We've Managed Projects for Years, Here's What You Need To Know

About this episode

Milly and her guest discuss practical insights and experiences in project management, covering tools, methodologies, and decision-making under pressure.

In this episode of Sparks, Milly is joined by a very familiar guest — someone she’s managed projects with for years, our very own creative director. This episode is an honest, funny and surprisingly practical conversation about what really goes on behind the scenes of getting big ideas over the line. From the tools and methodologies that actually make a difference, to demystifying Kanban, habit building and setting review rhythms that don’t become box-ticking exercises, this episode gets into the nuts and bolts of project management without the corporate jargon. They also tackle the harder stuff: how to make better decisions under pressure and what to do when milestones slip (because they will). If you’ve ever found yourself firefighting a deadline, overcomplicating your workflow, or wondering why a project that looked great on paper is quietly derailing, this one’s for you. Settle in for candid stories, practical insights and a few “we’ve definitely done that” moments. Chapters: 0:0 welcome to sparks 3:41 What kind of tools and methodologies to use when project managing 10:35 What’s a Kanban? 15:35 habit building 18:08 Review rhythms 25:53 Decision making 35:00 Not meeting the…

People in this episode

Host: Milly Gladstone

Guest: Emily Larson

Topics covered

• project management
• tools and methodologies
• Kanban
• habit building
• decision making
• milestones

Keywords

• project management
• Kanban
• decision making
• habit building
• milestones
• workflow
• review rhythms

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cegos UK, Cegos US

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