Episodes

  • S2E28 - reviewing myPARM software using the Project Canvas

    S2E28 - reviewing myPARM software using the Project Canvas
    Feb 15 2024
    A review of the myPARM project management software, by using the Project Canvas as a frame of reference.

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    37 mins
  • S2E27 - on Data Driven project management

    S2E27 - on Data Driven project management
    Dec 22 2023
    what is data driven project managent; the triple ladder from data to information to knowledge; covering types of data to collect for each tile of the Project Canvas (check out the Canvas series); from data to reports and analytics; benefits and pitfalls; what you measure measure gets highlighted, what you measure creates a meaning

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    23 mins
  • S2E26 - on Conflict handling

    S2E26 - on Conflict handling
    Sep 24 2023
    discussing the Thomas and Kilmann magic quadrant conflict handling model. adding considerations about reasons for conflict, factors for selecting how to handle a conflict, and the influence of cultural background on selecting a preferred style of conflict handling.

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    11 mins
  • S2E25 - the problem with Best Practices

    S2E25 - the problem with Best Practices
    Aug 23 2023
    many organisations have difficulty implementing 'best practices'. looking at this issue from the perspective of social practices theory, we find three elements that define every practice: materials; competences; and meanings. we look at how practices change over time, and how new ones are introduced while old ones get discontinued. this helps to understand why your organisation or your ptoject team will or will not be able to adopt any best practice.

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    19 mins
  • S2E24 - Benefits and Limitations of Risk Management

    S2E24 - Benefits and Limitations of Risk Management
    Jul 16 2023
    looking at risk management from a few perspectives: history, analytical, and the common approach to risk management. giving insights into the benefits and the limitations of risk management. covering both the quantitative and the qualitative approaches, and reconciling them.

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    18 mins
  • S2E23 - AI and Project Management

    S2E23 - AI and Project Management
    Jun 24 2023
    on the impact of AI on project management

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    9 mins
  • S2E22 - how to avoid Scope Creep

    S2E22 - how to avoid Scope Creep
    May 14 2023
    scope creep is related to a baseline. you can still have scope creep in an agile project.
    understaning scope creep as part of the mechanisme of operationalization (which is a fundamental process happening in any project).
    how to deal with scope creep when it happens.
    how to prevent scope creep by using rigorous quality control.
    QFD as the recommended tool against scope creep (quality function deployment).

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    13 mins
  • S2E21 - how to avoid Communication Problems

    S2E21 - how to avoid Communication Problems
    May 9 2023
    how to use the "conversations for action" model (Fernando Flores) in understanding how best to avoid communication problems in project management.
    about the four steps in the communication process for getting things done: requesting; committing (or refusing); submitting (or sabotaging); and accepting (or refusing).
    and about the importance of the 'conditions of satisfaction' that drive each step in the process.

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    13 mins