Episodes

  • Episode 244 – Post-Quantum Cryptography: Leading Projects When Technology Shifts

    Episode 244 – Post-Quantum Cryptography: Leading Projects When Technology Shifts
    Mar 2 2026
    Quantum computing is speeding up, and organizations are racing to protect long‑lived data. Security expert Chris Basener joins us to talk about post‑quantum cryptography, the rising “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” threat, and how PQC is already being tested. We ask what project managers can do now to assess risk, strengthen governance, and prepare their careers for a quantum future.
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    46 mins
  • Episode 243 – How Strategy Gets Delivered: Inside the Project-Driven Organization

    Episode 243 – How Strategy Gets Delivered: Inside the Project-Driven Organization
    Feb 16 2026
    Turning strategy into action isn’t accidental—it’s project-driven. This conversation looks at how strategy gets delivered inside the project-driven organization. Hear guidance on prioritization, navigating stakeholders, and moving beyond incremental work to spark real innovation. Challenging how leaders think about focus, impact, and the future of project work.
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    36 mins
  • Episode 242 – When Lean Meets “Chunky”: Project Leadership in Big Enterprises

    Episode 242 – When Lean Meets “Chunky”: Project Leadership in Big Enterprises
    Feb 2 2026
    Lean-Agile is easy to talk about but hard to pull off in a “chunky” corporate. Hear practical strategies for navigating layers, budgets, and oversight, keeping teams moving, communicating vision, handling legacy data, fostering experimentation, and leveraging AI—actionable advice for project managers making Agile work at scale.
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    45 mins
  • Episode 241 – Amping Up: How One Campus Sparked Its Own Power

    Episode 241 – Amping Up: How One Campus Sparked Its Own Power
    Jan 19 2026
    What if a corporate headquarters could generate, store, and manage its own power—independently, reliably, and sustainably? Cobb EMC has done exactly that. Tim Jarrell, Vice President at Cobb Electric Membership Corporation (EMC), talks about the creation of a self-contained microgrid that powers their campus using solar energy, battery storage, and natural gas. Hear how this innovative project was conceived, planned, and executed, along with the project management lessons learned along the way.
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    33 mins
  • Episode 240 – 10th Anniversary Special: The Project Manager’s Playbook

    Episode 240 – 10th Anniversary Special: The Project Manager’s Playbook
    Jan 5 2026
    In this special 10th anniversary episode, we have a scenario-driven conversation that puts real-world project challenges front and center. Since 2016, the podcast has grown into a global community of project managers, made possible by loyal listeners and expert guests. Join us as we celebrate 10 years of learning, growth, and leadership in project management.
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    45 mins
  • Episode 239 – Hybrid Trends for Project Leaders: One Size Doesn’t Fit All

    Episode 239 – Hybrid Trends for Project Leaders: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
    Dec 15 2025
    Has hybrid project management become the new sweet spot? As organizations balance structure, speed, and emerging technology, hybrid methodologies are rapidly becoming the go-to approach. Olivia Montgomery joins us to talk about why hybrid project management is rising so quickly, what “hybrid” really means in practice, and how AI is accelerating this shift. Project management isn’t “one size fits all” anymore, and today’s teams are proving it.
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    45 mins
  • Episode 238 – Your Project’s Worst Day: Crisis-Ready Leadership

    Episode 238 – Your Project’s Worst Day: Crisis-Ready Leadership
    Dec 1 2025
    Crisis management expert Edward Segal shares why every project leader must be ready for the unexpected. In this episode, he shares guidance on preparation, response, and resilience—while warning against the “hero mindset” that often derails leaders in high-pressure moments. His message is clear: structured strategies, not spontaneous heroics, are what protect careers, reputations, and teams when crises inevitably arrive.
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    33 mins
  • Episode 237 – Own the Outcome: Running the Business and the Project

    Episode 237 – Own the Outcome: Running the Business and the Project
    Nov 17 2025
    What happens when strategy, delivery, and client success all rest on one person’s shoulders? Daniel McCaulley talks about the unique challenges of being both project lead and business owner, as he shares lessons from building his company from the ground up, highlighting how leadership, technical expertise, and human connection intersect. He explains why true project success is rooted not just in skill, but in communication, trust, and a relentless drive to improve.
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    46 mins