Episode 175: "PMI's Guide to Project Success" with Dave Garrett
Release Date: 06/20/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode, we speak with Dave Garrett, Senior Advisor to the CEO at the Project Management Institute (PMI). With decades of experience driving innovation in project management, Dave is a thought leader in strategy, growth, and value delivery. As a co-founder of ProjectManagement.com and former Chief Strategy & Growth Officer at PMI, he has played a pivotal role in shaping how organizations around the world define and measure project success.
Join us as Dave shares his journey from tech entrepreneur to senior leadership at PMI, and explains how his work is helping redefine success beyond traditional metrics. He introduces PMI’s MORE philosophy, a modern approach to measuring outcomes, value, and stakeholder perception, and reveals why managing perceptions is just as important as hitting milestones.
We explore the limitations of the “triple constraint” model, discuss why clearly defining value is essential to project outcomes, and unpack how performance should be measured in today’s complex, fast-moving environment. Dave also reflects on the most impactful piece of career advice he’s ever received, and how it continues to guide his leadership style and strategic decisions.
Don’t miss this insightful conversation full of forward-thinking ideas for project professionals, transformation leaders, and anyone interested in what truly makes a project successful in today’s world.
Chapters:
00:00 - 02:46 Introduction to Dave
2:47 - 5:13 PMI's Research into Project Success
5:14 - 11:01 Key Findings from this research
11:02 - 11:10 Digital Transformation Guidebook
11:11 - 17:25 PMI's MORE Concept explained
17:26 - 20:36 Managing Perceptions on Projects
20:37 - 23:43 The Triple Constraint Model
23:44 - 26:03 How should we measure project performance
26:04 - 28:30 Best Career Advice
28:31 - 30:21 Wrapping Up the Episode
Connect with Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegarrett/
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