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| S2E28 - reviewing myPARM software using the Project Canvas | 15 Feb 2024 | 00:37:09 | |
A review of the myPARM project management software, by using the Project Canvas as a frame of reference. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E27 - on Data Driven project management | 22 Dec 2023 | 00:22:51 | |
what is data driven project managent; the triple ladder from data to information to knowledge; covering types of data to collect for each tile of the Project Canvas (check out the Canvas series); from data to reports and analytics; benefits and pitfalls; what you measure measure gets highlighted, what you measure creates a meaning Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E26 - on Conflict handling | 24 Sep 2023 | 00:10:49 | |
discussing the Thomas and Kilmann magic quadrant conflict handling model. adding considerations about reasons for conflict, factors for selecting how to handle a conflict, and the influence of cultural background on selecting a preferred style of conflict handling. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E25 - the problem with Best Practices | 23 Aug 2023 | 00:19:18 | |
many organisations have difficulty implementing 'best practices'. looking at this issue from the perspective of social practices theory, we find three elements that define every practice: materials; competences; and meanings. we look at how practices change over time, and how new ones are introduced while old ones get discontinued. this helps to understand why your organisation or your ptoject team will or will not be able to adopt any best practice. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E24 - Benefits and Limitations of Risk Management | 16 Jul 2023 | 00:17:39 | |
looking at risk management from a few perspectives: history, analytical, and the common approach to risk management. giving insights into the benefits and the limitations of risk management. covering both the quantitative and the qualitative approaches, and reconciling them. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E23 - AI and Project Management | 24 Jun 2023 | 00:08:51 | |
on the impact of AI on project management Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E22 - how to avoid Scope Creep | 14 May 2023 | 00:13:03 | |
scope creep is related to a baseline. you can still have scope creep in an agile project. understaning scope creep as part of the mechanisme of operationalization (which is a fundamental process happening in any project). how to deal with scope creep when it happens. how to prevent scope creep by using rigorous quality control. QFD as the recommended tool against scope creep (quality function deployment). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E21 - how to avoid Communication Problems | 09 May 2023 | 00:12:53 | |
how to use the "conversations for action" model (Fernando Flores) in understanding how best to avoid communication problems in project management. about the four steps in the communication process for getting things done: requesting; committing (or refusing); submitting (or sabotaging); and accepting (or refusing). and about the importance of the 'conditions of satisfaction' that drive each step in the process. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E20 - Critical thinking | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:10:26 | |
the importance of critical thinking to analyze all the arguments and opinions that are directed towards you as project manager, by all stakeholders, in order to influence the project. explaining the three key elements of any argumentation, as described by Stephen Toulmin. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E19 - Ethics and self-knowledge | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:07:39 | |
an ancient greek myth has lessons for us about ethics - that knowing your limitations will help you prevent having negative impact on stakeholders, third parties, team, end users. how an old story has implications for project managers today, especially in the competency of "self-knowledge". Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E18 - how to measure Team Collaboration | 22 Nov 2022 | 00:05:16 | |
some notes on how to measure team collaboration, not indirectly (indicators) but directly (measurement) - and a caveat as measuring this would at the same time be an intervention in the team Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E17 - Project Failure causes | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:12:14 | |
a systems view on multiple factors causing project failure, and how to use the Project Canvas to get a better understanding of sources for failure Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E16 - Ethics & sensitivity to context | 01 Sep 2022 | 00:07:13 | |
an ancient greek myth has lessons for us about ethics - that knowing more about the context can change the meaning of our actions. how an old story has implications for project managers today, especially in the competency of "self-knowledge". Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E15 - Assumptions and Control | 30 Jul 2022 | 00:05:30 | |
how models always leave out stuff that we assume to remain the same (ceteris paribus). the value of control is central to project management but has a flipside. on the importance of being alert to changing circumstances. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E14 - Estimations and Bias | 16 Jul 2022 | 00:04:39 | |
on effort estimations and the effects of anchoring bias. how to avoid this bias by using the planning poker approach. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E13 - PM as a profession, page 5/5 | 09 Jul 2022 | 00:10:51 | |
looking at three drivers for the professionalization of project management: pressure from society; cooperation and alignment between education and associations; development of theory by academia. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E12 - PM as a profession, page 4/5 | 02 Jul 2022 | 00:07:39 | |
what is the status of the profession on each of the criteria for what is a 'real' profession: education, testing, accreditation, supervision, code of ethics, and complaints handling. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E11 - PM as a profession, page 3/5 | 25 Jun 2022 | 00:06:10 | |
which professional organisations are there? what are the major certification schemes? how many people have certification? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E10 - PM as a profession, page 2/5 | 18 Jun 2022 | 00:05:22 | |
what are the characteristics of a profession? what institutions and organizations are necessary to succesfully create a profession in a society? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E9 - PM as a profession, page 1/5 | 10 Jun 2022 | 00:07:00 | |
projects are an increasingly important vehicle for achieving stuff; are statistics on project success / failure an indication of a problem in our profession? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E8 - Leary's rose | 28 May 2022 | 00:06:01 | |
on Leary's rose - as a descriptive model and an action-shaping model Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E7 - on Domain Knowledge | 20 Apr 2022 | 00:04:38 | |
can project managers be effective without technical expertise of the field that their project is in? on domain knowledge and epistemics, and the knowledge processes in projects. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E6 - hidden Beliefs behind Estimations | 01 Apr 2022 | 00:04:29 | |
behind all (cost) estimations there are assumptions and hidden beliefs, which should be uncovered - we should have a view on the extent of un-knowledge behind all estimations Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E5 - on Decision making and Framing | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:05:02 | |
how we are not fully 'rational agents' in decision making, and how framing is inevitably always taking place. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E4 - Power | 25 Feb 2022 | 00:09:55 | |
where does the power come from that project managers have in defining temporary organizations and plannings; looking at a definition of power as language-action power Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E3 - Risks | 29 Jan 2022 | 00:05:17 | |
how to avoid the 'availabiltiy bias' in risk assessment, and using the Project Card Game for an innovative approach to project risk based on the Canvas Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E2 - Change Metaphors | 23 Jan 2022 | 00:05:56 | |
why the "unfreeze - move - refreeze" model doesn't work, and how the "articulate - reconfigure - cross-appropriate" approach does a better job based on sense-making Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
| S2E1 - the Cone of Uncertainty | 18 Jan 2022 | 00:07:00 | |
the 'cone of uncertainty' shows that at the start of any project you inevitably don't have all the information you need, and then the "what you see is all there is" bias impacts important decisions that happen in the early project stages Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support. | |||
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