Project Management Podcast: Project Management for the Masses with Cesar Abeid, PMP
160 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 87 ratingsThe weekly PM for the Masses Podcast focuses on helping the Project Manager or aspiring Project Manager take their life and career to new levels.
The host, Cesar Abeid, interviews Project Managers and other professionals who are doing extraordinary work and as a result are seeing fantastic results that push both their personal and professional life forward. Cesar takes what is working for these professionals and breaks it down into actionable items you can implement right away in your job or in your personal life.
You, Project Manager, already have the skills necessary for adding value and getting things done. The PM for the Masses Podcast will encourage you to use your knowledge set to take control of your career and your life.
You, more than any other professional, have what it takes to do awesome things.
Your life is a project. You are the manager.
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Episodes
Holistic Productivity with Tim Stringer (@timstringer): Episode 48
August 25, 2014 05:21 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MBOn today's episode I speak with Tim Stringer of Technically Simple. How can we be productive and stay sane? The post Holistic Productivity with Tim Stringer (@timstringer): Episode 48 appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Is Your Project Sustainable? Episode 47
August 11, 2014 01:42 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBSustainability is such a buzzword today. Yet, I don’t think we think much about it when talking about projects – unless the project happens to be related to environmental, sustainability, green energy, or other related... The post Is Your Project Sustainable? Episode 47 appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Managing Large Projects in Latin America: Episode 46
August 04, 2014 01:06 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBHello all! Last week I spoke with Ky Nichol, project manager of the Olympic Games and the World Cup. It was a great conversation, and it got me thinking: Brazil and the rest of Latin... The post Managing Large Projects in Latin America: Episode 46 appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Epic Project Management: Managing the World Cup and The Olympics: Episode 45
July 28, 2014 20:45 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBIt’s July of 2014 and we just watched the largest party on Earth take place in my birth country of Brazil. As a Brazilian I had mixed feelings about this World Cup because there was... The post Epic Project Management: Managing the World Cup and The Olympics: Episode 45 appeared first on PM for the Masses.
My Chat With LiquidPlanner CEO Liz Pearce: Episode 44
July 15, 2014 04:33 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBThere are so many project management applications out there that sometimes it is difficult to choose the right one for your project. Today I’d like to bring you a conversation I had with the CEO... The post My Chat With LiquidPlanner CEO Liz Pearce: Episode 44 appeared first on PM for the Masses.
The Human Side of Business and Ways We Make Stuff Up: Episode 43
July 08, 2014 03:49 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBThis episode marks one year of the PM for the Masses Podcast. I can’t believe how far we have come with the show. Just a year ago I did not know many of my guests... The post The Human Side of Business and Ways We Make Stuff Up: Episode 43 appeared first on PM for the Masses.
From Zero to Project Management Giant: The Story of Dell and Roy Gatling
July 01, 2014 05:31 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBOn today’s episode of the Project Management for the Masses I talk with Roy Gatling. Roy is a former Dell employee who witnessed the company’s journey in embracing and implementing project management to become the... The post From Zero to Project Management Giant: The Story of Dell and Roy Gatling appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Reinvent Yourself as a Professional with Dorie Clark (@dorieclark): Episode 41
June 11, 2014 04:47 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBOn today’s episode of the PM for the Masses Podcast I bring you the dynamic Dorie Clark to talk about reinventing ourselves. Whether you are changing industries, or trying to find a new job, or... The post Reinvent Yourself as a Professional with Dorie Clark (@dorieclark): Episode 41 appeared first on PM for the Masses.
What The Heck Is Agile? An Introduction to Agile Project Management: Episode 40
June 02, 2014 03:49 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBHello all and welcome to episode 40 of the Project Management for the Masses Podcast! What The Heck Is Agile? Today I bring you a great introduction to Agile and Scrum. I pretended to forget... The post What The Heck Is Agile? An Introduction to Agile Project Management: Episode 40 appeared first on PM for the Masses.
What Are Employers Looking For In A Project Manager? Episode 39
May 12, 2014 17:49 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBToday I bring you two conversations I had recently about the job market and the job seeker. First, I will share with you my conversation with Dr. Noel Radley, a project management researcher with Software Advice. ... The post What Are Employers Looking For In A Project Manager? Episode 39 appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Soft Skills and Getting People to Work Together: Episode 38 with Geoff Crane
May 06, 2014 02:56 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBSometimes all you need is to get people to work together. My guest today will share with us how that ability can truly turn you into a fantastic project manager. He will also share with us: Techniques... The post Soft Skills and Getting People to Work Together: Episode 38 with Geoff Crane appeared first on PM for the Masses.
A Blueprint for Publishing Your Own Book: Episode 37
April 29, 2014 04:37 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBLast week we talked about writing. It was a great chat with Mr. Jeff Goins and we talked about the human touch, the philosophy of writing, creating the habit of writing, and how writing... The post A Blueprint for Publishing Your Own Book: Episode 37 appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Project Managers: Start Writing! Episode 36 with Jeff Goins
April 22, 2014 03:05 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBHello all and welcome to this exciting episode of the Project Management for the Masses Podcast! This is a new chapter on my journey into becoming a writer. As some of you may know, I... The post Project Managers: Start Writing! Episode 36 with Jeff Goins appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Using The Web To Build Your Reputation: Episode 35
April 14, 2014 04:39 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBHello everyone and welcome to episode 35 of the PM for the Masses Podcast! Today I bring you some of the message I shared last Friday at the PMI Southwestern Ontario Chapter symposium, on using... The post Using The Web To Build Your Reputation: Episode 35 appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Managing Work, Family, and Your Passion with Patrick Snow: Episode 34
April 07, 2014 03:33 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBAre you ready to be energized? After last week’s episode in which I talked about being in a funk, today I bring the energizing Patrick Snow to talk about managing work, family, and doing work... The post Managing Work, Family, and Your Passion with Patrick Snow: Episode 34 appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Project Managers: Get out of that funk! Episode 33
April 01, 2014 02:56 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBHello everyone! On today’s episode I share with you my experience as I returned from a great vacation to find myself paralyzed by the amount of work waiting for me. Have you ever felt like... The post Project Managers: Get out of that funk! Episode 33 appeared first on PM for the Masses.
How To Lead and Influence Without Authority with Dave Stachowiak: Episode 32
March 17, 2014 03:59 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBIt’s hard enough to lead and influence people when we are the boss. Now, how do we do that when we have no authority over our team? This is a very common situation that project... The post How To Lead and Influence Without Authority with Dave Stachowiak: Episode 32 appeared first on PM for the Masses.
How To Be A Servant Leader with Mark Phillipy: Episode 31
March 10, 2014 04:09 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBLeadership. This was the topic of my last episode with Susanne Madsen, and I will be covering this topic frequently here on the PM for the Masses Podcast. This week I speak with the ubiquitous... The post How To Be A Servant Leader with Mark Phillipy: Episode 31 appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Stop Managing, Start Leading! with Susanne Madsen: Episode 30
February 24, 2014 03:46 - 58 minutes - 54 MBOne of the top qualities that a good project manager should have is being an effective leader. This poses us project managers with a challenge. How can we be better leaders? Is leadership something one... The post Stop Managing, Start Leading! with Susanne Madsen: Episode 30 appeared first on PM for the Masses.
The Problem with Meetings: Episode 29
February 17, 2014 07:08 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBHello everyone and welcome to episode 29 of the PM for the Masses Podcast! Did you know that every month, employees attend 62 meetings for an average of 31 hours? Every month! Following last week’s conversation... The post The Problem with Meetings: Episode 29 appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Managing email with David Sparks
February 10, 2014 06:42 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBImagine all the things us project managers could do with the time we spend in our email inboxes every day. Why so much email? Why do we spend so much time dealing with email? My... The post Managing email with David Sparks appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Project Managers: Up Your Impact with Chuck Frey: Episode 27
February 03, 2014 05:38 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBOn the PM for the Masses Podcast I often talk about the benefits of having a mentor or coach. While it is a wonderful thing, sometimes it is hard to find one. What I have... The post Project Managers: Up Your Impact with Chuck Frey: Episode 27 appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Epic Project Management: The Øresund Bridge: Episode 26
January 27, 2014 05:53 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBHello everyone and welcome to episode 26 of the PM for the Masses Podcast! Today we talk about the absolutely stunning Øresund Bridge, which connects Sweden and Denmark. This project is specially unique because it... The post Epic Project Management: The Øresund Bridge: Episode 26 appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Overcoming Self Doubt with Jared Easley: Episode 25
January 20, 2014 08:24 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBHello everyone and welcome to another episode of the PM for the Masses Podcast. Today I bring you my good friend Jared Easley to talk about a topic we all have to deal with, project... The post Overcoming Self Doubt with Jared Easley: Episode 25 appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Your Job Search is a Project. Here’s how to Manage it: Episode 24
January 13, 2014 05:35 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBHappy new year! I hope you enjoyed your holiday break and are ready to take 2014 by the horns and make it the best year yet. I really mean it! I am PUMPED about what... The post Your Job Search is a Project. Here’s how to Manage it: Episode 24 appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2013 15:10Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, the Abeids wish you a wonderful Christmas! The post Merry Christmas! appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Set Goals and Achieve them in 2014 with Harry Che: Episode 23
December 24, 2013 03:37 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBHello everyone and welcome to episode 23 of the PM for the Masses Podcast! This is the last episode of 2013, and I thought we should talk about what a lot of people talk about... The post Set Goals and Achieve them in 2014 with Harry Che: Episode 23 appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Starting your Project Management Business with Francis Hooke: Episode 22
December 09, 2013 03:41 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBHello everyone, and welcome back to the PM for the Masses Podcast! This week I have a laid back, friendly chat with my buddy Francis Hooke. Francis is a fairly young guy who left a... The post Starting your Project Management Business with Francis Hooke: Episode 22 appeared first on PM for the Masses.
021 My Chat With Michael Sliwinski: Here’s Why Nozbe Is Such A Popular Productivity Tool
December 02, 2013 06:26 - 39 minutes - 36 MBThink about your to-do list. Is it paper-based? Is it on a computer application? Is it on your smartphone? Now imagine all the complaints you have about the system you are using. Think about all... The post 021 My Chat With Michael Sliwinski: Here’s Why Nozbe Is Such A Popular Productivity Tool appeared first on PM for the Masses.
020 Project Managers: Go Out On Your Own
November 26, 2013 16:27 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBHello everyone and welcome to the Project Management for the Masses Podcast, my name is Cesar Abeid your host, and this is THE podcast about project management and project managers. Thanks again for listening! I... The post 020 Project Managers: Go Out On Your Own appeared first on PM for the Masses.
019 Time Management and the Project Manager
November 18, 2013 03:56 - 47 minutes - 44 MBHappy Monday everyone! I hope you had a great weekend. Today is Monday and as you start your work week you’re likely to be facing lots of different projects that demand your attention, but most... The post 019 Time Management and the Project Manager appeared first on PM for the Masses.
018 Project Managers: Create Insanely Effective Presentations with Nancy Duarte
November 11, 2013 03:47 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBToday I bring you my conversation with the astute Nancy Duarte, a communication expert who works with the top brands in the world. We will talk about the art of creating compelling presentations. As I... The post 018 Project Managers: Create Insanely Effective Presentations with Nancy Duarte appeared first on PM for the Masses.
017 Project Managers, Let’s All Use Plain Language
November 04, 2013 03:31 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBHello once again! I am a big advocate for the use of plain language. If you have been listening to the show for a while, you probably have noticed that I tend to speak to... The post 017 Project Managers, Let’s All Use Plain Language appeared first on PM for the Masses.
016 The Secrets for Getting Promoted as a Project Manager
October 28, 2013 03:37 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBHello everyone once again and welcome to the PM for the Masses Podcast, the Podcast about project management and project managers. So stow your tray tables, put your seats in the upright position and get... The post 016 The Secrets for Getting Promoted as a Project Manager appeared first on PM for the Masses.
015 Project Managers: Be Excellent!
October 21, 2013 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBIt’s a new week and I bring you episode 15 of the PM for the Masses Podcast. It’s great to have you as part of this thriving community. If you haven’t been to our Google+... The post 015 Project Managers: Be Excellent! appeared first on PM for the Masses.
014 Productivity Beyond the To-Do List with Erik Fisher
October 14, 2013 06:31 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBHappy Canadian Thanksgiving! On today’s episode of the Project Management for the Masses Podcast, I speak with Erik Fisher, host of the Beyond the To-Do List Podcast, and author of the book Beyond the To-Do... The post 014 Productivity Beyond the To-Do List with Erik Fisher appeared first on PM for the Masses.
013 Who the heck is Cesar Abeid? My first solo episode!
October 07, 2013 06:12 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBHello all and welcome once again to the Project Management Podcast. This is episode 13, and for the first time ever, I am doing an episode solo! That’s right. I’m the host and the guest.... The post 013 Who the heck is Cesar Abeid? My first solo episode! appeared first on PM for the Masses.
012 Project Communications with Elizabeth Harrin
September 30, 2013 05:05 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MBHello everyone and welcome to episode 12 of the PM for the Masses Podcast! I’m Cesar Abeid and this is THE podcast about project management and project managers. So get ready to be entertained, educated,... The post 012 Project Communications with Elizabeth Harrin appeared first on PM for the Masses.
011 Stop Hiring Project Managers!
September 23, 2013 02:00 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBToday’s episode is a bit longer than usual, but it’s PACKED with great things, so I hope you don’t mind. If you’re listening to me during your commute this morning you might have to press... The post 011 Stop Hiring Project Managers! appeared first on PM for the Masses.
010 Making Sense of Social Media in Project Management with Tony Adams
September 16, 2013 04:13 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBYou have heard that one of the top functions of the project manager is to communicate. The thing is, social media is increasingly becoming the method of choice for people to communicate today. So what... The post 010 Making Sense of Social Media in Project Management with Tony Adams appeared first on PM for the Masses.
009 Project Manager: Blog Like a Boss with Leslie Samuel
September 09, 2013 06:01 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBIt’s another week and it’s a new episode of the PM for the Masses Podcast. This is THE podcast about project management and project managers. So sit back, grab a cup of coffee if you... The post 009 Project Manager: Blog Like a Boss with Leslie Samuel appeared first on PM for the Masses.
008 Likeonomics with Rohit Bhargava
September 02, 2013 03:34 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBIt’s a new week, so welcome to a new episode of the Project Management for the Masses Podcast! I recently devoured a book called “Likeonomics” an Amazon #1 best seller in “Global Marketing,”Motivation and Self-Help,”... The post 008 Likeonomics with Rohit Bhargava appeared first on PM for the Masses.
007 Kanban and a Popular Blog: Pawel Brodzinski Explains How He Does It
August 25, 2013 20:04 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBHello all, I hope you are enjoying the PM for the Masses Podcast. I know I’m having a ball! One of my goals with this show is to learn new things I know nothing about.... The post 007 Kanban and a Popular Blog: Pawel Brodzinski Explains How He Does It appeared first on PM for the Masses.
006 Risk Management and the Secret Sauce of Carl Pritchard
August 15, 2013 08:30 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBHello everyone and welcome to episode 6 of the Project Management for the Masses Podcast! Today we will talk about risk management and the man who wrote the book on it, Mr. Carl Pritchard. On... The post 006 Risk Management and the Secret Sauce of Carl Pritchard appeared first on PM for the Masses.
005 The Success Story of Cornelius Fichtner and his PM Prepcast
August 02, 2013 02:47 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBHello everyone and welcome to episode 5 of the PM for the Masses Podcast. It is great to be back home after my two-week pilgrimage trip in Brazil. Today I bring you the one-and-only Cornelius... The post 005 The Success Story of Cornelius Fichtner and his PM Prepcast appeared first on PM for the Masses.
004 The Work Breakdown Structure with Margaret Meloni
July 25, 2013 02:17 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBHere we are with episode 4 of the PM for the Masses Podcast! Thank you for listening and for giving me such amazing feedback. I am so happy that the show is resonating with you... The post 004 The Work Breakdown Structure with Margaret Meloni appeared first on PM for the Masses.
003 Getting Things Done with David Allen
July 18, 2013 09:45 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBOn today’s episode of the PM for the Masses Podcast I bring you David Allen, the best selling author of Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. Press the play button above to listen... The post 003 Getting Things Done with David Allen appeared first on PM for the Masses.
002 Think Better and Use Your Strengths to Improve Your Weaknesses: Axiology with Traci Duez
July 11, 2013 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBI’m glad to bring you episode 2 of the PM for the Masses Podcast! Have you ever wondered what axiology is? Me neither. However, my guest today has convinced me that it is one the... The post 002 Think Better and Use Your Strengths to Improve Your Weaknesses: Axiology with Traci Duez appeared first on PM for the Masses.
001 Accomplish More While Doing Less with Peter Taylor
July 06, 2013 02:26 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBWelcome to episode 1 of the PM for the Masses Podcast. If I had a storefront for this show I’d be opening the doors right now, rolling out a red carpet to the curb and... The post 001 Accomplish More While Doing Less with Peter Taylor appeared first on PM for the Masses.
PM for the Masses Podcast: Introduction
July 06, 2013 01:32 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBAfter months of planning and preparation, I am so thrilled to launch the PM for the Masses Podcast. The ribbon is officially cut! On this episode “zero” I introduce myself and tell you what this... The post PM for the Masses Podcast: Introduction appeared first on PM for the Masses.