The Everyday PM: Project Management Principles for Your Everyday Life

In a recent podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Julianna Newland, a retiree and author, about her remarkable journey as the first woman to step into a public affairs management role amidst an all-male cohort. Julianna's story is one of shattering stereotypes and paving the way for future female leaders. Julianna's career trajectory is a testament to her resilience and determination. As she shared in the podcast, she faced numerous challenges and obstacles as she pursued a leadership position in a male-dominated industry. However, her unwavering commitment to her goals and her exceptional skills ultimately led her to break through the glass ceiling and make history as the first woman in her role. Julianna's story serves as an inspiration to women everywhere who are striving to overcome barriers and achieve their professional aspirations. Her journey is a powerful reminder of the impact that individuals can have when they challenge the status quo and advocate for change. We hope that her journey will inspire others to pursue their ambitions fearlessly and to work towards a more equitable and inclusive world. To hear more about Julianna's incredible journey, be sure to listen to the full podcast episode. Thank you for joining us in celebrating Julianna's achievements and in championing women in leadership. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theeverydaypm/support

Are you a project leader or an agilist looking to improve your team's meetings? Look no further than the book "Great Meetings Build Great Teams: A Guide for Project Leaders and Agilists." This resource is packed with practical tips and insights on how to run effective meetings that drive collaboration and results. Whether you're new to leading teams or a seasoned pro, you'll find valuable strategies to help you build stronger, more productive teams. In the book, you'll learn about the key elements of successful meetings, including setting clear objectives, creating an inclusive environment, and fostering open communication. The podcast episode features interviews with experts in the field, who share their own experiences and advice on how to make the most of your team's meetings. So why wait? Check out "Great Meetings Build Great Teams" today and start improving your team's meetings for better results and happier team members. Happy reading (and listening)! Enjoyed this conversation? Definitely reach out to Jim and Rich to chat more about their professional experiences and publications. Leave your thoughts in the comments section below! --- Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn: Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP, CSM Host and Founder of The Everyday PM An authentic leader who is well-versed in the launching of product and physical retail spaces, data system implementation and upgrades, onboarding of new employees, training, championing new process improvement initiatives, and building a solid project management community. Jim Stewart, PMP, IC-Agile Coach Principal of JP Stewart Consulting LLC Jim is a certified PMP® and possesses multiple Agile certifications including IC-Agile coach and Certified Scrum Product Owner. Jim is a long-time member of the Project Management Institute (PMI®) and served for several years on the board of the local chapter. He has, for many years, taught and developed courseware for PMP® classes and co-developed an Agile 101 online course. Rich Maltzman, PMP Master Lecturer at Boston University, Co-Founder and Principal of EarthPM, LLC As a Master Lecturer at Boston University, Rich develops and delivers courses for graduate students that help them achieve positive change in their careers and in the world. He has over 40 years of industry experience 30 of which is in Project Leadership, including the global PMO of Nokia, with a PMP certification and a passion for sustainability integration. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theeverydaypm/support

Are you tired of your strategic initiatives falling flat? Do you feel like you're constantly spinning your wheels without making any real progress? Well, fear not my friends, because the Project Management Office (PMO) is here to save the day! The PMO is like the superhero of project management. They swoop in, assess the situation, and create a plan of action that will ensure success. With their help, your strategic initiatives will be executed flawlessly, on time, and within budget. In this episode of The Everyday PM, we shine the spotlight on Giuliano Caracciolo, PMO Director and founder of Relentless Velocity publication: How does your position as head of PMO influence strategic initiatives? How does this then translate to the education initiatives you are launching? What is the tie-in to project management?  Who is Giuliano Caracciolo? Giuliano Caracciolo is a project management executive and entrepreneur with 15 years of experience across ecommerce, fintech, travel, and loyalty industries. He leads a global PMO for a company that powers the world's largest loyalty programs, ensuring strategic priorities are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards. He also founded Relentless Velocity, a Substack publication that offers insights into business transformation through a project management lens at relentlessvelocity.substack.com. Enjoyed this conversation? Definitely reach out to Giuliano to chat more about his professional experiences. Leave your thoughts in the comments section below!    Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn:  Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP | Host and Founder of The Everyday PM  Giuliano Caracciolo | PMO Director and founder of Relentless Velocity publication --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theeverydaypm/support

Are you nervous about communicating with senior stakeholders? Don't worry, it's a common feeling. However, it's important to communicate confidently and effectively with them to ensure your ideas are heard and valued. Laura shares some tips to help you communicate confidently with senior stakeholders in the latest episode of The Everyday PM. Give it a listen! Who is Laura Chattington? Founder of Talking Shop, Laura has nearly 20 years’ experience of directing multi-million-pound global communications accounts, managing multi-disciplined teams and communicating up to c-suite level executives. A member of Toastmasters International, the world’s largest public speaking organisation, Laura has delivered speeches to audiences for the last 15 years and regularly competes in competitions. Specialising in presenting and influence, Laura is a master of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and certified coach, having trained with one of the two co-founders, John Grinder. Enjoyed this conversation? Definitely reach out to Laura to chat more! Leave your thoughts in the comments section below! Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn:Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP | Host and Founder of The Everyday PMLaura Chattington | Founder of Talking Shop --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theeverydaypm/support

Donna Gregorio is a corporate IT project management veteran, published author, college grad school instructor, and well-respected conference speaker. She helps organizations disrupt “change as usual” through a practical and repeatable framework, transforming their culture from surviving change to growing through change. Outside of her current role, Donna took a chance on herself by writing and publishing her own book, The Successful Project Manager: Practical Guidance from Lessons Learned, during the pandemic. In this episode, Donna and I discuss how to measure customer experience to drive innovation. Why is it important for us to measure customer experience? What tools do you recommend when measuring customer experience? How does customer experience drive innovation? Enjoyed this conversation? Definitely reach out to Donna to chat more about her professional experiences. Leave your thoughts in the comments section below! --- Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn: Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP, CSM Vice President of Operations, TrueSense Marketing Program/Project management professional with over a decade of experience in product development, physical retail launches, health care, tech, and marketing industries. Donna Gregorio Author, IT Department Head, Professor, Project Manager, and Business Analyst A veteran of corporate IT project management, published author, college grad school instructor, and well-respected conference speaker. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theeverydaypm/support

Donna Gregorio is a corporate IT project management veteran, published author, college grad school instructor, and well-respected conference speaker. Donna’s own journey to excellence has been fueled by a passion for empowering students and experts. Today she manages the PM/BA department in IT and guides her teams through a high-stress, constant change, and fast-paced environment that is now commonplace. Donna shows each audience how to reconnect with tools in addressing challenges, and what matters most, so they can achieve positive results. Having presented in front of classrooms of 20-50 and conference presentations of 50-100+, Donna demonstrates style, grace, and comfort, and is able to explain complex technical issues in an exciting way. She helps organizations disrupt “change as usual” through a practical and repeatable framework, transforming their culture from surviving change to growing through change. Outside of her current role, Donna took a chance on herself by writing and publishing her own book, The Successful Project Manager: Practical Guidance from Lessons Learned, during the pandemic. In this episode, she takes us through the process of writing and publishing her book and why this was her way of leaving her legacy in the project management industry. Enjoyed this conversation? Definitely reach out to Donna to chat more about her professional experiences. Leave your thoughts in the comments section below! --- Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn: Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP, CSM | Vice President of Operations, TrueSense Marketing Program/Project management professional with over a decade of experience in product development, physical retail launches, health care, tech, and marketing industries. Donna Gregorio | Author, IT Department Head, Professor, Project Manager, and Business Analyst A veteran of corporate IT project management, published author, college grad school instructor, and well-respected conference speaker. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theeverydaypm/support

Michelle Ngome⁠ is an award-winning inclusive marketing consultant. As the founder of Line 25 Consulting⁠, she trains and consults with organizations on how to develop inclusive marketing strategies. In 2019, she founded the African-American Marketing Association, creating a nonprofit platform that empowers Black marketers. Michelle is the creator of the Be Inclusive: a DEI Card Game to help facilitate conversation on diversity and company culture. We cover the following topics: - What led you to this idea of creating a card game on DEI? - Why is the topic of DEI tough and sensitive for organizations to discuss? - In what ways does Be Inclusive help teams gain better insight into company culture and DEI? - How does this facilitate a better and more inclusive company culture? Enjoyed this conversation? Want to learn more about Michelle and Be Inclusive: A DEI Card Game? Definitely reach out to Michelle to chat more! Leave your thoughts in the comments section below! Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn: Ann Campea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anncampea/ Michelle Ngome: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mngome/ Ready to raise your game? Get in touch with Michelle today. Contact: Personal Website: Michelle Ngome Company Website: Line 25 Consulting Be Inclusive: BeInclusiveTheCardGame.com LinkedIn: Michelle Ngome --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theeverydaypm/support

David Rose, MIT lecturer, inventor, and five-time entrepreneur, draws on culture, design, travel, and music to envision future products and businesses sparked by the next generation of technology. His last book, Enchanted Objects, is the definitive book on designing the Internet of Things. David wrote the seminal patent on photo sharing, founded an AI company focused on computer vision, and was VP of Vision Technology at Warby Parker. He is known for translating complex technologies into delightfully intuitive new products and consulting with businesses on thriving during digital disruption.    We cover the following topics:  What is digital product innovation?  Which of David's many inventions is his favorite? Why?  How does the 'Conversational Balance Table' for Salesforce work? Did it truly increase team communication and collaboration?    Enjoyed this conversation? Want to learn more about David and his vision for innovation? Definitely reach out to David to chat more! Leave your thoughts in the comments section below!   Resources:  https://www.supersight.world/david-rose  https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidloringrose/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anncampea/  https://www.theeverydaypm.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theeverydaypm/support

If you’re dealing with overwhelm and pressure on a constant basis, your ability to take action reduces exponentially and the stress consistently erodes your confidence, with long-term effects. Stress release comes from efficiently creating powerful habits. Laura walks us through the three most powerful habits that bust stress the fastest.    We cover the following:  How can project managers learn to use these power habits to destress?  How can project managers influence their teams to use these 3 stress busters?  Have you seen a positive impact on productivity due to using these habits?   Laura Chattington, Founder of Talking Shop  Laura has nearly 20 years’ experience of directing multi-million-pound global communications accounts and communicating up to c-suite level executives. Specialising in presenting and influence, Laura is a master of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and certified coach, having trained with one of the two co-founders, John Grinder.   Enjoyed this conversation? Definitely reach out to Laura to chat more! Leave your thoughts in the comments section below!   Useful Links:  Laura.ElizabethC@TalkingShopCo.com  www.ActivateMyCareerLive.com  www.InfluenceUpwards.com   Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn:  Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP | Host and Founder of The Everyday PM  Laura Chattington | Founder of Talking Shop --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theeverydaypm/support

Being able to connect, present and influence others will help your listeners achieve their desired results in their professional and personal life. Building rapport and trust enables them to create valuable connections. Laura gives us 5 secrets that short-cut the path to connect, create rapport and influence others to take action.    We cover the following:  How does building rapport help a project manager be successful in their role?  How does one maintain valuable connections in a remote environment?  How does a project manager learn how to influence?   Laura Chattington, Founder of Talking Shop  Laura has nearly 20 years’ experience of directing multi-million-pound global communications accounts and communicating up to c-suite level executives. Specialising in presenting and influence, Laura is a master of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and certified coach, having trained with one of the two co-founders, John Grinder.   Enjoyed this conversation? Definitely reach out to Laura to chat more! Leave your thoughts in the comments section below!   Useful Links:  Laura.ElizabethC@TalkingShopCo.com  www.ActivateMyCareerLive.com  www.InfluenceUpwards.com   Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn:  Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP | Host and Founder of The Everyday PM  Laura Chattington  | Founder of Talking Shop --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theeverydaypm/support

Tommy has been in the restaurant industry for nearly his entire adult life. He has a BSBA from the University of Denver’s Hotel Restaurant school in addition to an MBA.  This former stand-up comic turned SaaS founder, has extensive experience helping businesses become more efficient and profitable through the process, accountability, and data.  He’s currently the Managing Director of OpsAnalitica, an Operations Analytics platform that focuses on managing and measuring daily team activities for large multi-unit businesses.  Tommy believes that the next big technological disruptor event for many companies will be implementing Operations Management software to shape the future of work and beat our competitors through better, more consistent daily operations.   We cover the following topics:  The principles of Product Management  How to stay at the forefront of product management innovation  What is OpsAnalitica (Operations Management software)? How has it helped individual employees increase their effectiveness and consistency in daily operations?   Enjoyed this conversation? Want to learn more about Tommy, product management, and operations management software like OpsAnalitica? Definitely reach out to Tommy to chat more! Leave your thoughts in the comments section below!    __ Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn:   Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP | Host and Founder of The Everyday PM   Tommy Yionoulis | Founder of OpsAnalitica --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theeverydaypm/support

It was a tremendous honor to have both Ron and Kathleen on The Everyday PM Podcast. Ron and Kathleen have been hosting the AI Today Podcast since 2017 with 250+ episodes and tens of thousands of listeners. In this week's episode, we guest swap on each other's podcasts, talking about insights into why AI and data projects fail and the role methodology can play to help projects succeed.    We cover the following topics:  What do people commonly misunderstand about running AI projects?  Are we overpromising what AI can do, resulting in failed projects?  Where are there still gaps in the market when it comes to managing AI and big data projects?  In the CPMAI Methodology, how are project managers adopting this methodology and what kind of project success are they seeing?   Enjoyed this conversation? Want to learn more about AI, project management, and the CPMAI Methodology? Definitely reach out to Ron and Kathleen to chat more and listen to AI Today Podcast! Interested in getting CPMAI certified? Learn more here. Leave your thoughts in the comments section below!   Check out my guest spot on AI Today Podcast: https://www.cognilytica.com/2022/11/16/ai-today-podcast-ai-in-project-management-interview-with-ann-campea-host-of-the-everyday-pm-podcast/____   Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn:   Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP | Vice President of Operations, One & All - Program/Project management professional with 10 years of experience in product development, physical retail launches, health care, and tech industries.    Ron Schmelzer | Managing Partner and Founder of Cognilytica - Ron is the managing partner, and founder of the Artificial Intelligence-focused analyst and advisory firm Cognilytica, and is also the host of the AI Today podcast, SXSW Innovation Awards Judge, founder and operator of TechBreakfast demo format events, and an expert in AI, Machine Learning, Enterprise Architecture, venture capital, startup and entrepreneurial ecosystems, and more.     Kathleen Walch | Managing Partner and Founder of Cognilytica - Kathleen Walch is a serial entrepreneur, savvy marketer, AI and Machine Learning expert, and tech industry connector. She is a managing partner, and founder of Cognilytica, an AI research and advisory firm, and co-host of the popular AI Today podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theeverydaypm/support

Dave Shrivastav is the President of Beskar, An IT Services and Consulting company that provides elite IT Solutions to Small, Medium, and Large businesses and organizations. Dave has over two decades of IT, Operations, and Project Management experience working and leading IT groups across multiple industries including Engineering, Non-Profit, Government, Military, Banking, and IT Firms.    Dave has a passion for working alongside business owners and managers to not only improve their IT infrastructure but to do that in a very cost-effective way. We cover the following topics:  How did you manage to transition your experience in IT across different companies/industries  Beskar offers so many services at affordable pricing. Tell us more about your target audience.   Enjoyed this conversation? Want to learn more about the cost-effective IT solutions that Beskar has to offer? Definitely reach out to Dave to chat more about his professional experiences. Leave your thoughts in the comments section below!  ______  Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn:   Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP | Vice President of Operations, One & All  - Program/Project management professional with 10 years of experience in product development, physical retail launches, health care, and tech industries.    Dave Shrivastav | President at Beskar  - Dave has over two decades of IT, Operations, and Project Management experience working and leading IT groups across multiple industries including Engineering, Non-Profit, Government, Military, Banking, and IT Firms. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theeverydaypm/support

Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport based on various techniques, like striking, grappling, and ground fighting, incorporating fighting styles from various parts of the world. So what does MMA have to do with project management? A lot more than you think. Check out this newest episode of The Everyday PM Podcast and learn what MMA teaches us about project management principles.   I hope you enjoyed this rundown of what MMA can teach us about project management. Let me know if you have any more PM-related lessons that have synergy with MMA. Hopefully, you'll catch these and more while tuning in to the latest MMA event.   --- Follow Our Host on LinkedIn:  Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP | Vice President of Operations, One & All | Program/Project management professional with 10 years of experience in product development, physical retail launches, health care, and tech industries. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theeverydaypm/support

Donna Gregorio is a corporate IT project management veteran, published author, college grad school instructor, and well-respected conference speaker. Donna’s own journey to excellence has been fueled by a passion for empowering students and experts. Today she manages the PM/BA department in IT and guides her teams through a high-stress, constant change, and fast-paced environment that is now commonplace. Donna shows each audience how to reconnect with tools in addressing challenges, and what matters most, so they can achieve positive results. Having presented in front of classrooms of 20-50 and conference presentations of 50-100+, Donna demonstrates style, grace, and comfort, and is able to explain complex technical issues in an exciting way.   She helps organizations disrupt “change as usual” through a practical and repeatable framework, transforming their culture from surviving change to growing through change. Donna has taken on a significant challenge in her current role - building IT roadmaps. In this episode, she takes us through her experience and shares 5 best practices for building IT roadmaps.   Enjoyed this conversation? Want to learn more about building IT roadmaps? Definitely reach out to Donna to chat more about her professional experiences. Leave your thoughts in the comments section below!  ---  Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn:  Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP | Vice President of Operations, One & All Program/Project management professional with 10 years of experience in product development, physical retail launches, health care, and tech industries.    Donna Gregorio | Author, IT Department Head, Professor, Project Manager, and Business Analyst A corporate IT project management veteran, published author, college grad school instructor, and well-respected conference speaker. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theeverydaypm/support

Brendon Baker established the Valuable Change Co. with one central mission in mind: to Help Change Leaders Drive Real Value, but on his way found his secondary mission: Fight Unnecessary Complexity. Where change isn’t about delivering on-time or on-budget, but rather actually getting what you’re looking for out of it.   Here's a preview of what we chat about in this week's episode of The Everyday PM Podcast:  - What is change leadership?  - What can project managers start doing today to increase the likelihood of success within their project?   Enjoyed this conversation with Brendon? Want to learn more about creating change leadership and implementing valuable change? Leave your thoughts and feedback in the comments section below! Make sure to follow Brendon and me on LinkedIn for more.   Subscribe: youtube.com/anncampea   Listen: https://anchor.fm/theeverydaypm    Valuable LINKS:  www.valuablechange.com  www.brendonbaker.com.au  linkedin.com/in/brendon-baker-valuablechange/     Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn:   Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP | https://www.linkedin.com/in/anncampea/ | Vice President of Operations, One & All Agency  Program/Project management professional with over a decade of experience in product development, physical retail launches, health care, marketing, and tech industries. Helping grow and diversify the project management community, one podcast at a time.    Brendon Baker | linkedin.com/in/brendon-baker-valuablechange/ | Managing Director of Valuable Change Co. Brendon Baker is the author of the best-seller Valuable Change and has consulted on over $10 Billion in key transformation projects and programs across a range of industries and organizational sizes. This has included public infrastructure, business/cultural transformations, shared service implementations, organizational restructures, process overhauls, technology deployments, social policy & more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theeverydaypm/support

In 2021, Jon and his team launched SmartSuite, the work management platform that manages any process, from any industry, on one platform. Now, SmartSuite unites essential elements used to get work done, regardless of company size or type.   Throughout his career, Jon has been dedicated to automating everyday, essential business tasks to create smarter, more efficient organizations, no matter what the industry. Prior to Archer Technologies, Jon held leadership positions at both EY and Price Waterhouse, honing his skills in understanding the need to automate and simplify work for the enterprise.   Enjoyed this conversation with Jon about business process optimization? Want to learn more about Jon's work management platform SmartSuite? Leave your thoughts and feedback in the comments section below! Make sure to follow Jon and me on LinkedIn for more.   ***  Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn:   Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP | Director of Project Management at One & All | Program/Project management professional with over a decade of experience in product development, physical retail launches, health care, marketing, and tech industries. Helping grow and diversify the project management community, one podcast at a time.   Jon Darbyshire | CEO & Co-Founder at SmartSuite | Entrepreneur, product designer, and investor with a passion for designing and creating software that enhances the productivity of people and teams - by aligning their work around common goals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theeverydaypm/support

Andy Alsop is the President and CEO of The Receptionist, which is an app built with the intent to calm the chaos of managing visitors and getting your guests where they need to be faster. Andy shares his professional journey, what inspired The Receptionist, and how he promotes his company culture through employee empowerment to stay curious... but not break anything!   Enjoyed this conversation with Andy about company culture and how to encourage employees to stay curious? Want to learn more about Andy's work on The Receptionist? Leave your thoughts and feedback in the comments section below! Make sure to follow Andy and me on LinkedIn for more.  Listen: https://anchor.fm/theeverydaypm ***  Follow Our Hosts on LinkedIn:   Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP | Director of Project Management at One & All Program/Project management professional with over a decade of experience in product development, physical retail launches, health care, marketing, and tech industries. Helping grow and diversify the project management community, one podcast at a time.    Andy Alsop | President and CEO at The Receptionist™ Proud CEO of The Receptionist and passionate about bringing Employee Supremacy to the world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theeverydaypm/support

Mark Woeppel is a management consultant working to improve operations performance in project management and processes. He frequently writes on the subject of execution performance, having written four books and many other publications. With extensive experience in oil & gas, consumer products, IT, many manufacturing industries, Mark is a highly sought after subject matter expert in eCommerce Branding, project management, operations management, performance management, and continuous improvement.    According to Team Stage who ran statistics on project failure, it's about 70% of projects that fail; of which 42% of companies don't understand the need or importance of project management and 55% of PMs cite budget overrun as a reason for project failure. Mark is the author of several books and e-books, including one titled "Why Do Projects Succeed or Fail? 12 Factors That Really Make a Difference." In this conversation, we talk about project failure, why it happens, and what we can do to avoid it.    Here's a sneak peek at the topics we cover:  - Why do projects fail?   - How do you define project failure?  - Early warning signs of troubled projects and how to stop them  - Why does "good enough" work well in the project execution maturity model approach?   Enjoyed this conversation with Mark and Greg about why projects fail? Want to learn more about Mark's work on the project execution maturity model? Leave your thoughts and feedback in the comments section below! Make sure to follow Mark, Greg, and me on LinkedIn for more.   Subscribe: youtube.com/anncampea   Download Mark's e-Book! http://projectsinlesstime.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WhyProjectsareSuceedorFail-PEMM.pdf  ___  Follow our hosts on LinkedIn! Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP | Director of Project Management at One & All: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anncampea/   Mark Woeppel | President of Pinnacle Brands: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwoeppel/   Greg Christensen | Vice President of ProjectHub.com: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-christensen-7b97648/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theeverydaypm/support

In celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I talk about what it means to be a Filipina project manager. From cultural norms to the meaning of hospitality, I believe so much of my culture is intertwined with my success as a PM.  If there is one word to describe Filipinos, it’s hospitable. Filipinos are renowned for their hospitality. Whether you are a tourist visiting one of our many islands or a family friend looking for a warm meal, Filipinos will go out of their way to roll out the red carpet to ensure you feel welcome. Hospitality is embedded in the hearts of every Filipino. It’s this natural ability to make guests feel welcome that makes Filipino culture outstandingly distinct. It is also why this trait lends well to being an effective project manager.    The role of a project manager goes beyond planning, organizing, and directing the completion of projects. There is another layer that deals directly with people. According to ProofHub, project managers are generally responsible for the completion of a company’s most important projects, and as such, they need to have excellent leadership skills, coordination abilities, and motivational skills. This includes leading a team and influencing them to achieve a common goal, often without direct reporting authority.    When you consider the common traits of an influential project manager, two words come to mind: empathy and leader. In order to lead, you must know what motivates your team to march toward a common goal. Filipinos are hospitable because we care about people. So much so that we will sacrifice our own comfort and well-being on behalf of the feelings of others. I can’t think of anything more altruistic than this notion. When you couple this practice with the role of a project manager, you get a combination for success.    So why is it that we don’t see more Filipinos in project management-type roles? According to Zippier, Asians are the third most common ethnicity among project managers at 8.1% compared to 70% white and 12% Hispanic or Latino. Even more interesting is the fact that only one-third of project managers are female. Perhaps it’s because Filipinos are driven to take up actual hospitality roles. Or cultural norms play into Filipinos’ belief that the best way to help others is to take up roles that specifically fill this need, like nurses or doctors. Whatever the case may be, I hope that even though I find myself, once again, in the minority, that there are Filipinas out there listening to this podcast who are making the same connection that I have.   I never considered how my culture and beliefs would have a direct impact on my ability to lead as a project manager until I started to recount my greatest achievements. Most involve putting the needs of others or the project over my own, like the many countless hours I have spent problem-solving other people’s problems because if it impacts the team or the project, then it is my problem, too. Or my passion to find more efficient ways for teams to execute their work because in doing so, it alleviates any burden or pressure from the team that plays an important role in completing a project. It’s this type of thinking and doing that weighs into my strengths as a project manager. And I can’t help but be proud knowing that my culture has a lot to do with it.    Project manager or not, I hope you enjoyed this special edition of The Everyday PM Podcast celebrating AAPI Heritage month. Until next time... Mabuhay!   Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anncampea/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theeverydaypm/support