projectmanagementofficehours,scrum,waterfallfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e12-eric-wright-founder-vets2pm-vet-stone-and-john-baley-president-and-nicole-langston-vp-marketing-from-pmi-phoenix--15449449
Eric kicks off our discussion providing background and his motivation for starting both Vets2PM and Vet Stone. As a decorated two-Service, two-Era United States Military Veteran, Eric shares his in-depth understanding of how to translate military experience to project management for developing resumes, preparing for PMP certification and landing a PM job in the CIVDIV. The Vets2PM team encourages participants to join local PMI chapters and actively participate. Joe and Eric also share with us the Veterans Project Management Mentoring Program they kicked off in January serving over 50 Veterans across 29 states and 3 countries. Listen to hear Eric respond to Twitter questions, “Has the military adopted standard project management processes such as those from PMI? Do they prefer to use their own brand of project management processes?”

John and Nicole share all the events and activities ongoing within the Phoenix PMI Chapter. This is the 40th anniversary for the Chapter and the year has been highlighted by a great series of speakers and educational opportunities including James Snyder, Harold Kerzner, Dr James Brown, and most recently Steven Fullmer. The Chapter conducts dinner meetings every other month and has numerous breakfast meetings and social events. John and Nicole also share the work the Chapter is doing to assist members and Veterans with career services and mentoring. Great feedback for John came in from Twitter, “I want to commend John and the Phoenix PMI chapter for expanding PMI meetings beyond that of just the Phoenix area.”

Thank you to our Sponsors, TALAIA and THE PMO SQUAD. TALAIA is a European based PPM Software solution provider which is entering the US market. To sign up for a free 30-day trial and learn more about this PMBOK aligned solution visit – http://en.talaia-openppm.com

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders discussing a wide range of current topics and events!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15449449Wed, 08 Aug 2018 17:31:50 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, Joe Pusz, PMO Joe has a great discussion with special guests Eric Wright, Founder Vets2PM, and John Baley, President and Nicole Langston, VP Marketing from the PMI Phoenix Chapter. John and Nicole...
Eric kicks off our discussion providing background and his motivation for starting both Vets2PM and Vet Stone. As a decorated two-Service, two-Era United States Military Veteran, Eric shares his in-depth understanding of how to translate military experience to project management for developing resumes, preparing for PMP certification and landing a PM job in the CIVDIV. The Vets2PM team encourages participants to join local PMI chapters and actively participate. Joe and Eric also share with us the Veterans Project Management Mentoring Program they kicked off in January serving over 50 Veterans across 29 states and 3 countries. Listen to hear Eric respond to Twitter questions, “Has the military adopted standard project management processes such as those from PMI? Do they prefer to use their own brand of project management processes?”

John and Nicole share all the events and activities ongoing within the Phoenix PMI Chapter. This is the 40th anniversary for the Chapter and the year has been highlighted by a great series of speakers and educational opportunities including James Snyder, Harold Kerzner, Dr James Brown, and most recently Steven Fullmer. The Chapter conducts dinner meetings every other month and has numerous breakfast meetings and social events. John and Nicole also share the work the Chapter is doing to assist members and Veterans with career services and mentoring. Great feedback for John came in from Twitter, “I want to commend John and the Phoenix PMI chapter for expanding PMI meetings beyond that of just the Phoenix area.”

Thank you to our Sponsors, TALAIA and THE PMO SQUAD. TALAIA is a European based PPM Software solution provider which is entering the US market. To sign up for a free 30-day trial and learn more about this PMBOK aligned solution visit – http://en.talaia-openppm.com

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders discussing a wide range of current topics and events!]]>3491ericwright,joepusz,pmbok,pmi,pmiphoenix,pmo,pmojoe,pmp,project,projectmanagement,projectmanagementinstitute,projectmanagementmentoring,projectmanagementoffice,projectmanagementsoftware,projectmanagementtraining,veterans,veteransmentoring,vets2pm,vetstonefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e11-fabrice-allibert-from-talaia-and-tom-stokes-from-workday--15335294
Joe begins the show discussing the July Phoenix PMI Chapter dinner meeting and the presentation from Special Guest Steven Fullmer. Mr. Fullmer lead an entertaining and thought provoking discussion on how our brain works and what causes “Funnels and Logjams” with our thinking. This is great topic for Project Managers to help us better understand how our teams can be utilized more efficiently.

Joe kicks off the Project Management discussion with Fabrice learning more about the Talaia OpenPPM solution and how it differs from other products currently on the market. Talaia OpenPPM is the first PPM tool built according to the PMBOK standard. We also learn Talaia is a mid-tier solution not competing with Enterprise class tools such as Planview and Clarity or Task Management tools such as Asana and Trello. Fabrice responded to a tweet regarding AI in the PPM space. Tom offers many years of perspective and experience working for several leading organizations. He shared with us his key personality traits of a Project Manager. Tom responded also provided a response to a listener tweet asking about Soft skills vs Technical skills. We engaged in a great discussion on debate of Waterfall vs Agile, with some new responses compared to what we’ve heard on previous shows. There are many more topics discussed in this fast moving one hour show!

Thank you to our Sponsors, TALAIA and THE PMO SQUAD. TALAIA is a European based PPM Software solution provider which is entering the US market. To sign up for a free 30-day trial and learn more about this PMBOK aligned solution visit – http://en.talaia-openppm.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15335294Thu, 19 Jul 2018 17:08:00 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, Joe Pusz, PMO Joe has a great discussion with special guests Fabrice Allibert from Talaia OpenPPM and Tom Stokes from Workday. We are also excited to officially announce the partnership between...
Joe begins the show discussing the July Phoenix PMI Chapter dinner meeting and the presentation from Special Guest Steven Fullmer. Mr. Fullmer lead an entertaining and thought provoking discussion on how our brain works and what causes “Funnels and Logjams” with our thinking. This is great topic for Project Managers to help us better understand how our teams can be utilized more efficiently.

Joe kicks off the Project Management discussion with Fabrice learning more about the Talaia OpenPPM solution and how it differs from other products currently on the market. Talaia OpenPPM is the first PPM tool built according to the PMBOK standard. We also learn Talaia is a mid-tier solution not competing with Enterprise class tools such as Planview and Clarity or Task Management tools such as Asana and Trello. Fabrice responded to a tweet regarding AI in the PPM space. Tom offers many years of perspective and experience working for several leading organizations. He shared with us his key personality traits of a Project Manager. Tom responded also provided a response to a listener tweet asking about Soft skills vs Technical skills. We engaged in a great discussion on debate of Waterfall vs Agile, with some new responses compared to what we’ve heard on previous shows. There are many more topics discussed in this fast moving one hour show!

Thank you to our Sponsors, TALAIA and THE PMO SQUAD. TALAIA is a European based PPM Software solution provider which is entering the US market. To sign up for a free 30-day trial and learn more about this PMBOK aligned solution visit – http://en.talaia-openppm.com]]>3558businessradio,fabriceallibert,joepusz,pmbok,pmi,pmo,pmojoe,project,projectmanagement,projectmanagementoffice,projectmanagementsoftware,projectmanager,talaia,thepmosquad,tomstokes,workdayfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e10-miguel-tapasco-from-dignity-health-arizona-care-network-and-brian-rensing-from-zane-tate--15237055
Joe begins the show referencing his own presentation at the Phoenix PMI Chandler June breakfast meeting. Joe discussed how to implement Project Management improvements at the Organizational level to get long-term benefits. By improving your “project management plumbing” organizations build culture and deliver organizational change to consistently deliver projects better and increase the return to the organization. The keys are Actively Engaged Sponsors, Adopting a Culture that embraces Project Management processes, Aligning Projects to Strategy, and implementing a Benefits Realization system.

Once we begin the show with Miguel and Brian we learn about the importance of Project Management in their respective careers. Miguel has been within the Healthcare industry for quite some time and he shares his growth through the ranks to his current Project Manager position. As part of his latest role with the Arizona Care Network, Miguel shares the challenges of building a new PMO and integrating with existing processes and culture. Brian shares with us his thoughts on the importance of Project Management to assist organizations in delivering on Strategic initiatives. Also, how all resources should have a basic understanding of Project Management regardless of your role. There are many more topics discussed in this fast moving 1 hour show!

Thank you to our Sponsors, TALAIA and THE PMO SQUAD. TALAIA is a European based PPM Software solution provider which is entering the US market. To sign up for a free 30-day trial and learn more about this PMBOK aligned solution visit – http://en.talaia-openppm.com

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders from Dignity Health, Talaia Software, Workday, and many more!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15237055Thu, 05 Jul 2018 21:23:00 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, Joe Pusz, PMO Joe has a great discussion with special guests Miguel Tapasco from Dignity Health – Arizona Care Network and Brian Rensing from Zane Tate. We are also excited to announce this is our...
Joe begins the show referencing his own presentation at the Phoenix PMI Chandler June breakfast meeting. Joe discussed how to implement Project Management improvements at the Organizational level to get long-term benefits. By improving your “project management plumbing” organizations build culture and deliver organizational change to consistently deliver projects better and increase the return to the organization. The keys are Actively Engaged Sponsors, Adopting a Culture that embraces Project Management processes, Aligning Projects to Strategy, and implementing a Benefits Realization system.

Once we begin the show with Miguel and Brian we learn about the importance of Project Management in their respective careers. Miguel has been within the Healthcare industry for quite some time and he shares his growth through the ranks to his current Project Manager position. As part of his latest role with the Arizona Care Network, Miguel shares the challenges of building a new PMO and integrating with existing processes and culture. Brian shares with us his thoughts on the importance of Project Management to assist organizations in delivering on Strategic initiatives. Also, how all resources should have a basic understanding of Project Management regardless of your role. There are many more topics discussed in this fast moving 1 hour show!

Thank you to our Sponsors, TALAIA and THE PMO SQUAD. TALAIA is a European based PPM Software solution provider which is entering the US market. To sign up for a free 30-day trial and learn more about this PMBOK aligned solution visit – http://en.talaia-openppm.com

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders from Dignity Health, Talaia Software, Workday, and many more!]]>3498businessradiox,dignityhealth,gartnerppm,joepusz,msproject,phoenixbusinessradiox,planview,pmbok,pmi,pmo,pmojoe,pmp,projectmanagement,projectmanagementconsulting,projectmanagementinstitute,projectmanagementoffice,projectmanagementsoftware,thepmosquadfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e9-kenneth-steiness-ceo-sensei-project-solutions--15160446
Kenneth and Joe have a fun exchange throughout the show discussing the growth of Sensei Project Solutions, including recognition Sensei has garnered along the way such as Microsoft Partner of the Year. They also dig deep into the relevance of PMI – Project Management Institute, advice for Entrepreneurs, differences in Project Management around the globe, and how organizations can perform projects better using technology and improved processes.

Thank you to our Sponsors, TALAIA and THE PMO SQUAD. TALAIA is a European based PPM Software solution provider which is entering the US market. To sign up for a free 30-day trial and learn more about this PMBOK aligned solution visit – http://en.talaia-openppm.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15160446Thu, 21 Jun 2018 21:17:00 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, Joe Pusz, PMO Joe gets a fantastic surprise gift from guest, Kenneth Steiness CEO of Sensei Project Solutions . Kenneth presents Joe with $5,000 in free training to Veterans who are participating in...
Kenneth and Joe have a fun exchange throughout the show discussing the growth of Sensei Project Solutions, including recognition Sensei has garnered along the way such as Microsoft Partner of the Year. They also dig deep into the relevance of PMI – Project Management Institute, advice for Entrepreneurs, differences in Project Management around the globe, and how organizations can perform projects better using technology and improved processes.

Thank you to our Sponsors, TALAIA and THE PMO SQUAD. TALAIA is a European based PPM Software solution provider which is entering the US market. To sign up for a free 30-day trial and learn more about this PMBOK aligned solution visit – http://en.talaia-openppm.com]]>3268agileforall,businessradio,gartnerppm,joepusz,kennethsteiness,mentoring,msproject,petergreen,pmi,pmo,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementofficehours,projectonline,senseippm,sim,thepmosquad,veteransmentoringfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e8-roy-bell-from-thriveforce-and-rob-loy-from-avnet--15161357
Joe begins the show welcoming new show sponsor, TALAIA! TALAIA is a European based PPM Software solution provider which is entering the US market. To sign up for a free 30-day trial and learn more about this PMBOK aligned solution visit – http://en.talaia-openppm.com

As an Air Force Veteran, Roy Bell brings a set of core values to THRIVEFORCE with Integrity First, Service before Self and Excellence in All We Do! Roy shares with us what separates THRIVEFORCE from other consulting firms. Roy and Rob have a great exchange on Project Management certifications, career advice for junior Project Managers and how Project Management doesn’t have to be “by the book” to make an impact.

Rob Loy has diverse professional experiences including time as a college Instructor, working in Agencies, and now as the PMO Communications Manager at Avnet. Rob provides insight into what may be coming next for our industry – Artificial Intelligence. AI and Machine Learning help us to make informed data-based decisions. Rob, Roy and PMO Joe have an in-depth discussion on the value of using Project Management Consultants and the differences from Staffing Agency PMs.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders from Sensei Project Solutions, TSYS, Talaia Software, and many more!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15161357Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:24:00 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, PMO Joe and his guests, Roy Bell President at THRIVEFORCE and Rob Loy from Avent discuss a wide range of Project Management topics including, AI and the role it is playing in project management,...
Joe begins the show welcoming new show sponsor, TALAIA! TALAIA is a European based PPM Software solution provider which is entering the US market. To sign up for a free 30-day trial and learn more about this PMBOK aligned solution visit – http://en.talaia-openppm.com

As an Air Force Veteran, Roy Bell brings a set of core values to THRIVEFORCE with Integrity First, Service before Self and Excellence in All We Do! Roy shares with us what separates THRIVEFORCE from other consulting firms. Roy and Rob have a great exchange on Project Management certifications, career advice for junior Project Managers and how Project Management doesn’t have to be “by the book” to make an impact.

Rob Loy has diverse professional experiences including time as a college Instructor, working in Agencies, and now as the PMO Communications Manager at Avnet. Rob provides insight into what may be coming next for our industry – Artificial Intelligence. AI and Machine Learning help us to make informed data-based decisions. Rob, Roy and PMO Joe have an in-depth discussion on the value of using Project Management Consultants and the differences from Staffing Agency PMs.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders from Sensei Project Solutions, TSYS, Talaia Software, and many more!]]>3119avnet,businessradiox,joepusz,mentoring,pmi,pmo,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementconsulting,projectmanagementinstitute,projectmanagementlessonslearne,projectmanagementofficehours,projectmanagementsoftware,robloy,roybell,thepmosquad,thriveforce,veterans,veteransmentoringfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e7-evalyne-cambron-project-management-consultant-and-mentor--15161619
Joe begins the show praising Dr. James T Brown for his presentation on Change Management delivered at the PMI Phoenix Chapter May Dinner Meeting. Joe then introduces Evalyne and they discuss the Veterans Project Management Mentoring Program which is sponsored by THE PMO SQUAD, Vets2PM, and Veterans2Work. Evalyne is a Mentor in the program, and she walks us through how Mentors have been influential in her life, including Olenka Cullinan. Giving back to the community plays an important role in Evalyne’s life. She holds a Board position with the Candle Wishes Foundation Phoenix location. We also discuss Project Management Best Practices and tools such as a Risk Log, RAID Log, and Stakeholder Communication. Evalyne shares a few of her biggest career successes including leading Projects with big returns for IBM and American Express.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders from Avnet, USAA, TSYS, Talaia Software, and many more!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15161619Thu, 17 May 2018 19:56:00 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, PMO Joe and his guest, Evalyne Cambron discuss a wide range of Project Management topics including, Remote/Virtual Project Management, Risk & Issue Management, Giving back to the Community,...
Joe begins the show praising Dr. James T Brown for his presentation on Change Management delivered at the PMI Phoenix Chapter May Dinner Meeting. Joe then introduces Evalyne and they discuss the Veterans Project Management Mentoring Program which is sponsored by THE PMO SQUAD, Vets2PM, and Veterans2Work. Evalyne is a Mentor in the program, and she walks us through how Mentors have been influential in her life, including Olenka Cullinan. Giving back to the community plays an important role in Evalyne’s life. She holds a Board position with the Candle Wishes Foundation Phoenix location. We also discuss Project Management Best Practices and tools such as a Risk Log, RAID Log, and Stakeholder Communication. Evalyne shares a few of her biggest career successes including leading Projects with big returns for IBM and American Express.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders from Avnet, USAA, TSYS, Talaia Software, and many more!]]>3258businessradiox,evalynecambron,gartnerppm,joepusz,msproject,olenkacullinan,phoenixbusinessradiox,pmo,pmojoe,project,projectmanagement,projectmanagementconsulting,projectmanagementmentoring,projectmanagementoffice,projectmanagementsoftware,thepmosquad,veteransmentoringfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e6-danielle-holbrook-dunn-from-pivotal-payments-and-dana-digerolami-from-the-pmo-squad--15161355​
During the main segment, Joe discusses current trends and insights in the project management industry with guests Danielle Holbrook Dunn from Pivotal Payments and Dana DiGerolami from THE PMO SQUAD. Danielle details the demands of maintaining adherence to Regulations, such as PCI, within the Payment Processing industry while delivering customer focused projects. She discusses the challenges of balancing expectations between internal stakeholders and customs when managing the Pivotal Payments Corporate PMO Project Portfolio.

Both Danielle and Dana add to a deep exchange on the need, value and challenges of selecting the proper Project Management Software solution. Dana explains how using an independent vendor such as THE PMO SQUAD and their PM Software selection toolkit can help navigate through the hundreds of choices PMOs face when selecting a software solution.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15161355Thu, 03 May 2018 23:40:00 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, Joe Pusz, PMO Joe previews an upcoming show topic, Project Management in everyday use beyond business boundaries. He provides a tease of future guest Rick Mason and his cross-country cycling trips....​
During the main segment, Joe discusses current trends and insights in the project management industry with guests Danielle Holbrook Dunn from Pivotal Payments and Dana DiGerolami from THE PMO SQUAD. Danielle details the demands of maintaining adherence to Regulations, such as PCI, within the Payment Processing industry while delivering customer focused projects. She discusses the challenges of balancing expectations between internal stakeholders and customs when managing the Pivotal Payments Corporate PMO Project Portfolio.

Both Danielle and Dana add to a deep exchange on the need, value and challenges of selecting the proper Project Management Software solution. Dana explains how using an independent vendor such as THE PMO SQUAD and their PM Software selection toolkit can help navigate through the hundreds of choices PMOs face when selecting a software solution.]]>3526agile,businessradiox,joepusz,phoenixbusinessradiox,pivotalpayments,planview,pmbok,pmi,pmo,pmojoe,projectmanagement,projectmanagementconsulting,projectmanagementinstitute,projectmanagementoffice,projectmanagementsoftware,projectmanagementtechnology,talaia,thepmosquad,veteransmentoring,waterfallfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e5-jenn-tanabe-from-vertical-measures-and-kim-essendrup-from-kolme-group--15161621
At Vertical Measures, Jenn’s proactive, supportive and upbeat approach to leading the project management team helps in delivering successful projects to their clients. In addition to leading her team, Jenn oversees the day-to-day team resource capacity and resource forecasting for the agency. She also project manages a few enterprise-level accounts, helping to plan, control scope, identify and mitigate risk, while effectively communicating with both her clients and her internal team.

Kim Essendrup solves problems. For the last 20+ years, he’s been a Project Manager, Program Manager, PMO manager and consultant. He had lead international infrastructure and M&A programs, and delivered project management training and coaching to domestic and international clients as a PMI Registered Education Provider.

He is one of the founding partners of Kolme Group, LLC, which was started by three PMO managers who grew so tired of the accepted “status quo” of poor Project and Portfolio Management solutions, that they teamed up to bring Data Driven PPM to portfolio managers everywhere.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15161621Thu, 19 Apr 2018 21:44:00 +0000Joe PuszJenn Tanabe is a seasoned project manager who oversees Vertical Measures’ project management team. She has nearly 10 years of digital marketing experience in strategy, content creation, SEO, amplification, lead nurture, and website development. At...
At Vertical Measures, Jenn’s proactive, supportive and upbeat approach to leading the project management team helps in delivering successful projects to their clients. In addition to leading her team, Jenn oversees the day-to-day team resource capacity and resource forecasting for the agency. She also project manages a few enterprise-level accounts, helping to plan, control scope, identify and mitigate risk, while effectively communicating with both her clients and her internal team.

Kim Essendrup solves problems. For the last 20+ years, he’s been a Project Manager, Program Manager, PMO manager and consultant. He had lead international infrastructure and M&A programs, and delivered project management training and coaching to domestic and international clients as a PMI Registered Education Provider.

He is one of the founding partners of Kolme Group, LLC, which was started by three PMO managers who grew so tired of the accepted “status quo” of poor Project and Portfolio Management solutions, that they teamed up to bring Data Driven PPM to portfolio managers everywhere.]]>3448clarizen,digitalprojectmanagement,joepusz,kolmegroup,mentoring,pmbok,pmi,pmo,projectmanagement,projectmanagementconsulting,projectmanagementmentoring,projectmanagementoffice,projectmanagementsoftware,thepmosquad,verticalmeasuresfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e4-david-dietz-from-honeywell-and-pete-stephens-from-daicel-safety-systems--15161354
The 3 have a great discussion on the differences of Project Management in Europe and Asia compared to how we run projects here in the US. David also talks in detail about his time in the Military and how that has influenced his civilian Project Management career.

Joe shares with the audience that sponsor, THE PMO SQUAD, operates a Veterans Project Management Mentoring Program in partnership with Vet2PM and Veterans2Work. The Program pairs Veterans seeking to transition to civilian PM careers with PMP who volunteer time to help mentor the Veterans.

We also discuss Project Management careers, how PMOs work in large organizations, and several other Project Management topics!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15161354Thu, 05 Apr 2018 21:56:00 +0000Joe PuszIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, Joe Pusz, PMO Joe chats with David Dietz from Honeywell and Pete Stephens from Daicel Safety Systems. The 3 have a great discussion on the differences of Project Management in Europe and Asia...
The 3 have a great discussion on the differences of Project Management in Europe and Asia compared to how we run projects here in the US. David also talks in detail about his time in the Military and how that has influenced his civilian Project Management career.

Joe shares with the audience that sponsor, THE PMO SQUAD, operates a Veterans Project Management Mentoring Program in partnership with Vet2PM and Veterans2Work. The Program pairs Veterans seeking to transition to civilian PM careers with PMP who volunteer time to help mentor the Veterans.

We also discuss Project Management careers, how PMOs work in large organizations, and several other Project Management topics!]]>3426daviddeitz,honeywell,joepusz,mentoring,petestephens,phoenixbusinessradiox,pm,pmi,pmo,pmojoe,pmp,projectmanagement,projectmanagementinstitute,projectmanagementmentoring,projectmanagementoffice,projectmanagementofficehours,projectmanagementsoftware,thepmosquad,veteransmentoringfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e3-carrie-van-sickle-from-ge-digital-and-kristen-call-from-petsmart--15161633
Her expertise includes intangible assets such as team building, corporate culture disruption, applying the scientific method to project implementations, infusing agile techniques in waterfall environments, and creating the game of winning. Tangible assets include a degree in philosophy, sociology and a global MBA. She holds certificates as Scrum Master and Product Owner.

Carrie Van Sickle is a Sr. Program Manager with GE Digital. As a member of the Strategic Accounts Delivery team, Carrie is responsible for helping customers worldwide achieve desired outcomes through development and deployment of digital transformation strategies. Carrie received her PMP credential in 2007.

Before joining GE Digital in 2016, Carrie was with SAP in a variety of roles including five years as a Director for the Data Science & Analytics organization and several years on the commercial side of the business as a Services Sales Manager. Prior to SAP, she held positions with several Fortune 500 companies including leading global delivery for Amkor Technology and consulting for PricewaterhouseCoopers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15161633Sat, 17 Mar 2018 14:22:00 +0000Joe PuszKristen Call, for the love of technology, has over 20 years’ experience in the retail and payments technologies and has served in a variety of capacities. Achievement highlights include several patents and has been recognized by the Wall Street...
Her expertise includes intangible assets such as team building, corporate culture disruption, applying the scientific method to project implementations, infusing agile techniques in waterfall environments, and creating the game of winning. Tangible assets include a degree in philosophy, sociology and a global MBA. She holds certificates as Scrum Master and Product Owner.

Carrie Van Sickle is a Sr. Program Manager with GE Digital. As a member of the Strategic Accounts Delivery team, Carrie is responsible for helping customers worldwide achieve desired outcomes through development and deployment of digital transformation strategies. Carrie received her PMP credential in 2007.

Before joining GE Digital in 2016, Carrie was with SAP in a variety of roles including five years as a Director for the Data Science & Analytics organization and several years on the commercial side of the business as a Services Sales Manager. Prior to SAP, she held positions with several Fortune 500 companies including leading global delivery for Amkor Technology and consulting for PricewaterhouseCoopers.]]>3332agilevswaterfall,businessanalysis,carrievansickle,gartnerppm,gedigital,iiba,joepusz,kristencall,msproject,petsmart,pmbok,pmi,pmo,pmojoe,project,projectmanagement,projectmanagementconsulting,projectmanagementinstitute,projectmanagementoffice,projectmanagementsoftwarefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e2-lynda-stanton-from-webpt-and-john-sievila-from-cancer-treatment-centers-of-america--15161625
Lynda Stanton began her career as a business analyst working on financial systems at Phoenix-based Apollo Education Group. After enjoying varied experience at Apollo, which included internal audit and playing a key role on a PMO for a $13M business transformation project, she moved into the consulting world. As an advisory consultant at PwC, Lynda led efforts to develop an adoption dashboard for a large cloud application implementation and ran the PMO for a $10M+ trade promotion system transformation.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15161625Thu, 01 Mar 2018 22:59:00 +0000Joe PuszJohn Sievila is PMO Project Director for Cancer Treatment Centers of America. John is a graduate of University of North Dakota with a BSEE. As an accomplished Technology professional with extensive PMO experience in large-scale projects including...
Lynda Stanton began her career as a business analyst working on financial systems at Phoenix-based Apollo Education Group. After enjoying varied experience at Apollo, which included internal audit and playing a key role on a PMO for a $13M business transformation project, she moved into the consulting world. As an advisory consultant at PwC, Lynda led efforts to develop an adoption dashboard for a large cloud application implementation and ran the PMO for a $10M+ trade promotion system transformation.]]>2937business,mentoring,pmbok,pmi,pmo,pmojoe,project,projectmanagement,projectmanagementconsulting,projectmanagementinstitute,projectmanagementmentoring,projectmanagementoffice,projectmanager,projetmanagementsoftware,thepmosquadfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e1-jill-smith-from-safen-group-llc--15161356https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15161356Fri, 16 Feb 2018 02:24:00 +0000Joe PuszThis is the initial episode of Project Management Office Hours. Jill and Joe discuss how Project Management Leadership, the importance of Soft Skills and the importance of Project Management to assist organizations in delivering on strategic objectives.3459business,communication,delivery,gartnerppm,jillsmith,joepusz,leadership,mentoring,msproject,pmbok,pmi,pmo,pmojoe,project,projectmanagement,projectmanagementoffice,projectmanagementsoftware,safengroup,softskills,strategyfalse1full