Great Practices

Chris Kopp
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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!

  1. EP 54 - How PMOs can Provide 20/20 Vision for Your Company with Bert Gregory

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    EP 54 - How PMOs can Provide 20/20 Vision for Your Company with Bert Gregory

    In this episode of Great Practices, I’m joined by Bert Gregory, an executive advisor who helps early and growth stage companies sharpen their go-to-market strategy, solution sales and adoption of emerging technologies. Listen in as Bert discusses the importance of organizations having a Vision, the challenge of getting buy-in to that Vision, and what part a PMO can play in getting the word out to everyone. Plus, find out why it’s so critical to help teammates understand how their jobs contribute to the big picture, and what you should do if you find that YOUR job has been crossed out in the family photo. Want to get in touch with Bert? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertwgregory/

    29 phút
  2. Ep 53 - Making Sure Your Processes Stay in the “Goldilocks Zone” with Chris Tinsley

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    Ep 53 - Making Sure Your Processes Stay in the “Goldilocks Zone” with Chris Tinsley

    In this episode of Great Practices, I’m joined by Chris Tinsley, Director of Creative Production and Operations at SharkNinja. Listen in as Chris discusses common obstacles that get in the way of things getting done, the importance of getting Processes just right to overcome these obstacles, and the difference between a workflow management tool and a project management tool. Plus, you’ll understand why you can’t take things personally when people may not like the process that YOU built and why you should always have Goldilocks looking over your shoulder when things start going off the rails. Want to get in touch with Chris?   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-tinsley/

    33 phút
  3. Ep 51 - AI? AI. OH! What It Could Mean for PMOs with Noel Pennington

    15/11/2025

    Ep 51 - AI? AI. OH! What It Could Mean for PMOs with Noel Pennington

    In this episode of Great Practices, I’m talking with Noel Pennington, Director at Microsoft of Partner Strategy and Industry Cloud. Listen in as Noel discusses the AI Journey that most organizations take, the biggest challenges they are having, and most important to you is what impact this could have on PMO Leaders and Project Managers and what you need to be doing right now to stay ahead of the curve. Plus, you’ll learn what you can do to make sure you “AI Responsibly”, find out what AI won’t be able to do in the PMO space and you’ll hear two very different experiences Noel and I had when we tried to order food with AI! Want to get in touch with Noel?   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noelp/

    43 phút
  4. Ep. 50 - 5 Steps to Implement a Successful IoT Project with Tom Clement

    15/10/2025

    Ep. 50 - 5 Steps to Implement a Successful IoT Project with Tom Clement

    In this episode of Great Practices, wait, wait, wait what am I doing? This is a very different episode of Great Practices for two reasons. First, it marks my 50th episode of talking with great PMO Leaders, project and program managers and industry leaders who have shared their insights and great practices over the past four years. Second, this is the first episode where I’ve been asked to be the guest podcaster at an industry event, the IoT Innovation Summit. OpenText hosted this virtual conference that focused on predictive power and AI Operations. I was asked to interview Tom Clement who is OpenText’s Vice President of IoT Solutions. The following episode is a recording of that conversation. You’ll hear about the problems companies experience when it comes to an IoT deployment, 5 Great Practices Tom has developed to ensure it’s successful, and the biggest mistake people make that can be avoided. Plus, you’ll learn the secret of how to become a triple-crown guest on Great Practices. I hope you enjoy the episode. Want to get in touch with Tom?  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ptcii/

    18 phút
  5. Ep. 49 - Shifting Your Worry Curve Left with Clint Padgett

    15/09/2025

    Ep. 49 - Shifting Your Worry Curve Left with Clint Padgett

    In this episode of Great Practices, I’m talking with Clint Padgett, owner and CEO of Project Success Incorporated. Clint is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years experience in the PMO and Project Management space. Listen in to this conversation as we uncover a catastrophic problem that plagues most PMOs and projects, the 3 phases of every project that succumbs to this catastrophic problem, and how you can prevent this from happening. Plus, find out why face-to-face meetings are still important and well worth the investment, reasons your project spidey sense may be tingling and why it’s never good to airfreight concrete blocks to a construction site. Want to get in touch with Clint? Website: https://projectsuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintpadgett/

    31 phút
  6. Ep. 48 - Eliminating PMO Bloat with Russell Miller

    15/08/2025

    Ep. 48 - Eliminating PMO Bloat with Russell Miller

    In this episode of Great Practices, I’m joined by Russell Miller, a professional Scrum Trainer, Product Manager, Project and Program Manager. Listen in as Russell discusses some of the reasons why PMOs become bloated and lose sight of the original reason why they were created, and even more importantly what can be done to bring them back to creating value. Plus, you’ll find out why nothing fails like success, the importance of accountability for a PMO, and the lesson a PMO can learn from Sully Sullenberger and the Miracle on the Hudson. Include this on the  Want to get in touch with Russell? Email: russell@scrumsimple.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellamiller/

    31 phút
  7. Ep 47 - Focusing on Outcomes over Activity with Jay Wohlken

    15/06/2025

    Ep 47 - Focusing on Outcomes over Activity with Jay Wohlken

    In this episode of Great Practices, I’m joined by Jay Wohlken, a Product Management Executive who is adept at creating and managing profitable technology products for Fortune 500 clients. Listen in as Jay discusses the role of Product Management in an organization, common misalignments that occur between Product Management and PMOs, and how Product Management and PMOs can play nicely with each other. Plus, you’ll find out why it’s so important to focus on outcomes over activity, how PMO leaders can become even more strategic in their thinking, and why a Swiss Army knife that’s a foot long and weighs 7 pounds sounds really cool on paper, but is a whole different thing when you actually try to use it. Want to get in touch with Jay? Email: jay@alumni.duke.edu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wohlken/

    41 phút
  8. Ep 46 - Making Sure Your PMO Is a Must-Have and not a Nice-to-Have with David Taylor-Klaus

    15/05/2025

    Ep 46 - Making Sure Your PMO Is a Must-Have and not a Nice-to-Have with David Taylor-Klaus

    In this episode of Great Practices, I’m joined by David Taylor Klaus, a veteran entrepreneur and mindset coach who helps high-achieving executives and business owners stop sacrificing personal fulfillment for professional success. Listen in as David discusses the importance of embracing, rather than bracing for the future, the risk of living a “reported on” professional life, and ways you can prepare for the future as a PMO leader. Plus, we’ll uncover some good ol’ advice from Mark Twain and find out the first place to look when the PMO train begins to go off track.   Want to get in touch with David?  Website: https://dtkcoaching.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidtaylorklaus/

    27 phút
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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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  • Nhà sáng tạo
    Chris Kopp
  • Năm hoạt động
    2021 - 2026
  • Tập
    53
  • Xếp hạng
    Sạch
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    Great Practices