Appfire Presents: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire

"How can agility help remote and hybrid teams work better?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Project expert and author Adrian Pyne explains how going Agile can help remote and hybrid teams to be more effective. Adrian unpacks the factors that make Agile especially well suited to distributed teams, including the collaborative behaviors that are built into agility and the level of trust required for it to work. About the guest: A project professional for more than 30 years, Adrian Pyne has led change in 11 industries and in the public sector, in the UK and abroad. Adrian is the author of Agile Beyond IT: How to develop agility in project management in any sector. About the show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time.

"Is there really any such thing as Waterfall?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Project expert and author Adrian Pyne breaks down the elements of traditional project management or "Waterfall," and determines that Waterfall is just a life cycle. He makes the argument that Agility comprises much more. "When you strip out everything that so-called waterfall (methods, frameworks, approaches) has in common with either software development or project management approaches, the ONLY difference left is the life-cycle." For more on this topic, check out Adrian's "Agile beyond IT" newsletter on LinkedIn. About the guest: A project professional for more than 30 years, Adrian Pyne has led change in 11 industries and in the public sector, in the UK and abroad. Adrian is the author of Agile Beyond IT: How to develop agility in project management in any sector. About the show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time.

"How do I work with difficult stakeholders?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Michelle Bartonico joins Appfire's Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to explain how different types of stakeholders (like "astronauts" and "zombies") require special handling, and why a stakeholder register is a must-have. She offers insight into how you can work effectively with all types of stakeholders, and shares tips for keeping your projects on track. About the guest: Michelle is senior strategist and project manager at Trinity University. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), completed the Google Project Management program, and the Search Engine Optimization specialization from UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education. Follow Michelle at mlbarto.medium.com for thoughts on project management, marketing, and higher education. Website: https://www.trinity.edu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebartonico/ About the show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time.

"What's the difference between Scrumban and Kanban?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Appfire's own Gosia Podzorska joins Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to explain Scrumban vs. Kanban: The differences and similarities, when to use Scrumban, and the benefits of that approach. To dig deeper into this topic, check out this article on Whiteboards.io. About The Guest: Gosia Podzorska is Content and Communication Specialist at Appfire.  Website: https://appfire.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gosia-podzorska  About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time. Appfire.com

"How can using common terminology improve my project outcomes?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Michelle Bartonico joins Appfire's Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to explain how using a common vocabulary will help your project team to deliver better results faster. We discuss how vague terms cause ambiguity and delay, how to level set your team, and how often to revisit the question of terminology as people shuffle between tasks and teams. Michelle Bartonico is senior strategist and project manager at Trinity University. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), completed the Google Project Management program, and the Search Engine Optimization specialization from UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education. Follow Michelle at mlbarto.medium.com for thoughts on project management, marketing, and higher education. Website: https://www.trinity.edu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebartonico/ About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time.

"How do I avoid killing my own project?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Adrian Pyne joins Appfire's Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to offer advice for keeping your projects alive. He also flips that idea on its head and shares tips for killing projects that take resources away from more strategic initiatives. A project professional for more than 30 years, Adrian Pyne has led change in 11 industries and in the public sector, in the UK and abroad. Adrian is the author of Agile Beyond IT: How to develop agility in project management in any sector. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apyne/ About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time.

"How can peer review can improve project outcomes?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Project management expert and P3express.com founder Dmitrii Ilenkov joins Appfire's Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to talk about peer review for project management. Like code review in software development and peer review for academic articles, project managers can use peer review to achieve better outcomes and improve knowledge sharing across the organization. In this episode, we discuss the why and the how of peer review. About The Guest: Dmitrii Ilenkov is a project management practitioner with more than 10 years of experience.  He's lectured about project management for Finance University and the Higher School of Economics, and founded PMCLUB to support young project management professionals. Website: https://p3express.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmitriiilenkov/  About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time.

"How can I gain value from project agility?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Adrian Pyne joins Appfire's Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to explain how delivering value is at the heart of agile, and how the Agile Manifesto, designed for software development, works for other kinds of projects. A project professional for more than 30 years, Adrian Pyne has led change in 11 industries and in the public sector, in the UK and abroad. Adrian is the author of Agile Beyond IT: How to develop agility in project management in any sector. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apyne/ About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time.

"What are the 5 most expensive agile mistakes?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Adrian Pyne joins Appfire's Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to explain the most dangerous (and costly) assumptions project management pros and organizations make about project agility.  A project professional for more than 30 years, Adrian Pyne has led change in 11 industries and in the public sector, in the UK and abroad. Adrian is the author of Agile Beyond IT: How to develop agility in project management in any sector. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apyne/ About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time.

"What are the Nearly Universal Principles of Projects ('NUPP')?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Project management expert and P3express.com founder Dmitrii Ilenkov joins Appfire's Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to talk about NUPP—a set of project management principles compatible with all the major methodologies, including Scrum, PRINCE2®, PMBOK® Guide, P3.express, and XP. Dmitrii explains the six "Nearly Universal Principles of Projects," and how applying them will improve your project outcomes. Dmitrii is a project management practitioner with more than 10 years of experience.  He's lectured about project management for Finance University and the Higher School of Economics, and founded PMCLUB to support young project management professionals. Website: https://p3express.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmitriiilenkov/  About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time.

"What is P3.express and how can it help me manage projects more effectively?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Project management expert and P3express.com founder Dmitrii Ilenkov joins Appfire's Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to talk about the minimalist project management framework P3.express. Dmitrii explains the difference between existing project management approaches and P3.express, what using the system entails, and what it takes to get certified in P3.express as compared with pursuing PMP certification. Dmitrii is a project management practitioner with more than 10 years of experience.  He's lectured about project management for Finance University and the Higher School of Economics, and founded PMCLUB to support young project management professionals. Website: https://p3express.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmitriiilenkov/  About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time.

"What is Parkinson's Law (and how can it derail my project plan)?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Project management expert and PMCLUB founder Dmitrii Ilenkov joins Appfire's Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to talk about "Parkinson's Law." We get into what "Parkinson's Law" is, how it can derail your projects, and some tips for avoiding it altogether. Dmitrii is a project management practitioner with more than 10 years of experience.  He's lectured about project management for Finance University and the Higher School of Economics, and founded PMCLUB to support young project management professionals. Website: https://pmclub.pro LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmitriiilenkov/  About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time.

"What's the right way to run a 'lessons learned session?'" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Project management expert Ray Sheen joins Appfire's Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to talk about "post-mortems" or "lessons learned sessions." We get into why these retrospectives are valuable, when to do them, what to cover, and how to follow up afterwards to make sure your next project goes more smoothly. Ray Sheen is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute. He's also a certified Scrum Master with Scrum Alliance, and certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with IASSC. He is a member of the Project Management Institute and the Product Development Management Association. Ray is president and founder of Product & Process Innovation, Inc. and is a veteran business leader with more than 25 years of executive, project management, and engineering management experience. He has worked in several industries including aerospace, electrical distribution and utilities, biotechnology, appliances, electronics, machining, medical devices, pharmaceutical, automotive, and financial services. Website: Product and Process Innovation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raysheen/  About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time.

"To Gantt or not to Gantt?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Project management expert Ray Sheen joins Appfire's Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to talk about the Gannt chart, the most commonly used project schedule chart. Ray explains what a Gannt chart is, why it's used so often (and why it shouldn't be), and what to use instead. Ray Sheen is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute. He's also a certified Scrum Master with Scrum Alliance, and certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with IASSC. He is a member of the Project Management Institute and the Product Development Management Association. Ray is president and founder of Product & Process Innovation, Inc. and is a veteran business leader with more than 25 years of executive, project management, and engineering management experience. He has worked in several industries including aerospace, electrical distribution and utilities, biotechnology, appliances, electronics, machining, medical devices, pharmaceutical, automotive, and financial services. Website: Product and Process Innovation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raysheen/  About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time.

"What are some blind spots agilists can use to be more influential?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Tracy Walton, Director of Agile Services at ISOS Technology, joins Appfire's own Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to talk about three blind spots every agilist can use to be more influential. We get into how thinking and feeling affect influence, why the ability to be influenced is key to influencing others, and open vs. closed communication. Website: https://www.isostech.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyjwalton/ About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time. Appfire.com

"Do I have too many managers and not enough doers?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Andrea Fryrear of AgileSherpas joins Appfire's own Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to talk about how to tell if you have too many managers (SPOILER ALERT: you probably do). Andrea offers advice on rebalancing things so you can better support your "doers," the people executing on the work. Andrea Fryrear is co-founder of AgileSherpas and a leading global authority on agile marketing. She is co-author of the ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Marketing curriculum, and the author of two books on marketing agility, including Mastering Marketing Agility: Transform Your Marketing Teams and Evolve Your Organization. Website: https://www.agilesherpas.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afryrear About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time. Appfire.com

"What are the 3 most valuable pieces of project management advice?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Michelle Bartonico returns to share the best project management advice she's ever received with Appfire's Kerry O'Shea Gorgone. You won't want to miss these secrets and hacks! Michelle Bartonico is senior strategist and project manager at Trinity University and serves as an adviser to the president and executive leadership Team. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), completed the Google Project Management program, and the Search Engine Optimization specialization from UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education. Follow Michelle at mlbarto.medium.com for thoughts on project management, marketing, and higher education. Website: https://www.trinity.edu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebartonico/ About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time. Appfire.com

"What are the top 3 things that can delay my project (and how do I avoid them)?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Michelle Bartonico returns to talk with Appfire's own Kerry O'Shea Gorgone about the most common pitfalls in project management, and what you can do to sidestep them. Michelle Bartonico is senior strategist and project manager at Trinity University and serves as an adviser to the president and executive leadership Team. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), completed the Google Project Management program, and the Search Engine Optimization specialization from UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education. Follow Michelle at mlbarto.medium.com for thoughts on project management, marketing, and higher education. Website: https://www.trinity.edu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebartonico/ About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time. Appfire.com

"How do I incorporate risk management into my project plan?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Project management expert Ray Sheen joins Appfire's Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to talk about taking risk into account when you create your project plan. We talk about being ready for threats, but also how to avoid "opportunity risk" and seize opportunities that can help you outperform expectations. Ray Sheen is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute. He's also a certified Scrum Master with Scrum Alliance, and certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with IASSC. He is a member of the Project Management Institute and the Product Development Management Association. Ray is president and founder of Product & Process Innovation, Inc. and is a veteran business leader with more than 25 years of executive, project management, and engineering management experience. He has worked in several industries including aerospace, electrical distribution and utilities, biotechnology, appliances, electronics, machining, medical devices, pharmaceutical, automotive, and financial services. Website: Product and Process Innovation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raysheen/  About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time.

"How do I prioritize projects?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. B Squared Media project manager Jaime Letter joins Appfire's own Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to talk about prioritization, and how to focus your team on the right project at the right time. Jaime Letter stumbled upon project management quite by accident, coming to this field from the education space. She was a school administrator and teacher for over 20 years. Jaime took her skills in education and development and applied them to organizing and supporting her team. Website: https://bsquared.media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-letter-98aa41 About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time. Appfire.com

"How much communication do I need (and how often) to keep my project on track?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Michelle Bartonico returns to talk with Appfire's own Kerry O'Shea Gorgone the importance of healthy communication on a consistent basis. We get into what healthy project communication looks like (and what unhealthy communication looks like), how to use project management tools effectively, when you need meetings and when you don't! Michelle Bartonico is senior strategist and project manager at Trinity University and serves as an adviser to the president and executive leadership Team. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), completed the Google Project Management program, and the Search Engine Optimization specialization from UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education. Follow Michelle at mlbarto.medium.com for thoughts on project management, marketing, and higher education. Website: https://www.trinity.edu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebartonico/ About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time. Appfire.com

"Which project management certification should I get?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Michelle Bartonico returns to talk with Appfire's own Kerry O'Shea Gorgone about the different project management certification options and which might work best for you! We get into PMP, CAPM, CSM and the Google Project Management certification. To dig deeper into this topic, check out this follow-up article Michelle wrote! Michelle Bartonico is senior strategist and project manager at Trinity University and serves as an adviser to the president and executive leadership Team. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), completed the Google Project Management program, and the Search Engine Optimization specialization from UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education. Follow Michelle at mlbarto.medium.com for thoughts on project management, marketing, and higher education. Website: https://www.trinity.edu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebartonico/ About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time. Appfire.com

"What is probabilistic forecasting (and why is it better)?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Julia Wester talks with Appfire's own Kerry O'Shea Gorgone about probabilistic forecasting - what it is, why it's better for project outcomes, and how it works. Julia Wester is a co-founder of 55 Degrees, an outcome-focused product company. Julia's the product owner for their flagship product, ActionableAgile. Website: https://www.55degrees.se LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliawester About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time. Appfire.com

"When do I incorporate data into my project?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Michelle Bartonico talks with Appfire's own Kerry O'Shea Gorgone about what data you should pull together before kicking off a project. We'll get into historical documentation, how to find existing materials, whether you need to conduct some new research, and more! Michelle Bartonico is senior strategist and project manager at Trinity University and serves as an adviser to the president and executive leadership Team. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), completed the Google Project Management program, and the Search Engine Optimization specialization from UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education. Follow Michelle at mlbarto.medium.com for thoughts on project management, marketing, and higher education. Website: https://www.trinity.edu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebartonico/ About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time. Appfire.com

"How can incremental planning help align team outcomes with organizational objectives?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Alex Glabman, Director of Product Management at Appfire, joins Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to talk about incremental planning: what it is and why it's a more effective way to plan projects. We also cover some examples of incremental planning so you can see what it looks like for different industries and org types. Website: https://appfire.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glabman/ About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time. Appfire.com

"How do I use whiteboarding for project management?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Appfire's own Agnes Józwiak joins Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to talk whiteboarding: what it is, how it helps agile teams plan projects, how you do it, AND how it works when your team is distributed. Agnes Józwiak is Product Marketing Manager for Agile Apps Category at Appfire. An experienced marketing practitioner with a demonstrated history of success in the computer software industry, she's a big supporter of product+marketing+sales trio. Website: https://appfire.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agneswilinska/ About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time. Appfire.com

"What's a project charter (and why do I need one)?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Michelle Bartonico talks with Appfire's own Kerry O'Shea Gorgone about what a project charter is, why you need one (in writing), what to include, and more. She even provides an article with templates for you to use! https://bit.ly/stakeholdertools. Michelle Bartonico is senior strategist and project manager at Trinity University and serves as an adviser to the president and executive leadership Team. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), completed the Google Project Management program, and the Search Engine Optimization specialization from UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education. Follow Michelle at mlbarto.medium.com for thoughts on project management, marketing, and higher education. Website: https://www.trinity.edu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebartonico/ About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time. Appfire.com

"How do I scope a project?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Michelle Bartonico talks with Appfire's own Kerry O'Shea Gorgone about how to properly scope a project, from discovery meeting to project charter and everything in between. Michelle Bartonico is senior strategist and project manager at Trinity University and serves as an adviser to the president and executive leadership Team. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), completed the Google Project Management program, and the Search Engine Optimization specialization from UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education. Follow Michelle at mlbarto.medium.com for thoughts on project management, marketing, and higher education. Website: https://www.trinity.edu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebartonico/ About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time. Appfire.com

"How can different personalities on my team contribute to success?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Certified Project Manager Amanda Patterson and Kerry O'Shea Gorgone of Appfire discuss how team members' personalities can make or break your project, and how to get your team working effectively together. Website: https://appfire.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-patterson-cpm-07417991/ About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time. Appfire.com

"What is Planning Poker?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Appfire's own Agnes Józwiak joins Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to talk Planning Poker: what it is, how it helps agile teams estimate projects, how you do it, AND how it works when your team is remote. Agnes is Product Marketing Manager for Agile Apps Category at Appfire. An experienced marketing practitioner with a demonstrated history of success in the computer software industry, she's a big supporter of product+marketing+sales trio. Website: https://appfire.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agneswilinska/ About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time. Appfire.com

"How do I manage a company-wide project?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Appfire's own Fila Bertrand and Kerry O'Shea Gorgone talk about what it takes to successfully manage a company-wide initiative. We get into what you need to consider at the start, what to avoid, the right way to wrap it up at the end, and more! Fila Bertrand has 18 years of management experience across multiple industries, including retail operations, information technology project management, personal moving and storage, and consulting services. He has capitalized on organizational challenges throughout his career to strengthen his management skills across multiple practices while sustaining his interest in leadership and continuous learning. Fila has directed Program Management Office implementations and supported organizational change enablement. He's a Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) and holds a Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) certification. Fila is passionate about delivering sustainable results and believes in personal growth through continuous knowledge-sharing. Website: https://appfire.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fila-bertrand About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time. Appfire.com

"Is PMP certification worth it? Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Project management expert Ray Sheen joins Appfire's Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to talk about what it takes to become PMP certified, whether it's worth it, and what other certifications project management pros should consider. Ray Sheen is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute. He's also a certified Scrum Master with Scrum Alliance, and certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with IASSC. He is a member of the Project Management Institute and the Product Development Management Association. Ray is president and founder of Product & Process Innovation, Inc. and is a veteran business leader with more than 25 years of executive, project management, and engineering management experience. He has worked in several industries including aerospace, electrical distribution and utilities, biotechnology, appliances, electronics, machining, medical devices, pharmaceutical, automotive, and financial services. Website: Product and Process Innovation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raysheen/  About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time.

"How do I keep stakeholders from sinking my project?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Michelle Bartonico talks with Appfire's own Kerry O'Shea Gorgone about how to work effectively with stakeholders and keep projects on track. Michelle is senior strategist and project manager at Trinity University and serves as an adviser to the president and executive leadership Team. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), completed the Google Project Management program, and the Search Engine Optimization specialization from UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education. Follow Michelle at mlbarto.medium.com for thoughts on project management, marketing, and higher education. Website: https://www.trinity.edu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebartonico/ About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time. Appfire.com

"How do I keep my team on track during The Great Resignation?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Elena Figler returns to talk with Appfire's own Kerry O'Shea Gorgone about how the current "Great Resignation" is affecting teams. She'll offer some tips for helping your team stay productive, even in the face of changing dynamics. Elena is Sr. Director, Technology Project and Program Management Office at CALYX. She's an expert in project management with advanced knowledge of agile practices, including Scaled Agile (SAFe), Risk Management planning, SDLC, Verification and Validation activities, and budgeting. Elena's experience is in the technology/software development space, where she's had progressive responsibility for portfolios up to $40M. Website: https://www.calyx.ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenafigler About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time. Appfire.com

"I want to go agile: how do I start?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Andrea Fryrear of AgileSherpas joins Appfire's own Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to talk about how you can get started with agile project management at your organization (and why it's worth the effort). Andrea Fryrear is co-founder of AgileSherpas and a leading global authority on agile marketing. She is co-author of the ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Marketing curriculum, and the author of two books on marketing agility, including "Mastering Marketing Agility: Transform Your Marketing Teams and Evolve Your Organization." Website: https://www.agilesherpas.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afryrear About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time. Appfire.com

"How does my scheduling process affect portfolio and capacity management?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire. Jira rockstar Rachel Wright joins Appfire's Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to talk scheduling, and why your process matters (a lot). Rachel is an entrepreneur, process engineer, and Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator.  She wrote The Jira Strategy Admin Workbook, and The Ultimate Guide to Jira Migrations: How to Migrate from Jira Server to Data Center or Cloud. She's also a speaker, an Atlassian Community Leader and author of courses for new and advanced Jira admins and users. She started using Jira and Confluence in 2011, became an administrator in 2013, and was certified in 2016 (the first year you could actually get certified). She's the owner and founder of Industry Templates, LLC, which helps companies grow, get organized, and develop their processes. Rachel also uses Atlassian tools in her personal life for accomplishing goals and tracking tasks.  She wrote her first book, the “Jira Strategy Admin Workbook“, in Confluence and tracked her progress in Jira! Website: https://www.jirastrategy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rlwww/  About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time.

"What even is PPM?" Find out in this episode of Appfire Presents: The Best Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire.   Elena Figler joins Appfire's Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to cover the basics of PPM. Elena is Sr. Director, Technology Project and Program Management Office at CALYX.   She's an expert in project management with advanced knowledge of agile practices, including Scaled Agile (SAFe), Risk Management planning, SDLC, Verification and Validation activities, and budgeting.   Elena's experience is in the technology/software development space, where she's had progressive responsibility for portfolios up to $40M. Website: https://www.calyx.ai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenafigler/ About The Show: The BEST Project Portfolio Management Show by Appfire covers everything you ever wanted to know about PPM by talking with project management experts who've seen it all. And every episode is 10 minutes or less, so you can get back to changing the world, one project at a time. https://appfire.com/