Great Practices

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Great Practices Podcast

It’s hard to say when something is a “Best Practice”. It’s much easier to know when something is a “Great Practice” and that’s what this Podcast is all about. Interviews with PMO and Project Management Leaders, who, through years of trial and error, have discovered their own Great Practices and are now sharing their insights with you!

AUG 15

Ep. 37 – Marketing Yourself as a PMO Professional with Melissa Fink

In this episode of Great Practices, I’m talking with Melissa Fink, Owner of Franchise Marketing Network. Franchise Marketing Network, you may ask? Yes. Melissa is going to apply her decades of marketing experience to the project management industry and discuss the importance of personal marketing for PMO professionals, 4 strategies you can start using today to keep you top of mind with your stakeholders and potential employers, and what mistakes you can avoid. Plus, find out what your grandmother has to do with the content that you post. And, how doing something uncomfortable (like marketing yourself) becomes easier the more you do it. Want to get in touch with Melissa? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-fink/ Website: https://www.gofmn.com/

32 min
JUN 15

Ep 36 - Choosing the Right PPM or Project Management Tool with Nicole Pietrangelo

In this episode of Great Practices, I’m talking with Nicole Pietrangelo, a project management consultant who specializes on translating complex business needs and project management methodologies into seamless technological solutions. Listen in as Nicole talks about the differences between Project Management and PPM tools, the symptoms that you need one or the other, and the process for choosing the right tool (hint: it starts with just one question). Nicole also covers the non-negotiables and nice-to-haves when it comes to features and helps us avoid the common mistakes she’s seen over the years. Plus, we’ll put to rest the age-old question “Is Excel a real project management tool?” Want to get in touch with Nicole?  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-pietrangelo/

34 min
MAY 15

Ep. 35 - How to Tell if Your Dashboards are Working (or Not) with Bill Clark

In this episode of Great Practices, I’m talking with Bill Clark, Senior Business Intelligence Analyst and avid data analysis practitioner. Listen in as Bill talks about his definition of a dashboard, what must be on every dashboard, how to start the process of putting a dashboard together, and what pitfalls you need to make sure to avoid. Bill also uncovers some simple methods to determine if your dashboard is doing the trick (or not) Plus, you’ll discover what Sesame Street has to do with your dashboard is laid out…and, he introduces the concept of a data ink ratio. Do you know what yours is?

25 min
APR 15

Ep. 34 - Skills You Need to Ride the Next PM Wave with Tom Clement

In this episode of Great Practices, I’m talking with Tom Clement, Global Vice President of Sales with OpenText. Listen in as our first repeat guest (back by popular demand, of course) talks about how the Internet of Things (or IOT) projects are transforming the Project Management and PMO landscape. You’ll discover how companies are implementing and benefitting from IoT projects, the challenges it brings to the PMO and project management profession, and 4 areas you need to make sure you are proficient in to successfully ride this wave. Plus, uncover the one skill you need as a Project Manager or PMO Leader to ensure you can successfully ride this next wave of projects without falling off the board and getting washed out. Want to get in touch with Tom? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ptcii/

28 min
MAR 15

Ep. 33 - How to Rescue Troubled Projects with Melvin Phan

In this episode of Great Practices, I’m talking with Melvin Phan, the Founder and CEO of JJPH – a Program and Project Management Service Company in Sydney, Australia. Listen in as Melvin talks about how to recover distressed projects. Learn some of the signs and symptoms of projects that are in trouble…before it’s too late. And, if it is too late, you’ll also discover how to get projects back on track by creating quick wins and rebuilding trust. Plus, find out what canaries and coalmines have to do with troubled projects, as well as a harrowing story of how Melvin and his family ended up in Australia from Vietnam. Want to get in touch with Melvin? Connect with Melvin on LinkedIn Visit JJPH website

32 min
FEB 15

Ep. 32 - It’s PMO Storytelling Time with Neha Shingane

In this episode of Great Practices, I’m talking with Neha Shingane, a Social Impact consultant who is passionate about inclusion and storytelling. Today, we’re going to focus on the storytelling side of things and how this can be applied in a PMO and Project Management environment. We’ll find out what a story is, and what it’s not, and why it’s more important than ever to be able to tell stories effectively. Neha also discusses different scenarios where stories can be used, the steps necessary to put an effective story together and what traps to avoid. Plus, find out the meaning of a cool new world (the word is miasma) and how this fits perfectly into the need to tell great stories. Connect with Neha on LinkedIn

32 min
JAN 15

Ep. 31 - Navigating Through Change with Mark Wyssbrod

In this episode of Great Practices, I’m talking with Mark Wyssbrod, CPA turned principal NetSuite Consultant about the symptoms, challenges, and successes of making a change if you feel like you’re stuck in a rut. Learn the startling statistics of how many people like (or don’t like) their jobs, an equation of professional happiness he’s calculated out over the years, and why you’ll never be starting from scratch if you decide to do something new. Plus, find out what the entrepreneurial spirit has to do with navigating change and transition and how choosing between red and blue will produce…green. Want to get in touch with Mark? Connect with Mark on LinkedIn

23 min
2023-12-15

Ep. 30 - Rich Maltzman and Jim Stewart - Great Meetings Build Great Teams

In this episode of Great Practices, I’m talking with Rich Maltzman and Jim Stewart, co-authors of the book Great Meetings Build Great Teams. We’ll discuss why meetings are such an important part of building a strong project team, the benefits of doing them well and the consequences of doing them poorly. You’ll also find out what Kano Design Theory (very interesting, by the way) has to do with people expecting more and more out of your meetings and what you can make sure to deliver. Plus, find out what it means to be “large and in charge” and understand what poor driving habits have to do with understanding bad behaviors in meetings. Want to get in touch with Rich and Jim? Connect with Jim on LinkedIn Connect with Rich on LinkedIn Find out more about their book, Great Meetings Build Great Teams

37 min

It’s hard to say when something is a “Best Practice”. It’s much easier to know when something is a “Great Practice” and that’s what this Podcast is all about. Interviews with PMO and Project Management Leaders, who, through years of trial and error, have discovered their own Great Practices and are now sharing their insights with you!

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Chris Kopp
Years Active

2021 - 2024
Episodes

37
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Great Practices