In this engaging conversation, Josephine Palermo speaks with Dawn Mahan, PMP, about her journey into project management, the challenges faced in the field, and the importance of leadership and team dynamics. Dawn shares insights from her book, 'Projectland,' where she introduces the concept of using animal avatars to represent different roles in project management. The discussion emphasises the need for emotional management, the significance of setting projects up for success, and the evolving nature of project management in today's fast-paced environment.
Dawn Mahan, PMP, has trained thousands of professionals around the world. As the founder of PMOtraining.com, she’s a go-to advisor for C-level leaders and project managers across industries.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
01:56 Dawn's Career Journey and Project Management Discovery
09:21 Defining Project Management and Its Challenges
11:09 The Importance of People in Project Success
14:48 Exploring Project Land: A New Paradigm
18:36 The Dream Team: Animal Avatars in Project Management
22:01 The Gazelle Metaphor in Project Management
23:32 Dolphins: The Social Creatures of Project Teams
26:02 The Lion Avatar: Leadership and Authority
27:48 The Partnership Between Leaders and Project Managers
29:48 Team Dynamics: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing
31:12 The Importance of Kickoff Meetings
33:18 Managing Project Endings and Emotions
33:57 Navigating Challenges in Project Leadership
36:51 The Role of Project Managers as Team Leaders
40:12 Setting Projects Up for Success
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