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The Top 10 Episodes of 2021 | PPP99

Sharing the 10 most downloaded episodes of 2021 and my favorite with a special message at the end. Thank you all and we'll see you in 2022!

Foundations Friday 47: Know When a Project Isn't a Project Anymore

Knowing when the projectized portion of a project or program is over is key to be able to reassign resources to the next effort on the organizations to do list.

When is it Not a Project Anymore? | FF47

Knowing when the projectized portion of a project or program is over is key to be able to reassign resources to the next effort on the organizations to do list.

When is it Not a Project Anymore?

Knowing when the projectized portion of a project or program is over is key to be able to reassign resources to the next effort on the organizations to do list.

PPP98: Four Books Every Project Manager Should Read

Sharing lessons I learned from the books Killer Angels, Tribe, Extreme Ownership and Streetwise Project Management.

4 Books Every PM Should Read

Sharing lessons I learned from the books Killer Angels, Tribe, Extreme Ownership and Streetwise Project Management.

These are the 4 Books That Every PM Should Read | PPP #98

Sharing lessons I learned from the books Killer Angels, Tribe, Extreme Ownership, and Streetwise Project Management. Book 1: Killer Angels by Michael Shaara Book 2: Tribe by Sebastian Junger Book 3: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin Book 4: Streetwise Project Management by Michael S. Dobson Read more and listen at https://kevtalkspod.com/4-books-every-pm-should-read/

4 Books Every PM Should Read | PPP98

Sharing lessons I learned from the books Killer Angels, Tribe, Extreme Ownership and Streetwise Project Management.

Foundations Friday 46: Staying at 30,000 Feet During Briefings

Sharing some tips on keeping briefings to the C-suite or large groups at a high level and not getting caught in the weeds.

Keep Briefings at 30k Feet

Sharing some tips on keeping briefings to the C-suite or large groups at a high level and not getting caught in the weeds.

Keep Briefings at 30k Feet | FF46

Sharing some tips on keeping briefings to the C-suite or large groups at a high level and not getting caught in the weeds.

PPP97: Deploying a Heap Load of Devices Using the Foundational 5

Do you have a project to deploy a 'heap load' of new stuff? Give this episode a listen to hear how I recently incorporated the 'Foundational 5' to successfully deploy almost 4,000 pieces of new equipment.

How to Deploy Over 3,500 Smart Devices Efficiently | PPP #97

Do you have a project to deploy a 'heap load' of new stuff? Give this episode a listen to hear how I recently incorporated the 'Foundational 5' to successfully deploy almost 4,000 pieces of new equipment.

Deploying Devices Efficiently

Do you have a project to deploy a 'heap load' of new stuff? Give this episode a listen to hear how I recently incorporated the 'Foundational 5' to successfully deploy almost 4,000 pieces of new equipment.

Deploying Devices Efficiently | PPP97

Do you have a project to deploy a 'heap load' of new stuff? Give this episode a listen to hear how I recently incorporated the 'Foundational 5' to successfully deploy almost 4,000 pieces of new equipment.

Foundations Friday 45: Logistics Wins Wars (and Projects)

Sharing the importance of establishing a solid logistics train to move the things you worked so hard to configure and get them into the hands of the end users that need them.

Logistics Wins Wars (and Projects)

Sharing the importance of establishing a solid logistics train to move the things you worked so hard to configure and get them into the hands of the end users that need them.

Logistics Wins Wars (and Projects) | FF45

Sharing the importance of establishing a solid logistics train to move the things you worked so hard to configure and get them into the hands of the end users that need them.

PPP96: Fitness and Jiu Jitsu on the 'Up In The Morning' Podcast

Sharing information about my new podcast 'Up In The Morning' that will focus on fitness, Jiu Jitsu and overall healthy progress in life.

The 'Up In The Morning' Podcast

Sharing information about my new podcast 'Up In The Morning' that will focus on fitness, Jiu Jitsu and overall healthy progress in life.

The 'Up In The Morning' Podcast | Bonus

PPP95: When Leading A Project, Remember It's Not YOUR Project

This episode was inspired by re-listening to Jocko Podcast 98 with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson. In the episode Jocko, Echo (good evening) and Dr. Peterson discuss the importance of self evaluation before looking out and judging the world as well as the differences between tyrannical leadership and leaders who inspire others to want to do work for them. In this episode I share what I believe Project Managers can do to stay on the opposite side of tyranny and instead build a bonded, collaborative a...

PPP95: When Leading A Project, Remember It's Not YOUR Project

This episode was inspired by re-listening to Jocko Podcast 98 with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson. In the episode Jocko, Echo (good evening) and Dr. Peterson discuss the importance of self evaluation before looking out and judging the world as well as the differences between tyrannical leadership and leaders who inspire others to want to do work for them. In this episode I share what I believe Project Managers can do to stay on the opposite side of tyranny and instead build a bonded, collaborative a...

Remember It's Not YOUR Project

This episode was inspired by re-listening to Jocko Podcast 98 with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson. In the episode Jocko, Echo (good evening) and Dr. Peterson discuss the importance of self evaluation before looking out and judging the world as well as the differences between tyrannical leadership and leaders who inspire others to want to do work for them. In this episode I share what I believe Project Managers can do to stay on the opposite side of tyranny and instead build a bonded, collaborative a...

Remember It's Not YOUR Project | PPP95

This episode was inspired by re-listening to Jocko Podcast 98 with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson. In the episode Jocko, Echo (good evening) and Dr. Peterson discuss the importance of self evaluation before looking out and judging the world as well as the differences between tyrannical leadership and leaders who inspire others to want to do work for them. In this episode I share what I believe Project Managers can do to stay on the opposite side of tyranny and instead build a bonded, collaborative a...

Remember Project Managers, It's Not REALLY Your Project | PPP #95

This episode was inspired by re-listening Jocko Podcast 98 with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson. In the episode, Jocko, Echo (good evening), and Dr. Peterson discuss the importance of self-evaluation before looking out and judging the world and the differences between tyrannical leadership and leaders who inspire others to want to do work for them. In this episode, I share what I believe Project Managers can do to stay on the opposite side of tyranny and instead build a bonded, collaborative and prod...

Foundations Friday 44: We Must Seek Hardship

If we actively seek the tough assignment, the harder workout or the more difficult roll in Jiu Jitsu we will come out the other side more prepared for the hardships in our personal and professional lives.

Foundations Friday 44: We Must Seek Hardship

If we actively seek the tough assignment, the harder workout or the more difficult roll in Jiu Jitsu we will come out the other side more prepared for the hardships in our personal and professional lives.

We Must Seek Hardship

If we actively seek the tough assignment, the harder workout or the more difficult roll in Jiu Jitsu we will come out the other side more prepared for the hardships in our personal and professional lives.

We Must Seek Hardship | FF44

If we actively seek the tough assignment, the harder workout or the more difficult roll in Jiu Jitsu we will come out the other side more prepared for the hardships in our personal and professional lives.

Foundations Friday 43: Change a Life, Not Just the Game

Expanding on the quote hanging in the Jiu Jitsu gym I train in “A good coach can change a game, a great coach can change a life”

Foundations Friday 43: Change a Life, Not Just the Game

Expanding on the quote hanging in the Jiu Jitsu gym I train in “A good coach can change a game, a great coach can change a life”

Change a Life, Not Just the Game | FF43

Expanding on the quote hanging in the Jiu Jitsu gym I train in “A good coach can change a game, a great coach can change a life”

Change a Life, Not Just the Game

Expanding on the quote hanging in the Jiu Jitsu gym I train in “A good coach can change a game, a great coach can change a life”

Welcome to Murder Yoga (Jiu Jitsu) | PPP94

Sharing some quick tips to help brand new Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) trainees enjoy the first steps into the BJJ world.

PPP94: Welcome to Murder Yoga (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)

Sharing some quick tips to help brand new Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) trainees enjoy the first steps into the BJJ world.

Welcome to Murder Yoga

Sharing some quick tips to help brand new Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) trainees enjoy the first steps into the BJJ world.

PPP94: Welcome to Murder Yoga (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)

Sharing some quick tips to help brand new Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) trainees enjoy the first steps into the BJJ world.

Welcome to Murder Yoga - Quick Tips for the New Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Player | PPP #94

Sharing some quick tips to help brand new Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) trainees enjoy the first steps into the BJJ world.

Foundations Friday 42: It's Not A Calculated Risk If You Haven't Calculated It

The title reflects insight from Naved Abdali and perfectly captures that we cannot consider risks if we don't take time to calculate them. In this episode I share some practical tips on how to evaluate the probability, severity and impact of risks for projects, incident response and special event planning.

Foundations Friday 42: It's Not A Calculated Risk If You Haven't Calculated It

The title reflects insight from Naved Abdali and perfectly captures that we cannot consider risks if we don't take time to calculate them. In this episode I share some practical tips on how to evaluate the probability, severity and impact of risks for projects, incident response and special event planning.

You Have to Calculate the Risk

The title reflects insight from Naved Abdali and perfectly captures that we cannot consider risks if we don't take time to calculate them. In this episode I share some practical tips on how to evaluate the probability, severity and impact of risks for projects, incident response and special event planning.

You Have to Calculate the Risk | FF42

The title reflects insight from Naved Abdali and perfectly captures that we cannot consider risks if we don't take time to calculate them. In this episode I share some practical tips on how to evaluate the probability, severity and impact of risks for projects, incident response and special event planning.

PPP93: It All Starts with the Intake Process

In this episode I expand on the three key elements of defining the need, initiating the request and approving the project I believe are essential for setting up projects, organizations and people for success.

PPP93: It All Starts with the Intake Process

In this episode I expand on the three key elements of defining the need, initiating the request and approving the project I believe are essential for setting up projects, organizations and people for success.

It All Starts with the Intake Process | PPP93

In this episode I expand on the three key elements of defining the need, initiating the request and approving the project I believe are essential for setting up projects, organizations and people for success.

How to Build an Effective Project Intake Process | PPP #93

In this episode I expand on the three key elements of defining the need, initiating the request and approving the project I believe are essential for setting up projects, organizations and people for success.

It All Starts with the Intake Process

In this episode I expand on the three key elements of defining the need, initiating the request and approving the project I believe are essential for setting up projects, organizations and people for success.

Foundations Friday 41: Pick the Right Tool for the Job

Foundations Friday 41: Pick the Right Tool for the Job

Sharing how we may have a library of many tools to choose from but at times to get the job done we really only need a handful.