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Hope is NOT a Plan

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Do you ever feel stuck, full of big dreams but unable to take that first step towards achieving them? Welcome to Hope Is Not A Plan, your guide to breaking through stagnation and turning those dreams into actionable reality.

Your host, Kevin Pannell, a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with decades of experience in planning, team building, and leadership, brings his expertise to you. This podcast isn't about lofty inspiration or empty promises. Here, you'll get practical, actionable steps to break down your goals into manageable pieces and create a clear path to success.

Whether you're looking to advance your career, improve your personal life, or finally tackle that long-held ambition, Hope Is Not A Plan will equip you with the tools and strategies you need to make progress. Ditch the fluff and get ready to see real results. Tune in and subscribe today!

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Episodes

Portfolios, Programs and Projects | FF59

April 15, 2022 11:30 - 1 minute - 914 KB

'Portfolios Programs and Projects' is a quick reminder of the top down hierarchy between Portfolios (highest) Programs and Projects (lowest).

Portfolios, Programs and Projects

April 15, 2022 11:30 - 1 minute - 914 KB

'Portfolios Programs and Projects' is a quick reminder of the top down hierarchy between Portfolios (highest) Programs and Projects (lowest).

The Art of the SBAR

April 08, 2022 10:31 - 1 minute - 791 KB

In 'The Art of the SBAR' I share the Situation Background Assessment Recommendation (SBAR = "ess-bar") to discuss issues with leaders.

The Art of the SBAR | FF58

April 08, 2022 10:31 - 1 minute - 791 KB

In 'The Art of the SBAR' I share the Situation Background Assessment Recommendation (SBAR = "ess-bar") to discuss issues with leaders.

The Shop and Show Progress | Bonus

April 01, 2022 12:59 - 1 minute - 861 KB

"Thank you!" for helping the 'People, Process, Progress' Podcast increase listens/downloads by 120% this month over last. Please support the show by visiting the store at peopleprocessprogress.com

The Shop and Show Progress

April 01, 2022 12:59 - 1 minute - 861 KB

"Thank you!" for helping the 'People, Process, Progress' Podcast increase listens/downloads by 120% this month over last. Please support the show by visiting the store at peopleprocessprogress.com

Optimize Your SEO | PPP108

March 29, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 22 MB

Sharing lessons I learned recently while optimizing my blog posts using the Yoast SEO plugin for the peopleprocessprogress.com website.

How to Optimize Your Website's SEO | PPP #108

March 29, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 22 MB

Sharing lessons I learned recently while optimizing my blog posts using the Yoast SEO plugin for the peopleprocessprogress.com website.

Optimize Your SEO

March 29, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 22 MB

Sharing lessons I learned recently while optimizing my blog posts using the Yoast SEO plugin for the peopleprocessprogress.com website.

Foundations Friday 56: Don’t Sell Your Life Experience Short

March 25, 2022 13:34 - 4 minutes - 1.93 MB

Inspired by a stay at home mom that had been out of the workforce who I advised to think about how she could map her life experience as she considers getting into project management. Also some thoughts for hiring managers to not discount the hundreds or thousands of repetitions parents get in managing tasks and milestones on the homefront.

Life Experience Matters

March 25, 2022 13:34 - 4 minutes - 1.93 MB

Inspired by a stay at home mom that had been out of the workforce who I advised to think about how she could map her life experience as she considers getting into project management. Also some thoughts for hiring managers to not discount the hundreds or thousands of repetitions parents get in managing tasks and milestones on the homefront.

Life Experience Matters | FF56

March 25, 2022 13:34 - 4 minutes - 1.93 MB

Inspired by a stay at home mom that had been out of the workforce who I advised to think about how she could map her life experience as she considers getting into project management. Also some thoughts for hiring managers to not discount the hundreds or thousands of repetitions parents get in managing tasks and milestones on the homefront.

PPP107: Applying 7 Marine Corps Leadership Standards to Project Management

March 21, 2022 22:09 - 14 minutes - 20.9 MB

Sharing U.S. Marine Corps Officer standards as outlined by Gen. James Mattis (USMC, Ret.) in his book Call Sign Chaos and how we as Project Managers can apply them to our field.

Lessons from Call Sign Chaos | PPP107

March 21, 2022 10:09 - 14 minutes - 20.9 MB

Sharing U.S. Marine Corps Officer standards as outlined by Gen. James Mattis (USMC, Ret.) in his book Call Sign Chaos and how we as Project Managers can apply them to our field.

Lessons from Call Sign Chaos

March 21, 2022 10:09 - 14 minutes - 20.9 MB

Sharing U.S. Marine Corps Officer standards as outlined by Gen. James Mattis (USMC, Ret.) in his book Call Sign Chaos and how we as Project Managers can apply them to our field.

Life Lessons I learned from Gen. James Mattis (USMC, Ret.) book "Call Sign Chaos" | PPP #107

March 21, 2022 10:09 - 14 minutes - 20.9 MB

Sharing U.S. Marine Corps Officer standards as outlined by Gen. James Mattis (USMC, Ret.) in his book Call Sign Chaos and how we as Project Managers can apply them to our field.

Treating People Over Project

March 18, 2022 05:07 - 1 minute - 427 KB

In EMS and Healthcare we are taught to not get tunnel vision by looking only at the monitor and not paying attention to our patient’s signs and symptoms. As Project and Program Managers we should follow the same sentiment and not get locked into only how good our KPI‘s are tracking but should dive deeper into how the people are or are not adapting to the output of our projects.

Foundations Friday 55: Treat the People, Not the Project

March 18, 2022 05:07 - 1 minute - 427 KB

In EMS and Healthcare we are taught to not get tunnel vision by looking only at the monitor and not paying attention to our patient’s signs and symptoms. As Project and Program Managers we should follow the same sentiment and not get locked into only how good our KPI‘s are tracking but should dive deeper into how the people are or are not adapting to the output of our projects.

Treating People Over Project | FF55

March 18, 2022 05:07 - 1 minute - 427 KB

In EMS and Healthcare we are taught to not get tunnel vision by looking only at the monitor and not paying attention to our patient’s signs and symptoms. As Project and Program Managers we should follow the same sentiment and not get locked into only how good our KPI‘s are tracking but should dive deeper into how the people are or are not adapting to the output of our projects.

Learn Project Management Principles

March 14, 2022 12:02 - 33 minutes - 44.7 MB

We go chasing waterfalls in this one…Project Management Waterfall that is! Join me on this audio tour of Waterfall Project Management. Head over to the ‘People, Process, Progress’ Podcast YouTube channel get subscribed and get the notification when the video version is released!

Learn Project Management Principles | PPP106

March 14, 2022 12:02 - 33 minutes - 44.7 MB

We go chasing waterfalls in this one…Project Management Waterfall that is! Join me on this audio tour of Waterfall Project Management. Head over to the ‘People, Process, Progress’ Podcast YouTube channel get subscribed and get the notification when the video version is released!

Listen to Learn the Foundations of Waterfall Project Management | PPP #106

March 14, 2022 12:02 - 33 minutes - 44.7 MB

We go chasing waterfalls in this one…Project Management Waterfall, that is! Join me on this audio tour of Waterfall Project Management. Key Focus Areas: Project Intake Project Phases Initiation Planning Execution Monitoring Closing

PPP 106: Project Management Principles and Practical Application

March 14, 2022 12:02 - 33 minutes - 44.7 MB

We go chasing waterfalls in this one…Project Management Waterfall that is! Join me on this audio tour of Waterfall Project Management. Head over to the ‘People, Process, Progress’ Podcast YouTube channel get subscribed and get the notification when the video version is released!

Foundations Friday 54: What Makes a Project? Let Us Count the Ways!

March 11, 2022 19:29 - 4 minutes - 4.93 MB

On this Foundations Friday 54 I share four key definitions from the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and practical considerations that can help Program and Project Managers determine whether they are still in project mode or supporting operational task completion.

What Makes a Project?

March 11, 2022 07:29 - 4 minutes - 4.93 MB

On this Foundations Friday 54 I share four key definitions from the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and practical considerations that can help Program and Project Managers determine whether they are still in project mode or supporting operational task completion.

What Makes a Project? | FF54

March 11, 2022 07:29 - 4 minutes - 4.93 MB

On this Foundations Friday 54 I share four key definitions from the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and practical considerations that can help Program and Project Managers determine whether they are still in project mode or supporting operational task completion.

Foundations Friday 53: Maybe It’s Time to Re-Charter Your Project

March 04, 2022 14:15 - 2 minutes - 986 KB

If your project or planning seem to be going off the rails or circumstances have changed quite a bit, maybe it’s time to pause and re-charter your project.

Time to Re-Charter Your Project?

March 04, 2022 14:15 - 2 minutes - 986 KB

If your project or planning seem to be going off the rails or circumstances have changed quite a bit, maybe it’s time to pause and re-charter your project.

Time to Re-Charter Your Project? | FF53

March 04, 2022 14:15 - 2 minutes - 986 KB

If your project or planning seem to be going off the rails or circumstances have changed quite a bit, maybe it’s time to pause and re-charter your project.

Foundations Friday 52: If You Have Experience, Share It

February 25, 2022 13:50 - 1 minute - 895 KB

A reminder for those of us that have some life and professional experience that we have opportunity to help others succeed and should pay it forward when we can.

Share Your Experience | FF52

February 25, 2022 13:50 - 1 minute - 895 KB

A reminder for those of us that have some life and professional experience that we have opportunity to help others succeed and should pay it forward when we can.

Share Your Experience

February 25, 2022 13:50 - 1 minute - 895 KB

A reminder for those of us that have some life and professional experience that we have opportunity to help others succeed and should pay it forward when we can.

PPP105: Brief History of Yoga and The Benefits for Project Managers

February 24, 2022 03:17 - 19 minutes - 28.4 MB

Sharing a brief history of Yoga, how I've incorporated it into my regular exercise routine and my thoughts on the practical application of Yoga for Project Managers.

Here are the Benefits of Yoga for Project Managers | PPP #105

February 23, 2022 15:17 - 28.4 MB

Sharing a brief history of Yoga, how I've incorporated it into my regular exercise routine and my thoughts on the practical application of Yoga for Project Managers.

Yoga and Project Management | PPP105

February 23, 2022 15:17 - 28.4 MB

Sharing a brief history of Yoga, how I've incorporated it into my regular exercise routine and my thoughts on the practical application of Yoga for Project Managers.

Yoga and Project Management

February 23, 2022 15:17 - 28.4 MB

Sharing a brief history of Yoga, how I've incorporated it into my regular exercise routine and my thoughts on the practical application of Yoga for Project Managers.

Foundations Friday 51: If You Need a Rest, Take It

February 18, 2022 13:46 - 3 minutes - 1.61 MB

Sometimes we don't need to push through. Sometimes we need to take that leave, take a walk or take that nap and give our selves a break.

Need a Rest? Take It! | FF51

February 18, 2022 13:46 - 3 minutes - 1.61 MB

Sometimes we don't need to push through. Sometimes we need to take that leave, take a walk or take that nap and give our selves a break.

Need a Rest? Take It!

February 18, 2022 13:46 - 3 minutes - 1.61 MB

Sometimes we don't need to push through. Sometimes we need to take that leave, take a walk or take that nap and give our selves a break.

PPP104: You Say Tomato, I Say Tabata

February 17, 2022 14:22 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MB

Sharing the history, benefits and some examples of the Tabata style workout invented by Dr. Izumi Tabata in the 1990s that still provides times saving and health improvement benefits in 2022.

You Say Tomato, I Say Tabata

February 17, 2022 14:22 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MB

Sharing the history, benefits and some examples of the Tabata style workout invented by Dr. Izumi Tabata in the 1990s that still provides times saving and health improvement benefits in 2022.

You Say Tomato, I Say Tabata | PPP104

February 17, 2022 14:22 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MB

Sharing the history, benefits and some examples of the Tabata style workout invented by Dr. Izumi Tabata in the 1990s that still provides times saving and health improvement benefits in 2022.

Learn the Amazing Benefits of the 4 Minute Tabata-style Workout | PPP #104

February 17, 2022 14:22 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MB

I am sharing the history, benefits, and some examples of the Tabata-style workout invented by Dr. Izumi Tabata in the 1990s that still provides times saving and health improvement benefits in 2022.

Foundations Friday 50: Look Up and Watch the Clouds Dance Through the Sky

February 11, 2022 14:01 - 3 minutes - 1.5 MB

The other day I laid down on my driveway, soaked up some sun and watch the wind make the clouds dance across the sky. I highly recommend it.

Watch Clouds in the Sky

February 11, 2022 14:01 - 3 minutes - 1.5 MB

The other day I laid down on my driveway, soaked up some sun and watch the wind make the clouds dance across the sky. I highly recommend it.

Watch Clouds in the Sky | FF50

February 11, 2022 14:01 - 3 minutes - 1.5 MB

The other day I laid down on my driveway, soaked up some sun and watch the wind make the clouds dance across the sky. I highly recommend it.

PPP103: Set Your Fitness to DEFCON1 with MetCons

February 09, 2022 18:08 - 20 minutes - 28.9 MB

Sharing the background, benefits and some examples of metabolic conditioning or 'MetCon' style workouts.

Fitness to DEFCON1 with MetCons

February 09, 2022 06:08 - 20 minutes - 28.9 MB

Sharing the background, benefits and some examples of metabolic conditioning or 'MetCon' style workouts.

Fitness to DEFCON1 with MetCons | PPP103

February 09, 2022 06:08 - 20 minutes - 28.9 MB

Sharing the background, benefits and some examples of metabolic conditioning or 'MetCon' style workouts.

Learn How to Burn More Calories with Metabolic Conditioning (MetCon) Style Workouts | PPP #103

February 09, 2022 06:08 - 20 minutes - 28.9 MB

Sharing the background, benefits and some examples of metabolic conditioning or 'MetCon' style workouts.

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