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In this episode of the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, we sit down with Hussain Bandukwala, CEO of Parwaaz Consulting, to explore how small and medium-sized businesses can leverage project management to streamline operations, enhance profitability, and drive growth. With over 20 years of expertise and recognition as a PMO Influencer of the Year finalist, Hussain shares actionable insights that empower SMBs to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.Key Highlights:Improving Profitability: How project management helps identify and address inefficiencies.Bridging Strategy and Execution: Turning big-picture goals into actionable results.Choosing the Right Tools: When and why SMBs should upgrade their project management solutions.Team Empowerment: Practical frameworks for collaboration and accountability.Overcoming Challenges: Solutions to common project management hurdles.Special Thanks to Our Partners:RBC: https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/business/accounts/beyond-banking/index.htmlUPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAConstant Contact: https://www.constantcontact.com/landing1/new-marketer?utm_campaign=canadiansme&utm_medium=sponsorlogo&utm_source=brandIHG Hotels and Resorts: https://businessedge.ihg.com/s/registration?language=en_US&CanSMEGoogle: https://www.google.ca/For more expert insights, visit www.canadiansme.ca and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age! Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.
Hussain Bandukwala is the chief coach at Parwaaz Consulting and helps PMO leaders succeed. Through coaching, workshops, and other resources, Hussain arms aspiring and first-time project management office (PMO) leaders with experiential learning, to gain confidence to achieve PMO triumph systematically and effectively. In this episode, we ask Hussain: What are the challenges you are seeing with delivering products and initiatives?Where you can find Hussain's work:Setting up a PMO in 100 days: https://www.parwaazcc.com/setting-a-pmo-for-the-first-time-do-it-in-100-days/LinkedIn Learning Courses: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/hussain-bandukwala
Welp. Glad this year's over. Perfect time to pour a drink, to be honest. It's also a perfect time for the third annual Christmas episode of the Consultants Saying Things podcast! It's great filler for that hole in spacetime between Christmas and New Year's. Join the full crew of Consultants Saying Things as we look forward to 2021 and what it holds in store for the consulting industry. We answer questions from LinkedIn and do it with a bit of liquid holiday cheer! And also we have some very special guests! Joining us: Brent Stokes from episode 35 (Recruiting) joins us at 00:01:25 Oliver Cronk from episode 30 (Endpoint Security) at 00:18:30 Hussain Bandukwala from episode 18 (PMO) at 00:27:00 Jim Sevier from episode 06 (CRM) at 00:34:24 Doug Cone from episode 04 (Open Source) at 00:51:56 Nathan Allchin from episode 34 (Philosophy) at 01:02:25 Mike Walker from episode 28 (Enterprise Architecture) at 01:10:20 Larry Gioia from episode 09 (Empathy) at 01:31:05 That wraps season 3 of the podcast. 36 episodes in the 30-90 minute range over the past 3 years. If you have a second, please subscribe. We'll see you in 2021. Enjoy! Add your thoughts to the conversation on LinkedIn, Twitter or YouTube. You can also like and subscribe on the YouTube Channel (and you should!)
Hussain Bandukwala is the Chief PMO Coach and Adviser at Parwaaz Consulting, which provides consulting, coaching, support and resources to facilitate the success of Project Management Office (PMO) leaders. He is a seasoned program/project manager who has worked with C-level executives and garnered recognition for being a versatile leader with a focus on getting things done. Hussain speaks at PMI events and has authored several PMO relevant publications. Today, I sit down with Hussain to talk about project management. Specifically, how do we get things done quickly and efficiently and do it in as organized a fashion as possible so that we can chip on time and profitably. This episode is going to discuss how you can get things done better, faster and ultimately reclaim more of your time. My biggest takeaway from this episode is that what we are doing is worth our time and energy only when we’re getting things done efficiently and effectively. In this broadcast, Hussain and I talk about: What led Hussain to what he’s doing today What exactly is project management How should we think of project management as an overview Why is project management not an administrative task Is it true that some people do not need a framework to get something done How do you know if you need project management as a solopreneur or small business What are the phases included in project management What is the key to project management success What are some examples of project management software How to use a Gantt Chart for project management at a glance What you definitely need if you’re trying to run a business or grow an operation Why is consistency key when it comes to project management How you can work backwards to see results faster How to Connect with Hussain: parwaazcc.com LinkedIn Get the Latest Broadcasts of In The Trenches on Your Favorite Podcast Platform: Subscribe to In The Trenches on iTunes Listen to In The Trenches on Spotify Get your weekly dose of In The Trenches on Google Play How You Can Support In The Trenches Did you enjoy today's broadcast of In The Trenches? Please click here to leave an honest rating and review on iTunes. Your review helps me spread the word of this podcast, which allows me to line up amazing guests and continue to produce this podcast ad-free. Thanks so much in advance for your support.
Project Management is a roadblock to rapid execution and transformation. It is outdated and serves only to tie up the agile enterprise in red tape. Or so many folks believe. I've had many experiences with Project Management, Project Managers, and Project Management Offices and I was curious what actual PMO practitioners thought about the PMO in the modern digital enterprise. So I asked my friend Hussain Bandukwala to join myself and my smart friends to discuss whether the PMO is a net hindrance or enabler of business and technology initiatives. In this episode: What is project management (and/or Project Management Office) in today's parlance? What does it mean to organizations? Why is it needed? Or perhaps, IS it needed? Everything today is agile, isn't PMO overkill? How can it be an enabler instead of an anchor? What does it look like when it is working well? What are some key success factors to doing project management right? How do you know when it isn’t being practiced well? Hussain is the Founder & CEO of Parwaaz Consulting and he helps high-growth companies with their Project Management efforts by coaching, mentoring and advising. His approach helps his clients bring order to chaos in 90 days. Be sure to check out his website and other online PMO resources: LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hussainba... LinkedIn Learning Courses: http://bit.ly/2G5KzCo On Twitter: @parwaaz03 Website: http://parwaazcc.com ****WARNING: I should point out that the language filters are totally off for this episode. Perhaps mature audiences only... Add your thoughts to the conversation on LinkedIn, Twitter or YouTube.
This episode, we get the great opportunity to speak with Hussain Bandukwala, PMO Coach and founder of the PMO Virtual Summit this October. Hussain helps us understand what a PMO really is (and should be), then shares some great insights into the career path of someone who wants to be a PMO leader. Some great tools Hussain shared are linked here: Article about co-existence of product & project management for startups: https://www.parwaazcc.com/5-reasons-why-project-management-is-a-no-brainer-for-your-rapidly-growing-startup/ Introspection Attribute Analysis (direct file download) https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=165cCFwnYRGB3TJIQ07_PCAAUcu0ZbXKs CHECK OUT THE PMO VIRTUAL SUMMIT Check out the PMO Virtual Summit October 16 - 18 - Hussain will have some amazing guests! Click HERE to check out the PMO Virtual Summit! OUR AMAZING GUEST HUSSAIN BANDUKWALA Hussain Bandukwala is the Chief Coach at Parwaaz Consulting (https://www.parwaazcc.com/) and helps PMO leaders succeed. Through coaching, workshops and other resources, Hussain arms aspiring and first-time Project Management Office (PMO) leaders with experiential learning and confidence to achieve PMO triumph systematically and effectively. He also works with PMO leaders and executives at high-growth small- and mid-sized organizations to conquer their biggest challenges in meeting strategic goals, achieving operational efficiency, and delivering project value. Hussain has led and facilitated the setup of PMOs at several companies and advised numerous PMO leaders throughout their own PMO setup journeys. He has authored several PMO-focused publications, teaches at LinkedIn Learning and speaks frequently on the subject. JOIN THE HAPPY HOUR! Get access to all podcasts, PDU certificates, bonus content, exclusive member Q&A webinars and more from our membership! https://pmhappyhour.com/membership STUMP THE PM’S! We love to hear about your tough PM issues, so please hit us up at podcast@pmhappyhour.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/pmhapyhour and we’ll see if we can help you. If we use your question, we’ll send you a PM Happy Hour coaster you can enjoy at your next happy hour.
Podcast: Hussain Bandukwala – Yes, you can set up a PMO in 100 days The success or failure of a newly elected head of state is often measured by how much they achieve in their first 100 days. Hussain Bandukwala thinks PMOs should be measured in the same way. Hussain is the founder of Parwaaz […]
Podcast: Hussain Bandukwala – Yes, you can set up a PMO in 100 days The success or failure of a newly elected head of state is often measured by how much they achieve in their first 100 days. Hussain Bandukwala thinks PMOs should be measured in the same way. Hussain is the founder of Parwaaz […]
E16 Warick Pond from ASU and Hussain Bandukwala from Parwaaz Consulting In this episode of Project Management Office Hours, Joe Pusz, PMO Joe has a great discussion with special guests Warick Pond, Executive Director with Arizona State University and Hussain Bandukwala, Chief PMO Coach with Parwaaz Consulting. Warick provided us an inside view of […] The post E16 Warick Pond from ASU and Hussain Bandukwala from Parwaaz Consulting appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
In this episode of Project Management Office Hours, Joe Pusz, PMO Joe has a great discussion with special guests Warick Pond, Executive Director with Arizona State University and Hussain Bandukwala, Chief PMO Coach with Parwaaz Consulting. Warick provided us an inside view of the impact and challenges of Project Management within Higher Education. We learned of the ASU Project Management Network, Training and Certifications offered at ASU, the Entrepreneurial mindset and skills expected with ASU PMs and the need to be successful in our era of Digital and Industry Disruption! A special Thank You to Warick and ASU for donating seats to ASU Project Management training to the Veterans in our Veterans Project Management Mentoring Program. Thank You Warick!PMO Leaders don’t have many resources to turn to for advice and education to grow in their role. Hussain provided his perspective on how PMO Leaders can be successful by understand what to do first in this role, understanding why PMOs fail so often and what skills are necessary to succeed in this role. As a leader in our Industry, Hussain is hosting the PMO Virtual Summit, a collection of 20 Global PMO Leaders from October 15 – 18th. To learn more visit https://pmovirtualsummit.comTune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders discussing a wide range of current topics and events! Our next show will be October 18th.
The State of the PMO In this video episode, I invite Peter Taylor, Bill Dow, and Hussain Bandukwala to a roundtable discussion about project management offices (PMOs). We have a great interaction about the state of today's PMOs, how to start one and keep it relevant, how to market the PMO and get executive support, how agile is impacting the PMO, and predictions about the future. Here's where you can learn more about my guests: Peter Taylor: http://www.thelazyprojectmanager.com/peter-taylor. You can find Peter's books on Amazon here. Bill Dow: https://www.billdowpmp.com/. You can find Bill's book on Amazon here. Hussain Bandukwala: http://www.parwaazcc.com/. Let Me Hear From You! What's working with the PMO's you see these days? What's not working? What questions do you have from this episode? Please e-mail me (show [AT] PeopleAndProjectsPodcast [DOT] com) or leave a message on our Listener Feedback Line (847-550-3747). I look forward to hearing from you! Please give us feedback about The People and Projects Podcast! Take our Listener Survey at https://PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/ListenerSurvey. Thank you! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week! {youtube}https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtgpqYFgDoA{/youtube} Total Duration 41:05 Download episode 187 FUNKORAMA by Kevin McLeod Licensed under an Attribution 3.0 License.