Project Strategy
Delivering Innovation in Healthcare Tech
With guest Leo Rapallini
21 October 2020
The global health system demands nonstop innovation—but those advances also must be delivered safely. Medtronic’s Leo Rapallini discusses how his team brought together people from across disciplines to upgrade the world’s smallest pacemaker—and grab a bigger market share. And Andy Molnar talks about how UVD Robots scaled up to meet a big increase in demand for its autonomous disinfection robots once COVID-19 hit.
Fueling Innovation
With guest Vidhya Abhijith
9 September 2020
Innovation can give companies that elusive edge—but only if they build a culture with the power to fuel truly creative thinking. Vidhya Abhijith, co-founder of Codewave Technologies and a PMI Future 50 leader, talks about the link between design thinking and innovation. And Pomerleau’s Yuri Bartzis discusses how the Canadian construction company’s innovation teams drive the use of new technologies and working processes.
Projects to Disrupt Misinformation
With guest Silvia Cavasola
3 June 2020
In the coronavirus pandemic, fact-checking organizations are delivering projects to separate truth from rumors. Silvia Cavasola, project manager, Pagella Politica, discusses a chatbot project to answer COVID-19 questions. Itziar Bernaola, director, Newtral Educación, talks about her organization’s automation project to help fact-checkers verify an increasing number of coronavirus questions.
Managing Risk
With guest David Hillson, PhD, PMI Fellow
6 May 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of risk management. David Hillson, PhD, PMI Fellow, founder of The Risk Doctor Partnership, says risk managers need to look ahead and consider what uncertainties could come from the COVID-19 fallout. Mohamad ElHelaly, PMI-PBA, PMI-RMP, PMP, assistant project manager at Orascom Construction, says change is inevitable. He talks about how risk management should be integrated into all project processes and decisions.
Lessons Learned—The Value of Knowledge Transfer
With guest Roger Forsgren
2 January 2019
Talent turnover is unavoidable. Brain drain is not. Global experts discuss how effective knowledge transfer keeps organizations firing on all cylinders. Plus, NASA’s chief knowledge officer outlines how breakthrough innovations are made possible by sharing lessons learned.
A Radical Mindshift—Managing Bleeding Edge Projects
With guest Marc Lahmann
31 October 2018
Bleeding edge projects have the potential to disrupt the marketplace and reshape entire sectors—if they can make it across the finish line. Project leaders share how they shepherd and support extreme innovation in the face of increasing uncertainty.
Crisis Mode—Emergency Management and Response
With guest Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System
17 October 2018
From hurricanes to hunger, disasters are getting more intense and more expensive. Hear how global project leaders have managed emergency response and recovery efforts—and how they’re making their communities more resilient for the future.
The Need for Speed—Delivering Rapid Response Projects
With guest Everaldo de Souza Alves Jr.
19 September 2018
A rapidly shifting business landscape is forcing project teams to be more flexible. Global project leaders share how they deliver fast-paced results—without sacrificing quality.
The Long Haul—Future-Proofing Infrastructure
With guest Everaldo de Souza Alves Jr.
19 September 2018
A rapidly shifting business landscape is forcing project teams to be more flexible. Global project leaders share how they deliver fast-paced results—without sacrificing quality.
Winning on Strategy — The Power of Project Delivery
With guest Felipe Daguila
22 August 2018
Insights from global experts for how project and program teams can respond to shifting priorities, when to pull the plug on an outdated project—and what it takes to deliver real strategic value.
Managing Volatility — Adapt or Fail
With guest Jennifer Mercer
8 August 2018 Transcript
International project and program leaders discuss how they deal with disruption and navigate uncertainty in a constantly shifting landscape.
Innovation – Changing the Game
With guest Alice Pollard
11 July 2018
Global project leaders discuss how to make hyper-innovation happen, the keys of managing virtual teams, and navigating an uncertain project landscape.
Agile Ways — An Ongoing Journey
With guest Lauri Bingham
10 January 2018
Lauri shares insights and lessons learned on adopting and integrating agile principles and practices into a variety of work environments. Lauri also covers the PMO’s role in supporting teams, hybrid approaches, and dealing with complexity.