Projectified
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About
Projectified[R] is your guide to the future of project management. Created by Project Management Institute, this podcast is for people who lead strategic initiatives and collaborate on teams to deliver value to their organizations. It features dynamic thought leaders and practitioners who share their real-world experiences and expertise to inform, inspire and prepare you for success.
Episodes
- How Project Managers Spot Red Flags and Get Ahead of Them
Project managers Mary Hladio and Franziska Höhne discuss identifying project red flags in data, communication, resources, scope creep, and strategic alignment. They cover handling ambiguous specifications and effectively communicating majo…
- Preventing Burnout: Proactive Tips for Project Professionals
This episode of Projectified discusses the differences between stress and burnout for project professionals. It covers recognizing warning signs, the impact of burnout on project outcomes, and strategies for project leaders to prevent burn…
- PMP Exam Prep: Resources, Study Strategies and Exam Advice
This episode of Projectified discusses the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, covering why to earn it, how to create a study plan, staying motivated, and the differences between online and in-person exams. Guests include…
- CAPM and Beyond: Tips to Start and Grow Your Project Management Career
Albert Cayuela and Krista McCalley share advice on launching and advancing a project management career, covering topics like initial career goals, PMI certifications, and the importance of mentorship.
- Gigaprojects: Delivering Strategic, Massive Transformation
Project directors Ryan Banas and Chris Hall discuss the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion project, covering team alignment, stakeholder engagement, and managing long-term infrastructure development. Mohammed Almutlaq details the transf…
- PMO Pro-Tips: Managing C-Suite Stakeholder Perceptions
Success is in the eyes of the beholder. For projects, that means winning over the top decision makers in the C-suite. How can project management office leaders best share project progress with executives? How can you better engage the C-su…
- Sustainable Project Management: From Planning to Delivery
Every project—no matter the sector or region—can be led and managed more sustainably. How can project professionals gain executive buy-in for sustainability efforts? How have they put environmental and social responsibility front and cente…
- The Art of Project Management: Creativity, Connection and Joy at Work
Project professionals across the globe deliver meaningful work in myriad ways—all with a goal to make the world a better place. So how did two project managers start their careers, one producing concerts across the globe and the other insp…
- How to Ensure Collaboration Between Project Managers and Product Managers
Projects and products are becoming increasingly entwined. That ramps up the need to build greater collaboration between project managers and product managers. What’s similar—and different—about the roles? What strategies can you use to boo…
- How to Lead Teams Through Change
Iterating has become the business norm—but project teams are struggling to keep up with the relentless pace of change. How can change management professionals and project leaders help? We discuss this with: Sharon Casey, director, change m…
- Geostrategy Imperative: How it Elevates Risk Management
As geopolitical volatility reigns, organizations must increasingly anticipate, assess and manage the risks that come in such a complex project environment. How is this turbulence affecting project leaders? How are they incorporating geostr…
- How Next-Gen Project Professionals Deliver Positive Social Impact
The youngest generations in the workforce don’t just want jobs—they want to deliver impact. What skills do project professionals need to ensure their efforts lead to deep social impact? And how do they build support for these initiatives?…
- How Talent Development Can Boost Engagement and Retain Top Talent
Across the globe, employees are leaving their jobs because they are not fulfilled—and it’s costing organizations big time. One way to fix this? Investing in your talent. Our roundtable discussion outlines the benefits of internal talent de…
- How to Stand Out in Today’s Job Market
In today’s hypercompetitive job market, organizations are looking for change-ready project talent that can add value from the get-go. In a group discussion, three project professionals share which must-have skills and acumen—from artificia…
- Tech Reboot for Wildlife Conservation Projects
With wildlife populations plummeting, conservation teams are fighting back, using cutting-edge technology to track and protect the world’s flora and fauna. We discuss this with: Shannon Dubay, director of conservation technology, Panthera,…
- How to Avoid AI Project Failure
More and more project professionals are managing artificial intelligence (AI) projects, but teams are struggling to make sure they deliver real value. What makes AI projects different—and what are some common reasons they fail? What does i…
- Gender Equality in Action: The Role of Project Leaders
International Women’s Day is a clarion call for gender equality—and project professionals around the globe are taking bold action to advance the cause. Our guests discuss the projects they’re leading to empower girls and women, how they en…
- What to Expect in 2025: A Guide for Project Professionals
What can project professionals around the globe expect to face in 2025? We talk with project leaders to help you prepare. Sanjukta Ghosh, PMP, data and AI leader at Siemens in Erlangen, Germany, and Alexandra Schutz, PMI-ACP, PMP, director…
- Measuring Up: How to Track and Deliver Positive Social Impact
To ensure projects deliver real social impact, organizations and their teams need to set clear targets, track progress—and adjust when plans and variables shift. We host a joint discussion with Karlijn Sibbel, innovation director at Notpla…
- Powerful Partnerships: Collaborating to Achieve UN SDGs
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an urgent call to action to help people and the planet—and projects aligned to those goals require strong collaboration with stakeholders, whether they’re government agencies, teachers or far…
- How Tech is Powering the Clean Energy Transition
Public and private organizations across the globe are taking action to reach net-zero emissions targets—investing heavily in new technology to build resilient and efficient energy systems. Guests discuss the push for cleaner energy, the te…
- The Project Management Skills That Keep Creatives On Track
Today’s creative agencies need to move rapidly, whether they’re executing campaigns, capitalizing on pop culture moments or averting a crisis. Project management helps channel that urgency into strong execution and buzz-worthy results. In…
- A New Orbit: How Project Teams Are Using AI in Space
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making one giant leap in the space industry. In celebration of World Space Week, we’re highlighting how project teams are tapping AI for space exploration and innovation. A project leader from the European S…
- Why AI Ethics Matters in Project Management
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally shifting how we work, but it’s imperative to use the emerging tech responsibly. Guests explore the major AI ethics concerns for project professionals and recommend good practices teams can employ to…
- The Power to Defuse: Tips for Conflict Resolution on Project Teams
Conflict can occur on any project. And project professionals should know how to defuse it. Guests share tips for resolving conflicts on projects, how these strategies shift depending on the source, the must-have skills for effective confli…
- Learning from Mistakes: How Project Professionals Grow from Failure
Mistakes happen. It’s how you respond that really matters. In a group discussion, three project professionals share how they turned failure into lessons learned and career maturity. How do you help team members overcome mistakes? And how c…
- Seeding Sustainability: Agriculture Innovations to Feed Future Generations
The agriculture industry will need to feed a projected 10 billion people by 2050. To meet this demand, project teams are transforming production—finding climate-friendly ways to maximize yields. Guests share how they’re helping agriculture…
- From the Olympics to F1: How Project Teams are Making Events More Sustainable
Project teams behind the biggest events must manage stakeholders and resources to deliver thrilling experiences. But there’s a growing focus on sustainability, too—making sure events mitigate negative impacts on the planet. We speak with p…
- How to Create a Culture of Innovation
A strong innovation culture can transform organizations—seeding a first-mover mindset that empowers teams to discover whole new ways of thinking. Guests discuss strategies to develop mindsets and create spaces where team members feel comfo…
- Mentor and Mentee: How They Learn from One Another
There’s a generational shift in the workforce—and the newest members are bringing new ideas to mentorship. Our joint discussion with a mentor and mentee explores their experience and the shared benefits. The conversation includes strategie…
- How Startups Are Reimagining Agile
Startups need to stay lean to deliver results in today’s stagnant global economy. As they reassess how to manage projects, startups are refining how they use agile. Guests discuss how their ways of working have evolved to meet the changing…
- Career Development: How Project Managers Can Thrive With AI
Artificial intelligence is transforming how project managers work, helping them build schedules, analyze data and identify risks. So what skills and knowledge will help project professionals thrive in the AI era? Guests discuss practical w…
- How to Balance Technology and Well-Being in the Digital Age
Today’s tech-driven ways of working often mean more efficiency and flexibility. But all that hyperconnectivity can be a risk to the well-being of project teams. Guests flag the potential warning signs for digital burnout—and how they set b…
- What’s Next? Navigating Your Project Management Career
A career in project management isn’t always linear. Some people gradually advance from one position to the next, while others come to the profession from a different career path altogether. Guests discuss the moves they’ve made, how they a…
- Using Technology to Make a Positive Social Impact
Technology is helping project teams make a positive social impact—an accelerator for addressing everything from the effects of climate change to gender equality. Guests discuss how they’re using tech in two projects: One helps adolescent g…
- How Project Teams Are Building Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
Building sustainable infrastructure doesn’t just protect people and the planet—it boosts the bottom line. Project teams must deliver assets that can withstand the extreme effects of climate change. Guests discuss the growing focus on clima…
- Advancing Your Project Management Career in 2024
Navigating change is nothing new for project professionals. And this year is no different. How can being flexible and resilient help them seize job opportunities—and deliver value for organizations? Guests in this roundtable discussion tal…
- Support System: Empowering Project Professionals to Find Better Ways of Working
In today’s ever-evolving project environment, project professionals need to be flex-ready problem solvers. But how do they learn to choose the right ways of working—or know when to anticipate the need to adapt to change? Guests discuss how…
- Women in AI: Pursuing Project Careers in Tech
There’s a glaring gender gap, in both artificial intelligence and project management. But as demand for AI talent surges, there’s an opportunity to close those gaps. Ahead of International Women’s Day, our guests discuss the gender gaps th…
- Level Up Your Project Management Career with Continuous Learning
Continuous learning helps project professionals keep up with the skills they need to excel in the profession—but it has to be done strategically. Guests discuss how to create a flexible and durable continuous learning strategy, how to bala…
- How Volunteering Can Transform Communities—and Your Career
Volunteering helps communities and organizations. But it also helps the volunteers who donate their time and skills. In a roundtable discussion, guests share how they started volunteering, how it has affected their careers and helped them…
- AI Projects: The Big Benefits for Organizations
Artificial intelligence is now a mainstay for organizations. But given the lack of widespread use across enterprises, there’s room for growth. And project teams are leading the way, developing AI solutions that deliver value to their compa…
- Project Professionals Making a Positive Impact
We know that projects drive change, and today, more and more project professionals are managing initiatives to deliver positive impacts across the globe. Two 2023 PMI Future 50 leaders—Johnnie Stark, PMP, a project manager at BP in London,…
- Space Projects: Managing Innovation, Risk and Change
Space projects push boundaries, aiming to give teams a better understanding of our own planet and to explore what’s beyond. But these efforts are full of complexity, with evolving risks, new innovations, long timelines and fluctuations in…
- Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Project Teams
Diversity and inclusion are now mainstay focuses for organizations—but it can be challenging to find the right strategies to achieve diverse and inclusive team environments. We discuss this with: Victoria Toney-Robinson, PMP, senior progra…
- How to Promote Well-Being on Project Teams
Project professionals can help promote well-being in the workplace, making a positive impact on not only their own and their team members’ performance but also their overall mental health. We discuss this with: Marilena Koliavasili, PMP, p…
- Remote Leadership Tips: Developing Power Skills and Your Career
Teams are delivering projects no matter their location. As team members continue working in remote and hybrid environments, project professionals must find ways to develop their skills and grow their careers outside of an office. We talk a…
- Tips for Using Generative AI Tools in Project Management
Generative artificial intelligence tools, from ChatGPT to Bard, are changing the way people work—including how people lead teams and manage projects. We discuss this with: Kristian Bainey, PMP, CEO, K-Pic Systems Inc., Edmonton, Alberta, C…
- Strategic Alignment: The Secret to Project Success
A project that doesn’t align with an enterprise’s objectives will never be considered a success. But project managers with a strong understanding of the business landscape and their organization’s goals can execute projects that drive thei…
- Overcoming Burnout and Change Fatigue
Organizations always look for ways to innovate and improve, but continuous evolution without preparation and strategy can lead to change fatigue and burnout. We discuss this with: Rose James, PMI-ACP, PMP, program leader, Edward Jones, Hou…