Why PMP Still Matters After 30 Years in Project Management Experience | Olajumoke Akinwunmi
Bridging the Gap Between Strategy and Delivery – Insights from Thomas Walenta & Dharam
Bridging the Gap Between Strategy and Delivery | Thomas Walenta | Dharam | Episode 73
🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/ttQuV57dL4c
📝 Discussion Topics:
– Bridging the Gap Between Strategy and Delivery
– What are the most common challenges in aligning strategy with execution, and how can organizations overcome them?
– Discuss the importance of visionary leadership in strategy execution and how leaders can effectively communicate and unite their teams around strategic goals?
– How will emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain impact strategy execution in the next five years? Can you provide specific examples of these technologies in action?
– What is your strategy to utilize these new technologies in your business to create more value for your customers?
– How important is organizational culture in determining the success of strategy execution, and what steps can leaders take to foster a culture that supports strategic goals?
– Share a strategic initiative from your past that didn’t go as planned and the lessons learned from that experience.
– What are the key skills and competencies must tomorrow’s leaders develop to excel in strategy execution, considering the fast-paced changes in global markets and technologies?
– How can organizations use advanced analytics and data insights to improve their strategic execution? Are there specific sectors or projects where this is particularly critical?
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Why KPIs Fail: Common Pitfalls & How to Fix Them | vCare Project Management
❓ What does it mean when key performance indicators (KPIs) don’t provide the expected information? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇
KPIs are designed to measure success – but what if they mislead rather than inform?In Episode 5 of Managing High-Stress Projects Q&A, I had a thought-provoking discussion with Tom Witterholt on why KPIs often fail and how leaders can avoid common measurement mistakes.
KPIs are designed to measure success – but what if they mislead rather than inform?In Episode 5 of Managing High-Stress Projects Q&A, I had a thought-provoking discussion with Tom Witterholt on why KPIs often fail and how leaders can avoid common measurement mistakes.
💡 Key Takeaways from Our Discussion:
✔ KPIs are rarely perfect on the first attempt – continuous refinement is critical
✔ Unexpected results? They might highlight real performance issues or flawed metrics
✔ Qualitative vs. Quantitative Data – choosing the right measurement approach is key
✔ Hidden factors matter – some root causes go beyond surface-level indicators
✔ Bad KPIs exist – some metrics may be impractical, misleading, or unmeasurable
🎙️ Featuring: Tom Witterholt – A global leader in defense, aerospace & high-stakes industries, with 34+ years of expertise in program & portfolio management.
▶️ Missed previous episodes? Catch up here:
🔹 Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHiS2b5KbLU
🔹 Episode 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoCsxJlpX40
🔹 Episode 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qu6it2iI-oY
🔹 Episode 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8byK66ZNb6w
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💬 Have you ever worked with a KPI that didn’t tell the full story? Drop your insights in the comments! 👇
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Leadership Success: Strategies for Navigating High-Stress Projects & New Roles
📢 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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1. Turning Business Goals into Reality: Insights from a Portfolio Management Expert – Featuring Marcelo Pessotto 🔗 https://bit.ly/4hhH4Yu
2. Resilient Leadership in Cyber-Driven Programs: Strategies from a Transformation Expert – Featuring Dr. Maria Sette 🔗 https://bit.ly/4j9fmPA
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💬 What’s your biggest challenge when stepping into a new leadership role? Share your insights below! 👇
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Goal Setting and Upskilling for Organizational Growth | Tom Witterholt & Dharam Singh | Episode 6
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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3. Resilient Leadership in Cyber-Driven Programs: Strategies from a Transformation Expert featuring Dr. Maria Sette – https://bit.ly/4j9fmPA
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Program Managers’ Decision-Making Skills | Insights from Justin Buckwalter | Dharam Singh | Episode 23
Program Managers Decision Making Skills | Justin Buckwalter | Program Management Insights Episode 23
🎥 Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkmY_BJYEik
📚 Discussion Topics:
– 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?
– How do you address behavioural biases and analysis paralysis to ensure efficient and timely decision-making in your program management practice?
– 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?
– 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?
– 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?
– What initiatives are companies taking to balance the integration of AI and machine learning with traditional decision-making processes in program management?
– How does ethical leadership influence success in contemporary projects, and what traits are organizations prioritizing in their leadership development programs?
– 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?
– 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?
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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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Leadership Strategies to Help Struggling Team Members Improve | Tom Witterholt | Dharam Singh | vCare Project Management
💬 What’s your go-to leadership strategy for helping struggling team members improve? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇
🚀 Turning Low Performance into High Potential: A Leader’s Role 🎯
Every leader, at some point, encounters team members who struggle to perform. The real challenge? Identifying the root cause, providing the right support, and turning weaknesses into strengths.
In Episode 2 of Managing High-Stress Projects Q&A, I had an insightful conversation with Tom Witterholt, where he shared powerful leadership techniques to help low-performing team members improve and thrive.
🔍 Key Takeaways from Our Discussion:
✔ Identifying underperformance and its root causes
✔ The role of mentorship, training & structured tracking
✔ Knowing when to reset expectations for a fresh start
With 34+ years of experience in high-stakes industries, Tom’s insights are invaluable for leaders looking to build high-performing teams.
▶️ Missed Episode 1? Catch up here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHiS2b5KbLU
🎥 Explore the full series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkenR4lGWpuEvVUKDBb_Ma7Q7kfXTLYXq
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📢 Upcoming Webinars with Global Experts:
1️. Culture, People, Programs, Risks: Leadership Redefined – Featuring Lucie Ellis 🔗 https://bit.ly/3VXv4mW
2️. Resilient Leadership in Cyber-Driven Programs: Strategies from a Transformation Expert – Featuring Dr. Maria Sette 🔗 https://bit.ly/4j9fmPA
3️. Turning Business Goals into Reality: Insights from a Portfolio Management Expert – Featuring Marcelo Pessotto 🔗 https://bit.ly/4hhH4Yu
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Strategic Thinking for Leadership Growth | Insights from Tom Witterholt | Dharam Singh | vCare Project Managment | PgMP & PfMP
Developing Strategic Thinking in Leadership | Tom Witterholt | Dharam | PMI PgMP & PfMP | Episode 1
How do you recommend leaders learn to develop strategy?
– Transitioning from short-term to long-term thinking
– How time management impacts strategy development
– The importance of multi-year roadmaps in leadership
– Why leaders must expand knowledge beyond their expertise
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1. PMO Digital Transformation Leadership: Insights and Success featuring Sherwyn Cambridge – https://bit.ly/4iMvyWE
2. Culture, People, Programs, Risks: Leadership Redefined featuring Lucie Ellis – https://bit.ly/3VXv4mW
3. Turning Business Goals into Reality featuring Marcelo Pessotto – https://bit.ly/4hhH4Yu
4. Resilient Leadership in Cyber-Driven Programs: Strategies from a Transformation Expert featuring Dr. Maria Sette – https://bit.ly/4j9fmPA
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Keys to Successful Organizational Transformations | Tom Witterholt | Dharam Singh | PMI PgMP | Episode 4
Keys to Successful Organizational Transformations | Tom Witterholt | Dharam | PMI PgMP | Episode 4
What separates an organization with successful transformations from the rest?
– Delegation of Authority | Accountable & Responsible
– You can delegate authority but you can’t delegate responsibility
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Out-of-the-Box Project Implementation and Its Prerequisites | Tom Witterholt | Dharam Singh | vCare | PMI-ATP
Out-of-the-Box Project Implementation and Its Prerequisites | Tom Witterholt | PMI PgMP | Episode 3
What is mean by out-of-the-box or custom design project implementation? and what are all the prerequisite needs to be followed in such case?
– Out of the Box – Don’t Really Know Where to Start!
– PMI Standards – Figure Out What Missing?
– Hierarchy Affect Decision-Making
– Prerequisites for custom design project implementation
– Personality – Influencing the Way to Address Challenges
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Do Project & Program Managers Understand Organizational Strategy? | Insights from Tom Witterholt | Dharam Singh
Do Project/Program Managers Understand Organizational Strategy? | Tom Witterholt | Dharam Singh | PMI PgMP | Episode 2
Do you think today’s project/program managers understand the organizational strategy as they should be?
– Understanding Organizational Strategy
– What is strategy?
– Do today’s managers fully grasp organizational strategy?
– Don’t be obnoxious! – Project/Program Managers
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Resolving Conflicts in Multicultural Project Teams | Insights from Experts | Justin Buckwalter | Dharam Singh
Conflict Resolution on Multicultural Projects/Programs | Justin Buckwalter | Dharam Singh | Episode 21
The following topics have been discussed in brief:
– Why is it critical for C-Suite executives to understand cultural dimensions when formulating conflict resolution policies for global programs?
– How do senior project managers leverage cultural diversity to enhance conflict resolution strategies in global projects?
– In the context of remote work, how can leaders effectively manage and resolve conflicts among culturally diverse teams distributed across different geographies?
– How can organizations promote inclusivity to address stereotypes, biases, and power dynamics that may lead to interpersonal conflicts within multicultural project teams?
– What role does technological innovation play in bridging communication gaps and resolving conflicts in multicultural project teams?
– How do Project Management Offices (PMOs) adapt their methodologies to accommodate cultural sensitivities and prevent conflicts in multinational teams?
– How do integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning tools in project management platforms aid in pre-empting and resolving conflicts in multicultural settings?
– Looking forward, how will the dynamics of conflict resolution in multicultural project teams evolve with the increasing globalization of businesses?
🎥 Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oevW_jZP84
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🚀 Why Pursue PMP After 30 Years in Project Management? 🎙️
I had the privilege of speaking with Olajumoke Akinwunmi, EDGE Expert, PMP®, and Co-Founder of Alitheia Capital, in the first episode of our latest podcast series: “Innovative Project Management Practices.”
🔹 What made her pursue PMP after nearly three decades in project management?
🔹 How has PMP helped her refine her approach to managing real estate and investment projects?
🔹 What role does PMP play in establishing credibility, mentorship, and stakeholder management?