21 episodes
Chief of Party to Chief of Party: Success in Your First 90 Days Dr. Donna Vincent Roa, ABC, CDPM
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Welcome to this engaging audio series designed to guide new, aspiring, and experienced local Chiefs of Party and other aspiring project leaders through the essentials of leading a USAID-funded project with foresight and excellence. Whether you're navigating the USAID landscape for the first time or seeking to sharpen your skills, we're here to provide the guidance you need to navigate the unique challenges of this role. Host Dr. Donna Vincent Roa, an experienced Chief of Party and certified development project manager will guide your journey.Each episode in this series distills the essence of effective project management, from foundational principles to actionable strategies, all aimed at fostering a dynamic and high-achieving project and team culture. This audio series was inspired by USAID chiefs of party from Iraq, the Dominican Republic, Kenya, Lebanon, and Tunisia and was created to jumpstart executive learning with concise, actionable insights for effective USAID project management.This audio series is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of Donna Vincent Roa and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.For more information, visit www.workwithUSAID.gov, a free resource hub inspired by Dr. Roa that provides the knowledge and networks for organizations of all kinds to navigate how to partner with USAID. Register with the Partner Directory, take the Pre-Engagement Assessment, explore the Resource Library, visit the Blog for partner insights and information, and check out the Sub-Opportunities page for partnering opportunities.
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Episode 21 - Leading With the Heart: Fostering Workplace Compassion
Send us a Text Message.Learn why leading with compassion is critical in the high-stakes world of international development and humanitarian assistance. Discover ways chiefs of party can foster supportive, human-centered workplaces through deep listening, validating emotions, kind gestures, compassionate policies, frequent check-ins, and more. When people feel cared for, their best work follows.*******Created exclusively for new and aspiring Chiefs of Party, this microcast was brought to you b...
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Episode 20 - A COP’s Blueprint for Impactful Communication
Send us a Text Message.“A COP’s Blueprint for Impactful Communications” is your strategic guide to mastering impactful communication in USAID projects. Donna Vincent Roa provides the blueprint to craft messages that resonate and drive action. This episode is essential for leaders looking to inspire, engage, and align their teams and stakeholders. Effective communication is the cornerstone of every successful project, transforming your vision into a collective achievement. Tune in to turn your...
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Episode 19 - Strategic Spending Mindset: Making Every USAID Dollar Count
Send us a Text Message.“Strategic Spending Mindset: Making Every USAID Dollar Count” delves into the strategic nuances of USAID project budgeting. Join Donna Vincent Roa to learn how to optimize every aspect of your project’s financials. This podcast is essential for chiefs of party who seek to turn USAID funding into lasting impacts. Mastering the allocation and management of funds is foundational to achieving your project’s goals and the broader development and humanitarian assistance missi...
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Episode 18 - Navigating Uncertainty: Mastering Risk in Your USAID Project
Send us a Text Message.Step into the world of strategic foresight with “Navigating Uncertainty: Mastering Risk in development and humanitarian assistance Projects.” Donna Vincent Roa equips you with the insights and tactics to anticipate and mitigate risks in your USAID projects. This episode is essential for every chief of party seeking to convert challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. Tune in to discover how to anchor your project’s success in the face of uncertainty—becau...
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Episode 17 - Data to Story: Reporting Your Impact Narrative
Send us a Text Message.In “Data to Story: Reporting Your Impact Narrative,” Donna Vincent Roa transforms the concept of USAID reporting from a procedural task to a powerful storytelling tool. This essential episode empowers chiefs of party to craft reports that resonate with stakeholders, turning data and objectives into a compelling narrative of development and humanitarian assistance and progress. Why listen? Elevate your reporting to inspire, engage, and showcase the profound impact of you...
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Episode 16 - Influence and Inclusion: Shaping Projects With Stakeholder Synergy
Send us a Text Message.This episode offers a deep dive into the chief of party role, emphasizing the power of stakeholder engagement in USAID projects. Donna Vincent Roa brings actionable insights on transforming stakeholder networks into strong project alliances. Ideal for leaders looking to drive meaningful development and humanitarian assistance outcomes, this podcast equips you with the tools to unite diverse perspectives under a shared vision of success. Why listen? Because when stakehol...