Ever wonder why some remote project teams thrive while others drown in chaos—even when using the same tools?
In this second and final installment of our series on remote project management, Business Breaks hosts John Byrne and Dante Healy dive deep into the real-world essentials of making distributed teams work. With the pandemic’s impact still reshaping the way we work, hybrid and remote teams have become the new norm—but technology alone won’t bridge the gaps.
John and Dante get practical, exposing the pitfalls of “tool overload,” inconsistent training, and misunderstood access privileges that can tank productivity. Through relatable stories and a dash of humor, they reveal the importance of unified toolsets, clear communication standards, and regular training to get everyone genuinely collaborating—rather than just navigating tech.
But remote success isn’t just about the digital setup. The hosts challenge listeners to rethink how they manage productivity and work-life balance in a world where the lines between home and office are easily blurred. Learn why focusing on outcomes over hours, setting realistic expectations, and encouraging deep work are critical—not just for delivery, but for preventing burnout.
Whether you’re fine-tuning infrastructure (think: reliable backup internet and power), wrestling with notification overload, or nurturing your team’s sense of connection, this episode is your actionable playbook. Discover how intentional leadership, consistent processes, and genuine care for your people turn remote obstacles into opportunities—and help remote and hybrid teams do more than just cope. They thrive.
Tune in and take away practical strategies to help your project teams stay sharp, connected, and truly productive—no matter where they’re working from.
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Ever wonder why some remote project teams thrive while others drown in chaos—even when using the same tools?
In this second and final installment of our series on remote project management, Business Breaks hosts John Byrne and Dante Healy dive deep into the real-world essentials of making distributed teams work. With the pandemic’s impact still reshaping the way we work, hybrid and remote teams have become the new norm—but technology alone won’t bridge the gaps.
John and Dante get practical, exposing the pitfalls of “tool overload,” inconsistent training, and misunderstood access privileges that can tank productivity. Through relatable stories and a dash of humor, they reveal the importance of unified toolsets, clear communication standards, and regular training to get everyone genuinely collaborating—rather than just navigating tech.
But remote success isn’t just about the digital setup. The hosts challenge listeners to rethink how they manage productivity and work-life balance in a world where the lines between home and office are easily blurred. Learn why focusing on outcomes over hours, setting realistic expectations, and encouraging deep work are critical—not just for delivery, but for preventing burnout.
Whether you’re fine-tuning infrastructure (think: reliable backup internet and power), wrestling with notification overload, or nurturing your team’s sense of connection, this episode is your actionable playbook. Discover how intentional leadership, consistent processes, and genuine care for your people turn remote obstacles into opportunities—and help remote and hybrid teams do more than just cope. They thrive.
Tune in and take away practical strategies to help your project teams stay sharp, connected, and truly productive—no matter where they’re working from.
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EP68 Fireside Chat on Making Project Lessons Learned Stick
Business Breaks - Your Project Management Edge
41 minutes 11 seconds
8 months ago
EP68 Fireside Chat on Making Project Lessons Learned Stick
Why do project teams keep making the same mistakes? In this episode of Business Breaks, hosts Dante Healy and John Byrne dive into the real cost of ignoring lessons learned. Despite the potential to prevent failures, organisations repeatedly overlook past mistakes, leading to budget overruns and delays. Dante and John share first-hand experiences with poor knowledge management and discuss how better stakeholder engagement, resource planning, and risk management can break the cycle.
Making lessons stick requires more than documentation—it demands cultural and systemic change. Tune in to uncover how to turn lessons learned into real project success.
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Business Breaks - Your Project Management Edge
Ever wonder why some remote project teams thrive while others drown in chaos—even when using the same tools?
In this second and final installment of our series on remote project management, Business Breaks hosts John Byrne and Dante Healy dive deep into the real-world essentials of making distributed teams work. With the pandemic’s impact still reshaping the way we work, hybrid and remote teams have become the new norm—but technology alone won’t bridge the gaps.
John and Dante get practical, exposing the pitfalls of “tool overload,” inconsistent training, and misunderstood access privileges that can tank productivity. Through relatable stories and a dash of humor, they reveal the importance of unified toolsets, clear communication standards, and regular training to get everyone genuinely collaborating—rather than just navigating tech.
But remote success isn’t just about the digital setup. The hosts challenge listeners to rethink how they manage productivity and work-life balance in a world where the lines between home and office are easily blurred. Learn why focusing on outcomes over hours, setting realistic expectations, and encouraging deep work are critical—not just for delivery, but for preventing burnout.
Whether you’re fine-tuning infrastructure (think: reliable backup internet and power), wrestling with notification overload, or nurturing your team’s sense of connection, this episode is your actionable playbook. Discover how intentional leadership, consistent processes, and genuine care for your people turn remote obstacles into opportunities—and help remote and hybrid teams do more than just cope. They thrive.
Tune in and take away practical strategies to help your project teams stay sharp, connected, and truly productive—no matter where they’re working from.
Links:
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