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Good project managers understand that adapting to change is what drives successful results. Whether it be improving methodologies, employing new technology or shifting project goals, successful project managers are continuously gauging the direction of their projects ensuring their on track, within budget and within specifications. Furthermore, great project managers have the right skills to rally the necessary stakeholders to quickly respond to the evolution of the projects they manage.
This episode will examine the evolution of projects and their impact on a project manager's success.
Our show is divided into 2 segments:
In part 1, we talk to industry insider, Max Wideman, who has more than 40 years of project and program management experience in a wide range of projects and industries, including heavy engineering works such as hydroelectric projects and construction of major building complexes. Wideman is recognized as one of the world’s leading authorities on modern project and program management. The Wideman PM Glossary is one of the most widely-referenced lexicons of project management terms and terminology in the world. In this episode Max will be sharing with us his insight on the Project Management Institute's (PMI) development of its Project Managment Book of Knowledge (PMBOK).
In part 2, our in-house project management specialist, Willie Maykett, will sound off in Painfully Honest with Willie Maykett. Willie examines the historical development of the Great Wall of China project and its centuries of evolution.
We hope you enjoy the show and encourage you to send your questions, issues, and war stories.
Music Notes
1. The opening of the episode – “Montreal Sessions 1” by whuzzaah
2. Interview with industry insider – “knowledge” by INFAMOUS MINDS
3. Intro to Painfully Honest with Willie Mayket – “Your Honesty Is Killing Me” by Pete Krason
4. Outro to Painfully Honest with Willie Mayket – “Wall of China” by cristofer morley
5. The closing of the episode – “Knowledge” by Graeme Laidlaw
