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The Project Doctor® podcasts give insights and practical advice on issues that all project managers run into. Listeners can expect a “5P” experience – with stories that are: professional, practical,...
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The Project Doctor® podcasts give insights and practical advice on issues that all project managers run into. Listeners can expect a “5P” experience – with stories that are: professional, practical, personal, playful and created with passion. Grow your skills as you listen to, and learn from, each episode.
About the NOTEBOOK series:
Opinions, observations and advice, related to project management issues and challenges that we have all faced at one time or another.
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About the NOTEBOOK series:
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15 FEB 2024 · A review of the myPARM project management software, by using the Project Canvas as a frame of reference. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support.
22 DEC 2023 · what is data driven project managent; the triple ladder from data to information to knowledge; covering types of data to collect for each tile of the Project Canvas (check out the Canvas series); from data to reports and analytics; benefits and pitfalls; what you measure measure gets highlighted, what you measure creates a meaning Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support.
24 SEP 2023 · discussing the Thomas and Kilmann magic quadrant conflict handling model. adding considerations about reasons for conflict, factors for selecting how to handle a conflict, and the influence of cultural background on selecting a preferred style of conflict handling. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support.
23 AUG 2023 · many organisations have difficulty implementing 'best practices'. looking at this issue from the perspective of social practices theory, we find three elements that define every practice: materials; competences; and meanings. we look at how practices change over time, and how new ones are introduced while old ones get discontinued. this helps to understand why your organisation or your ptoject team will or will not be able to adopt any best practice. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support.
16 JUL 2023 · looking at risk management from a few perspectives: history, analytical, and the common approach to risk management. giving insights into the benefits and the limitations of risk management. covering both the quantitative and the qualitative approaches, and reconciling them. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support.
24 JUN 2023 · on the impact of AI on project management Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support.
14 MAY 2023 · scope creep is related to a baseline. you can still have scope creep in an agile project.
understaning scope creep as part of the mechanisme of operationalization (which is a fundamental process happening in any project).
how to deal with scope creep when it happens.
how to prevent scope creep by using rigorous quality control.
QFD as the recommended tool against scope creep (quality function deployment). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support.
9 MAY 2023 · how to use the "conversations for action" model (Fernando Flores) in understanding how best to avoid communication problems in project management.
about the four steps in the communication process for getting things done: requesting; committing (or refusing); submitting (or sabotaging); and accepting (or refusing).
and about the importance of the 'conditions of satisfaction' that drive each step in the process. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support.
6 APR 2023 · the importance of critical thinking to analyze all the arguments and opinions that are directed towards you as project manager, by all stakeholders, in order to influence the project.
explaining the three key elements of any argumentation, as described by Stephen Toulmin. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support.
8 MAR 2023 · an ancient greek myth has lessons for us about ethics - that knowing your limitations will help you prevent having negative impact on stakeholders, third parties, team, end users. how an old story has implications for project managers today, especially in the competency of "self-knowledge". Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support.
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The Project Doctor® podcasts give insights and practical advice on issues that all project managers run into. Listeners can expect a “5P” experience – with stories that are: professional, practical,...
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The Project Doctor® podcasts give insights and practical advice on issues that all project managers run into. Listeners can expect a “5P” experience – with stories that are: professional, practical, personal, playful and created with passion. Grow your skills as you listen to, and learn from, each episode.
About the NOTEBOOK series:
Opinions, observations and advice, related to project management issues and challenges that we have all faced at one time or another.
show less
About the NOTEBOOK series:
Opinions, observations and advice, related to project management issues and challenges that we have all faced at one time or another.
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