by DharamCW | Feb 21, 2025 | Podcast, Project-Program-Portfolio Management Knowledge
📢 Stepping into a new leadership role? Here’s what you need to know!
Many leaders are promoted because of past success, but excelling in a new position requires a mindset shift, strategic thinking, and adaptability. In Episode 4 of Managing High-Stress Projects Q&A, I sit down with Tom Witterholt to uncover the essential strategies for leaders stepping into new roles or industries.
🔍 Key Takeaways from Our Discussion:
✔ Don’t over-rely on past success – Each role demands a fresh perspective.
✔ Learn beyond your expertise – True leadership extends outside your comfort zone.
✔ Ask the right questions – But ensure curiosity isn’t misinterpreted as direct orders.
✔ Balance oversight and autonomy – Avoid micromanagement while maintaining control.
✔ Observe, adapt, and evolve – Every leadership level brings new challenges & expectations.
🎙️ Featuring: Tom Witterholt – 34+ years of experience in program & portfolio management, leading complex transformations.
▶️ Missed previous episodes? Catch up here:
🔹 Episode 1: https://youtu.be/rHiS2b5KbLU
🔹 Episode 2: https://youtu.be/zoCsxJlpX40
🔹 Episode 3: https://youtu.be/qu6it2iI-oY
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by DharamCW | Feb 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
5 Ways to Boost Responsiveness & Stand Out as a Leader!
In today’s fast-paced world, responsiveness can make or break your career. Whether you’re leading a project, engaging with stakeholders, or managing a team, the ability to respond quickly and strategically is a key differentiator between good and great leaders.
🤔 Are you stuck reacting instead of leading?
🤔 Do you find yourself overwhelmed with project demands?
Here’s how to master responsiveness and take control:
âś… Reflect on past reactive moments – Learn from them to improve decision-making.
âś… Use the SOBER Method (Stop, Observe, Breathe, Expand, Respond) to stay calm under pressure.
âś… Shift to an Agile mindset – Understand the cultural shift in today’s project economy.
âś… Categorize key responsiveness areas & track them for continuous improvement.
âś… Leverage the right tools – Agility Evaluation Matrix, To-Do Lists, Kanban Boards, and Alerts.
🔥 The most successful professionals are those who respond before problems escalate.
🎤 Elevate Your Leadership – Learn from the Experts!
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by DharamCW | Feb 18, 2025 | Podcast, Project-Program-Portfolio Management Knowledge
Goal Setting and Upskilling for Organizational Growth | Tom Witterholt | Dharam Singh | PMI PgMP | Episode 6
How effectively does organizational goal setting motivate employees? Does upskilling need to be mandatory for an organization’s stability & growth?
– Clarity and Understanding Organizational Goal
– Employee Engagement & Retention
– Organizational Productivity & Culture
– Continuous Learning & Professional Development
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1. Culture, People, Programs, Risks: Leadership Redefined featuring Lucie Ellis – https://bit.ly/3VXv4mW
2. Turning Business Goals into Reality featuring Marcelo Pessotto – https://bit.ly/4hhH4Yu
3. Resilient Leadership in Cyber-Driven Programs: Strategies from a Transformation Expert featuring Dr. Maria Sette – https://bit.ly/4j9fmPA
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by DharamCW | Feb 12, 2025 | Leadership in Project Management, Podcast, Project-Program-Portfolio Management Knowledge
Program Managers Decision Making Skills | Justin Buckwalter | Program Management Insights Episode 23
🎥 Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkmY_BJYEik
📚 Discussion Topics:
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Reflecting on Peter Drucker’s quote: “Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.” How do you make courageous decisions in program management to navigate uncertainty and ensure project success?
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â How do you address behavioural biases and analysis paralysis to ensure efficient and timely decision-making in your program management practice?
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Considering the World Economic Forum’s ‘Future of Jobs Report 2023’, which identifies critical thinking and decision-making as top skills for future professionals, how do you and your team strengthen these skills, and what decision-making frameworks or practices do you find most valuable in program management?
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â How do you integrate feedback mechanisms across your program management practice to improve decision-making, and what broader lessons can you share from this process?
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Michael Porter often emphasized that “the essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.” How do you prioritize program objectives and decide what to exclude to ensure strategic alignment while balancing stakeholder expectations and resource constraints?
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â What initiatives are companies taking to balance the integration of AI and machine learning with traditional decision-making processes in program management?
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â How does ethical leadership influence success in contemporary projects, and what traits are organizations prioritizing in their leadership development programs?
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Regarding upskilling, what specific programs or training do you see as most beneficial for program managers to enhance their decision-making capabilities in the face of rapid technological change?
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â How are current trends and challenges in program management influencing the strategic priorities of organizations, and what steps are being taken to equip managers with the skills needed for future challenges?
🚀 Looking to deepen your knowledge? Check out our upcoming webinars featuring global experts,
1. Culture, People, Programs, Risks: Leadership Redefined featuring Lucie Ellis – https://bit.ly/3VXv4mW
2. Turning Business Goals into Reality featuring Marcelo Pessotto – https://bit.ly/4hhH4Yu
3. Resilient Leadership in Cyber-Driven Programs: Strategies from a Transformation Expert featuring Dr. Maria Sette – https://bit.ly/4j9fmPA
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Are Program Managers ready to accept the challenges and offer solutions to address emerging realities in the VUCA world?
– What is VUCA?
– Navigating Uncertainties
– Upskilling – Today & Future
– Why Program Managers Must Stay Informed
– Stakeholders Communication