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If there is any type of organization that can best demonstrate the value of project management, it would be professional service organizations (PSO). Projects are the lifeblood of professional services. From the recruitment of the the right talent to the implementation of strong and sound project management leadership, PSOs understand that the difference between their offering and those of their competitors are rarely on the technical skill sets they can deliver but rather on the reilability to deliver a project on time, within specification and on budget. At the end of the day it is the strong project management soft skills of aligining projects with clients goals, ensuring stakeholder buy in, and leading a project team that ensures a PSO's success.
In this episode, we will be exploring the unique needs of professional service organizations, the value of project management and the relevant technologies that can impact their success.
Our show is divided into 2 segments.
In part 1, we will be talking to industry insider, Francois Bruneau, who has nearly 25 years of experience in project management and information technology. He is president and founder of JGF-IT Consulting and serves on the board of directors of PMI Montreal. During his career, Francois has managed projects locally and internationally in health care, the public sector, national defense, telecommunications, manufacturing, finance, and aeronautics. In this episode he will be sharing his insights and experiences in demonstrating strategic leadership as a project manager.
In Part 2, the Technology Corner, we sit down with David Hofferberth, Managing Director at Service Performance Insight. David has over 20 years experience and currently specializes in technologies that enable peak performance of people and service organizations. David’s research analyzes the services economy, with particular emphasis on white-collar productivity issues. Tonight he discusses how developing maturity roadmaps can help professional service organizations improve business processes.
Music Notes
1. The opening of the episode – “Values Are My Own” by Dregnote
2. Interview with industry insider – “Value” by Jimmy Targosz
3. Technology Corner – “Maturity” by Melting Paper Snowflakes
4. The closing of the episode – “Third Time” by To A Generation
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