The Sensible Project Manager Podcast

It is critical for a Project Manager to build trust with their team and other shareholders. In this episode Susanne Madsen coaches Jared Coffin about building trust as Jared continues his preparations for becoming a project manager. During the Podcast One of the most important things a project manager can do to help them be […]

Good communication skills are critical for any successful project manager. Aspiring Project Manager, Jared Coffin, wants to improve his communication skills and receives excellent guidance from Elizabeth Harrin. During the Podcast During this episode Jared, had several questions about project communications. Elizabeth Harrin, from A Girls Guild to Project Management and myself answered his questions. […]

In the final session with Naomi Caietti, Jared discovers the final steps required to apply project management behaviors into his personal development plan. In the past three sessions with Naomi she has helped Jared focus on a plan which will help him develop the skills and behaviors that make a successful project manager. During the […]

Setting personal goals to become a project manager is an important step to realizing your aspiration to enter into the project management field. During this episode, Naomi Caietti and the Sensible Project Manager helps Jared Coffin, the Aspiring Project Manager, work on his goals to do just that…become a project manager. During the Podcast I […]

Jared took the Myers Briggs personality test and SWOT self-assessment in an effort to help understand those things that he should focus on as he becomes a project manager. During the Podcast During this episode Naomi Caietti and I review the self-assessment results of these two test. As a result of the Myers Briggs test […]

Naomi Caietti shares the first step for Jared Coffin in his personal growth and development plan. Listen as we learn the foundational behaviors project managers and program managers should focus on to improve their skills. During the Podcast During this episode Naomi referenced a research study, that she was able to participate in, that was […]

This is the first in what is anticipated will be a long running series where the Sensible Project Manager mentors an aspiring project manager. Today you will meet Jared Coffin, who we will get to know during the coming months as he shares his journey into project management. During the Podcast Meeting Jared Coffin Today […]

Michel Dion recently published a book called Leadership Toolbox for Project Managers: Achieve better results in a dynamic world. Michel joined me on #PMHangout41 to discuss leadership concepts as presented in his book. This was one of the many PMHangouts in the ongoing series of broadcasts sponsored by the Sensible Project Manager Hangout Community on […]

On February 5, 2015, my wife and I celebrated 30 years of marriage. First of all I want to say to my wife Monica, thank you for 30 great years. I love you and look forward to spending forever with you! As I reflect on my marriage with my beautiful bride, it occurs to me […]

Effective networking can increase your ability to deliver your project as well as further your project management career. In this episode I discuss what networking is and share suggestions on how to promote your career by building relationships with others in the field. Listen to the Podcast During the podcast What is networking? Networking is […]

Many organizations today are implementing Agile into their development processes which often means that agile and traditional project management methodologies live side by side. In this episode Joseph Flahiff discusses his newly published book “Being Agile in a Waterfall World”. This episode was a recording of #PMHangout 39 which was held as part of the […]

The Project Management Institute (PMI) has seven certifications for project managers and one for business analysts. Cornelius Fichtner and Kevin Reilly join Mark to discuss these certifications and end up providing details about each certification. This episode was a recording of #PMHangout 40 which was held as part of the Sensible Project Manager Hangout Community […]

Three brothers from different industries discuss leadership and how their style is influenced by their industry and the type of individuals they lead. The Sensible Project Manager, Mark Phillipy and his brothers Bryce and Daren provide different perspectives on leadership. In the end, leadership is leadership yet unique. This episode was a recording of #PMHangout […]

Cesar Abeid talks about “Project Management for You”, the title of his upcoming book. If you are new to project management listen as Cesar boils the craft down to simple terms. In this interview, the SensiblePM turns the table on Cesar and asks him the same questions he asked over 20 of “The Best Project […]

Giving back to the Project Management Community is an important aspect of our responsibility as professional project managers. Frank Saladis exemplifies one who continues to contribute to the project management discipline. In this interview with Frank we learn about many of those contributions which hopefully will encourage all of us to follow his example. Listen […]

Project Management Around the World European style is the topic of this podcast. This is the second in a series covering the second round of the #PMFlashBlog where project management bloggers around the world are sharing their thoughts about what project management is like in their part of the world. In this episode, Lindsay Scott, and Angel Berniz […]

Project Management Around the World North American style is the topic of this podcast. This is the first in a series covering the second round of the #PMFlashBlog where project management bloggers around the world are sharing their thoughts about what project management is like in their part of the world. In this episode, Cheri […]

“The Risk Guy”, Carl Pritchard, takes us on a fun journey in a very practical discussion about Risk Management. He talks about the importance of having a good risk plan for your projects. We also learn both about the governance aspect of risk management as well as how to manage the risks themselves. Mark held […]

Samad Aidane shares his research about Cultural Neuroscience on this episode of the Sensible Project Manager Podcast. Through today’s science he helps global project managers understand how to increase their cultural intelligence and improve their ability to communicate throughout the world. This interview was first held using Google+ Hangouts and if you wish you can […]

On this episode of the Sensible Project Manager Podcast, I was pleased to be joined by five thought leaders in the project management community who took the “Project Management Challenge”. Each panelist approached the challenge using their favorite project management methodology or framework. This event was held using Google+ Hangouts and if you wish you […]

Francis Hooke joined Mark Phillipy to talk about how project management impacts the bottom line of a business. Francis shared a case study where he used project management tools to help a new company produce great business results. Listen to the Podcast: The goal of this podcast was to help project managers understand that the […]

Two authors of the book Strategies for Project Sponsorship, Vicki James and Ron Rosenhead, joined Mark Phillipy to discuss project sponsorship on the 21st #PMHangout. These hangouts are held weekly and are sponsored by the Sensible Project Manager Hangout Community on Google+. Listen to the Podcast: You may purchase a copy of the book Strategies […]

Three participants of the first #PMFlashBlog share their blog posts about “What Project Management Means to Me”. Mark Phillipy, Francis Hooke, and Robert Kelly discuss their points of view on #PMHangout, the weekly hangout held in the Sensible Project Manager Hangout Community on Google+. Listen to the Podcast: Feature Segment The feature segment of this […]

“Being Agile in a Waterfall World” was the topic of the 11th hangout of the Sensible Project Manager Hangout Community on Google+. Joseph Flahiff of Whitewater Projects was the guest in this discussion about how agile can be used in a traditional project management environment. Listen to the Podcast: Feature Segment The feature segment of […]

The Sensible Project Manager interviews Robert Kelly who discusses project management, social media and his role in creating #PMChat on Twitter. He also shares important personal development tips for project managers. Listen to the Podcast: Feature Segment: During the interview Robert described how #PMChat started and the value that project managers get from participating in […]

The SensiblePM interviews Jenna Cypert who recently earned her PMP. She shares her experiences becoming a new project manager and what she did to prepare to take the PMP exam. Listen to the Podcast: Feature Segment Some of the activities that helped Jenna prepare to take the PMP exam are: Augment the study of the […]

The SensiblePM shares 5 ways to improve communications on a project. By following these 5 guidelines, you will improve your communication skills both personally and as a project manager. Listen to the Podcast: Feature Segment: 5 Ways to Improve Project Communications Acknowledge Types of Communications Understand Your Audience Remember Communication is Two Way Think Before […]

In this episode of the Sensible Project Manager Podcast, the SensiblePM will discuss how to manage IT projects. In the SensiblePM 101 tip, he talks about Project Charters. Listen to the Podcast: Feature Segment: How to Manage IT Projects Understand the Project Management methodology and processes Understand the SDLC Ensure Stakeholder Engagement Manage Scope closely […]

In this episode of the Sensible Project Manager Podcast, the SensiblePM discusses the Value of Project Management. In the SensiblePM 101 tip, he talks about task dependencies, predecessors and successors. Listen to the Podcast: Feature Segment: The Value of Project Management Accountability Predictability Efficiency Employee Satisfaction Customer Satisfaction Repeatable Results SensiblePM 101: Task Dependencies, Predecessors […]

In this episode of the Sensible Project Manager Podcast, the SensiblePM shares four guiding principles that help him be a successful project manager.  In the SensiblePM 101 tip, he talks about the difference between work and duration. Listen to the Podcast: Feature Segment: Four guiding principles to practical project management Understand the Project Vision Build […]