Andy defines leadership and teams in this episode; discusses trust, conflict and alignment; touches on agile principles in leading teams; emphasizes the importance of finding meaning in the work; and offers advice on dealing with "bad apples" and bringing out the best in the teams you lead. About our Guest: Speaker, author and executive coach Andy Kaufman has worked with thousands of individuals from hundreds of organization to help them improve their ability to deliver projects and lead teams. He has 25 years of experience in management, technology, team leadership and project management. For an easy way to stay up-to-date on Projectified with PMI, follow the podcast at: iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or Pmi.org/podcast. Key Takeaways: [03:00] Definitions of leadership, from vision to potential [08:00] The ripple effect of good and bad leadership [10:00] A team is more than a group of individuals [11:40] Trust is the foundation, not artificial harmony [17:45] Team alignment requires understanding the "why" [20:50] Applying agile principles to team leadership [26:00] Shared leadership and meaningful work [31:00] Dealing with "bad apples" on teams
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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.
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Folge vom 02.05.2018Team Leadership — Maximizing Potential with guest Andy Kaufman
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Folge vom 18.04.2018Transformation — Risks and Rewards with guest Kevin MurphyIn this episode Kevin defines transformation, describes what’s different for leaders moving through it, and makes a case that project professionals do their best work when they attend to the physical, mental and emotional space where co-creation can be achieved. About our Guest: Kevin Murphy is a partner in Bain & Company's Washington, D.C. office, and head of its Center of Expertise for Co-Creation. He has more than 30 years of experience across multiple industries in leading large turnarounds and transformations. For an easy way to stay up-to-date on Projectified with PMI, follow the podcast at: iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or Pmi.org/podcast. Key Takeaways: [01:30] Drivers and characteristics of transformation [04:45] Transformation projects are marathons, not sprints [07:45] Transformation lessons and rewards [10:00] Risks and reasons for high failure rates [12:55] Attitude, resolve and top-down commitment [16:25] Engaging in conservations that break down silos [21:15] Creating physical, mental and emotional spaces
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Folge vom 04.04.2018Culture — Millennials in the Workforce with guest Dana BrownleeDana shares insights on building strong work relationships between millennials and managers. With perspectives from both sides, she identifies behaviors and mindsets to foster cross-generational collaboration and understanding. About our Guest: Dana Brownlee has served as project manager and strategy consultant for IBM and AT&T, among other organizations. She is president of Professionalism Matters and the author of the upcoming book The Unwritten Rules of Managing Up: Project Management Techniques from the Trenches. For an easy way to stay up-to-date on Projectified with PMI, follow the podcast at: iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or Pmi.org/podcast. Key Takeaways: [02:30] Describing general distinctions of millennials [7:10] Accommodating various communication modes [9:20] Adapting leadership styles, relationship-building [14:10] Work culture adjustments for millennials [18:30] Balancing policies: opportunities vs. privileges [22:00] How millennials are inspiring welcome changes [26:00] Comfort with technology and fresh perspectives [27:45] The value of meeting with people individually [29:10} Project management skills for career success
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Folge vom 21.03.20182017 Project of the Year — Complexity and Risk w/ Guest Doug GreenwellDoug shares experiences and insights from managing PMI's 2017 Project of the Year. You’ll learn how the team overcame dangers of the work environment and the technical, talent, and communications challenges of the project. About our Guest: Roland (Doug) Greenwell has led highly complex projects at U.S. Department of Energy sites for more than 30 years, bringing expertise in nuclear waste retrieval, safety-conscious work environments and continuous improvement. Doug shares experiences and insights from managing PMI's 2017 Project of the Year. The project was replacing an underground tank that was leaking radioactive waste in Hanford, Washington, USA. Highlights of the award-winning project includes finishing the project ahead of schedule and US$8.7 under budget, and no safety issues were encountered while transferring nuclear waste. Doug’s conversation details dealing with technical and talent challenges, communicating to diverse stakeholders and negative media, risk management, and the rewards of the job. For an easy way to stay up-to-date on Projectified with PMI, follow the podcast at: iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or Pmi.org/podcast. Key Takeaways: [2:13] project background and site history [6:56] project begins with an unexpected leak [10:50] dangers of the work environment [13:30] technical challenges, timeline and cost [16:23] the talent challenge, skillsets and training [25:10] the stakeholder communication challenge [28:27] dealing with media and negative coverage [32:38] the shared attributes of complex projects [36:20] risk management is indispensable [39:43] the rewards of the job, the impact on society