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Episode 480: How To Manage Multiple Projects

Categories: PDUs: Ways of Working

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Research shows there are more people managing multiple projects than single projects, and yet there is not much information about it.

To be able to manage big, single projects requires abilities that we, as project managers, have learned and developed over the years; learning about managing various projects is the new ability to learn.

Join Elizabeth Harrin and Cornelius Fichtner as they discuss the fascinating topic of Managing Multiple Projects. Should we use the same approach as when managing one project? What are the recommended tools to use? What’s the trick, really?

(This interview was originally published on The Project Management Podcast.)

Posted on: February 11, 2025 08:20 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Episode 479: Project Management Principles 9-12

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This episode is the third of three in which Cornelius Fichtner explores the following four project management principles that were introduced by the PMBOK® Guide Seventh Edition:

  • 09. Complexity - Limiting effects of system interactions
  • 10. Risk - Reducing risk for project success
  • 11. Adaptability - Designing processes so you can be nimble
  • 12. Change - Readying everyone for what’s coming

(This interview was originally published on The Project Management Podcast.)

Posted on: February 10, 2025 04:26 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Episode 478: Project Management Principles 5-8

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This episode is the first of three in which Cornelius Fichtner explores the following four project management principles that were introduced by the PMBOK® Guide Seventh Edition:

  • 5. Holistic Thinking - Taking a systems-view approach
  • 6. Leadership - Leading over managing
  • 7. Tailoring - Finding the right fit for each project
  • 8. Quality - Doing it right the first time

(This interview was originally published on The Project Management Podcast.)

Posted on: February 07, 2025 08:54 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Episode 477: Project Management Principles 1-4

Categories: Power Skills

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This episode is the first of three in which Cornelius Fichtner explores the following four project management principles that were introduced by the PMBOK® Guide Seventh Edition:

  • 1. Stewardship - Taking care of your project
  • 2. Team - Building a solid team culture
  • 3. Stakeholders - Engaging stakeholders brings success
  • 4. Value - Delivering what's important

(This interview was originally published on The Project Management Podcast.)

Posted on: February 06, 2025 05:55 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Episode 476: How to Successfully LEAD Hybrid and Remote Projects

Categories: Power Skills

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Projects are done by people, and we project managers are responsible to ensure that everyone on the team stays motivated. How do you do that when half of your team works from home (with a barking dog in the background), some sit next to you at their desks, and the rest are in various branch offices around the world? Welcome to the world of managing hybrid and remote projects.

Let's acknowledge, that good project management has always been about building relationships, which can be difficult in these type of remote work situations. However, being a proactive project manager and opening up communication with the team can be the basis to establishing relationships remotely.

(This interview was originally published on The Project Management Podcast.)

Posted on: February 04, 2025 04:23 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)
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