Let's Talk Project Management Podcast

All the way from the UK we have Peter Taylor: a man with a refreshingly light-hearted take on project management. He’s a speaker, consultant, coach and author of over 20 books, most notably the bestselling ‘The Lazy Project Manager’. He’s definitely in the business of busting myths, so it was no surprise that he gave us a brilliant insight into how AI is going to change project management for the better, and more generally how project management is adjusting to a post-COVID world. Come join us as we gaze into the crystal ball and talk about the future of our industry... In this episode you will learn: How AI is already an empowering force for project management How technological advances are going to free us up to connect with people How project management has evolved The rise of PMOs The biggest challenges to the industry today Project team performance management ’Informal’ project managers Why project managers are perfectly prepared for a world of remote work The biggest mistakes people make in project management Why the industry is overwhelming people with jargon The shortening timescale of project management in 2020 The importance of delegation in project management Useful Links: Find Peter on Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/peterbtaylor Peter’s website: http://www.thelazyprojectmanager.com Find Melanie on Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/melaniecolling Let's Talk Project Management LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/let-s-talk-project-management/ Let's Talk Project Management Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letstalkprojectmanagement Let's Talk Project Management Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkprojectmanagement/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What an eloquent guest we have on the show this week… it’s no wonder she’s an esteemed writer, speaker and coach. Elizabeth Harrin talks us through business change and all-things project management, from the days of Gantt charts right the way through to today’s world of AI and agile fluidity. Whether you’re a project-management novice or a seasoned pro, you’ll definitely learn something from the ever-insightful Elizabeth. What is business change going to look like in a new era? In this episode you will learn: How project management has moved away from ticking boxes on a Gantt chart The definition of the term ‘project manager’ The biggest challenges to the industry going forwards The difficulty of finding the right project management tools How to introduce flexibility into project management thinking The value of introducing project management at board level How to find the right resources to run a successful project The importance of people in project management work Why you need a mentor Elizabeth’s advice to people starting out in project management How best to pass on organisational knowledge How Elizabeth got into writing How the industry has moved to embrace more female voices Useful Links: Find Elizabeth on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/elizabethharrin Find Melanie on Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/melaniecolling Let's Talk Project Management LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/let-s-talk-project-management/ Let's Talk Project Management Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letstalkprojectmanagement Let's Talk Project Management Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkprojectmanagement/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This podcast is for experienced project management professionals looking to enhance their existing knowledge to those starting out or even just considering working in the industry, and everyone in between. It’s for those who want to learn from other people’s experience, from experts and thought leaders in order to fast track their knowledge, skills, and careers.