Adventures In Project Management

What happens when you ask for a commitment or a deadline and you get “what you want to hear”? When you can’t control the outcome, do you just neglect to make any commitment at all?John takes this episode to talk through what to do when there is a failure to commit. This can have tremendous consequences to a project and everyone involved. It remains true that honesty is the best policy. So why do so many people run and hide from the truth? Failure to Commit causes problems but we can learn to have hard conversations and save a lot of jobs, a lot of money, and a lot of stress in our lives. 

What is worse than having a difficult conversation? Not having the difficult conversation. We all avoid it. We prefer to put off rather than hit it head on. Hard conversations are hard and not fun. John is not exempt from this necessary evil. He talks about the process of having hard conversations and why we cannot avoid them any longer.Adventures in Project Management is here to keep it simple. The focus is to add value to you as a project manager using real case studies, interviews and stories to highlight parts of the role that aren’t often discussed. Join John Goad as he guides you on this adventure through the jungle with its plethora of programs, countless certifications and endless volumes of opinions.  Welcome to Adventures in project management.

Have you ever had to fire a client?John talks through this difficult and sometimes painful process of necessary endings. His approach is full of honesty and integrity with a truckload of education from previous mistakes. If you operate from fear you forfeit trust. However if you are willing to lean in to the hard thing it's amazing to see the trust built bigger than your fears.Adventures in Project Management is here to keep it simple. The focus is to add value to you as a project manager using real case studies, interviews and stories to highlight parts of the role that aren’t often discussed. Join John Goad as he guides you on this adventure through the jungle with its plethora of programs, countless certifications and endless volumes of opinions.  Welcome to Adventures in project management.

John talks through his philosophy for coaching. These are the 5 proven steps for success. His passion to see people win is the thread for this episode. Listen with intent to become better at what you do.First Step: Fact Finding Phase/Be a Good ListenerSecond Step: Identify the Pain PointThird Step: Make RecommendationsFourth Step: Implementation Fifth Step: Accountability Adventures in Project Management is here to keep it simple. The focus is to add value to you as a project manager using real case studies, interviews and stories to highlight parts of the role that aren’t often discussed. Join John Goad as he guides you on this adventure through the jungle with its plethora of programs, countless certifications and endless volumes of opinions.  Welcome to Adventures in project management.

What is a bid versus a proposal? How do you know when and how to bid ? John talks about the pursuit of the deal. He talks about his methods that help project managers think through the bidding process. Learn the three myths of bids in this episode.Adventures in Project Management is here to keep it simple. The focus is to add value to you as a project manager using real case studies, interviews and stories to highlight parts of the role that aren’t often discussed. Join John Goad as he guides you on this adventure through the jungle with its plethora of programs, countless certifications and endless volumes of opinions.  Welcome to Adventures in project management.

As a consultant, John has the unique perspective on seeing solutions that are often overlooked. He breaks down some case studies to show us how to see the simple corrections.It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all of the complexities, but sometimes all it takes is to gain a small amount of positive movement. Positive impacts are possible with a little bit of effort. Adventures in Project Management is here to keep it simple. The focus is to add value to you as a project manager using real case studies, interviews and stories to highlight parts of the role that aren’t often discussed. Join John Goad as he guides you on this adventure through the jungle with its plethora of programs, countless certifications and endless volumes of opinions.  Welcome to Adventures in project management.

Why do we only hear what we want to hear?John talks about selection bias, misperception, motivated perception, and the deeper study of body language. Perception is important. If we are not realistic about reality that can cause us real trouble. Stay positive. Train yourself to think positive. Adventures in Project Management is here to keep it simple. The focus is to add value to you as a project manager using real case studies, interviews and stories to highlight parts of the role that aren’t often discussed. Join John Goad as he guides you on this adventure through the jungle with its plethora of programs, countless certifications and endless volumes of opinions.  Welcome to Adventures in project management.

When it comes to comparison we all do it. What opportunities are we missing because we are distracted or paralyzed by comparison? Who do you have in your life that helps you keep a healthy perspective on comparison?We could all use help shoveling through the stuff to see the bigger picture. John keeps comparison in check on this episode as he shares his personal struggle with comparing his own ventures against others success.Adventures in Project Management is here to keep it simple. The focus is to add value to you as a project manager using real case studies, interviews and stories to highlight parts of the role that aren’t often discussed. Join John Goad as he guides you on this adventure through the jungle with its plethora of programs, countless certifications and endless volumes of opinions.  Welcome to Adventures in project management.

How do you lose by hanging on? John draws from case studies across his extended career to unpack this truth,  "When you hang on for too long it will cost you too much."When you have metaphorically put a stake in the ground, are you willing to make minor adjustments or course corrections?  If someone is developing a project and it doesn't work out or goes wrong, the last thing anyone wants to do is to call a peer and share the lessons learned. This is why this podcast exists. John is here to help you do it right the next time.Adventures in Project Management is here to keep it simple. The focus is to add value to you as a project manager using real case studies, interviews and stories to highlight parts of the role that aren't often discussed. Join John Goad as he guides you on this adventure through the jungle with its plethora of programs, countless certifications and endless volumes of opinions. Welcome to Adventures in Project Management.

How To Avoid the Four Leadership TrapsWe are inundated with resources to help us become better leaders. This is a good thing because we need good leaders. However there are traps we must avoid. John unpacks four of them.Trap Number One: Be the WinnerTrap Number Two: Self PreservationTrap Number Three: Work, Work, WorkTrap Number Four: Everybody’s BuddyAdventures in Project Management is here to keep it simple. The focus is to add value to you as a project manager using real case studies, interviews and stories to highlight parts of the role that aren't often discussed. Join John Goad as he guides you on this adventure through the jungle with its plethora of programs, countless certifications and endless volumes of opinions. Welcome to Adventures in Project Management.

In this episode John shares insight on how to build your confidence in leadership and project management. Learn how to spot a leader who genuinely builds confidence in their team. Discern the difference between confidence and arrogance. There has to be more than merely the perception of our own abilities to establish confidence.So how does a leader gain confidence?The three levels of confidence...1. Can Do Confidence2. False Confidence3. Confidence Based Upon Skills, Abilities or PreparationAdventures in Project Management is here to keep it simple. The focus is to add value to you as a project manager using real case studies, interviews and stories to highlight parts of the role that aren't often discussed. Join John Goad as he guides you on this adventure through the jungle with its plethora of programs, countless certifications and endless volumes of opinions. Welcome to Adventures in Project Management.

In this episode of Adventures in Project Management, John reflects back to when he met his mentor and friend, Dan. He lays out the three attributes of a professional mentor that helps develop and direct you. A Good Mentor does these three things...1. Offers an Opportunity - It is true that hard work pays off. It is also true that the payoff comes most often in the form of an incredible opportunity presented by a professional mentor.2. Good at what they do - They can talk the talk, but can they walk the walk. John's mentor Dan didn't just tell John what to do. He showed him (while holding a cigar in his mouth)3. You should feel challenged and encouraged - The two are not mutually exclusive. A good mentor will know when to push the pedal and when to apply the brake. John digs deeper in this episode to analyze what makes a good mentor and how you can seek one out. Adventures in Project Management is here to keep it simple. The focus is to add value to you as a project manager using real case studies, interviews, and stories to highlight parts of the role that aren't often discussed. Join John Goad as he guides you on this adventure through the jungle with its plethora of programs, countless certifications and endless volumes of opinions.

John Goad walks through all the right tools for the trade. How many is enough? How do you choose your tools? Tune in this episode to get the insight to help you find all the right tools.Adventures in Project Management is here to keep it simple. The focus is to add value to you as a project manager using real case studies, interviews and stories to highlight parts of the role that aren't often discussed. Join John Goad as he guides you on this adventure through the jungle with its plethora of programs, countless certifications and endless volumes of opinions. Welcome to Adventures in Project Management.

John Goad kicks off his podcast with the first episode, Expectations. He shares valuable insight from his early experience in project management and the importance of communicating clear expectations. Adventures in Project Management is here to keep it simple. The focus is to add value to you as a project manager using real case studies, interviews and stories to highlight parts of the role that aren’t often discussed. Join John Goad as he guides you on this adventure through the jungle with its plethora of programs, countless certifications and endless volumes of opinions.  Welcome to Adventures in project management.

Adventures in Project Management is here to keep it simple. The focus is to add value to you as a project manager using real case studies, interviews and stories to highlight parts of the role that aren’t often discussed. Join John Goad as he guides you on this adventure through the jungle with its plethora of programs, countless certifications and endless volumes of opinions.  Welcome to Adventures in project management.