Best PDU Podcasts (2024)

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Play video episode Cornelius Fichtner is bringing project management to the TikTok Dance Floor... kind of. Follow Cornelius Fichtner on TikTokBy Cornelius Fichtner

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093 - Rising from Tactical PM to Strategic Advisor, with Gregg Richie and Ralph Kliem 1:08:33

3d ago1:08:33

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Project Management is weird. You can have the same job title and be a very tactical execution-minded project manager - which is the way most of us start. Or you can be a strategic part of the leadership team, recognized for your ability to help executives make their vision a reality. So, how do you develop yourself from tactical implementer to stra…

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Episode 497: Unlocking Stress-Free Projects (Free)

7d ago

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Play audio-only episode | Play video episode Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. In this enlightening episode of The PM Podcast, Cornelius Fichtner sits down with project management veteran Sushil Gupta to dissect the complexities of stress-free project management. With nearly three decades of experie…

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Episode 496: Beyond Theory - Real-Life AI Solutions in Project Management (Free)

2M ago

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Play audio-only episode | Play video episode Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. In this pivotal episode of The PM Podcast, host Cornelius Fichtner is joined by Lloyd Skinner, CEO of Greyfly.ai, to explore the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence in project management. Delving into two gro…

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092 - Goblins in the room! Managing meeting misbehaviors, with Rich Maltzman 1:01:45

2M ago1:01:45

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Meetings. Love them or hate them, they are core to what we do as project leaders. We need to pull people together (real or virtually) to discuss, plan, check-in, and get things done. But as we know, when we get people together, sometimes their misbehaviors - “goblins” - tag along, too! Being able to manage effective meetings can make or break us as…

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Episode 495: Power Skills for Exceptional Project Performance (Free)

3M ago

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Play audio-only episode | Play video episode Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. Special Offer on Power Skills Workshop! Unlock exceptional performance with Neal Whitten's Power Skills workshop. Use code "Neal24" for a 10% discount. Don't miss this chance to enhance your team's capabilities. Learn Mor…

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091 - The Perfect Status Report: How to measure percent complete 47:07

4M ago47:07

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“What percent done are you?” Status reporting is a core skill (and responsibility) of project managers. It is an opportunity for you to check in with your team, and to build rapport and engagement with stakeholders. But it’s also something we often take for granted. In this episode, Kate and Kim talk about how to approach status reporting whether y…

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Episode 494: Future-Proofing PM Careers in the Age of AI (Free)

4M ago

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Play audio-only episode | Play video episode Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. In today's episode, we're diving into the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for project managers. Join Cornelius Fichtner and special guest Lenka Pincot, Chief of Staff to the CEO a…

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Episode 493: The Power of Soft Skills in Project Management (Free)

5M ago

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Play audio-only episode | Play video episode Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. In today's conversation, we are delving into one particular area of project management – mastering the essential soft skills. Soft skills, often dubbed as 'power skills,' form the backbone of project management, shaping t…

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Episode 492: Why Corporate PM Training is Key to Business Success (Free)

7M ago

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Play audio-only episode | Play video episode Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. In this episode, we embark on a journey through the avenues of corporate project management training and its unparalleled significance in today's shifting market dynamics. With market trends evolving at an unprecedented p…

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PMP Exam Changes: What You MUST Know About New Security Measures!

7M ago

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Play video episode Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. 📍 In this 15-minute session, we dive deep into the significant changes coming to the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam. From the implementation of enhanced data forensics to the implications of a delayed feedback system, we've got you co…

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090 - How to tell other people what to do 42:35

7M ago42:35

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Being a project manager is tough. You are assigned a team of people who may never have with each other (or you) before, and you need to lead them to accomplish a task, solve a problem, or create a new deliverable. And by definition, this is a unique task - so it hasn’t been done before, at least not in this way, for these stakeholders. In among the…

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Episode 491: Unveiling the Power of Artificial Intelligence in Project Management (Free)

8M ago

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Play audio-only episode | Play video episode Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. In this episode we once again delve into the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Project Management. Our focus right now is to explore the pervasive buzz around AI in the PM landscape because the integration of AI…

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089 - Reorgs and Restructurings: sailing the waves of organizational change chaos 47:04

8M ago47:04

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It can be hard getting a project started correctly: getting the right executive and stakeholder sponsorship and support, getting them all to agree on the scope and approach, getting funding, approvals, and all the other things required to get a project off the ground. You negotiate with other departments and get committed resource assignments and t…

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Episode 490: ISO Standard in Practice: Exploring the Fundamentals of Project Management (Free)

9M ago

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Play audio-only episode | Play video episode Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. In this episode, we're taking an insightful journey into the world of project management standards. As you might have experienced, the recent shift of the ANSI standard from a process-based to a principles-based model has…

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088 - The CHAOS Report: Measuring project failure 41:07

10M ago41:07

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Projects are hard. And a lot of them - maybe most of them - fail to live up to their expectations. Missed timelines, quality issues, budget overages, customer dissatisfaction - it seems sometimes like projects miss the mark more often than they hit it. But why is that? What can we learn from all those past projects that can help us make future proj…

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Episode 489: Business Analysis and Project Management (Free)

10M ago

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Play audio-only episode | Play video episode Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. In this episode, we are delighted to host Laura Brandenburg, a seasoned Business Analyst, CEO, and founder of Bridging the Gap. She shares her wealth of experience and knowledge, navigating the fascinating intersection of…

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Episode 488: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence in Digital Agency Project Management (Free)

11M ago

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Play audio-only episode | Play video episode Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. In this episode, we're going to look into how digital agencies are harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) for their project management approaches. And if the term “digital agency” is new to you, then don’t worry because …

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087 - Creative decision making: do you have the right 4 voices in the room? with Teresa Lawrence 1:08:40

11M ago1:08:40

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Creative decision making is key to what we do in all our projects. According to FourSight, there are 4 distinct voices in the decision making process. Do you have these voices in the room when you make decisions? Do you know when you need all 4 voices - or only a couple specific ones? We are joined today by Teresa Lawrence who gave one of the most …

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Episode 487: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Project Managers (Free)

1y ago

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Play audio-only episode | Play video episode Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of project management, offering new possibilities for enhancing efficiency, reducing risks, and optimizing resource allocation. As AI continues to make inroads in…

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Episode 486: IT Project Management - Why is it Broken? (Free)

1y ago

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Play audio-only episode | Play video episode Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. Do IT projects fail due to poor planning, lack of communication, and/or inadequate budgeting? In this episode, we will explore the reasons behind the failure of IT project management and discuss strategies to fix it.…

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086 - The project behind a Disaster Response, with the ITDRC 46:12

1y ago46:12

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“I know the world is ending, but do you have wifi here?” Sounds funny, but it’s deadly serious. Natural disasters impact critical infrastructure that we depend on every day: shelter, fresh water, food distribution, and power. These are the ones we think about. But what about communication? How do relief agencies, police, fire, and government coordi…

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Episode 485: Data Literacy for Project Managers in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (Free)

1y ago

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Play audio-only episode | Play video episode Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. Data literacy is the ability to understand, use, and communicate data effectively, including the skill to analyze and interpret data, make data-driven decisions, and reporting results clearly to your project stakeholders.…

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085 - Deciding on how to make good Decisions, with Kandis Porter 1:05:40

1y ago1:05:40

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Decisions make or break your project - starting with the decision of whether or not to even do your project. Beyond that, we have planned decisions / phase gates and ad-hoc decisions that happen throughout the entire life of our project. And if you’ve been around long enough, you know that one bad decision can sink your whole project - or at least …

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084 - OH, We Forgot About Change Management! What to do when you get caught with your ADKAR down, with Tim Creasey 1:00:15

1+ y ago1:00:15

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Yeah! One of our favorite guests, Tim Creasey, returns! This time we are talking about what happens if you realize, too late in the game, that you really didn’t consider Change Management enough in your planning cycle. It’s such a universal experience of a project manager to not have change management, and so many of us end up in these situations w…

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083 - The 30 Minute Executive Meeting: Make it count 1:00:42

1+ y ago1:00:42

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As a project manager, the time you get with an executive sponsor is critical: you don’t get much of it and you cannot blow it! For many of our listeners, you may be new to executive meetings. But, how do you get the most out of these meetings and give a good impression so you can get the confidence of your executive sponsors? It’s something we ALL …

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082 - The Project Behind a Tech Startup, with Pete Bernardo from Punchlist 56:13

1+ y ago56:13

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Tech startups drive the technology around us, and a good bit of the economy. They use creativity, ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit to solve problems and build the world of tomorrow. But how do they do that? Is it really like the “Shark Tank” or “Dragon’s Den” tv shows? Today we are joined by a real-life tech founder who has successfully built h…

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081 - The Project Behind an Emergency Covid Vaccination Site, with Aaron Bellinger, PMP 46:06

1+ y ago46:06

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When the first Covid vaccinations were released, massive vaccination sites were launched, seemingly overnight, to vaccinate millions of people. If you volunteered or were vaccinated at one of these sites, you may have witnessed how huge, sophisticated and well run these sites were. But how did they do that? How (and who) planned, organized, stood u…

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080 - First PM on the Beach: How to succeed when you are the first Project Manager in your organization 42:15

2y ago42:15

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This episode is based on feedback we’ve had from our member 1:1 coaching sessions, one of the benefits we provide our PM Happy Hour members. Many PM’s find themselves in a position where they are the first project manager in their organization. Whether you are a newbie or an experienced pro, this will be a challenge. The organization probably has a…

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079 - Welcome to the Dungeon! Kate and Kim do Project Management RPG (D&D) 56:37

2y ago56:37

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OK, originally this was going to be an April Fool’s goof podcast, but it turned out to be a lot of fun and maybe a bit educational. But, nope, it’s not your usual PMHH episode, and DEFINITELY not your typical PM podcast. So, if you are looking for something serious and academic, this episode is not the one for you. Kate will be your dungeon master …

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078 - Recommending Change Without Getting Chased out the Door 37:34

2y ago37:34

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PMs are accountable for project success. As such, we are keenly aware when things are failing! And because most PM’s are process and goal oriented, we can think of a lot of ways to improve an organization. But how do you propose a change in a way that gets support - instead of damnation? If you don’t do it right, pitching a change can sound a lot l…

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077 - Behavioral PM: the Feakonomics approach to project delivery with Dr. Josh Ramirez 1:18:37

2y ago1:18:37

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Wouldn’t it be cool if everyone followed all the processes we built? If everyone on our team followed the PMBOK or SCRUM methodologies perfectly every single time and every estimate we ever received was perfectly accurate? Of course that doesn’t happen. But did you ever stop to think - why? Well, our guest today has. Dr. Josh Ramirez has combed the…

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076 - Imposter Syndrome: Diagnosis and Treatment 47:41

2y ago47:41

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“I am in way over my head.” “I have no business doing this job” “I am totally not worthy of this role” “There is no way I’m qualified to do this” Have you ever told this to yourself? You may be infected with Imposter Syndrome! That’s OK - all highly capable people, especially project managers, find themselves with this affliction at one time or ano…

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