Program Managers’ Decision-Making Skills | Insights from Justin Buckwalter | Dharam Singh | Episode 23

Program Managers’ Decision-Making Skills | Insights from Justin Buckwalter | Dharam Singh | Episode 23

by | 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:
–       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?

 

🚀 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

– Book an obligation-free consultation session on Project management Career, training, and certifications: http://talktodharam.com

#ProgramManagement #DecisionMaking #LeadershipDevelopment #PgMP #PfMP #PMP #StrategicLeadership #ProjectSuccess #CriticalThinking #ProgramManager #StakeholderEngagement #AIIntegration #EthicalLeadership #FutureOfWork #RiskManagement #AskDharam #VCareProjectManagement

Key Systems Thinking Skills for Project Success | Holistic Project Management | vCare

Key Systems Thinking Skills for Project Success | Holistic Project Management | vCare

by | Aug 28, 2024 | Leadership in Project Management, Project Management, Project-Program-Portfolio Management Knowledge

Enhance Project Success: Key Skills for Systems Thinking

As a project manager, you play a crucial role in the success of a project. A project is a system of interdependent and interacting domains of activity. Systems thinking entails a holistic view of how project parts interact with each other and external systems. Systems are constantly changing, requiring your consistent attention to internal and external conditions. Your responsiveness to system interactions allows your project teams to leverage positive outcomes.

The following skills support a systems view of the project:
– Empathy with the business areas
– Critical thinking with a big-picture focus
– Challenging assumptions and mental models
– Seeking external review and advice
– Use of integrated methods, artifacts, and practices so there is a common understanding of project work, deliverables, and outcomes
– Use of modeling and scenarios to envision how system dynamics may interact and react
– Proactive management of the integration to help achieve business outcomes

 

Essential systems thinking skills for project success and holistic project management.

Enhance project success with key systems thinking skills—holistic project management in action.

By honing these skills, project teams can enhance collaboration, adaptability, and, ultimately, project success. Remember, these skills are not just beneficial; they are essential for your professional growth and the success of your projects.

🚀 Elevate Your Project Management Career:
– Register for my upcoming PMI Certification Success Story Webinars: https://bit.ly/3Lpjifb / https://bit.ly/4fJdX0c
– Book an obligation-free consultation session on Project management Career, training, and certifications: http://talktodharam.com
– Discover training offers and certification discounts: https://bit.ly/3jWVepD
– Stay updated with our Q&A series and certification success stories by subscribing to the vCare Project Management YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/2YF0wJl
– Follow my podcasts and interviews with Project Management Experts on YouTube at https://bit.ly/2NDY8wd

#SystemsThinking #ProjectManagement #SkillsDevelopment #PMBOK #PMBOK7 #PMP #Empathy #Innovation #Agile #Waterfall #ProjectLeadership #HolisticProjectManagement #CriticalThinking #PMPCertification #PMPExam #PMPTraining #BusinessAnalysis #ChangeManagement #ProjectDelivery #ProjectSuccess #ProjectTeams #SystemsDynamics #BusinessOutcomes #HybridProjectManagement #AskDharam #DharamSingh #VCareProjectManagement