Best Paul Naybour Podcasts (2024)

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APM PMQ (2024) Leadership (LO12) 19:59

35m ago19:59

19:59

12. Leadership - This podcast discusses leadership as the way to empower and inspire others to deliver successful projects, and covers: a) How leadership impacts on team performance and motivation (using models such as Maslow, Herzberg and McGregor). b) Why it may be necessary to change leadership styles depending upon the situation. c) The importa…

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APM PMQ (2024) Reviews (LO6) 15:35

1h ago15:35

15:35

6. Reviews - This podcast discusses how reviews are a way of gathering information to provide an assessment on the status of a project and the ongoing viability of the work, and covers: a) The benefits of conducting reviews throughout the life cycle (including decision gates, benefits reviews and audits). b) The factors which would typically be rep…

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APM PMQ (2024) Assurance (LO7) 14:05

1h ago14:05

14:05

7. Assurance - This podcast discusses the ability of assurance to provide confidence to the governance board that a project is on track to deliver its objectives and the purpose of assurance within a project, including awareness of the scope, priorities and strategic aims of assurance activities.

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APM PMQ (2024) Transition Management (LO8) 24:42

1h ago24:42

24:42

8. Transition Management - This podcast discusses the integration of the outputs of a project into business-as-usual, and covers: a) The basic requirements needed to support a successful transition, including considering business-as-usual throughout a project and planning for transition from the outset of the project. b) The importance of knowledge…

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APM PMQ (2024) Lifecycles (LO1) 20:54

2h ago20:54

20:54

1. Life cycles - This podcast discusses the distinct life cycle stages used to structure and organise a project, and covers: a) The distinctive features of linear, iterative and hybrid life cycles (including why projects are structured as phases in linear life cycles) and when each is applicable. b) The differences between a project life cycle and …

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APM PPQ Establish and develop teams to achieve project aims and objectives 30:13

3M ago30:13

30:13

2.1 Critically Evaluate Tools, Techniques, and Leadership Behaviours Tools and Techniques: The podcast discusses utilizing the Tuckman model (forming, storming, norming, performing) as a framework to understand team development stages. It emphasizes the importance of trust and confidence through practical approaches like kick-off meetings, social e…

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APM PPQ Provide visionary leadership for a project. 16:05

5M ago16:05

16:05

1.1 Critically Evaluate Ethical, Flexible, Inspirational, and Collaborative Approaches to the Leadership of Others in Evolving Situations The discussion emphasises the multifaceted nature of leadership within the context of project management, highlighting the need for leaders to exhibit ethical, flexible, inspirational, and collaborative behaviors…

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APM PPQ: Deliver the intended benefits of a project. 22:27

6M ago22:27

22:27

In this podcast, Paul Naybour and Tom O'Shea explore the complexities of benefits management within project governance, with a specific focus on the APM's PPQ qualification. They highlight the critical nature of ensuring that benefits are measurable, meaningful to stakeholders, and align with an organisation's strategic objectives. The conversation…

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APM PPQ Manage change control processes and protocols 27:03

6M ago27:03

27:03

In this podcast, Paul Naybour and Tom O'Shea discuss change control in project management, focusing on four key areas: the benefits and features of effective change control processes, methods for capturing, recording, and reviewing change options, implementing and managing approved changes, and the use of trend analysis. They emphasise the importan…

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APM PPQ Use information to inform reviews and help manage deviations from a project plan. 15:17

7M ago15:17

15:17

In the podcast, Tom and Paul explore the APM PPQ assessment criteria related to project reviews and management. They underscore the vital importance of critically evaluating reliable and valid information to assess various project factors across its lifecycle. They also emphasise the significance of aligning reviews with organisational, legal, and …

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APM PPQ Establish and maintain the governance structure of a project to ensure alignment to organisational practice 20:18

7M ago20:18

20:18

In this podcast episode, Paul Naybour and Tom O'Shea discuss the PPQ assessment criteria, specifically focusing on 1.1, which relates to governance in project management. They highlight the importance of aligning project structures and hierarchies with the organisation's structure and the chosen project lifecycle. They also discuss the possibility …

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APM PPQ Introduction 23:29

7M ago23:29

23:29

In this Parallel Project Training podcast, Paul Naybour welcomes Tom O'Shea, the new leader of their PPQ programs. Tom shares his extensive involvement with the PPQ, including his role in its initial development and evolution from the previous PQ version. He highlights the PPQ's transition to a more efficient half-day assessment format and discusse…

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APM ChPP - Competence 7. Stakeholder management and communication management 12:00

11M ago12:00

12:00

In this episode, we discuss competence 7. stakeholder management and communication management. The professional practice criteria are PP1.1 Determined stakeholder interests, and levels of influence for a project. PP1.2 Produced a communication plan and undertaken effective stakeholder engagement based upon it. PP1.3 Monitored effectiveness of the c…

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APM ChPP - Competence 6. Risk and Issue Management 13:50

11M ago13:50

13:50

In this episode, we discuss competence 6. Risk and issue management. the professional practice criteria are PP1.1 Continually identified risks within a project. PP1.2 Created a risk register including potential impact and suitable responses. PP1.3 Assessed the probabilities and impacts of risks and planned their responses. PP1.4 Capture and recorde…

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APM ChPP - Competencies 5a. Leadership and 5b. Team Management 21:28

11M ago21:28

21:28

In this episode, we discuss competencies 5a. Leadership and 5b. Team management The professional practice criteria for 5A. Leadership PP1.1 Maintained a team’s understanding of, and commitment to the vision, values, and objectives of a project. PP1.2 Selected an appropriate leadership style based on the situation and/or context. PP1.3 Collaborated …

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APM ChPP - Competencies 4a. Integrated Planning and 4b. Schedule Management 19:56

11M ago19:56

19:56

In this episode, we discuss competencies 4a. Integrated planning and 4b. Schedule management The professional practice criteria for 4A. Integrated planning PP1.1 Considered constraints and assumptions when creating an integrated plan. PP1.2 Considered dependencies and governance arrangements, when creating an integrated plan. PP1.3 Demonstrated com…

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APM ChPP - Competencies 3a. Governance and 3b. Reviews 18:15

11M ago18:15

18:15

In this episode, we discuss competencies 3a. governance and 3b. reviews. The professional practice criteria for 3A. Governance are PP1.1 Defined reporting, decision-making hierarchies, and levels of authority for a project. PP1.2 Established the relationship between a project’s governance and the organisation’s governance structures. PP1.3 Designed…

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APM ChPP - Competencies 2a. Change Control and 2b. Conflict Management 16:01

11M ago16:01

16:01

In this episode, we discuss competencies, 2a. Change control and 2b. Conflict management. The professional practice criteria for 2A. Change control; PP1.1 Established a suitable change control process. PP1.2 Implemented and maintained a suitable change control process. PP1.3 Captured and recorded proposed changes to the agreed project scope. PP1.4 …

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APM ChPP - Competencies 1a. Budgetting and Cost Control and 1b. Financial Management 11:28

11M ago11:28

11:28

In this episode, we discuss the first two competencies, 1a. budgetting and cost control, and 1b. financial management. The professional practice criteria for 1A. Budgetting and cost control are; PP1.1 Established estimates for different project costs. PP1.2 Established and gained agreement to a project budget. PP1.3 Set up funding drawdown arrangem…

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APM ChPP - Becoming a Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) 5:50

11M ago5:50

5:50

In this episode, Parallel Project Training discuss some further details around the application process for ChPP. We also start to look deeper into the Technical Knowledge and Professional Practice statements. These statements are written on a number of mandatory and elective competencies, and we set the scene for the upcoming podcasts on each compe…

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APM ChPP - An Introduction to Chartered Project Professional 24:03

11M ago24:03

24:03

In this episode, Parallel Project Training offer an introduction to some APM ChPP topics. We cover; What is ChPP, and why might someone want to become chartered? The application process What is different with the new version of the Chartered Standard. An introduction to technical knowledge and professional practice. For more guidance on the Associa…

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Quality - Planning, Assurance and Control 8:58

3y ago8:58

8:58

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast Paul and Jan discuss quality control, quality management and quality assurance. This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ assessment criteria; Explain what is meant by quality planning Differentiate between quality control and quality assurance This podcast is just part of the pa…

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Procurement 22:01

4y ago22:01

22:01

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, Paul and John discuss procurement. This podcast is ideal for anyone doing one of the APM PMQ project management courses and aims to address the following assessment criteria: Explain the purpose, typical content and importance of a procurement strategy Differentiate between different meth…

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Risk and Issue Management 28:26

4y ago28:26

28:26

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, Paul and John discuss risk and issue management. This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ assessment criteria; Explain each stage in a risk management process (such as identification, analysis response, and closure) Explain proactive and reactive responses to risk (such as avoi…

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Earned Value 11:07

4+ y ago11:07

11:07

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, Paul and John discuss earned value. This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ assessment criteria; Explain why a project manager would use earned value management Interpret earned value data (including variances and performance indexes) Explain the benefits of using interpretati…

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Resource Management 15:56

4+ y ago15:56

15:56

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, Paul and John discuss stakeholder management. This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ assessment criteria; Describe how resources are categorised and allocated to a linear life cycle schedule Differentiate between resource smoothing and resource levelling This podcast is just …

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Scheduling 17:40

4+ y ago17:40

17:40

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast Michelle and Paul discuss scheduling. This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ assessment criteria; Describe ways to create and maintain a schedule (including critical path and Gantt charts) Differentiate between critical path and critical chain as scheduling techniques This pod…

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Stakeholder Management 16:27

4y ago16:27

16:27

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, Paul and John discuss stakeholder management. This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ assessment criteria; Explain the relationship between stakeholder analysis, influence and engagement Explain the importance of managing stakeholder expectations to the success of a project Th…

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Estimating 18:46

4+ y ago18:46

18:46

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, Paul and John discuss estimating. This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ assessment criteria; Explain the approaches to producing estimates (including parametric, analogous, analytical and Delphi) Explain the reasons for and benefits of re-estimating throughout the project li…

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Project Management Plan 16:13

4y ago16:13

16:13

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, Michelle and John discuss the project management plan. This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ assessment criteria; Explain the relationship between the deployment baseline and the development of a project management plan in linear and iterative life cycles Explain the importa…

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Information Management 16:21

4+ y ago16:21

16:21

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, Michelle and John discuss information management. This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ assessment criteria; Explain an information management process (including collection, storage, curation, dissemination, archiving, and the destruction of information) This podcast is just…

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Business Case and Investment Appraisal 17:12

4y ago17:12

17:12

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, Jan and John discuss business case and investment appraisal. This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ assessment criteria; Explain the importance of a business case throughout the project life cycle Explain what is meant by benefits management (including identification, definit…

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Change Control 10:09

4y ago10:09

10:09

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, Paul and Jan discuss change control. This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ assessment criteria; Explain different stages of a typical change control process (such as request, initial evaluation detailed evaluation, recommendation, update plans, and implement) This podcast is…

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Requirements and Configuration Management 18:06

4y ago18:06

18:06

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, John and Jan discuss requirements and configuration management. This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ assessment criteria; Explain how to establish scope through requirements management processes (such as gather, analysis, justifying requirements, ad baseline needs) Explain …

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Defining and Managing Project Scope 23:42

4y ago23:42

23:42

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, Paul and John discuss scope management. This podcast aims to address the following APM PMQ assessment criteria; Explain how to define scope in terms of outputs, outcomes and benefits (including use of product, cost and work breakdown structures) This podcast is just part of the parallel l…

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Teams and Teamworking 13:06

4y ago13:06

13:06

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, Paul and Jan discuss the conflict and negotiation. This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ assessment criteria; Describe the characteristics and benefits of effective teams and teamwork Explain factors which impact on the leadership of virtual teams Explain factors which influ…

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Leadership 11:18

4y ago11:18

11:18

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, Jan and Paul discuss leadership. This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ assessment criteria; Explain how leadership impacts on team performance and motivation (using models such as Maslow, Herzberg and McGregor) Explain why it may be necessary to change leadership styles to e…

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Conflict and Negotiation 16:06

4y ago16:06

16:06

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, John and Paul discuss the conflict and negotiation. This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ exam assessment criteria; State sources of conflict within a project Explain ways in which conflict can be addressed (such as the Thomas Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument) Explain how to…

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Communication 11:13

4+ y ago11:13

11:13

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, Paul and Jan discuss the communication. This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ assessment criteria; Explain the benefits, to a project, of a communication plan Explain the relationship between stakeholder analysis and an effective communication management plan State factors w…

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Project Life Cycles 27:09

4y ago27:09

27:09

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, Paul and John discuss project life cycles. This includes look at the differences, phases and reviews in linear, iterative and hybrid life cycles. This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ assessment criteria; Differentiate between linear, iterative and hybrid life cycles Explain…

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Project Management Office 14:40

4+ y ago14:40

14:40

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, Jan and Michelle discuss the project environment. This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ exam assessment criteria; Describe the functions and benefits of different types of project office (including project / programme / portfolio management office (PMO), embedded PMO, centra…

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Project Roles 13:47

4y ago13:47

13:47

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, Paul and Jan discuss project roles. This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ assessment criteria; Explain the role and key responsibilities of the project manager Differentiate between the responsibilities of the project manager and the project sponsor throughout the project. D…

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Organisational Structures 17:27

4y ago17:27

17:27

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, Jan and John discuss organisational roles within projects. This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ assessment criteria; The difference between types of permanent and temporary organisation structures (including functional, matrix and project) Explain the way in which an organi…

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Regulation 13:04

4+ y ago13:04

13:04

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, John and Paul discuss regulation in projects. They talk about the impact of regulation on projects, including working conditions, risk management and governance. This podcasts aims to address the followingBy Parallel Project Training

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APM PMQ (BoK7) The Project Environment 11:19

4+ y ago11:19

11:19

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, Jan and Michelle discuss the project environment. This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ assessment criteria; Explain tools and techniques used to determine factors which influence and impact projects (including PESTLE, SWOT, and VUCA) Explain the impact of legal and regulato…

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Projects, Programmes and Portfolios 11:59

4y ago11:59

11:59

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, Michelle and Jan discuss projects, programmes and portfolios. They discuss the difference between project management, programme management and portfolio management, and the way they fit in an organisations strategic goals. This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ assessment cri…

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Projects and Business as Usual 15:19

4y ago15:19

15:19

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, Paul and John discuss projects and business as usual. They look at the characteristics of a project, and explain how projects differ from the business as usual activities in an organisation. This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ assessment criteria; Differentiate between pro…

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APM PFQ (Bok7) Project Reporting 7:39

4y ago7:39

7:39

In this podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria: Outline the purpose and benefits of project progress reporting The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project p…

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APM PFQ (Bok7) Project Reviews 14:33

4+ y ago14:33

14:33

In this podcast the Parallel Team discuss the following assessment criteria: state the purpose of: decision gates, post project reviews, benefit reviews and project audits The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the …

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APM PFQ (Bok7) Leadership and Teams 17:10

4+ y ago17:10

17:10

In this APM PFQ podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria: define the term ‘leadership’ explain how a project team leader can influence team performance outline the challenges to a project manager when developing and leading a project team outline how a project manager can use models to assist team development (including B…

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