Project management resources, tools and training for professional project managers. http://www.projectsatwork.com Copyright: (C) 2012 ProjectsAtWork Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.projectsatwork.com/images/new4/PAWlogo.gif http://www.projectsatwork.com Operational silos are a huge barrier to program management success. In this podcast, Deltek's Jason Kinder discusses how an integrated PM approach can break those silos down and bring together people, processes and tools to improve six keys areas: forecast accuracy; collaboration; risk and opportunity management; PPM; change management; and actionable information. [6:08] http://www.projectsatwork.com/podcast.cfm?ID=268276 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT PM best practices may differ from company to company, but every organization needs relevant, actionable information to drive confident decision-making and reduce surprises. In this podcast, Jason Kinder and Andy Jordan discuss Deltek's PM Compass, a new platform built specifically for project leaders and program managers. http://www.projectsatwork.com/podcast.cfm?ID=265940 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT The cost of not applying project lessons learned is significant. But how can busy project managers identify and share the right ones - and leverage them in a disciplined fashion? Mel Bost offers some insights, and explains the project curator role, in Part 2 of this PM War Stories conversation. [14 min.] http://www.projectsatwork.com/podcast.cfm?ID=265901 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT What are the six elements of an effective lessons learned process? Equally important, how do you instill a culture that recognizes the value of this critical mechanism for closing out projects and intelligently managing future ones? A PM War Stories conversation with PMO thought-leader Mel Bost. [13 min.] http://www.projectsatwork.com/podcast.cfm?ID=265799 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Some of us thrive on stress. Others of us only seem to. For some, we seek to avoid it at all costs. While we all need to manage under stress, we need to make sure it doesn't manage us. In this presentation, Mark Mullaly explores the subject of stress in a project environment, and how we can manage it more effectively. [14:40] http://www.projectsatwork.com/podcast.cfm?ID=263399 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Projects with multiple components require individuals with different roles to manage or, at least, consider risk issues. Too often, that means ad hoc, reactive approaches with little accountability, connection or visibility. Technology can help organizations do a better job. Here, Deltek's Chris Bell and ProjectsAtWork contributor Andy Jordan discuss. [15 min.] http://www.projectsatwork.com/podcast.cfm?ID=263071 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT To succeed, project leaders must often exercise influence without formal authority. To do this, Mark Mullaly says we must understand the environment we are working in, and focus on being the leader that this environment needs us to be. This is not necessarily the leader we prefer to be. The act of leading is a choice that requires us to diagnose competing values, engage in politics and adapt to different project environments. [13:10] http://www.projectsatwork.com/podcast.cfm?ID=259307 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT Program management veteran and earned value management specialist Jason Kinder, now with Deltek, discusses EVM, including tangible benefits, important metrics and tailored approaches to implementing it successfully. As you listen, download the companion Job Aid "EVM Pressure Points" (in Resources: Decision-Making) for questions to consider when implementing EVM. [8:23] http://www.projectsatwork.com/podcast.cfm?ID=258847 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT Organizations are giving more attention to the importance of business analysis in managing projects. The BA-PM relationship is discussed in this conversation with Kathleen Barret, president of the International Institute of Business Analysis. As you listen, download the companion Job Aid (see Tools: Decision-Making) for questions to consider when working with your business analyst counterparts. [10:22] http://www.projectsatwork.com/podcast.cfm?ID=258551 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT Aligning strategic goals with day-to-day operations is a challenge for all organizations. In small-to-medium enterprises where middle management is often focused on operational activities, support can come in the form of a strategic management office, responsible for translating and integrating the hypothetical into coherent business projects executable on the "shop floor." [8:30] http://www.projectsatwork.com/podcast.cfm?ID=257983 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT