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Projectified[R] is your guide to the future of project management. Created by Project Management Institute, this podcast is for people who lead strategic initiatives and collaborate on teams to deliver value to their organizations. It features dynamic thought leaders and practitioners who share their real-world experiences and expertise to inform, inspire and prepare you for success.
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Modern Project Leadership: Creating Value Beyond Delivery
Project leaders are being asked to do more than deliver on time and on budget. They need to understand business strategy, connect teams to measurable value, adapt when conditions change, and use judgment when …
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Project leaders are being asked to do more than deliver on time and on budget. They need to understand business strategy, connect teams to measurable value, adapt when conditions change, and use judgment when the plan no longer fits the moment. How can project leaders make better trade-offs when priorities compete? When should established processes or governance approaches bend in pursuit of business value? And how can they build alignment and influence when authority is distributed across stakeholders and teams? We discuss this with Tyler Norman, MBA, PMP, PgMP, PfMP, director of strategic supply chain programs at Scholastic, and Adeola Jeremiah, PMP, head of PMO at VistaVu Solutions.
What You’ll Learn:
- How project leaders can connect project decisions to business strategy and value
- When to adapt the plan or governance approach as conditions change
- How to use context, consequences and trade-offs to make stronger judgment calls
- How to define project success beyond scope, schedule and cost
- How to build stakeholder alignment and influence without direct authority
Tyler Norman, Director of Strategic Supply Chain Programs at Scholastic
Tyler Norman, MBA, PMP, PgMP, PfMP, is Director of Strategic Supply Chain Programs at Scholastic, where he leads large, cross-functional initiatives and helps build the governance, structures, and teams that make strategy executable. With more than 16 years of experience in strategic transformation, PMO leadership, enterprise change, portfolio governance, and program delivery, Tyler has delivered more than $100 million in investment and $1 billion in benefits across organizations large and small. He is also a keynote speaker, project management trainer, performance coach, board member, and serial mentor through NAVIGATE With Purpose, and was named a 2025 North American Finalist for PMI’s Rising Leader Award.Adeola Jeremiah, Head of PMO at VistaVu Solutions
Adeola Jeremiah, PMP, is Head of PMO at VistaVu Solutions and an enterprise transformation leader with more than 16 years of experience helping organizations turn business strategy into execution. Her work spans SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA transformation, enterprise program delivery, portfolio governance, operating model change, post-merger integration, business readiness, and value realization. At VistaVu Solutions, she leads enterprise delivery capability across SAP S/4HANA transformation programs, including scalable governance, operating models, delivery standards, go-live readiness, executive scorecards, and risk-based decision-making across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.Featured in This Episode
- Guest 1: Tyler Norman, MBA, PMP, PgMP, PfMP
- Guest job title: Director, Strategic Supply Chain Programs at Scholastic
- Guest bio: Tyler Norman, MBA, PMP, PgMP, PfMP, is Director of Strategic Supply Chain Programs at Scholastic, where he leads large, cross-functional initiatives and helps build the governance, structures, and teams that make strategy executable. With more than 16 years of experience in strategic transformation, PMO leadership, enterprise change, portfolio governance, and program delivery, Tyler has delivered more than $100 million in investment and $1 billion in benefits across organizations large and small. He is also a keynote speaker, project management trainer, performance coach, board member, and serial mentor through NAVIGATE With Purpose, and was named a 2025 North American Finalist for PMI’s Rising Leader Award.
- Guest 2: Adeola Jeremiah, PMP
- Guest job title: Head of PMO, VistaVu Solutions
- Guest bio: Adeola Jeremiah, PMP, is Head of PMO at VistaVu Solutions and an enterprise transformation leader with more than 16 years of experience helping organizations turn business strategy into execution. Her work spans SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA transformation, enterprise program delivery, portfolio governance, operating model change, post-merger integration, business readiness, and value realization. At VistaVu Solutions, she leads enterprise delivery capability across SAP S/4HANA transformation programs, including scalable governance, operating models, delivery standards, go-live readiness, executive scorecards, and risk-based decision-making across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
- Tyler Norman on LinkedIn
- Adeola Jeremiah on LinkedIn
- Melissa Khan-Blackmore on LinkedIn
- Project Management Institute Website
- Project Management Institute LinkedIn
How to Turn Sustainability Goals Into Project Decisions
Many organizations have sustainability goals, but turning them into project decisions is where the work gets harder. How can project professionals build sustainability into requirements and design before …
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Many organizations have sustainability goals, but turning them into project decisions is where the work gets harder. How can project professionals build sustainability into requirements and design before options narrow? How should they weigh cost, schedule, quality and long-term value when priorities compete? And what changes when stakeholder trust or new information requires a different path? We discuss this with Preston Welker, PMP, global climate program and operations lead at The Nature Conservancy, and Ayman Zaki, CSPP, PMP, PMO project manager at EllisDon.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to turn sustainability goals into project decisions early, from requirements and design through execution
- Why stakeholder trust, community engagement and clear expectations can shape long-term project value
- How to navigate trade-offs between cost, schedule, quality and sustainable outcomes
- Why clarifying sponsor priorities upfront helps teams make better decisions when pressures compete
- How project management skills and an adaptive mindset help teams turn sustainability expertise into better outcomes
Preston Welker, Global Climate Program and Operations Lead at The Nature Conservancy
Preston Welker, PMP, is Global Climate Program and Operations Lead at The Nature Conservancy, where he helps teams deliver projects that advance global conservation and climate strategies. With more than 10 years of experience in project management, operations, portfolio systems, and stakeholder engagement, Preston has supported nature-based carbon projects across five continents, designed systems to track progress and impact, and trained teams in Lean, Agile, and facilitation methods. His experience also includes work connected to a $100 million Bezos Earth Fund grant, the development of Naturebase.org, and graduate research on stakeholder engagement for green infrastructure and climate resilience projects.
Ayman Zaki, PMO Project Manager at EllisDon
Ayman Zaki is a Certified Sustainable Project Professional and PMO Project Manager at EllisDon, with more than 20 years of experience delivering complex construction and development projects across the Middle East. His work spans hospitality, mixed-use, residential, commercial, aviation, and government projects, with expertise in PMO leadership, governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, FIDIC contract administration, project controls, and value engineering. Across his career, he has contributed to projects exceeding AED 6 billion in cumulative value, including Royal Atlantis Resort & Residences, Gran Meliá Hotel, Tadawul Tower at KAFD, Deira Waterfront Development, Al Dhafra Hotel & Resort, and Sports Hotel on Hudayriyat Island.
Episode Resources:- Ayman Zaki on LinkedIn
- Preston Welker on LinkedIn
- Melissa Khan-Blackmore on LinkedIn
- Project Management Institute Website
- Project Management Institute LinkedIn
Build Career Momentum Where You Are
Career growth doesn’t always come with a new title or a move to a new organization. So how can project professionals keep building momentum when a promotion or outside opportunity isn’t immediately available? …
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Career growth doesn’t always come with a new title or a move to a new organization. So how can project professionals keep building momentum when a promotion or outside opportunity isn’t immediately available? Which human skills matter most as AI takes on more coordination work? How can professionals create opportunities, track their impact, and build visibility without sounding self-promotional? And how do they know when staying put is still helping them grow and when it may be time to move on? We discuss this with Andrew Seaman, editor at large for jobs and career development at LinkedIn, and Giana Lawrence-Primus, PMP, MPA, founder and CEO of Project Manager Lab.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to identify hidden opportunities within your current role that accelerate career growth
- Which human skills matter most as AI takes on more project coordination work
- How a 50/50 approach helps balance organizational priorities with your personal development goals
- How to track your accomplishments and build visibility without relying on self-promotion
- How to know when staying put is helping you grow and when it may be time to move on
Giana Lawrence-Primus, Founder and CEO of Project Manager Lab
Giana Lawrence-Primus, PMP, MPA, is a project delivery and leadership strategist, educator, and Founder and CEO of Project Manager Lab LLC. With more than 23 years of experience across government, nonprofit, and digital-first organizations, she helps leaders build stronger delivery systems through better governance, operational clarity, and strategic execution. She developed the proprietary Scaling Delivery Framework™ and advises CEOs and founders on designing organizations that scale effectively while strengthening leadership, accountability, and project delivery. A recognized thought leader in project management, Giana has published more than 25 articles and frameworks and has educated professionals in over 60 countries.
Andrew Seaman, Editor at Large for Jobs and Career Development at LinkedIn
Andrew Seaman is Editor at Large for Jobs and Career Development at LinkedIn, where he helps professionals navigate today's rapidly changing world of work. He leads LinkedIn's Get Hired career development franchise, including its newsletter, podcast, and live programming, providing practical guidance on hiring trends, AI, career resilience, and professional growth. During his more than eight years at LinkedIn, Andrew has helped shape the platform's editorial strategy and career content, reaching millions of professionals worldwide. Before LinkedIn, he spent seven years at Thomson Reuters covering healthcare, public policy, and national news, and previously contributed reporting to USA TODAY.
Episode Resources:How Project Managers Spot Red Flags and Get Ahead of Them
Project professionals know anticipating the need to pivot is a mainstay on any project. But what warning signs should you look out for? How can project managers identify them? And how should you inform the …
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Project professionals know anticipating the need to pivot is a mainstay on any project. But what warning signs should you look out for? How can project managers identify them? And how should you inform the C-suite of major red flags? We discuss this with Mary Hladio, PMP, senior productivity and program leader at GE Aerospace in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, and Franziska Höhne, PMP, project manager for international internal auditing at ALDI in Essen, Germany.
Key themes
01:25 Spotting red flags in data and how people communicate and act
04:48 Common red flags on projects: resource misallocation, scope creep and misalignment with organizational strategy
11:28 How to handle overly ambiguous—or extremely constrictive—project specs
15:24 Good practices for communicating red flags to the C-suite
17:00 Creating team cultures with transparency and trust
Preventing Burnout: Proactive Tips for Project Professionals
Today’s project professionals are feeling the pressure. And when they don’t manage it well, it could steamroll into full-fledged burnout. What’s the difference between burnout and regular stress? How can …
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Today’s project professionals are feeling the pressure. And when they don’t manage it well, it could steamroll into full-fledged burnout. What’s the difference between burnout and regular stress? How can burnout effect project outcomes? What early warning signs might show that you or your teams on are the verge of burnout? And what can project leaders do to reset and recharge? We discuss this with Michele Badie, PMP, CPMAI, a program manager in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, and Valerie Carmel, a mental health therapist based in Orlando, Florida, USA.
Key themes
00:57 What’s the difference between stress and burnout?
03:19 Facing burnout in yourself—and your team—as a project professional
06:04 How mental health professionals can help project managers amid burnout
09:14 How burnout can affect project outcomes
12:01 Warning signs for burnout: Lack of boundaries, sleep disturbance and irritability
14:27 Tips to keep burnout at bay on project teams
18:21 Recognizing burnout—and when it’s time to rest and recharge
PMP Exam Prep: Resources, Study Strategies and Exam Advice
The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification can be a career game-changer. What’s the best way to study for the exam? How do you stay motivated through months of preparation? What’s the difference …
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The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification can be a career game-changer. What’s the best way to study for the exam? How do you stay motivated through months of preparation? What’s the difference between taking the exam in-person or online? We discuss this with Kelly Heuer, PhD, CAPM, VP of learning at PMI in Brooklyn, New York, USA; Fernanda Sa, PMP, procurement coordinator at Meta Reality Labs via Mackin Talent in Bellevue, Washington, USA; and Prabhjeet Singh, PMP, project manager at MedStar Health in Washington, D.C.
Key themes
01:09 Why earn the PMP certification?
04:52 How to create a study plan for the PMP exam
09:07 Ways to stay motivated while studying for the PMP
12:01 How PMI can help you prepare for the PMP exam
17:03 Taking the PMP exam online or in-person
20:40 How the PMP certification affects project careers
23:41 Advice for the PMP certification exam
CAPM and Beyond: Tips to Start and Grow Your Project Management Career
Launching a career in project management can spark a flame. But how do you get that first job and keep the early fire burning? We talk about starter career goals, PMI certifications, mentorship and more with …
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Launching a career in project management can spark a flame. But how do you get that first job and keep the early fire burning? We talk about starter career goals, PMI certifications, mentorship and more with Albert Cayuela, CAPM, PMP, a technical project manager at Banco Sabadell in Madrid, and Krista McCalley, CAPM, PMP, a project coordinator at Insight Global in Des Moines, Iowa in the United States.
Key themes
01:04 How did you start your project management career?
02:55 Pursuing the CAPM certification and crafting a career plan
09:08 Overcoming imposter syndrome and leaning on mentors early in your career
14:55 Solidifying knowledge, developing skills and boosting confidence with PMI certifications
17:57 Advice for project professionals starting their project careers
Gigaprojects: Delivering Strategic, Massive Transformation
Gigaprojects aren’t hard to spot: deep complexity, massive stakeholder groups, wildly ambitious scopes and a major boost to national economies. We discuss two gigaprojects with: Ryan Banas, project director for …
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Gigaprojects aren’t hard to spot: deep complexity, massive stakeholder groups, wildly ambitious scopes and a major boost to national economies. We discuss two gigaprojects with:
Ryan Banas, project director for the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion project and VP at HNTB in Norfolk, Virginia, USA; and Chris Hall, district engineer at the Virginia Department of Transportation in Hampton, Virginia, USA: Banas and Hall discuss how their teams prepared for the years-long bridge and tunnel project, how they keep teams aligned across multiple hand-offs, and the clever ways they engage stakeholders—including community members affected by construction.
Mohammed Almutlaq, project management office VP at the Royal Commission for AlUla in Riyadh: Almutlaq shares how teams are turning the historical site of AlUla into an archaeological tourism destination. He discusses how the PMO keeps teams across portfolios aligned to a singular strategy, ways teams best communicate and keep track of progress across projects, and builds flexibility into projects through solid change management practices.
Key themes
01:42 Managing a multibillion-dollar infrastructure overhaul in Virginia
04:42 How teams collaborate to tackle years-long projects
07:41 Good practices for hand-offs across the project life cycle
10:12 Keeping the community informed—and building buy-in for the long haul
15:44 Transforming the ancient city of AlUla into a tourism hub
18:18 How a PMO keeps multiple teams aligned to one strategic vision
21:19 Building adaptability into projects with change management
25:06 Top challenges: continuous value delivery and retaining the right talent over long timelines
PMO Pro-Tips: Managing C-Suite Stakeholder Perceptions
Success is in the eyes of the beholder. For projects, that means winning over the top decision makers in the C-suite. How can project management office leaders best share project progress with executives? How …
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Success is in the eyes of the beholder. For projects, that means winning over the top decision makers in the C-suite. How can project management office leaders best share project progress with executives? How can you better engage the C-suite to manage their POVs? We discuss this with Douglas Pulini, PMP, PMI-PMOCP, head of the strategic management office at SPC Brasil in São Paulo, and Stephan Wohlfahrt, PMI-ACP, DAVSC, PMP, head of the project management office at Bosch Mobility in Stuttgart, Germany.
Key themes
00:56 The C-suite’s role in project success
02:33 How PMO leaders decide what information to share with executives
05:24 Ways to engage executives to benefit project success
10:26 Choosing how to best present project updates to the C-suite
14:28 Must-have skills for PMO leaders to effectively manage stakeholder perceptions
Sustainable Project Management: From Planning to Delivery
Every project—no matter the sector or region—can be led and managed more sustainably. How can project professionals gain executive buy-in for sustainability efforts? How have they put environmental and social …
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Every project—no matter the sector or region—can be led and managed more sustainably. How can project professionals gain executive buy-in for sustainability efforts? How have they put environmental and social responsibility front and center in their work? And how can other project leaders further develop their knowledge of sustainability in their sectors? We discuss this with Pratik Mishra, PMP, senior strategic portfolio manager at Zalando in Berlin, and Michael Mylonas, GPM-b, PMP, director of project management at the Xeni Gwet’in First Nations Government in Tsilhqot’in Title Land, Nemaiah Valley, British Columbia, Canada.
Key themes
00:52 Why you should embed sustainability into every project phase
04:29 Gaining stakeholder buy-in for sustainability on projects
08:49 Building environmental and cultural sustainability into a community center project
12:16 How project professionals can develop their sustainability knowledge
15:26 Ways you can boost sustainability in your projects
The Art of Project Management: Creativity, Connection and Joy at Work
Project professionals across the globe deliver meaningful work in myriad ways—all with a goal to make the world a better place. So how did two project managers start their careers, one producing concerts across …
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Project professionals across the globe deliver meaningful work in myriad ways—all with a goal to make the world a better place. So how did two project managers start their careers, one producing concerts across the globe and the other inspiring teams at LEGO? We discuss what makes them proud to be project managers, some of their favorite projects and more.
Our guests are Jim Digby, PMP, project manager and tour and production director at Show Makers in Philadelphia, and Liliana Janette Gómez Castrejón, PMP, project manager at The LEGO Group in Herning, Denmark.
Key themes
01:03 Delivering projects, from major music tours to LEGO
06:32 The project management skills that help deliver creative projects
08:40 Overcoming challenges with stakeholder management and finding your leadership style
12:39 Bringing creativity into leading creative projects
17:55 Project manager pride: Creating healthy, diverse team environments
How to Ensure Collaboration Between Project Managers and Product Managers
Projects and products are becoming increasingly entwined. That ramps up the need to build greater collaboration between project managers and product managers. What’s similar—and different—about the roles? What …
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Projects and products are becoming increasingly entwined. That ramps up the need to build greater collaboration between project managers and product managers. What’s similar—and different—about the roles? What strategies can you use to boost collaboration? And how does agile help everyone stay aligned?
We get insights and tips from Adam Motiwala, a product manager at Google in Irvine, California in the United States, and Meg Sawachi, PMI-ACP, PMP, a senior project manager at GlobalLogic in Lund, Sweden.
Key themes
02:14 Today’s must-have skills for product managers and project managers
06:04 The biggest similarities—and differences—between product and project managers
08:29 Building a strong partnership between a project manager and product manager
12:56 How agile helps project and product managers stay aligned
16:51 Words of advice to product and project managers to boost collaboration
How to Lead Teams Through Change
Iterating has become the business norm—but project teams are struggling to keep up with the relentless pace of change. How can change management professionals and project leaders help? We discuss this with …
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Iterating has become the business norm—but project teams are struggling to keep up with the relentless pace of change. How can change management professionals and project leaders help? We discuss this with:
Sharon Casey, director, change management, Adobe, Austin, Texas, USA: Casey discusses how the persistent pace of change is affecting project teams and contributes to change fatigue. She also explains how change practitioners can support project professionals and teams going through change—sharing how her team’s “service tiers” offer assistance—and ways to ensure project teams and senior stakeholders buy into change initiatives. Plus, how artificial intelligence is helping leaders at Adobe learn to better manage change.
Senkodi Murugesan, CPMAI, PMP, previously a project manager at Howden, a Chart Industries company, Chennai, India: Murugesan discusses how change has evolved through his career, how to find opportunities amid sudden change on a project, and he shares an example of how he led teams through a major tech change. He also explains why an agile mindset is crucial when it comes to leading project teams through change.
Key themes
[02:08] How the increasing pace of change affects teams
[04:02] Building buy-in for change—and avoiding burnout
[09:16] How Adobe change practitioners support teams during change
[11:18] Using AI to assist project leaders during change initiatives
[16:15] A project professional’s perspective on how managing changed has evolved
[18:51] Helping teams through major tech changes
[21:38] An agile mindset: A must-have for project leaders handling change
Geostrategy Imperative: How it Elevates Risk Management
As geopolitical volatility reigns, organizations must increasingly anticipate, assess and manage the risks that come in such a complex project environment. How is this turbulence affecting project leaders? How …
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As geopolitical volatility reigns, organizations must increasingly anticipate, assess and manage the risks that come in such a complex project environment. How is this turbulence affecting project leaders? How are they incorporating geostrategy into their risk management processes? We discuss this with:
Heather Buchanan, PMI-RMP, PMP, supply chain project manager, Canada Goose, Toronto: She discusses how geopolitical volatility’s impact extends beyond the triple constraint. She explains how project teams are handling change with strategic shifts and proactive planning, and how she ensures her teams keep geopolitical considerations at the forefront. Plus, Buchanan talks about how subject matter experts, tech tools and even PMI helps her stay up-to-date on geostrategy.
Rosa Gilsanz, PMI-RMP, PMP, project leader, Bayernoil, Munich: Gilsanz shares why geopolitical issues can wreak havoc with energy projects, the importance of a diverse team in risk identification, prioritization and mitigation planning, and how she uses clear communication and knowledge sharing to bolster her team’s resilience and adaptability amid uncertainty.
Key themes
[01:09] Geostrategy’s impact on project teams’ risk management
[03:25] Managing risk and change with flexibility and contingency planning
[05:49] Discussing geopolitical considerations—from tariffs to labor laws—with teams
[08:10] Identifying and prioritizing risks with AI, subject matter experts and online alerts
[12:19] How the energy sector is affected by geopolitical volatility
[15:14] Why you need a diverse team for risk management practices
[17:03] Improving risk resilience on teams through communication and knowledge sharing
How Next-Gen Project Professionals Deliver Positive Social Impact
The youngest generations in the workforce don’t just want jobs—they want to deliver impact. What skills do project professionals need to ensure their efforts lead to deep social impact? And how do they build …
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The youngest generations in the workforce don’t just want jobs—they want to deliver impact. What skills do project professionals need to ensure their efforts lead to deep social impact? And how do they build support for these initiatives? We discuss this with:
Martin Irungu, founder and executive director, Empower and Serve Kenya (EmpServe), Nairobi: Irungu’s upbringing inspired him to create an organization focused on positive social impact. He shares how EmpServe Kenya is upskilling the next generation of changemakers, and how his teams engage with communities to build trust and support for projects.
Nuria Gabriela Soistata Ruiz, innovation and impact programs lead, Makesense Americas, México City: One of her org’s programs helps students build leadership skills while managing positive social impact projects in México City. Soistata Ruiz explains how she and her teams keep partners and program participants engaged and reveals the skills she leans on in her social impact work. Plus, how other project professionals can find opportunities that focus on their passions.
Key themes
[01:00] Why the next generation wants to deliver positive social impact
[04:10] Helping young Kenyans upskill to make change in their communities
[07:54] Building buy-in through community ownership and local project champions
[13:32] Measuring success through program alumni
[15:55] Helping students lead projects to make a difference in México City
[22:11] Must-have skills for social impact: Adaptability, empathy and assertive communication
[23:39] Finding the right organization to help you deliver positive social impact
How Talent Development Can Boost Engagement and Retain Top Talent
Across the globe, employees are leaving their jobs because they are not fulfilled—and it’s costing organizations big time. One way to fix this? Investing in your talent. Our roundtable discussion outlines the …
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Across the globe, employees are leaving their jobs because they are not fulfilled—and it’s costing organizations big time. One way to fix this? Investing in your talent. Our roundtable discussion outlines the benefits of internal talent development, how to identify team members with potential and steps to keep team members engaged when they’re struggling.
Guests include: Joe Campa, PMP, PMI-PMOCP, PMI-CP, senior manager, strategic excellence office, Ontario Power Generation, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada; Aimee Cowan, senior manager, human capital practice, Deloitte, London; and Gemma Konrad, career and performance development director, Mars, London.
Key themes
[02:42] The biggest benefits from internal talent development
[07:03] How to identify and cultivate promising talent within your teams
[10:24] How companies are upskilling project talent through formal programs, one-on-one discussions and artificial intelligence
[20:45] Boosting employee engagement with emotional safety, transparency and flexibility
How to Stand Out in Today’s Job Market
In today’s hypercompetitive job market, organizations are looking for change-ready project talent that can add value from the get-go. In a group discussion, three project professionals share which must-have …
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In today’s hypercompetitive job market, organizations are looking for change-ready project talent that can add value from the get-go. In a group discussion, three project professionals share which must-have skills and acumen—from artificial intelligence proficiency and data analysis to communication and active listening—have bubbled up in 2025. They also explain how to market your skills, experience and the value you’ve delivered on your résumé or CV and during job interviews. Plus, how you can upskill through certifications and online courses.
Our guests include: Fernanda Bertino, PMP, lead project manager, Cirion Technologies, Rio de Janeiro; Mutaz Said, PMP, PgMP, PfMP, project controls manager, AtkinsRéalis, Denver, Colorado, USA; Mohamed Swydan, PMP, head of projects, Gulf Cooperation Council region, Engie Solutions, Dubai.
Key themes
[02:08] The skills you need: AI acumen, communication and data analysis
[06:40] Using online courses and group discussions to upskill
[10:11] What hiring managers are looking for in project talent
[13:54] How to best market yourself on your résumé or CV
[15:45] Ways to stand out in 2025’s job market
Tech Reboot for Wildlife Conservation Projects
With wildlife populations plummeting, conservation teams are fighting back, using cutting-edge technology to track and protect the world’s flora and fauna. We discuss this with: Shannon Dubay, director of …
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With wildlife populations plummeting, conservation teams are fighting back, using cutting-edge technology to track and protect the world’s flora and fauna. We discuss this with:
Shannon Dubay, director of conservation technology, Panthera, Cape Town, South Africa: Dubay discusses how teams use camera traps, satellite imagery, AI and other technologies in cat conservation, how teams are analyzing and acting on data faster in Zambia, how tech advancements have changed teams’ success metrics in conservation projects, plus how predictive analytics could transform conservation efforts moving forward.
Dave Thau, global data and technology lead scientist, World Wildlife Fund (WWF), San Francisco: Thau talks about how the role of AI has evolved in conservation and helped boost efficiency. He also discusses WWF’s ManglarIA Project, which uses AI and other tech to measure the impact of climate change on mangroves in Mexico. Plus, Thau takes listeners through how the team is leaning into innovation and adaptability as well as working with community members to futureproof their efforts.
Key themes
[02:33] Using camera traps, drones and AI to conserve cats in the wild
[07:41] How teams are analyzing—and acting on—data faster
[11:10] Tech’s impact on success metrics for conservation projects
[12:02] How predictive analytics could change future conservation projects
[14:58] The evolution of AI in conservation projects
[17:35] How WWF is using AI to measure the impact of climate change on mangroves in Mexico
[20:26] Focusing on innovation, adaptability and community engagement in conservation
How to Avoid AI Project Failure
More and more project professionals are managing artificial intelligence (AI) projects, but teams are struggling to make sure they deliver real value. What makes AI projects different—and what are some common …
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More and more project professionals are managing artificial intelligence (AI) projects, but teams are struggling to make sure they deliver real value. What makes AI projects different—and what are some common reasons they fail? What does it take to lead successful AI projects—and how do you build those must-have skills? We discuss the big issues with two experts at PMI Cognilytica: Kathleen Walch, CPMAI, director, and Ron Schmelzer, CPMAI, director and general manager. Both are based in Columbia, Maryland, USA.
Key themes
[02:37] Common reasons why AI projects fail
[07:42] How to make sure your AI project delivers real ROI
[09:22] What makes AI projects different than others—and what it takes to manage them
[17:05] Ways to keep your AI knowledge up to date
[19:30] How to set smart metrics for AI projects and the rise of agentic AI
Gender Equality in Action: The Role of Project Leaders
International Women’s Day is a clarion call for gender equality—and project professionals around the globe are taking bold action to advance the cause. Our guests discuss the projects they’re leading to empower …
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International Women’s Day is a clarion call for gender equality—and project professionals around the globe are taking bold action to advance the cause. Our guests discuss the projects they’re leading to empower girls and women, how they ensure they’re delivering positive social impact, and how they keep themselves—and their teams—motivated in the face of adversity.
Our guests include Cecile Pilot, senior project and capacity building officer at Defence for Children International in Geneva, and Marwa Hammad, head of global gender strategy and the Youth Education and Entrepreneurship program at Schneider Electric Foundation in Cairo.
Key themes
[02:17] Supporting young women to drive change in their local communities and on the global stage
[05:43] Creating Schneider Electric Foundation’s global gender strategy and a program for youth education and entrepreneurship
[09:48] Overcoming funding and legal challenges along with battling stereotypes
[17:13] How to stay motivated and—resilient—in the face of adversity
[21:25] Measuring success and positive social impact
[23:48] The vision for greater gender equality in the years ahead
What to Expect in 2025: A Guide for Project Professionals
What can project professionals around the globe expect to face in 2025? We talk with project leaders to help you prepare. Sanjukta Ghosh, PMP, data and AI leader at Siemens in Erlangen, Germany, and Alexandra …
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What can project professionals around the globe expect to face in 2025? We talk with project leaders to help you prepare.
Sanjukta Ghosh, PMP, data and AI leader at Siemens in Erlangen, Germany, and Alexandra Schutz, PMI-ACP, PMP, director of the program management office at Appfire in Washington, D.C., discuss what’s next for artificial intelligence in the project sphere, the increasing role sustainability and project management offices (PMOs) will play in value delivery and the must-have skills for 2025. They also share what they’re excited for in the new year.
Key themes
[02:31] How AI will dominate projects in 2025
[11:20] Using AI to elevate sustainability objectives
[13:07] PMOs stepping up to drive business transformation and deliver value
[16:01] Adaptability, strategic thinking, AI acumen: Skills you need for 2025
[20:40] The biggest surprises from 2024—and takeaways for the year aheadMeasuring Up: How to Track and Deliver Positive Social Impact
To ensure projects deliver real social impact, organizations and their teams need to set clear targets, track progress—and adjust when plans and variables shift. We host a joint discussion with Karlijn Sibbel …
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To ensure projects deliver real social impact, organizations and their teams need to set clear targets, track progress—and adjust when plans and variables shift.
We host a joint discussion with Karlijn Sibbel, innovation director at Notpla in London, and Grzegorz Wach, refugee employment initiative lead at NESsT in Warsaw. They discuss their work on two of the PMI 2024 Most Influential Projects, detailing the metrics used to track progress and measure positive social impact as well as the challenges teams face when aggregating this data. They also share their biggest lessons learned when it comes to measuring social impact.
Key themes
[02:46] How Notpla uses seaweed and plants to make biodegradable packaging
[06:23] How NESsT is empowering refugees and migrants to access quality jobs
[08:49] Using multiple metrics to track progress and measure a project’s social impact
[15:03] Top challenges teams face when measuring social impact
[23:04] Delivering positive social impact in the face of increased scrutiny
[27:13] Lessons learned: Embracing partners and pushing industry benchmarks forwardPowerful Partnerships: Collaborating to Achieve UN SDGs
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an urgent call to action to help people and the planet—and projects aligned to those goals require strong collaboration with stakeholders, whether they’re …
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The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an urgent call to action to help people and the planet—and projects aligned to those goals require strong collaboration with stakeholders, whether they’re government agencies, teachers or farmers. We discuss this with:
Jenny Buccos, CEO of EXPLR and co-director of the National STEM Festival, New York City: Buccos discusses how she and her team worked with the U.S. Department of Education along with corporate and philanthropic partners to bring the National STEM Festival to life. She also talks about the skills she leaned on to build stronger relationships with partners, the festival’s future and how STEM can help make a big impact on UN SDGs.
Simon Dyer, CEO, Virtual Irrigation Academy, Sunshine Coast, Australia: Dyer shares VIA’s history and how small-scale farmers, their communities and governments are using VIA’s tech and the data it generates to make informed irrigation decisions. He also talks about the importance of face-to-face conversations with stakeholders, cultivating partners within the communities projects are happening in, and his biggest lessons learned from collaborating with stakeholders.
Key themes
[02:17] Bringing stakeholders together for the National STEM Festival
[07:18] Collaborating with partners without losing sight of a project’s goal
[08:42] Leaning on time management and stakeholder engagement to build partnerships
[13:25] How STEM can help teams achieve UN SDGs
[16:26] How farmers, communities and governments use VIA’s tech to make informed irrigation decisions
[22:09] The power of face-to-face interactions with stakeholders—and embracing community partners
[26:38] Lessons learned: Don’t assume your stakeholders’ pain points and don’t discount your stakeholders’ knowledgeHow Tech is Powering the Clean Energy Transition
Public and private organizations across the globe are taking action to reach net-zero emissions targets—investing heavily in new technology to build resilient and efficient energy systems. Guests discuss the …
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Public and private organizations across the globe are taking action to reach net-zero emissions targets—investing heavily in new technology to build resilient and efficient energy systems. Guests discuss the push for cleaner energy, the tech their teams use to develop cleaner energy solutions and the skills project professionals need to lead these projects.
Key themes
[01:43] What’s behind the global push for a clean energy transition?
[04:33] Using new tech and operational practices to reduce carbon emissions in oil and gas production
[10:57] The must-have skills to deliver tech-forward clean energy efficiency projects
[15:05] Tech that’s helping connect renewable energy sources to the grid
[19:02] Executing a tech upgrade to a decades-old binational hydropower plant
[24:33] What’s next for a clean energy transition? Greater digitalization in the energy sectorThe Project Management Skills That Keep Creatives On Track
Today’s creative agencies need to move rapidly, whether they’re executing campaigns, capitalizing on pop culture moments or averting a crisis. Project management helps channel that urgency into strong execution …
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Today’s creative agencies need to move rapidly, whether they’re executing campaigns, capitalizing on pop culture moments or averting a crisis. Project management helps channel that urgency into strong execution and buzz-worthy results. In a joint discussion, two project leaders at creative agencies discuss which project management skills help teams turn their ideas into reality and reveal how they overcame challenges in high-stakes projects, including a major localization and transcreation initiative and the marketing campaign for Hollywood blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine.
Key themes
[02:39] The role of project management at creative agencies
[07:05] The project management skills and domain expertise that help creative teams thrive
[11:05] Agile, predictive or hybrid: Picking the approach that’s right for a project
[17:10] How a project manager’s focus on risk identification and tailoring workflows helped a team stay on track
[19:42] How communication and collaboration helped Maximum Effort deliver Deadpool & Wolverine—and the film’s marketing plan
[21:41] Embracing flexibility and adaptability in creative project life cyclesA New Orbit: How Project Teams Are Using AI in Space
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making one giant leap in the space industry. In celebration of World Space Week, we’re highlighting how project teams are tapping AI for space exploration and innovation. A …
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is making one giant leap in the space industry. In celebration of World Space Week, we’re highlighting how project teams are tapping AI for space exploration and innovation. A project leader from the European Space Agency shares how his team created a “flying laboratory” so that other organizations from across the globe could experiment with new tech—including AI—in space. And NASA’s chief artificial intelligence officer shares how teams are using AI on projects and how the U.S. space agency is ensuring ethical, responsible AI use across teams.
Key themes
[02:29] Why ESA created a “flying laboratory,” the OPS-SAT Space Lab service [05:41] How to experiment with AI—and use it in the right projects
[11:27] Why the space industry views AI with heavy interest—and healthy skepticism
[14:32] What NASA’s chief artificial intelligence officer is focused on
[16:42] How the U.S. space agency is using AI on projects
[22:04] How NASA ensures ethical, responsible AI use across teams
[26:58] How AI could transform space projectsWhy AI Ethics Matters in Project Management
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally shifting how we work, but it’s imperative to use the emerging tech responsibly. Guests explore the major AI ethics concerns for project professionals and recommend good …
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Artificial intelligence is fundamentally shifting how we work, but it’s imperative to use the emerging tech responsibly. Guests explore the major AI ethics concerns for project professionals and recommend good practices teams can employ to use and create ethical AI. They also share examples of how project teams handle AI ethics concerns—and how those concerns can impact companies’ regulatory compliance, reputation, risk management and even innovation.
Key themes
[03:34] Strategies to create—and implement—AI ethics practices on teams
[07:02] How a team handled ethics concerns of biased data
[11:44] Keeping your AI ethics policies flexible for the tech’s continued advancement
[14:01] AI ethics concerns project professionals are facing today
[15:47] How ethical AI impacts organizations’ regulatory compliance, innovation, risk management and even social responsibility
[18:20] Meta’s good practices for using or creating ethical AI
[22:57] What AI ethics training should include—and how often it should be updatedThe Power to Defuse: Tips for Conflict Resolution on Project Teams
Conflict can occur on any project. And project professionals should know how to defuse it. Guests share tips for resolving conflicts on projects, how these strategies shift depending on the source, the …
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Conflict can occur on any project. And project professionals should know how to defuse it. Guests share tips for resolving conflicts on projects, how these strategies shift depending on the source, the must-have skills for effective conflict resolution and how project professionals can strengthen their conflict resolution capabilities.
Key themes
[01:06] Why conflict management is a must for successful project delivery
[04:43] Strategies to manage—and resolve—conflicts resolution on projects
[12:39] Why you should change up your strategies depending on who is in conflict
[15:55] Ways project professionals can boost their conflict resolution skills
[21:51] Resolving a conflict with active listening, increased transparency and consistent communication
[27:55] Conflict management strategies for in-person vs. remote team members
[29:54] Lessons learned: Understand different perspectives and listen with empathyLearning from Mistakes: How Project Professionals Grow from Failure
Mistakes happen. It’s how you respond that really matters. In a group discussion, three project professionals share how they turned failure into lessons learned and career maturity. How do you help team members …
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Mistakes happen. It’s how you respond that really matters. In a group discussion, three project professionals share how they turned failure into lessons learned and career maturity. How do you help team members overcome mistakes? And how can project leaders create a culture that accepts mistakes—and spins them into opportunities for greater efficiency and innovation?
Key themes
[01:58] What is failure—and how has your view of it changed throughout your career?
[07:31] Project professionals share their mistakes—and the biggest lessons learned from them
[17:29] How failure can fuel innovation and efficiency
[22:06] Ways to create a team culture that accepts mistakes with accountability
[31:08] Tips on how to bounce back—and grow—from failureSeeding Sustainability: Agriculture Innovations to Feed Future Generations
The agriculture industry will need to feed a projected 10 billion people by 2050. To meet this demand, project teams are transforming production—finding climate-friendly ways to maximize yields. Guests share …
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The agriculture industry will need to feed a projected 10 billion people by 2050. To meet this demand, project teams are transforming production—finding climate-friendly ways to maximize yields. Guests share how they’re helping agriculture giants like Cargill reduce carbon emissions through supply chain operations and farming practices. Plus, how indoor farms are delivering fresh produce year-round in Dubai’s desert climate.
Key themes[01:06] What’s spurring innovations in agriculture
[04:51] Helping food and ag giant Cargill decarbonize, implement regenerative agriculture practices
[09:50] Building buy-in for change when stakeholders have long-held processes
[11:37] Tips for managing a project with diverse stakeholder groups
[14:24] Growing fresh produce consistently in an arid, desert climate
[17:33] Sensors, internet of thing, the cloud: The tech behind sustainable indoor farming
[19:51] Collaborating with partners to scale up—and share success
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