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Presentation day is here, and itâs not going smoothlyâslides are being read off, demos are falling flat, and youâre winging it after forgetting your notes. Stakeholders are disengaged, but the project continues, and more presentations are ahead.
Galen Low chats with presentation expert Renaud Taburiaux about how project managers can help their teams deliver clear, impactful presentations without wasting time preparing. Tune in to learn how to frame your work for executives and ace your next presentation!
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To some folks, a Project Management Office sounds like a stale concept more than a hotbed of innovation. But in a world where non-PM roles are increasingly expected to deliver projects and emerging tech is aggressively forcing us to change the way we work, the PMO may actually be the key to unlocking the future of project management.
Galen Low is joined by Olivia Montgomery (Associate Principal Analyst at Gartner), Bruno Morgante (Board Member at The PMO Leader), and Lauren Selley (Director of Program Management at Code and Theory) to delve into the challenges faced by PMOs, the importance of dynamic leadership, and the integration of innovative strategies like artificial intelligence to enhance project success.
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What sets top-tier project managers apart from everyone else? High-performance project management goes beyond mastering processes and tools; it involves cultivating a blend of adaptability, communication, leadership, and mindset.
Galen Low is joined by Ben WillmottâFounder of The PPM Academyâto explore the key traits that differentiate top-tier project managers from the rest.
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What do you do when you top out as a project manager? More and more Senior PMs are turning to coaching and consulting. But what's really driving that trend, and do PMs have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?
Galen Low is joined by Stephanie BestâManaging Director at Greannmharâto delve into the transition from project management to consulting and how ageism and hustle culture are influencing such career choices.
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Starting a new role as a project manager can be both exhilarating and daunting, especially in today's unpredictable job market.
Galen Low is joined by Mukhtar KadiriâProgram Director, Career Coach, and PM Recruiter at WorkTipsProâto share how to successfully navigate the initial phase of a new PM job.
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Your process documentation sucks. Don't worry â so do most people's. It's because it's tedious and manual to create and takes away from the fun parts of work. But wait â couldn't AI help?
Galen Low sat down with Alyson Caffrey (Co-founder of Operations Agency), Gray Mackenzie (Co-founder of ZenPilot), and Brian Kessman (Founder of Lodestar Agency Consulting) to explore whether a healthy culture of AI, automation, and iterative knowledge transfer can get your teams out of process documentation hell.
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Getting teams to understand the vision for your project can feel like a game of telephone. Which could be fine... if that didn't lead to organizational chaos, project failure, and team frustration. So what's the solution?
Galen Low chats with Stephanie Best (Managing Director at Greannmhar Consulting) to talk best practices for how executives and project teams can avoid the miscommunications that dilute a project's purpose.
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Could your teams be dysfunctional without you even knowing it? And if so, is there anything you can do about it as a project or people leader without throwing the baby out with the bathwater and starting from scratch?
Galen Low is joined by Greg Storey and Brett HarnedâCo-Founders of Same Team Partnersâto delve into the nuances of team dysfunction and explore strategies to overcome it.
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Asking stakeholders to prioritize project scope can lead to fistfights, bruised egos, and a daunting array of multiple "top priorities". But can it also be a way to foster a culture of collaboration and transparency?
Galen Low is joined by James LouttitâFounder and Lead Trainer at Impactful Project Managementâto explore the delicate art of prioritization and how to wield it in a way that cuts straight through the politics and directly towards project success.
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Letâs face it: weâd all have a little more hair on our heads if resourcing our projects wasnât a weekly ritual fraught with chaos, conflict, and overwhelm. But could a blend of good data, machine learning, and GenAI make resourcing a walk in the park?
Galen Low is joined by Grant Hultgren (Agency Operations Consultant at Parallax), Marcel Petitpas (Co-Founder & CEO at Parakeeto), and Ann Campea (VP of Project Management Operations at TrueSense Marketing) to explore the promises and challenges of incorporating data and AI into resource management.
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When your project teams span multiple work cultures and continents, things can get a little more complicated. But with with so many moving parts and sources of pressure, what's the best way to get your internationally-distributed teams working together to reduce stress instead of adding to it?
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Galen Low is joined by Yasmina Khelifi (Senior Project Manager) & Mayte Mata Sivera (Head of PMO) to explore some key aspects of effective international collaboration.
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In the fast-paced world of project management, finding balance between professional ambitions and personal well-being is essential.
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Galen Low is joined by Ken StewartâChange & Delivery Guide and the Author of âBurn That Project Downââto offer a roadmap to mastering project management without losing oneself.
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Sorry to say this, but as a project manager you can deliver your project on-time, on-budget, and within scope... and still fail. So is the iron triangle still important? And can PMs influence the impact of their projects beyond it?
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Galen Low is joined by Pam Butkowski (SVP of Delivery Management at Hero Digital) & Stephanie Best (Managing Director at Greannmhar) to unpack the importance of looking beyond conventional metrics to redefine what success means in project management.
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Volunteering has long been an avenue for individuals to give back to their communities, but its impact on professional development, particularly in project management, is a lesser-known benefit.
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Galen Low is joined by Yasmina Khelifi (Senior Project Manager) & Mayte Mata Sivera (Head of PMO) to discuss how their volunteer experiences have significantly propelled their careers.
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If your plan is to get the proverbial "gold pen" and retire after putting in 45 years at the same agency, you might find yourself working against the odds. But if that's the case, what does it mean to have job security in the agency world?
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Galen Low is joined by Max TraylorâThe Consultantâs Consultant and Founder of Max Traylor LLCâto delve into the concept of job security and what options are available to agency professionals today.
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In an era marked by rapid technological evolution, project managers stand at the forefront, uniquely positioned to harness these changes to deliver strategic value. The burgeoning world of generative AI offers both challenges and opportunities.
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Galen Low is joined by Jean Kang (Founder of Path To PM), Ordonna Sargeant (Director of Data Governance at American Express), Mukhtar Kadiri (Program Director at WorkTipsPro) to explore the current landscape and future directions for project managers.
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In today's fast-paced market, mastering the complexities of hybrid project management has become a necessity. Hybrid project management, which blends traditional and agile methodologies, allows for more flexible and efficient project delivery.
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Galen Low is joined by Ann CampeaâVP of Operations at TrueSense Marketing & Host of The Everyday PM Podcastâto share her wealth of experience from overseeing iconic toy brands at Hasbro to navigating dynamic tech environments at Amazon and Apple.
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In a digital landscape that's constantly evolving, the role of project managers and other agency professionals is being redefined. It's no longer sufficient to simply manage tasks; the expectation now is to adopt a consultant mindset, one that actively seeks to add value at every turn.
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Galen Low is joined by Max TraylorâThe Consultantâs Consultant and Founder of Max Traylor LLCâto explore how shifting your perspective from merely completing projects to becoming a trusted advisor can unlock new opportunities, enhance client retention, and significantly grow your career.
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In the ever-evolving landscape of digital project management, rising through the ranks from individual contributor to a director-level role can seem like a daunting but exhilarating climb.
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Galen Low is joined by Jessica D'Amato CrosbyâDirector of Digital Marketing at Vyeâto explore her journey and the pivotal lessons she learned along the way.
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In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the role of project managers is constantly being redefined. As we delve deeper into the age of AI, one might wonder how traditional project management skills can coexist and even thrive alongside these technological advancements. Enter emotional intelligence (EQ), often hailed as a project managerâs secret weapon.
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Galen Low is joined by Ann CampeaâVP of Operations at TrueSense Marketing & Host of The Everyday PM Podcastâto discuss the intersection of AI and EQ in the realm of project management.
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