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

Dec 22nd, 2023 22m 51s

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

S2E26 - on Conflict handling

Sep 24th, 2023 10m 49s

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

S2E25 - the problem with Best Practices

Aug 23rd, 2023 19m 18s

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 pra

S2E24 - Benefits and Limitations of Risk Management

Jul 16th, 2023 17m 39s

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 ap

S2E23 - AI and Project Management

Jun 24th, 2023 8m 51s

on the impact of AI on project managementBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support.

S2E22 - how to avoid Scope Creep

May 14th, 2023 13m 3s

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

S2E21 - how to avoid Communication Problems

May 9th, 2023 12m 53s

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

S2E20 - Critical thinking

Apr 6th, 2023 10m 26s

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 d

S2E19 - Ethics and self-knowledge

Mar 8th, 2023 7m 39s

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, es

S2E18 - how to measure Team Collaboration

Nov 22nd, 2022 5m 16s

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 teamBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreak

S2E17 - Project Failure causes

Oct 4th, 2022 12m 14s

a systems view on multiple factors causing project failure, and how to use the Project Canvas to get a better understanding of sources for failureBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372

S2E16 - Ethics & sensitivity to context

Sep 1st, 2022 7m 13s

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".Be

S2E15 - Assumptions and Control

Jul 30th, 2022 5m 30s

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 th

S2E14 - Estimations and Bias

Jul 16th, 2022 4m 39s

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

Jul 9th, 2022 10m 51s

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.s

S2E12 - PM as a profession, page 4/5

Jul 2nd, 2022 7m 39s

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/p

S2E11 - PM as a profession, page 3/5

Jun 25th, 2022 6m 10s

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

Jun 18th, 2022 5m 22s

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--537200

S2E9 - PM as a profession, page 1/5

Jun 10th, 2022 7m

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-not

S2E8 - Leary's rose

May 28th, 2022 6m 1s

on Leary's rose - as a descriptive model and an action-shaping modelBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-doctor-notebook--5372003/support.

S2E7 - on Domain Knowledge

Apr 20th, 2022 4m 38s

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/podcas

S2E6 - hidden Beliefs behind Estimations

Apr 1st, 2022 4m 29s

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 estimationsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p

S2E5 - on Decision making and Framing

Mar 15th, 2022 5m 2s

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

Feb 25th, 2022 9m 55s

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 powerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/project-d