by DharamCW | Feb 7, 2025 | Podcast, Portfolio Management, Program Management, 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.
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by DharamCW | Feb 4, 2025 | Leadership in Project Management, Program Management, Project Management
Project Knowledge Sharing for Innovation | Thomas Walenta | Dharam | Episode 72
The following topics have been discussed in brief:
– Project Knowledge Sharing for Innovation
– Who are the primary stakeholders responsible for championing project knowledge dissemination? Their roles are crucial in supporting a culture of collaboration and innovation within project teams. How do they fulfill these roles?
– Could you discuss some experimental methodologies or prototyping techniques that have successfully validated innovative hypotheses within project management?
– What are some effective incentivization mechanisms and recognition frameworks? These are key in encouraging team members to actively engage in knowledge sharing and contribute innovative ideas. How can we implement these effectively?
– How can digital platforms and collaborative tools be effectively integrated into project management to enhance communication and streamline knowledge sharing?
– Can you elaborate on how organizational culture influences the success of knowledge-sharing initiatives, particularly in diverse or multinational teams?
– Could you share an example of a successful knowledge-sharing initiative and how it was tailored to meet the specific needs of the project team?
– What leadership strategies are crucial for fostering a knowledge-sharing environment? The role of leaders is significant in championing these initiatives. How can they effectively do so?
– How can we establish and utilize quantifiable metrics to assess the efficacy of knowledge-sharing practices and their impact on project innovation?
– Looking ahead, what are the emerging knowledge-sharing trends that will significantly impact project and program management in the near future?
🎥 Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye7jlbBC4m4
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by DharamCW | Jan 24, 2025 | Program Management, Project Management
Driving Business Viability Through Benefits Management | Tom Witterholt | Dharam | PMI PgMP | Episode 8
How can a Program Manager improve business viability through effective benefits management inside and outside the company?
– Delivering Value – Benefits Management
– Internal Program Benefits vs. External Program Benefits
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLqRW70gmfI
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by DharamCW | Jan 22, 2025 | Program Management
Top 10 Core Competencies of Program Managers | Skills for Success | Dharam Singh & vCare Project Management
There are many similarities between a good program manager and a good project manager. However, a program manager must have broader organizational knowledge than a project manager. In addition, programs frequently necessitate strategic visioning and planning skills to align overall program goals and benefits with the organization’s long-term goals.
Here are the top ten core competencies of Program Managers:
1. Leadership and Teamwork
2. Planning and Organizing
3. Communication
4. Ethics and Ethical Values:
5. Internal and External Stakeholder Engagement
6. Political Understanding
7. Knowledge management
8. Financial Management
9. Risk management
10. Project and Process Management
What makes a great program manager? Explore the top 10 core competencies essential for program success with insights from Dharam Singh & vCare Project Management!
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by Dharam CW2 | Dec 6, 2024 | Program Management
Strategy Execution Challenges in Today’s Business Environment | Tom Witterholt | PMI PgMP | Episode 1
What are the strategy execution challenges of today’s business environment?
– Strategy execution challenges in today’s business environment
– Identify Growth Area in your Business
– Foster Employees Career Growth – Next Level Skills
– Understanding Organization Strategy
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by DharamCW | Oct 15, 2024 | PMI Certification Insights, Program Management, Project-Program-Portfolio Management Knowledge
Top Resources for PgMP Exam Preparation: Essential Books and Materials for Program Managers
Are you aiming to obtain PgMP® Certification? Enhance your program management skills and advance your career with these highly recommended resources:
+ The Standard for Program Management Fifth Edition (SPMv5)
+ Program Management Professional (PgMP)® Examination Content Outline (ECO)
+ The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide Seventh Edition)
+ PMI Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics
+ Program Management Professional (PgMP)® Credential Handbook
These resources are critical for mastering the PgMP® exam and elevating your program management expertise. Each provides comprehensive insights into best practices and standards that are essential for any aspiring program manager.
With a proven track record of training and mentoring over 500 professionals to successfully achieve their PgMP certification, my training is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in your certification exams and advance in your career.
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by DharamCW | Jul 31, 2024 | Podcast, Program Management, Project Management, Project-Program-Portfolio Management Knowledge, Strategic Management and Alignment
Reimagining Organizational Culture to Drive Business Results | Justin Buckwalter | Dharam | Episode 18
🔍 Key Takeaways:
– In what ways does cultivating a customer-centric organizational culture, as opposed to adopting a product-centric or industry-centric approach, lead to tangible improvements in business outcomes?
– What essential components contribute to cultivating a positive and results-oriented culture?
– How can organizations navigate potential resistance to cultural change, especially when reimagining established norms and practices?
– What are the merits and inherent hurdles of operating within a formalized corporate workspace?
– To what extent can your project team collaborate successfully with a sponsor from a fundamentally different core culture?
– Why is conducting a company culture survey crucial for assessing organizational dynamics, fostering employee engagement, and promoting growth?
– How do remote work and virtual collaboration impact organizational culture, and what strategies foster cohesive virtual cultures for improved business outcomes while prioritizing employee well-being?
🎥 Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L53MLqlxv8g
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by DharamCW | Jul 23, 2024 | Podcast, Program Management, Project Management, Project-Program-Portfolio Management Knowledge
Value Creation & Change Management – A Program Manager Perspective | Q&A | Sohan Gunasekera | Dharam
🔍 Key Takeaways:
• Value Creation & Change Management
• Sohan Gunasekera’s PgMP Journey
• In one of your LinkedIn posts, you talked about short-term corporate gratification. What is short-term corporate gratification? Moreover, why does it affect the organization’s business goals in the current scenario?
• Why do sustained investments in strategic priorities matter for the organization’s long-term performance?
• Why does a single approach to culture transformation only fit some?
• What are the critical change leadership competencies for program managers?
• What are the best practices for managing a diverse team during a change management process?
• How do changing team’s mindsets and board behaviors affect the transformation process and value creation? In addition, how do symbolic actions overcome and control the elephant in the room?
• What measurements should be there for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction projects, Change measurements and value creation?
• How much technical ability should the program manager have?
• What is the effect of Empathy in value creation?
• How to create value in a government owned organization where change is not easy to come by?
🎥 Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjkbkxdjZss
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by DharamCW | Jun 27, 2024 | Leadership in Project Management, Program Management, Project Management
Neglecting Stakeholder Relationships: A Risk You Can’t Afford
In project management, overlooking stakeholder relationships can lead to severe consequences. Failing to engage stakeholders may result in reduced trust, tarnished brand reputation, and missed collaboration opportunities. The risks are significant.
Key Risks:
+ Increased project risk (time, cost, quality)
+ Greater known and unknown opposition
+ Shattered project management
+ Reduced team motivation
+ Low cohesiveness within the project community
+ Personal and corporate reputational damage
Ignoring stakeholders can jeopardize project success—engage them effectively for better outcomes.
Organizations must prioritize stakeholder relationships to mitigate these risks effectively.
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by DharamCW | May 29, 2024 | Program Management
Implication Of Organizational Capacity On Project Delivery | Justin Buckwalter | Dharam | Episode 17
Exploring the critical link between organizational capacity and project success, Episode 17 features insightful discussions on key aspects:
1. How does the scalability of organizational capacity influence project adaptability in dynamic business environments?
2. How can organizational capacity influence project risk assessment and mitigation plans?
3. What strategies enhance an organization’s capacity for handling simultaneous or complex projects, and what unique challenges differentiate managing these projects from others?
4. What challenges arise when scaling project delivery capabilities to meet increasing organizational demands?
5. Discuss the influence of stakeholder engagement and communication on leveraging organizational capacity for project success.
6. How does organizational capacity affect adaptability and responsiveness to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles?
7. How can organizational capacity be measured and improved to optimize project delivery outcomes?
Stay informed and enhance your project management skills by delving into these crucial insights.
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by DharamCW | May 1, 2024 | Program Management
Factors Influencing Project Economy | Navigating the Complexities of the Project Economy
In this insightful episode, join Thomas Walenta and me as we delve into the evolving dynamics of the project economy. Here’s what you’ll discover:
+ Demographic Shifts: Strategies for project managers to adapt to changing demographics effectively.
+ Climate Resilience: Integrating climate change considerations into your project planning.
+ Technological Advancements: Embracing AI and its transformative impact on projects.
+ Globalization Effects: Managing remote teams and cultural diversity in projects.
+ Geopolitical Tensions: Navigating the complexities of global trade and political challenges.
These discussions are brimming with practical insights designed to empower project leaders like you to navigate these challenges with confidence and strategic acumen.
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by Dharam CW2 | Apr 2, 2024 | Program Management, Uncategorized
Join Justin Buckwalter, PfMP, PgMP, PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP and me in our latest episode as we explore the transformative journey “From Program Managers to Changemakers.” We discuss how program managers can evolve into forces of change, leading projects and teams toward impactful innovation. We also differentiate the roles of change managers and changemakers and uncover the strategies that drive successful organizational transformation. Additionally, we delve into the significance of the Agile Manifesto for changemakers and how they emerge as next-generation leaders in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world. This episode is a must-watch for those ready to lead change and inspire their teams to do the same.
🔗 Watch now: https://youtu.be/QO4oR_wuZ0E
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