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This episode flips the script on traditional project management education by using memes to deliver real, applicable insights. Cornelius Fichtner selects seven past podcast interviews and distills their core lessons into memorable memes. Each meme acts as a springboard into deeper project truths, making this a visually rich episode that’s equal parts fun and functional. Topics span remote leadership, stakeholder communication, power skills, data literacy, and more. This creative format makes complex ideas stick and gives project managers simple reminders they can laugh at and learn from.
Using the “Woman Yelling at a Cat” meme, we revisit Amire Amirmazaheri's advice on moving from tactical to strategic PMOs. Gene Wilder’s sarcasm helps us remember Rich Maltzman and Jim Stewart’s warning about pointless meetings. Bernie Sanders reminds us through Barbara Kephart’s lens that stakeholder feedback must be consistently pursued. The Distracted Boyfriend helps explain Kory Kogon’s tips for unofficial project managers juggling dual roles. Gru’s evil plan teaches why power skills are hard but essential, thanks to Neal Whitten. Morpheus breaks the myth that remote leadership is just Zoom logistics, highlighting Wayne Turmel’s guidance. Finally, Roll Safe reminds us through Marcus Glowasz that data literacy is the foundational skill before applying AI.
