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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 45:17

Alison Coward shares insights on Workshop Culture, as she introduces her five-pillar framework for building strong team culture. Hear how teams can infuse their everyday collaboration with the energy and effectiveness of workshops. By adopting a "workshop mindset," teams can transform meetings, improve communication, and achieve stronger alignment around shared values, ultimately avoiding common pitfalls that lead to unproductive habits.

Inside Insights: Leading Project Teams to Success with Anuya Sheorey

Tech Driven Business

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 17:30

Ever wonder how to truly get business and IT on the same page, moving beyond strategy documents to real project success? In this latest episode, Anuya Sheorey of Nikola Automotive joins Mustansir Saifuddin to dive into how to lead teams across diverse landscapes, focusing on how to bridge that critical gap between high-level goals and daily execution. Anuya shares firsthand experiences and the framework used to align everyone from the C-suite to the front lines. It's more about the people than the technology. Anuya Sheorey is the Head of Program Strategy & Enterprise Solutions at Nikola where she leads high performing teams to enable rapid scale-up through ongoing delivery of critical capabilities across manufacturing, operations, finance, sales and service. As a strategic technology leader, she is passionate about connecting business strategy with technology execution and has a proven track record in orchestrating enterprise-wide digital transformations in diverse industries such as insurance, transportation, electronics and utilities to drive growth and operational excellence. Connect with Us: LinkedIn: Anuya Sheorey Mustansir Saifuddin Innovative Solution Partners Twitter: @Mmsaifuddin YouTube or learn more about our sponsor Innovative Solution Partners to schedule a free consultation. Episode Transcript: [00:00:00] Mustansir Saifuddin: Welcome to Tech Driven Business, brought to you by Innovative Solution Partners. I'm honored to have Anuya Sheorey of Nikola Automotive, join me to discuss how she leads teams across diverse landscapes, focusing on how to bridge that critical gap between high level goals and daily execution. Listen in as Anuya shares a framework she uses to align everyone from the C-Suite to the front lines. [00:00:31] Welcome to Tech Business. How are you? [00:00:34] Anuya Sheorey: I am doing great, Mustansir. Very good to see you. [00:00:37] Mustansir Saifuddin: Thank you. I'm so excited to have you on our show . We'll be focusing on or talking about leading teams and working across business and IT landscapes, and I know that's your sweet spot. That's your area of expertise and how this all relates to a project success. [00:00:56] I would like to discuss your real life examples. It would be good to, to get some insights into that. [00:01:02] Anuya Sheorey: Absolutely glad to be here and talk with you about my experiences. Will be wonderful. Thanks. [00:01:08] Mustansir Saifuddin: Alright, I think one of the things that I always like to, to start with is your experiences. Based on your experience. You've seen a lot it can be very challenging to get business and IT folks on the same page. Right. Especially your C-level strategy team how you align them with the folks who are actually doing the work. [00:01:32] What are some of the ways you have been able to break through those silos and bring those projects to fruition? [00:01:39] Anuya Sheorey: Yeah, so as a company, and when we were smaller, Nikola was smaller. We were very agile and nimble, right? It was very easy for us to just have a strategy in place and make sure that those strategies are executed. As we started down the path of scaling rapidly it was important for us to make sure that we maintain that nimbleness, but at the same time, we wanted to make sure that we were able to bridge that gap between strategy and execution that you just spoke about. [00:02:08] Right? How do we make sure that there is end-to-end ownership and improved line of sight? For the enterprise goals, right? The project was successful, but how do we make sure that it's, moving the needle in terms of what the organization is trying to achieve? You know, do we have buyin from cross-functional teams? [00:02:26] Are they prioritizing the work? All of them working in the same direction and drawing in the same direction, if you will. And so the other thing to that to add is also are we focusing on the outcomes as opposed to individual tasks? Oftentimes, teams get so focused on individual tasks and individual KPIs. [00:02:48] So just to give you a soccer analogy, for example, are we measuring how many times the ball was passed or are we measuring how many goals were made? You know, so all of that has to come together very nicely as well. And so to help with solving some of these challenges, we decided to shift our operating model [00:03:09] from a project to a product centric framework. Now, this is used often in software product companies, right? But how do we use that kind of a framework in a company like Nikola was the challenge that we kind of were working through. And so we created these self-organizing cross-functional teams. That were perpetual, constantly working on business outcomes and continuous improvements. [00:03:34] And so the way we define these product teams were in terms of value streams. Now, some of your listeners may be familiar with this value stream, kind of a framework which is used in manufacturing and Lean Sigma kind of a model. And the way we define value streams for the purpose of our product stream was a sequence of activities [00:03:56] that were, that are needed to be taken to respond to a customer [00:04:00] need or to deliver value to the customer. And so in our case, we defined three distinct journeys. We defined a truck journey, a customer journey, and an energy journey because Nikola is a truck manufacturing company and also we dispense hydrogen. [00:04:17] We are an energy company as well. If you look at the truck journey, what are some of the operational processes needed to support manufacturing a truck? So right from designing a truck to when it rolls off the factory floor, that's the truck journey. Similarly we identified right from the initial contact to the customer to when we service the customer, [00:04:39] that's the customer journey. And similarly for hydrogen dispensing capabilities, we identified the energy journey. So we created 11 to 12, I am gonna say different product value stream kind of teams that spanned across the enterprise. And we had an owner from the business. It was staffed with SMEs who were actually cross-functional. [00:05:01] So it was not bound by organizational structure or divisions within the company, but it was defined by the value stream really, and of course IT as well. Then this team was responsible for maintaining a backlog of items, and improvements that they worked on, whether it was training needed, whether it's a enhancement from an IT perspective needed or just ways of working that needed to be improved to continue to work on the improvements in value stream. [00:05:30] So that was kind of the framework that we used. To bridge that gap between strategy and execution and the role that the governance. So we had a governance committee that worked along with these different value stream enterprise wide. They were responsible for communicating the strategy. Where do we want to see the organization go? [00:05:51] And these product value streams then decided. How do these, their value streams contribute towards that enterprise goal? So that's kind of the bridge between the enterprise goals and the goals of the value streams. And so the product owner then was really the voice of the customer or the subject matter expert that decided what needed to be done to achieve those metrics. [00:06:13] And then the IT team took that on and decided how to deliver. [00:06:19] Mustansir Saifuddin: I think you mentioned a couple of very good points. You know, focus on teams. And, and you know, based on some of the experiences I've had I know cross-functional teams is a great way to get things done because now we are knowledge based from all the different parts of the organization. But how do you keep that balance between who makes the call and how this call is executed across the business and IT teams? [00:06:48] Because, you may have, sometimes the business may take a lot more focus, or, their focus can be a, a bit different than a technology perspective. Or IT may have a different view on that. Did you run into any of those challenges during your journey? [00:07:05] Anuya Sheorey: So I think the beauty of this whole framework was that there is no longer business and IT here, right? It's a value stream team. So it's a team that is working on challenges to make the value stream more effective. So they would map out the as is business process for that value stream and say, okay, what are some ways to improve things here? [00:07:26] Then that really drove the backlog for the team and I think the product owners were responsible, the one person responsible for prioritizing, this is the thing that we will focus on. But then what drove the constraints for how they would prioritize was the goals that came from the enterprise. [00:07:45] Right? Why should we be doing this came from the governance committee, and so that helped align the different teams as well, because oftentimes we also had initiatives that span beyond a value stream, not just one value stream. So how do you make [00:08:00] sure that you are aligning all the different value streams to work and draw in the same direction? [00:08:05] That was the goals framework that helped with that. [00:08:09] Mustansir Saifuddin: Yeah, absolutely. And I was about to go to that point that, you know, your value streams can crisscross, and when you have, those overlaps is where the friction comes into play, and how do you manage all those, all those challenges. Right? So, great, great answer. Kind of leads me into my next ask over here. [00:08:25] More than often you find yourself as part of their decision making process. Data and analytics is front and center of this, because that's what allows you to make those decisions based on the information you have available. What are some of the top factors that stick out for you when you look at having an SAP S/4 system and, you know, wanting to do analytics and reporting solution for your organization? [00:08:51] What is your take on it? [00:08:53] Anuya Sheorey: Yeah. At Nikola, initially our priority was just enabling the core functionality that would help with the rapid, rapid scale up and transformation of the business. So we quickly realized that if we had to grow as an organization, we needed a more robust data and analytic strategy in place as well. [00:09:10] And so while SAP was our backbone for operational data finance, manufacturing, inventory, we did have peripheral systems and sources of data as well. And I think that's what got us talking to Mustansir when we initially met, is how do we go about doing this? You were a great partner and we talked about, how have you seen this play through you know, several options we were considering at that time? [00:09:33] How do we make sure that we are able to democratize access to the data and at the same time ensure that we are not constantly having to touch it every time we change something in SAP because that's not the easiest thing to do. And so that's kind of was our thinking for deciding which solution to go forward with and what should be our strategy long term from that point on. [00:09:57] Mustansir Saifuddin: Yeah, I think that's a great view of that situation. 'cause , I remember when we had that discussion and I find myself a lot of times in those conversations where you have your backbone system, SAP or any other ERP systems for that matter, but you also got to have other peripheral systems from CRM to any other manufacturing system, et cetera in your landscape. [00:10:22] And the goal or the challenge usually for businesses, I'm looking at the overall organizational data and I, I want to do some analytics on top of that, not my financial system or my supply chain system alone. It's a mix of information that I'm looking at, so it feels like you are able to look at a collective data set and then make those decisions. [00:10:46] Anuya Sheorey: absolutely. [00:10:48] Mustansir Saifuddin: That makes sense and that's good because, based on your experience, I know you've worked in a variety of industries and technologies, How have you been successful leveraging third party resources to support your teams? What is the formula that you use? [00:11:04] Anuya Sheorey: Yeah, unfortunately it's not a formula, but it's more a partnership. I've worked in diverse industries. Insurance, transportation, electronics, utilities. One of the key differentiating factors for extended partner relationships that have worked for me in the past have been the ones where companies have stepped up to co-create the innovative solutions with us. [00:11:25] They are able to bring in best practices to the table, guide discussions, make themselves trusted advisors in the process. These are the companies that have embodied, true partnerships for us, and we've built long-term relationships with some of these companies. [00:11:42] Mustansir Saifuddin: I think that's super interesting. You use the word partnership more often it gets overlooked when you are working with customers, a lot of times the conversation comes up as, the SI is doing the implementation or the or an outside third party is being brought in to help us with this [00:12:00] technology transformation. [00:12:01] But the concept of partnership kind of sets aside that whole idea of a third party. Working as a team trying to create something. And you saw that partnership successful based on your past experiences? [00:12:15] Anuya Sheorey: Yes, and I have seen that is the only kind of relationships that have been successful because oftentimes if you think about companies as SIs that there is a lot of things that get lost in the translation. There is handoff and a lot of communication challenges that come to it. [00:12:33] Whereas if they are involved from the beginning, they are true partners in the success of the initiative that makes it a successful partnership and a program, and it's a win-win for both really. [00:12:44] Mustansir Saifuddin: Absolutely. I think the the end of the day is it's not about the technology, it's about the actual business benefit of it. And the way you, you described , the relationship I think is what really comes out , as a finished product at the end of the day. Right. From the business perspective. [00:13:03] So, so I know we've been talking about technology and business and all that. We all know we are living in the, this AI world. Everything is moving super fast. The world is changing by day by hour. How do you stay on top of everything that's going on? [00:13:22] Anuya Sheorey: I love doing it, that's why. So I am an avid learner. I am a continuous learner and a reader as well, so I tend to take up assignments that I know nothing about with the objective of learning, because that drives me. Personally I'm always on the lookout for classes reading, whether it's books or podcasts or blog posts newsletters of some leaders, thought leaders that I follow. [00:13:46] And so that's kind of what I do for my teams. I have followed a similar thing that I've been asking them questions. What did you learn today? Do that even at home where we have that conversation. Dinner table, what did you learn today? Whether it's from your day-to-day work or whether you read something interesting. [00:14:02] And I think that's kind of what helps me stay up to date as well. [00:14:08] Mustansir Saifuddin: Do you think that that that learning is allowing you to get to your next level faster than you anticipated? Or have you seen that, that drive in learning helping you move forward? [00:14:21] Anuya Sheorey: I would link, I would like to think so. But I think it also helps me do a better job at whatever role that I'm operating in or whatever task that I'm undertaking as well, because I have heard perspectives of other people who've gone through similar things, learn from their lessons. I have a wider pool of mentors to draw from, from that perspective as well. [00:14:43] Mustansir Saifuddin: It always helps to have a mentor, right? So that's, that's one thing that you can always appreciate when you're going through your journey. I know we talked about a lot of different things today. As we coming to the end of our session, I, I'd like to have one key takeaway that you want to leave our listeners with today. [00:15:00] Anuya Sheorey: Yeah, so as we think about how to bridge the gap between strategy and execution, which has kind of been the theme of this podcast here. The way I look at it is any transformation effort at the end of the day, is all about people. You need inputs from them , they are closest to the work being performed. [00:15:17] You need collaboration and buy-in cross-functionally across the organization for people who are going to execute on some of those strategies. And you need them motivated and ready to embrace the change that goes along with any transformation effort. As we saw in the example of the product framework of what that did, was it empowered people to take on some of the work to take on some of those challenges, and it had a two-pronged benefit as well. [00:15:43] They were the ones identifying the changes that were needed. And also since they were involved in the decision making process, it's kind of the IKEA effect, right? People, if they're involved in making a product, they have pride in it and that is easier buy-in from those people as well. And [00:16:00] so any transformation is less about technology. [00:16:02] It's more about people. [00:16:06] Mustansir Saifuddin: I think I, I don't often hear this thing and this idea about it. and, and everybody's excited about the transformation and the technology, and of course it's exciting but we tend to leave the people part out [00:16:21] Anuya Sheorey: Mm-hmm. [00:16:21] Mustansir Saifuddin: or, or minimize that. But I think what I'm hearing from you is you keep the people upfront and center, then everything around it kind of blends in or kind of smoothly moves forward. [00:16:35] Anuya Sheorey: Absolutely. [00:16:37] Mustansir Saifuddin: Well thank you so much for joining me today. I would love to continue the conversation, but we gotta come to our end. So thank you so much. [00:16:44] Anuya Sheorey: Thank you, Mustansir. Glad to be here. [00:16:46] Mustansir Saifuddin: Thank you for listening to Tech Driven Business brought to you by Innovative Solution Partners. Breaking silos and bridging strategy and execution can be challenging for any organization. A new US key takeaway. Any transformation is less about technology and is more about people. We would love to hear from you. [00:17:10] Continue the conversation by connecting with me on LinkedIn or X. Learn more about Innovative Solution Partners and schedule a free consultation by visiting isolutionpartners.com. Never miss a podcast by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Information is in the show notes.

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S4xE10: Scaffolding Project Team Communication, Including for Neurodivergence

The CS-Ed Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 31:22

In this teaching practice byte (TPB), we bring you Professor Andrew Begel to discuss how to support communication for project teams through the lens of supporting our neurodivergent students. We first discuss briefly why there is a greater awareness of neurodiversity. Then we go into how to support student communication within a team setting, regardless of your students' neurotype, since it turns out all students need to be taught how to communicate more effectively! This TPB discusses concrete ways to identify hidden communication activities and how to scaffold them so students aren't guessing and doing them poorly. See the transcript on the website (https://csedpodcast.org/blog/s4e10_tpb_team_communication_neurodivergence/)

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REWIND | The Brisbane Jewellery Store Stabbing

Understate: Lawyer X

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 41:19

After an attempted murder left a man brutally injured, one cop decided to change the way police in Queensland respond to violent crimes. Queensland Police Sergeant Dustin Osborne is one of the best examples of how proactive policing can not only prevent crime, but save lives. He designed and implemented QPol’s groundbreaking Tactical First Aid Program. An initiative which has received global acclaim for its ability to train first responding police in critical medical intervention techniques. Join host Brent Sanders as he unpacks how Dustin copes with his role as a first responding police officer, and what is next for the future of police medicine. If you or anyone you know needs help: Lifeline (Crisis support and suicide prevention) 13 11 14 1800 Respect (National sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line) 1800 737 732 Men's Referral Service (National counselling, information and referral service for men looking to change their behaviour) 1300 766 491 Full Stop Australia (National violence and abuse trauma counselling and recovery Service) 1800 385 578 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How To Help Project Teams Embrace And Ace Project Presentations

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 48:14 Transcription Available

Presentation day is here, and it's not going smoothly—slides are being read off, demos are falling flat, and you're winging it after forgetting your notes. Stakeholders are disengaged, but the project continues, and more presentations are ahead.Galen Low chats with presentation expert Renaud Taburiaux about how project managers can help their teams deliver clear, impactful presentations without wasting time preparing. Tune in to learn how to frame your work for executives and ace your next presentation!Resources from this episode:Join DPM MembershipSubscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcastsConnect with Renaud on LinkedInCheck out Presentation SprintPresentation Sprint on Amazon

How To Identify & Fix Project Team Dysfuntion Using Teamangle

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 46:22 Transcription Available

In today's rapidly changing work environment, the importance of team performance cannot be overstated. Whether you're leading a team in a bustling agency or navigating challenges in a large organization, team dysfunction can be a silent killer.Galen Low is joined by Greg Storey and Brett Harned—Co-Founders of Same Team Partners—to delve into the nuances of team dysfunction and explore strategies to overcome it.Resources from this episode:Join DPM MembershipSubscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcastsConnect with Brett and Greg on LinkedInCheck out Same Team PartnersDownload Your Team Work, Reimagined playbookSign up for Brett & Greg's free webinar on Tuesday, December 12th at 12 pm ET

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How to Foster Collaboration Across Cultures in Distributed Project Teams

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 32:55 Transcription Available

In today's digitally connected world, the landscape of project management is evolving rapidly. International collaboration is increasingly becoming the norm, creating a dynamic where project teams span multiple work cultures and continents. This complex, yet exciting interplay of cultures presents both incredible opportunities and significant challenges for project management professionals.Galen Low is joined by Yasmina Khelifi (Senior Project Manager) & Mayte Mata Sivera (Head of PMO) to explore some key aspects of international collaboration.Resources from this episode:Join DPM MembershipSubscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcastsCheck out this episode's sponsor: JotformConnect with Mayte and Yasmina on LinkedIn

Episode 509: Project Success Starts with the Right Project Team (Free)

The Project Management Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024

Play audio-only episode | Play video episode Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. Episode Summary Achieving project success involves more than managing timelines and deliverables; it starts with assembling the right team. In this episode, award-winning project management consultant and speaker, Dawn Mahan, shares her expertise on creating cohesive, effective project teams and maximizing the impact of each role. With her extensive experience advising senior leaders, Dawn brings a wealth of practical insights to help project managers make the best use of their team members' skills and ensure everyone is aligned with the project's objectives.

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Episode 509: Project Success Starts with the Right Project Team (Free)

The Project Management Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024

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How to Set Up a Project Team for Success

Extraordinary Team Tips

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 6:14

Project teams are typically commissioned to implement a specific project or plan. To set your project team up for success, follow these steps to success.

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A New Orbit: How Project Teams Are Using AI in Space

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 30:20 Transcription Available

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making one giant leap in the space industry. In celebration of World Space Week, we're highlighting how project teams are tapping AI for space exploration and innovation. A project leader from the European Space Agency shares how his team created a “flying laboratory” so that other organizations from across the globe could experiment with new tech—including AI—in space. And NASA's chief artificial intelligence officer shares how teams are using AI on projects and how the U.S. space agency is ensuring ethical, responsible AI use across teams.Key themes[02:29] Why ESA created a “flying laboratory,” the OPS-SAT Space Lab service [05:41] How to experiment with AI—and use it in the right projects[11:27] Why the space industry views AI with heavy interest—and healthy skepticism[14:32] What NASA's chief artificial intelligence officer is focused on[16:42] How the U.S. space agency is using AI on projects [22:04] How NASA ensures ethical, responsible AI use across teams[26:58] How AI could transform space projects

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The Power to Defuse: Tips for Conflict Resolution on Project Teams

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 32:00 Transcription Available

Conflict can occur on any project. And project professionals should know how to defuse it. Guests share tips for resolving conflicts on projects, how these strategies shift depending on the source, the must-have skills for effective conflict resolution and how project professionals can strengthen their conflict resolution capabilities.Key themes[01:06] Why conflict management is a must for successful project delivery[04:43] Strategies to manage—and resolve—conflicts resolution on projects[12:39] Why you should change up your strategies depending on who is in conflict[15:55] Ways project professionals can boost their conflict resolution skills [21:51] Resolving a conflict with active listening, increased transparency and consistent communication [27:55] Conflict management strategies for in-person vs. remote team members[29:54] Lessons learned: Understand different perspectives and listen with empathy

The ERP Implementation Planning Episode

Transformation Ground Control

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 191:48

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: Everything you need to know about implementation planning. How to Construct a Digital Strategy What is Implementation Phase 0 Introduction to Project Planning How to Set up a Project Team & Collaborate (Rachel Lyubovitzky, CEO, Setuply) Program vs Project Management To-Do's Before Starting a Digital Transformation How to Create a Realistic Project Plan We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show.

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Craziest Things Project Teams Say

Digital Stratosphere: Digital Transformation, ERP, HCM, and CRM Implementation Best Practices

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 15:24

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Craziest Things Project Teams Say

Digital Stratosphere: Digital Transformation, ERP, HCM, and CRM Implementation Best Practices

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 15:24

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How to Build Connectedness & Improve Wellness in Your Project Team

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 27:45 Transcription Available

In today's fast-evolving remote work landscape, fostering team collaboration and togetherness has become paramount.Galen Low is joined by Theresa Bailey—Founder of Starfish Synergies—to provide invaluable insights into transforming team dynamics, building connections, and creating a safe environment for innovation and productivity.Resources from this episode:Join DPM MembershipSubscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcastsConnect with Theresa on LinkedInCheck out Starfish Synergies

From the Olympics to F1: How Project Teams are Making Events More Sustainable

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 31:02 Transcription Available

Project teams behind the biggest events must manage stakeholders and resources to deliver thrilling experiences. But there's a growing focus on sustainability, too—making sure events mitigate negative impacts on the planet. We speak with project leaders making two major spectacles—the Paris Olympics and Formula 1's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix—more sustainable.Key themes[02:45] The Olympic and Paralympic Games' growing focus on sustainability[05:57] Using temporary infrastructure at the Paris Olympics[15:03] How others can maximize sustainability in their projects[17:41] Building buy-in for sustainability initiatives in the events sector[21:59] Making the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix better for the planet—and fans[26:11] Managing stakeholders while keeping sustainability at the forefront[28:00] Ways to measure the success of sustainability-focused projects

Episode 204 – Innovation through Compassion: Creating Happy, Productive Project Teams

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 31:47

The podcast by project managers for project managers. Happiness isn't just about feeling good—it's a strategic advantage in the professional world. In this episode we're taking a look into the powerful connections between happiness, project success, and compassion. Emma Seppälä reveals how team happiness directly influences project outcomes and how a compassionate culture can reduce stress, boost productivity, and enhance team cohesion. Table of Contents 03:10 … Happiness Fuels Success05:07 … Impact of Stress on Creativity06:36 … Culture, Values and Happiness07:54 … Take Care of Yourself09:35 … How to Guage your Internal Landscape13:40 … Having the Right Attitude16:11 … Self-Critical vs. Self-Aware18:15 … Are You Being Too Nice?20:48 … Kevin and Kyle22:01 … Showing Compassion in the Workplace24:12 … Physiological Impact of Compassion26:55 … Compassion and Resilience28:28 … Learn to be Compassionate29:46 … Sovereign31:10 … Closing EMMA SEPPALA: And a compassionate leader makes room for the human moments, makes the workplace not just a place of transaction but interaction, and gives grace when grace is needed, when suffering is present. And what doesn't make sense about that? It just makes sense. And when that happens, the employee's loyalty gets really strong because their leader had their back at a time when they needed it. WENDY GROUNDS: Welcome to Manage This, the podcast by project managers for project managers. I'm Wendy Grounds, and in the studio with me is Bill Yates. We want to take a moment to thank our listeners who reach out to us and leave comments on our website or on social media. You can find us on Velociteach social media, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. And we love hearing from you, and we always appreciate your positive ratings on Apple Podcast or whichever podcast listening app you use. Velociteach is a community of leaders, project managers, and hard-working team members, here to support your growth and success. InSite is our project management mobile learning platform where you can prepare for your PMP certification or get better at your job by choosing from over 70 high quality and engaging courses. These courses cover a variety of topics such as communication, leadership, status reporting, the work breakdown structure, and more. Each course aligns with a PMI Talent Triangle, making earning and reporting PDUs easier than ever. We designed InSite for project managers who prefer a flexible and convenient method of learning from industry experts. Visit us at velociteach.com today to get started. Today we are looking at the intersection of happiness and compassion, and in this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Emma Seppala. She's an expert in the science of happiness, emotional intelligence, and social connection. Emma teaches executives at the Yale School of Management and is faculty director of the Yale School of Management's Women's Leadership Program. She's a psychologist and research scientist by training. Her bestselling book “The Happiness Track” has been translated into dozens of languages, and she's just published a new book, “Sovereign.” Emma is also the science director of Stanford University's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. And so, she definitely has a lot of really great information on happiness, on success, and on compassion, which are the things we're talking about today. We're going to explore the intricate relationship between happiness and success, and we will uncover how cultivating happiness isn't just a feel-good endeavor, but a strategic advantage, particularly in the professional realms, and how we can apply this to our projects. We'll also examine how team happiness can directly influence project outcomes. Fostering a culture of compassion doesn't only alleviate stress, but also enhances overall productivity and cohesion amongst team members. So, let's get ready to be inspired by Emma. Hi, Emma.

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Bridging Management and Project Teams for Success with Jordan Dieterle

Speaking Sessions

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 40:44 Transcription Available

Discover how to transition from a technical role to leadership with insights from Jordan Dieterle, a seasoned service account manager with over 12 years in automation and electrical systems. Jordan shares his inspiring journey from an electrical technologies student to a leadership role, highlighting his passion for continuous learning and project management. Learn how he bridges communication gaps between management and project teams and cultivates an environment of independence and mutual respect.This episode delves into essential leadership skills, emphasizing the importance of building relationships and mentoring colleagues. Jordan also discusses the power of social media, particularly LinkedIn, in networking and career development. Get practical advice on improving communication, handling uncertainty, and blending personal and professional relationships to create a supportive work environment. Don't miss Jordan's tips for connecting and continuing the conversation about automation and public speaking.NOTABLE QUOTES"If you'll show me, I'll do it." – Jordan"We're not taking people's jobs. We're replacing operator-level jobs with tech-level jobs when we're automating." – Jordan"When it comes to leading people and teams, you have to start doing that work before you're actually put in that title." – Philip"I need to make sure that anybody [who] is in automation knows who I am. If they don't know me, then I need to know them." – Jordan"I'm connecting because I want to get to know you." – Jordan"At the end of the day, we need to get this done. I don't even care if I have to be there working with you, I will, I'll help you." – Jordan“Sometimes personalities do collide." – Jordan"Communication tends to go bad when we only focus on what's right in front of us or if we assume the knowledge that everybody has." – Philip"I don't know is an answer and it's a good one sometimes." – Jordan"I'm going to take action… to help who I'm communicating with and trying to grow that and build connections and relationships with." – JordanRESOURCESJordanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-dieterle-4b3034151/ Email: jdieterle@reautomated.com PhilipDigital Course: https://www.speakingsessions.com/digital-courseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessionsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions Support the Show.

Natural Foot Health 101 w/ Andy Bryant & Mark Bell's Power Project Team

Restore To Explore

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 123:46

In this week's episode of the Restore To Explore Podcast, we have a special feature from The Mark Bell Power Project. During our recent trip to the US, Jim and Melbourne-based podiatrist Andy Bryant caught up with Mark Bell, Nsima Inyang, and Andrew Zaragoza. They delve into the impact of traditional footwear on chronic pain issues and discuss how going barefoot or wearing barefoot shoes can significantly alleviate these problems. Tune in for an insightful conversation on foot health and practical advice on integrating natural foot health practices into your daily routine. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7FiGbRP8igk?si=KSN5dNvQhVGfMN9R TFC Helpful Links: Free Training Explorer Membership Free Ebook (The Guide To Foot Freedom) Shop TFC tools and training (Use the code R2E10 to save 10%) Become A TFC Athlete TFC Pro Directory Natural Footwear Finder Fountain - Earn money while you listen to our podcast Follow us: Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Music:Love Frequency - Roze SoundLost To The Siren - Makenna Susan

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Project Feature: Roundtable with Henry on Tour Project Team

The Royal Studies Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 46:07

This episode, hosted by Dr Ellie Woodacre, features another roundtable with members of the Henry on Tour project team--we discuss the progresses of Henry VIII and the big themes of the project including kingship & queenship, logistics, legacy and performance.About the project: This exciting three-year venture brings together a cross-disciplinary team of scholars and technical specialists from both the academic and heritage sectors to explore, evaluate and reconceptualise Henry VIII's progresses. Led by Historic Royal Palaces in collaboration with the Universities of York and Newcastle, the main research focus will be on the logistics of Henry's journeys around his realm and their performance as a spectacle, their significance in demonstrating kingship and queenship, and their legacy for the study and interpretation of the Tudors in schools and at heritage sites. The project will map Henry VIII's complete itinerary for the first time and the associated landscapes, the routes taken, the venues visited and the palaces, country houses and ecclesiastical institutions that accommodated the royal household. Henry VIII on Tour will thus be presenting new stories, posing and answering innovative research questions, and hopefully inspiring greater curiosity about local places and heritage sites. As well as contributing to our understanding of Henry VIII, his wives and court and the relationship with his people in historical terms, the project will be reflecting on what monarchy and visibility means to us in the 21st century.Check out their upcoming project events HERE.Guest Bios:Anthony Musson Project lead / Theme lead: logisticsHistoric Royal PalacesProfessor Anthony Musson joined Historic Royal Palaces in 2018 to lead and foster a distinctive vision for the charity's research into historic palaces, diverse communities, landscapes and collections. He is editor with JPD Cooper of Royal Journeys in Early Modern Europe (Routledge, 2022).Kate Giles Theme lead: legacyUniversity of YorkKate is a building historian and archaeologist with a particular interest in the study of late medieval and early modern communal and public buildings. As Co-Director of the Centre for the Study of Christianity & Culture, Kate works with national, regional and local organisations to find creative ways of sustaining and sharing their heritage with others.Kirsty Wright Post-Doctoral Research AssistantHistoric Royal PalacesMy research focuses on early modern architecture, politics and government. I completed my PhD at the University of York on the Exchequer of Receipt in the Palace of Westminster, which explored the relationship between institutional development and the architecture of the palace. Toby WardEnsemble Pro VictoriaFounded at Cambridge in 2015, EPV is a pioneer in combining high-level performance with the latest research. Under their director Toby Ward, EPV won joint-first prize at the London International Festival of Early Music Young Ensemble Competition (2020). Their Gramophone award-nominated debut recording, Robert Fayrfax: Music for Tudor Kings and Queens, was released by Delphian in 2021. Their second album, Tudor Music Afterlives (Delphian, 2022) includes new polyphonic reconstructions.

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EP238: B&Q's Digital Optimsation Lead On How To Run Efficient Project Teams & Product Roadmaps

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 39:25

Unlock the secrets to running an efficient project team and crafting a winning product roadmap with our new podcast tailored for ecommerce businesses! Dive into expert insights from B&Q's Digital Optimisation Lead Kaylie Mitten on orchestrating multiple disciplines, from strategic planning to flawless execution. Learn how to build compelling business cases, manage stakeholders effectively, and deliver impactful Board presentations. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this podcast equips you with actionable tips and best practices to navigate the complexities of project management and roadmap planning. Elevate your ecommerce strategy, streamline operations, and drive success with proven methodologies. Tune in and transform your approach to leading dynamic, results-driven teams!

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Project Feature: Roundtable with e-Reginae Project Team

The Royal Studies Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 26:38

This episode features e-Reginae, an exciting project in the field of queenship studies, based at the University of Lisbon. This roundtable includes three members of the project team: project leader Professor Ana Maria S.A Rodrigues, Inês Olaia and Pedro de Sousa. We'll be discussing the project aims, the inspiration behind e-Reginae and their plans for the future--certainly a project with real potential for fellow researchers in queenship and royal studies!Find out more about the project on their website and by following them on social media!The project website: http://ereginae.wordpress.com Instagram - @e.reginae Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ereginaeproject Twitter/X - @eReginaeProject Guest information:Ana Maria S. A. Rodrigues (MA, Sorbonne Université, 1981; PhD University of Minho, 1992; Habilitation, University of Minho, 2002) is Associate Professor at the University of Lisbon and a researcher at its Centre for History. Her research focuses on Portuguese medieval queenship, from the queens' estates and revenue to jurisdictional and political powers to religious and artistic patronage. Her most recent publications are “Splendour in life, humility in death: Queen Leonor de Lencastre (1458-1525) and the women around her”, Journal of Medieval Iberian Studies, 16-1 (2024); Dynastic Change: Legitimacy and Gender in Medieval and Early Modern Monarchy, Ana Maria S. A. Rodrigues, Manuela Santos Silva and Jonathan Spangler eds. (Routledge, 2020); “The Queen Consort in Castile and Portugal. María de Aragon (b. 1403-d. 1445), Queen of Castile and Leonor de Aragon (b. 1405/1408-d. 1445), Queen of Portugal”, in J. Roe and J. Andrews eds., Representing Women's Political Identity in the Early Modern Iberian World (Routledge, 2020).Inês Olaia is a PhD candidate in Medieval History at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities of the University of Lisbon with a scholarship from Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia. Her thesis is titled “By the Grace of God Queen of Portugal: queens' functions and practices in Medieval Portugal”. She holds a MA in Medieval History, with a dissertation on the queens' rule of the towns of Alenquer and Aldeia Galega da Merceana. Her publications include a study of an inquest into Filipa of Coimbra, sister of queen Isabel in 2022, a study on the rule of queens Teresa and Sancha over several towns in Portugal and a work on the itineraries of the queens of Manuel I in 2023. Pedro de Sousa is a 3rd-year student of the History degree at the School of Arts and Humanities of the University of Lisbon (FLUL) and the Grant Holder of the eReginae project. His responsibilities consisted of searching and locating the documents issued by the medieval queens of Portugal, as well as their paleographical transcription and uploading to the EGPA (Escritório Galego-Português Antigo) platform. Pedro is also one of the founders and directors of the History Students Union at FLUL.

How Project Teams Are Building Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 29:00 Transcription Available

Building sustainable infrastructure doesn't just protect people and the planet—it boosts the bottom line. Project teams must deliver assets that can withstand the extreme effects of climate change. Guests discuss the growing focus on climate-resilient infrastructure, how to manage stakeholders across project partners and communities, and which skills project professionals need to lead these initiatives. Plus, an in-depth discussion about a major infrastructure overhaul program in Peru, with projects focused on climate resilience and delivering long-term value.Key themes[02:28] Climate change's systemic effects on infrastructure—and why that's a challenge for project professionals [07:49] Must-haves for climate resilience projects: Curiosity, communication skills and community engagement [13:49] What trends are next in climate-resilient infrastructure[17:29] The growing momentum for climate-resilient infrastructure[19:53] How Peru is rebuilding after 2017 El Niño, creating climate-resilient infrastructure, education and health centers[25:39] Future-proofing Peru's reconstruction program through knowledge transfer

Bringing Certainty to the Project Team

Bridging the Gap

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 22:26

Depending on how you look at them, AI and prefabrication in construction can be time-saving game changers or tools of disruption. Paul Sweeney joined us at Advancing Prefab 2024 to discuss the substantial shifts in mindset around prefabrication as a whole, how to look at the past to prepare for the future, the positive aspects of newer technology, and new alignments between industries that were once completely disparate. Paul Sweeney is Director of Prefabrication at GE Johnson Construction Company. He has also worked as MEP manager for the same company, and as Project Manager at Haselden Construction. He received his Bachelor of Applied Science, Construction Management from Colorado State University.

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Episode 197 – Thriving Project Teams: Retention vs. Turnover

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 36:50

The podcast by project managers for project managers. Have you ever wondered why project team members decide to quit? Join us as we unravel the mysteries behind team turnover with HR expert Cindi Filer. Discover the pitfalls project managers should avoid to retain their team members, foster a thriving workplace environment, and optimize your most valuable resource: your people. Table of Contents 03:22 … Why are People Quitting?05:13 … Survey: Three Reasons People Quit06:03 … Employee Engagement Categories08:14 … Loud Quitting10:31 … Importance of Leadership Training12:23 … What Impacts Employee Engagement?19:24 … Where to Start as a PM20:58 … Kevin and Kyle22:22 … Building Your Team Culture26:05 … Pitfalls to Avoid29:43 … Dealing with Pay Issues32:47 … Well-Being at Work35:15 … Contact Cindi36:18 … Closing CINDI FILER: ...make sure you and your team is catching each other doing things that are positive, and then speaking those out to people. Because I think encouragement is oxygen. You've heard that. And so it's amazing when somebody's leader calls them out for something that they've done well. It's amazing how much they feel grounded in that area. WENDY GROUNDS: Welcome to Manage This, the podcast by project managers for project managers. I'm your host, Wendy Grounds, and with me is Bill Yates. He is our seasoned project management expert. Today we're diving into a topic that's at the forefront of every organization's success. We're talking employee retention. And together with our guest we're going to unravel some of the complexities and insights into the importance of maintaining employee and team member retention. Why do people quit their jobs? Why do they quit project teams? What are the top factors driving this trend? We're going to be exploring the nuances behind this phenomenon and hopefully answering some of those questions for you today. BILL YATES: Absolutely. This is going to be a, we believe, a very helpful conversation. We'll be tackling the crucial question of how much of team engagement is attributable to the manager, and what advice do we have for the project manager who claims they don't have time to focus on engagement, I've got a project to deliver. Spoiler alert, there's always time for strategies that boost team morale. And of course we can't ignore the pitfalls and mistakes that project managers should steer clear of to prevent turnover on their teams. We'll learn from the errors of others so we don't have to repeat those mistakes ourselves. WENDY GROUNDS: We are honored today to have a distinguished guest with us in the studio. We're so excited. We actually have a guest in the studio that we're not sitting on Skype or Zoom. We have Cindi Filer with us in the studio. BILL YATES: Yeah, Wendy, this is exciting to have Cindi in the studio with us. By the way, we have been using a new studio. It's called Summer Street Productions. It's a local Kennesaw-based studio that has fantastic equipment and facilities. We're delighted to be in here, and super excited to be enjoying the quality and the production value they bring to us. So thank you guys at Summer Street. WENDY GROUNDS: Cindi is a seasoned professional who has dedicated her career to help companies acquire and optimize their most valuable asset, their people. She spent the early days of her career at Delta Airlines and Worldspan, a Delta company in the human resources space. Twenty-nine years ago she founded Innovative Outsourcing, which is a staffing and recruiting firm dedicated to helping companies find and keep talented professionals, both part-time and full-time. So stay tuned as we unravel the secrets to fostering a workplace where team members not only stay, but thrive. Hi, Cindi. Welcome to Manage This. Thank you so much for joining us. CINDI FILER: Oh, I'm so glad to be here. Thank you for asking. Can't wait to talk about some human resources stuff.

Episode 197 – Thriving Project Teams: Retention vs. Turnover

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024

126 - Combination Products Collaboration, Turnover on MedTech/Pharma Project Teams, and Lessons from working with Intel's CEO with Mat Stratton, Founder of Coalition Ltd

Combinate Podcast - Med Device and Pharma

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 35:54

On this episode I was joined by Mat Straton, Founder of Coalition Ltd. In this episode, Mat discusses: 01:02 Venturing into Combination Products 02:46 Andy's Journey into Healthcare Space 04:48 Challenges in Deep Brain Stimulation 08:55 The Impact of working with Andy Grove 10:42 The Struggle with Parkinson's Disease 13:20 The Speed of Product Development 16:09 Collaboration Challenges in Combination Product Space 19:17 The Role of Regulatory Teams 23:12 The Importance of Team Formation and Alignment 33:20 The Vision for Coalition 34:44 Conclusion Prior to founding COALITION, a collaboration consultancy focussed on speeding progress in highly regulated industries, Mat spent 20 years leading companies within the MedTech and Combination Products spaces. Over this time, Mat developed a formula for success on how to turbo charge collaboration and progress where effective cooperation between multiple disciplines is essential. The key learnings from many successes and plenty of challenges have been distilled in to the approach at the core of COALITION's services and detailed in Mat's upcoming book - "Collaboration - where it's difficult, it's vital." Email: mat.stratton@coalition.ltd Website: www.coalition.ltd Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mat-stratton-a6269317/

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Assembling a Collaborative Project Team, with Beth Van Why

Making the Museum

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 66:11

Great projects happen because of great teams. But how do you build that team in the first place?Who should a museum hire first, to start a major project? How do you decide whether internal staff should run a big project, or if you need help from outside? Should you hire an architect before you hire an exhibition designer, or vice versa? Who else do you need, and when? Where can a museum find firms they might like to work with? What's an “owner's rep” anyway?Beth Van Why (Senior Project Manager, Becker & Frondorf) returns to the show, joining host Jonathan Alger (Managing Partner, C&G Partners) to discuss “Assembling a Collaborative Project Team”.Along the way: what “AV integrator” means, choosing your own adventure, and how to build a museum on top of Pike's Peak. Talking Points: 1. What is a project team?2. Every project has unique restrictions and opportunities.3. What museums can do internally vs. when they need help.4. Timeline for adding staff, partners, and consultants.5. Owners reps, museum planners, architects, exhibition designers — who else?6. The role of RFQs and RFPs in team building. Guest Bio: Beth Van Why has spent most of her career managing construction and development projects for non-profit and cultural institutions. She offers an extensive background in architecture, exhibit design, collections care, construction, and owner-run program management. Beth is very familiar with the various funding sources available to non-profits and the parameters that come with them. From master planning to design and budget consultation, Beth brings a comprehensive view of the role needed in making a building project successful. A strong advocate for the importance of education, Beth also serves as an associate professor in museum design at University of the Arts. Show Links: bvanwhy@beckerfrondorf.com https://www.beckerfrondorf.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethvanwhy/ Newsletter: Like the episode? Try the newsletter. Making the Museum is also a one-minute email on exhibition planning and design for museum leaders, exhibition teams and visitor experience professionals. Subscribe here:https://www.makingthemuseum.com

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The Team Risk When Relying on Your Project Team Too Much

Get It Right with Undercover Architect

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 30:05

Hello! This is Episode 307, and in it, I'm going to be talking about a common and problematic risk when it comes to finding and working with your project team, be it your architect, designer, town planner, builder or other professional. This is a TEAM RISK that can actually derail projects, and cause a lot of stress and extra expense. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/307] Team is one of my five factors that threads through every decision and step in your project journey. The other four are COST, TIME, DESIGN and YOU. Renovating and building really is a team sport. And teamwork does make the dream work. But believe it or not, you can get into trouble if you rely on your team too heavily, and look to them to have all the answers. “But Amelia”, I hear you say … “Isn't that the very reason I hire them? So that I can rely on them, and they can provide all the answers in my project?” Well, perhaps. But you don't want to do it without managing your risk first. And unfortunately, it's because people don't manage their risk upfront that their team can get them into so much trouble. We'll talk more about that in this episode. Remember, if you'd like to grab a full transcript of this episode, plus information on the resources we discuss, you can do that by heading to www.undercoverarchitect.com/307. Now, let's dive in! SHOW NOTES: If you're struggling with understanding the overall steps for your project, what you should be focussing on and when, or how to best invest your efforts, energy and money to get a great outcome in your future home, I've created something super helpful for you. Access my free online workshop “Your Project Plan” now >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/projectplan This free workshop will really help you understand the best steps to take wherever you're at in your project, and how you can avoid some serious and expensive mistakes. Plus, I'll share with you what to focus on and when, so you know you're getting everything in order for a successful project and beautiful home. And you'll get access to some great bonuses as well. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST NOW. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links, images and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/307 Access my free “Your Project Plan” online workshop and awesome bonuses now >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/projectplan Access the support and guidance you need to be confident and empowered when renovating and building your family home inside my flagship online program >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-home-method/ Just a reminder: All content on this podcast is provided by Undercover Architect for reference purposes and as general guidance. It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances where loss or damage may result. The views and opinions of any guests on the podcast are solely their own. They may not reflect the views of Undercover Architect. Undercover Architect endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or has become inaccurate over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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AEC Extrusion Kits: PSU Capstone Project Teams Interview

The Shapemakers by The Aluminum Extruders Council

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 34:31

AEC Extrusion Kits: PSU Capstone Project Teams Interview In 2023, AEC sponsored three capstone projects with the Pennsylvania State University engineering department. These projects are designed to develop aluminum extrusion kits for use by high school STEAM students, teachers and universities to support education in Science, Technology Engineering, the Arts and Math. Craig Werner, podcast host and AEC Workforce Development and Academic Engagement Team member), worked with Bonnell Aluminum, the supplier of the TSlots® extrusion components for the kits, Metal Exchange Corp./Pennex Aluminum, who hosted students at their Leetonia, Ohio extrusion facility, and Almag Aluminum, which has been part of this long-term development effort since inception. Two projects were sponsored by AEC for the fall 2023 semester. Learn how well the concept connected with high school and university students and teachers, and how fun it was for all to use aluminum extrusions to support their education in this informative episode for AEC members, high school and university instructors, who may be interested in being a future “test site” for future extrusion kits.

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December 17, 2020 | Guests: The Whole Lincoln Project Team

The Breakdown

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 127:41

The Breakdown is LIVE at 9pm ET with Rick Wilson, Tara Setmayer, Reed Galen, Jennifer Horn, Stuart Stevens and more for The Lincoln Project's First Anniversary

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158. Thanksgiving Special | Celebrating 20 Years, with the Global Autism Project Team

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 41:29

Discover what's possible when you attend to gratitude. This episode is being released a day early in observance of Thanksgiving in the US. Each year our team reflects on what they're grateful for, both personally and professionally. This year we have many reasons to count our blessings, including one special milestone to celebrate: the Global Autism Project's 20-year anniversary! In this episode our CEO, Molly Ola Pinney, and our Head of University and Training Programs, Ann Beirne, discuss: The Global Autism Project's origin How we evolved to be what we are today How autism awareness has increased around the world over the last 20 years How the field of ABA has embraced the neurodiversity movement Our motto “Do With Not For” as the foundation to our work Cultivating ownership vs buy-in with a team What Molly and Ann are grateful for during this special occasion You'll also hear a few special excerpts of our staff members sharing their personal gratitudes. We hope that this episode will inspire you to reflect on what you're grateful for this holiday season. From all of us at the Global Autism Project, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and hope you can spend some time with your loved ones this weekend. ----more---- Related episodes: 2. Global Autism Project: Our Mission, with Molly Ola Pinney 56. Do With Not For, with Our CEO Molly Ola Pinney 139. Responsive Skills Training: An Autistic-Informed Curriculum, with Molly Ola Pinney and Ann Beirne ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

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Episode 189 – Harmonizing Potential – The Jazz of High-Performing Project Teams

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023

The podcast by project managers for project managers. Learn from the intriguing parallels between a jazz ensemble and an effective project team. Gerald J. Leonard demonstrates that music and project management share common principles as he offers a unique perspective on fostering a high-performing project team through the integration of music, productivity, workplace culture, and neuroscience. Table of Contents 01:41 … Combining Jazz and Project Management05:12 … Gerald the Author07:31 … Incorporating Jazz and Project Management09:39 … A Cadence to Managing Projects11:50 … Recognizing the Traits13:57 … Mentoring and Coaching14:52 … Kevin and Kyle16:10 … Jazz and Productivity20:01 … Gerald's Recovery Story23:04 … The Pomodoro Technique and Flow26:03 … Motivation and Accountability31:23 … Employee Burnout34:33 … Getting into the Right Rhythm36:08 … Contact Gerald37:42 … Closing GERALD LEONARD: ...it's like playing jazz where things are moving quickly, meeting every day, things are happening. Every two weeks you're delivering something. So things are happening really rapidly, and they can adjust because the customers say, “Hey, I don't want that. Let's move to this one. I want this requirement now.” And you have to move and adjust. Well, that's like playing jazz. Again, the song is moving pretty quickly. So everyone has to, one, know their part, but also really lean in and listen. WENDY GROUNDS: Welcome, fellow project champions, to Manage This! I'm Wendy Grounds, and joining me in the harmonious studio adventure today is Bill Yates, and Danny Brewer, our sound guy. Hold onto your project plans, because today we're diving headfirst into a fusion of beats and business. You heard it right – jazz and project management are about to collide in a symphony of ideas with a trailblazing maestro of maximizing potential, Gerald J. Leonard. Gerald is an IT project management consultant; but he also has two degrees in music and is an accomplished bass guitarist. As a professional bassist, he uses jazz metaphors to illustrate how to build supportive and effective team cultures. Creating successful projects and high-performing teams is much like building a jazz ensemble. This isn't your average podcast – it's a symphony of ideas, where project management meets the jazzed-up art of success. So, buckle up, hit play, and let the show begin! Hi, Gerald. Welcome to Manage This. Thank you so much for being our guest. GERALD LEONARD: Wendy and Bill, thank you so much for having me. I'm really happy to be here. Combining Jazz and Project Management WENDY GROUNDS: Can you tell us, just as an introduction, how you've combined your dual careers as a professional jazz musician and as a project management consultant? GERALD LEONARD: Yes. I had done my bachelor's and master's in music, studied through the Manhattan School of Music with a gentleman at Juilliard, and played professionally in the city. And then I did some ministry work back in the ‘80s, ‘90s, and I wanted to get back into music, but now I was married with two kids. I was kind of done with clubs and those kinds of things and thought, “Okay, so how can I keep playing and also make a good living and raise my kids?” So I got into IT at a time where, if you could spell IT, they were letting you in. And so I got in. You know, and I had my master's already, so I thought, “I'm not going to go back to school for another degree.” And then I realized they had all these certifications out there, the Novell certifications, the Microsoft certifications, the MCSE certifications, and all these different things like that. So I just started going that route. That led me to a place where for years I was doing project work, became a project management consultant with a number of different companies, did work for the National Archives and major corporations, helping them at the enterprise level. And then I would go and play shows,

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Episode 189 – Harmonizing Potential – The Jazz of High-Performing Project Teams

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023

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Episode 188 – Unlocking the Strengths of Dyslexic Individuals on Project Teams

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023

The podcast by project managers for project managers. In this episode we dive deep into the world of dyslexia and how it impacts a team's productivity and success. Carlene Szostak and Madeline Szostak Hoge discuss the challenges dyslexic employees face and how to harness the unrealized potential of a diverse workforce. Table of Contents 03:10 … Defining Dyslexia03:59 … Dyslexia and Dysgraphia04:54 … Indicators of Dyslexia06:20 … Carlene's Motivation10:06 … The Impact of Dyslexia in the Workplace12:07 … Fostering Communication around Dyslexia13:16 … Managing Disclosure14:49 … Ren Love: Projects of the Past17:11 … Leveraging Dyslexic Strengths20:22 … Addressing the Stereotypes22:25 … Strategies to Help Dyslexic Employees24:00 … Inclusive Communication25:44 … Promote Awareness and Educate Team Members27:59 … Performance Evaluations and Performance Metrics30:32 … Get in Touch31:20 … Closing CARLENE SZOSTAK: I've worked with a lot of project managers that have dyslexia, and they are so innovative and bring a unique perspective to the solutions that others don't even think about. Which is interesting because project management is so rigid. You would think that this would not be a place that a dyslexic person could thrive, but in fact they can. WENDY GROUNDS: Welcome to Manage This, the podcast by project managers for project managers. I'm Wendy Grounds, and in the studio with me are Bill Yates and our sound guy, Danny Brewer. We love having you join us twice a month to be motivated and inspired by project stories and leadership lessons, and advice from industry experts from all around the world. BILL YATES: Hey, Wendy, I've got a trivia question for you. Try to connect these people. Tell me what they have in common. Let's go with George Washington, Picasso, Richard Branson, Albert Einstein, Keanu Reeves, and Tom Holland. He's the Spider-Man. WENDY GROUNDS: The Spider-Man, yes, I know. BILL YATES: What do they have in common? WENDY GROUNDS: They are really varied. I have no idea. BILL YATES: They all have dyslexia. WENDY GROUNDS: Oh, my goodness. And they were incredible people, and are incredible people, very creative, and have done amazing things in the world. So, folks, we're talking dyslexia today. BILL YATES: Wendy, you remember our conversation that we had on Episode 163 with Hiren Shukla. He's with EY and leading up a fantastic effort to not just accommodate, but reach out to those who are neurodiverse. To his point, 15 to 20% of the adult population is neurodiverse, and they wanted to tap into those resources, source them, skill them, support them so that they could be contributors to EY. Fantastic program there. What's interesting is, okay, 20% of the adult population is neurodiverse. 80% of that population is diagnosed with dyslexia. WENDY GROUNDS: Oh, wow. We have two sisters joining us. One of the ladies is a guest that we've had on before. Carlene Szostak joined us a little while ago to talk about negotiation. And you've probably heard her name around PMI circles. She's a seasoned business leader, a consultant, an author, and educator known for her expertise in project management leadership and creating inclusive workplaces that understand and support individuals with dyslexia. And her sister is Madeline Szostak Hoge. She's the founder of Belle-Hampton Consulting, which works with family enterprises to optimize effective governance practices and long-term success mapping. Madeline also has valuable experience in facilitating project and project leaders within her role. She and her two sisters are bringing awareness that one in five people have the gift of dyslexia. And this diagnosis, it was once considered an invisible disability, is now a celebrated attribute in the world of neurodiversity. She understands the challenges of dyslexia due to navigating two of her three sons through the school system with a diagnosis of dyslexia, dysgraphia,

Episode 188 – Unlocking the Strengths of Dyslexic Individuals on Project Teams

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023

The podcast by project managers for project managers. In this episode we dive deep into the world of dyslexia and how it impacts a team’s productivity and success. Carlene Szostak and Madeline Szostak Hoge discuss the challenges dyslexic employees face and how to harness the unrealized potential of a diverse workforce. Table of Contents 03:10 […] The post Episode 188 – Unlocking the Strengths of Dyslexic Individuals on Project Teams appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Project Teams

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 25:19

Diversity and inclusion are now mainstay focuses for organizations—but it can be challenging to find the right strategies to achieve diverse and inclusive team environments. We discuss this with: Victoria Toney-Robinson, PMP, senior program manager at Google in Hamburg: Toney-Robinson discusses how a team's diversity and inclusion affect not only the team environment but also the solutions the team develops, which strategies and practices she's found are the most effective for building diversity and inclusion into team culture, and how the Black Googler Network, which she co-chairs, helps create not only better products but also a more inclusive environment at Google. Nikky Chen, PMI-ACP, PMP, previously a group manager in the project management department at Rakuten in Tokyo: A 2023 Future 50 leader, Chen discusses why project professionals should promote diverse and inclusive team environments, how a diverse team improved communication on a project, how active listening and empathy can boost inclusivity and why she's passionate about DE&I.Key themes [02:01] How team diversity affects products' inclusivity[04:43] Strategies to create diverse and inclusive team environments[06:32] The role of the Black Googler Network [09:43] How project professionals can advocate for diverse teams[14:48] What is at risk if project teams lack diversity[16:32] How team diversity boosted communication on a project[18:11] Boosting inclusion with active listening and empathy

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