59: “Project Management Millennials” with Moira Alexander
Release Date: 08/04/2017
Episode 161: "How to create more motivated teams" with Dr. Randy Ross
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In this episode of Project Management Paradise, host Aaron Murphy engages in a deep dive with Dr. Randy Ross, CEO of Remarkable and bestselling author, exploring the essence of corporate culture, employee engagement, and navigating challenging times in the workplace. Dr. Ross shares invaluable insights on fostering positive work environments, enhancing employee happiness, and addressing toxic elements within organizations. Key Highlights: ● 00:23 - Introduction and background to the guest Dr. Randy Ross ● 04:52 - The...
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Episode 160: 'The power of empathy in leadership" with Neal Frick
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In this episode of the Project Management Paradise podcast, host Aaron Murphy is joined by Neal Frick, a leadership guru and author, to explore the topic of empathetic leadership. Neil shares insights into the definition of empathetic leadership, common misconceptions, and the keys to successful implementation. He emphasizes transparency, trust, active listening, and logical decision-making as crucial elements. Neil also discusses the return on investment (ROI) of empathetic leadership, highlighting its impact on effort, productivity, and customer relations. Key Highlights:...
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"Developing Cross-functional Teams" with Paul Gill | Unlocking Project Success with Professor John McGrath
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In this episode, we're joined by Paul Gill, who has spent over eight years at PayPal as a program manager. Paul shares his experiences and tips for successfully developing cross-functional teams and managing company strategy. Key Highlights: Introduction to Paul Gill and program management within business operations Why good ideas require good execution Definition of cross-functional teams Definition of Agile and adaptability in project management How effective diverse, cross-functional teams can be a competitive advantage Why is...
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"Successful Change Transformation & Acquisition in A&D" with Lauren C. Ayers | Unlocking Project Success with Professor John McGrath
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In this episode, we're joined by Lauren C. Ayers, former director of program analysis and business transformation for the deputy assistant secretary of the U.S. Navy. Lauren shares her experiences and learnings for successful change transformation, in particular in the area of acquisition and procurement. Key Highlights: Introduction to Lauren C. Ayers and business transformation in mega projects Strategic advice for efficient procurement and maintenance of military hardware How best to work in a team environment Skills for negotiating,...
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"Successful Change and Transformation" with Hardeep Kaur | Unlocking Project Success with Professor John McGrath
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This episode of The Project Management Paradise Podcast is the part of a unique limited series called "Unlocking Project Success with Professor John McGrath”. In this episode, we're joined by Hardeep Kaur, a Global Director – Operational Excellence, Strategy, Transformation, Change Management and Communications, at Merck, with over 25 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical Operations and General Management. Hardeep shares her experience and advice for successful change and transformation, in particular in the area of strategy execution. Key Highlights: Introduction to...
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"Project Fatigue in Complex Projects" with Carl Bernie | Unlocking Project Success with Professor John McGrath
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This episode of The Project Management Paradise Podcast is the part of a unique limited series called "Unlocking Project Success with Professor John McGrath”. In this episode, we're joined by Carl Bernie, an Operations Director with DPS Group with extensive KAM, project management and commercial experience on global semi-conductor mega construction projects. Carl shares his experience in dealing with project fatigue in complex projects. He discusses his journey into the world of project management, which began in the 1990s, and today entails managing multi-year projects...
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Episode 159: "How to prepare users for change management” with Pamela Ann Sinclair
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In this episode, we're joined by Pamela Ann Sinclair, a training specialist for Cora Systems and change management expert, who shares her expertise in change management preparation. Pamela discusses her journey into the world of change management, highlighting its increasing relevance in project management over the past decade. She emphasizes the pivotal role of change management in successful project execution and provides a practical checklist of industry best-practices to ensure smooth transitions. Pamela also explores common pitfalls in change management based on her extensive experience,...
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Episode 158: "How is renewable energy changing our world?” with Jeremiah Bros
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Episode 157: "Leadership Skills the Military can teach us" with Pat D'Amico
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In this episode, Aaron Murphy discusses leadership skills with guest Pat D'Amico, a leadership expert and CEO of About-Face Development. Pat's military background informs his insights on leadership. He talks about how important it is for leaders to deal with their own stress, become more self-aware, and learn how to coach. They also talk about how important mentorship is, what the most common reasons are for people to quit their jobs, and why leaders need to keep learning. The conversation touches on the effects of tools for learning from a distance, and it ends by pointing out that coaching...
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Episode 156: "Trends in the Banking Industry" with Brian Jackson
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In this episode, Brian Jackson, Director of Project Management and Third Party Governance at Centennial Bank, shares his 47-year journey in the banking industry, witnessing the incredible transformation from manual operations to today's digital marvels. He discusses the importance of contractual compliance in the banking sector and how Centennial Bank adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling remote work. They explore the impact of digital transformation on modern banks, including real-time payments like FedNow. Tune in for valuable insights and inspiring stories. Important Timestamps: 00:00...
info_outlineSo today our special guest is Moira Alexander, founder of Lead Her Ship Group.
Moira is a Media Recognized Expert, a Digital Media/Business Content Strategist, a Project Manager and is if that wasn’t enough, Moria is the author of the Project Management Book "LEAD or LAG...“
Moira recently wrote a great article entitled ‘How millennials are changing project management’ which featured on TechRepublic.com and that is the topic of our discussion today.
You will find links to Moira’s LinkedIn profile, website, online resources and her book ‘Lead or Lag’ in the show notes at projectmanagementparadise.com/59
Our proud sponsor today is Cora Systems.
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