The Project Management Podcast

Mar 04 2025 15 ep. 896

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Become the project manager everyone wants on their team. Tune in to The Project Management Podcast™ and join Cornelius Fichtner, PMP, CSM, as he interviews global PM experts to uncover what drives their project success. Subscribe at https://www.pm-podcast.com and get actionable advice you can apply today. Each episode is packed with hands-on tips for beginners and experts to help you integrate good practices and the latest insights to lead your projects more effectively. Copyright © 2005 - 2025 Cornelius Fichtner. All rights reserved.

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Episode 519: What is a Project Manager? (Free) – Includes Juggling by Cornelius!

PM Basics This episode is part of our Project Management Basics series, where we review the core principles of effective project management. Play video episode | Play audio-only episode | Play on YouTube Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. Episode Summary Cornelius Fichtner provides a clear and focused overview of the role of a projec

Episode 518: PMO Success: Strategic Project Management Office & Business Value (Free)

Play video episode | Play audio-only episode | Play on YouTube Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. Episode Summary PMOs are often seen as administrative hubs, yet they possess far greater potential when aligned with organizational strategy. Cornelius Fichtner welcomes seasoned consultant and leader, Demi Anderson, who has more than th

Episode 517: What is Project Management? (Free)

PM Basics This episode is part of our Project Management Basics series, where we review the core principles of effective project management. Play video episode | Play audio-only episode | Play on YouTube Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. Episode Summary Project management stands at the heart of many successful initiatives, providing

Episode 516: Elevate Team Performance with Leadership Lessons from NASA (Premium Preview)

Premium This is a preview of our premium episode. Full access is available only to premium subscribers. Click here and learn about the Premium Podcast to access this interview and transcript... Play video preview episode | Play audio-only preview episode | Play on YouTube Click above to play either the audio-only preview episode or video preview episode in a new window. Episode Sum

Episode 515: Mastering Project Dependencies (Free)

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 (See the "Resources" section below to download the handout with the "Three Top Dependency Management Mistakes and How to Avoid Them".) Dependency management is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of project success. In this episode, Brya

Episode 514: Redefining Leadership (Premium Preview)

Premium This is a preview of our premium episode. Full access is available only to premium subscribers. Click here and learn about the Premium Podcast to access this interview and transcript... Play video preview episode | Play audio-only preview episode | Play on YouTube Click above to play either the audio-only preview episode or video preview episode in a new window. Episode Sum

Episode 513.9: Wrapping Up my 2025 PM Trends

Play video episode After highlighting AI in nearly every prediction, it’s clear that this technology is the driving force behind the biggest shifts in project management. From integrated software features to new skill requirements, the landscape is quickly moving from AI hype to hands-on practicality. My final takeaway for you: Become an AI literate project manager.

Episode 513.8: PM Trend 2025 #8 - Digital Twins

Play video episode Organizations will begin creating virtual replicas—“digital twins”—of their projects to test scenarios and optimize solutions before going live. Although this concept has thrived in engineering, it’s just now crossing into mainstream project management.

Episode 513.7: PM Trend 2025 #7 - Lightning Round (Four Trends in 60 Seconds)

Play video episode In a rapid-fire look at three smaller trends, project management will see big changes in how we engage stakeholders, build custom PM tools, and draft contracts. These shifts each address a different pain point, but collectively move PM into a more dynamic, flexible era.

Episode 513.6: PM Trend 2025 #6 - Data Ethics as Your Core Competency

Play video episode Many organizations will realize that using AI and big data without ethical standards can lead to biases, compliance issues, and costly mistakes. In 2025, PMs will take the first real steps toward owning data ethics—though the volume on this trend is only slightly turned up. We may have to wait until 2026 until this is a full roar.