In this episode, we sit down with Martina Huemann, Professor of Project Leadership and Society at UCL and WU Vienna. With over 20 years of experience, Martina is a leading voice in empowering project leaders and advancing impactful scholarship.

Martina connects academic insights with practical strategies, inspiring global leaders and organizations to achieve sustainable project success. Martina delves into the critical role of sustainability in project management. We'll explore how to translate corporate sustainability strategies into impactful projects, the key to selecting the right projects for a sustainable future, and the vital role of the PMO in supporting sustainable project delivery. Martina will also share valuable insights on avoiding common pitfalls in strategy and sustainability, and offer invaluable career advice gleaned from years of experience.

Chapters:
00:00 - 04:19 Introduction to Martina
04:20 - 09:54 What is sustainability and why is it important?
10:33 - 13:41 Corporate sustainability strategy translated into projects
13:42 - 17:23 Key to selecting the right projects
17:24 - 20:30 Role of the PMO
20:31 - 22:57 Pitfalls to avoid when it comes to strategy and sustainability
22:58 - 24:12 What's the most impactful advice you've received for your career?
24:13 - 25:58 Where to find Martina online?

Connect with Martina on LinkedIn

Contact Martina via email m.huemann@ucl.ac.uk

Pick up a copy of Martina's latest book, The Handbook of Project Management: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Handbook-Project-Management-Martina-Huemann/dp/103222763X

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This is a bonus episode of Project Management Paradise where we listened back through some of the key points from our interviews over 2024. Highlights include hand-picked insights into empathetic leadership, organizational change, time management skills and how to deal with a narcissist in the workplace.

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In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Hartman, founder of Time Boss. With over 20 years of experience in marketing tech and software startups, Andrew has perfected the balance between productivity and mental well-being.

Andrew debunks the myth of "hustle culture" and shares his own experience of juggling 12 projects simultaneously, which led to the alarming loss of his sense of smell. Learn how to prioritize tasks, avoid burnout, and implement simple habits to boost productivity. Uncover surprising insights into the psychology of time and learn valuable career advice from a seasoned expert. Take control of your time and achieve more, without sacrificing your health and well-being.

Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn

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