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How the Creation of "We Are the World" is a Project Management Master Class | Episode 7
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Today, Beyond the Song: Unpacking "We Are the World's" Project Management Secrets on we're tackling a project that aimed to change the world – literally. We're talking about the iconic charity single, "We Are the World," as highlighted in the Netflix documentary The Greatest Night in Popi, and the herculean task of bringing together some of music's biggest egos for one, history-making night.
The Problem:
Need to raise money to help starving people in Africa
The Hope:
The biggest stars in music will come together to help
The Plan:
Write a blockbuster song and record the unique voices of modern superstars
The Solution:
Break down how the key roles played of The Architects (Leader's Intent), The Conductor (Project Management), The Artists (Resource Allocation), The Gamble (Risk Management), The Secret Weapon (Communication Panning), and The Legacy (Celebrating Wins) were a project management masterclass
Stay safe out there, wash your hands, and Godspeed y'all,
Kevin
143 episodes
Manage episode 407562746 series 2520369
Today, Beyond the Song: Unpacking "We Are the World's" Project Management Secrets on we're tackling a project that aimed to change the world – literally. We're talking about the iconic charity single, "We Are the World," as highlighted in the Netflix documentary The Greatest Night in Popi, and the herculean task of bringing together some of music's biggest egos for one, history-making night.
The Problem:
Need to raise money to help starving people in Africa
The Hope:
The biggest stars in music will come together to help
The Plan:
Write a blockbuster song and record the unique voices of modern superstars
The Solution:
Break down how the key roles played of The Architects (Leader's Intent), The Conductor (Project Management), The Artists (Resource Allocation), The Gamble (Risk Management), The Secret Weapon (Communication Panning), and The Legacy (Celebrating Wins) were a project management masterclass
Stay safe out there, wash your hands, and Godspeed y'all,
Kevin
143 episodes
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