Ranked #1
Managing Up
Managing Up
When a key manager holds the keys to your project schedule, how do you deliver results without creating a politically ch... Read more
25 Feb 2008
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8mins
Ranked #2
Implementing a project with no plan for sustaining support
Implementing a project with no plan for sustaining support
The transition from project mode into operations is often every bit as critical as planning the project itself. John Pat... Read more
7 Feb 2011
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13mins
Ranked #3
Balancing customer priorities and managing difficult resources
Balancing customer priorities and managing difficult resources
During the execution phase of the project, the team is stretched by the customer to add to scope. It’s causing strain on... Read more
14 Feb 2011
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9mins
Ranked #4
Unclear Priorities coming from the Steering Team
Unclear Priorities coming from the Steering Team
Jay Christensen and Pete Wright discuss a key project management hurdle as presented in class: there are unclear priorit... Read more
20 Dec 2010
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16mins
Most Popular Podcasts
The Joe Rogan Experience
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Ranked #5
Roles are not understood across the organization
Roles are not understood across the organization
You can help your organization understand the roles and skills required for the project management function — you just h... Read more
22 Sep 2009
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9mins
Ranked #6
Do not fear PMs who are not technical people!
Do not fear PMs who are not technical people!
There is a fear and misconception that project managers without technical or engineering skill will put the projects the... Read more
21 Mar 2011
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11mins
Ranked #7
19 Techniques Part 3
19 Techniques Part 3
In part 3 of our special, “19 Techniques for managing people who do not report to you,” Jay Christensen and Rod Sharman ... Read more
23 Nov 2009
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11mins
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Project Problem 1: Execution
Project Problem 1: Execution
The execution phase is the stage that comes into play immediately after authorization and planning. While previous phase... Read more
12 Jun 2017
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8mins
Ranked #9
Project Problem 2: Inadequate Scope Definition
Project Problem 2: Inadequate Scope Definition
The planning phase is the stage that comes into play immediately after authorization and initiation, and it is critical ... Read more
18 Jun 2017
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10mins
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19 Techniques Part 4
19 Techniques Part 4
In part 4 of our special, “19 Techniques for managing people who do not report to you,” Jay Christensen and Rod Sharman ... Read more
30 Nov 2009
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11mins
Ranked #11
Introduction to the 8 Biggest Project Problems
Introduction to the 8 Biggest Project Problems
Cadence founder John Patton brings us this series based on his speech, "The 8 Biggest Problems with Project Planning and... Read more
11 Jun 2017
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5mins
Ranked #12
PM SkillBuilder Part 1 — The Slow Start
PM SkillBuilder Part 1 — The Slow Start
In the early stages of a project, a number of issues can crop up that can shift the project manager’s focus away from ge... Read more
1 Jan 2013
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11mins
Ranked #13
Giving Back – Cadence and the PMI Education Foundation
Giving Back – Cadence and the PMI Education Foundation
The Project Management Institute’s Education Foundation - PMIEF - is a foundation for spearheading the kinds of projects... Read more
4 Apr 2011
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11mins
Ranked #14
PM SkillBuilder Part 3 — The Eternal Ending
PM SkillBuilder Part 3 — The Eternal Ending
As projects near completion, it can sometimes be difficult to finalize and deliver them due to issues that can drag on o... Read more
14 Jan 2013
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18mins
Ranked #15
PM Skillbuilder Part 2 — The Messy Middle
PM Skillbuilder Part 2 — The Messy Middle
It happens. The team is working hard and they’re trying to keep up. Everyone’s putting in the extra effort. Yet you’re r... Read more
7 Jan 2013
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11mins
Ranked #16
Project Problem 3: Projects Start Slowly
Project Problem 3: Projects Start Slowly
We see this all over the world and it is one of the most common problems clients talk about: our projects start slowly. ... Read more
25 Jun 2017
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6mins
Ranked #17
Growing and Migrating Project Management Skill in Leadership
Growing and Migrating Project Management Skill in Leadership
Former Cadence COO Connie Plowman returns to Ask Cadence to discuss portability of the project management skill set in h... Read more
7 Sep 2011
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14mins
Ranked #18
Career Planning in Acquisition
Career Planning in Acquisition
A Cadence graduate called for help — after relocating for a promotion, his company was acquired by a new firm. Managemen... Read more
18 Jul 2011
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11mins
Ranked #19
How do you avoid jumping to implement
How do you avoid jumping to implement
This week’s problem card asks, “we’re dealing with so many external influences demanding quick successes — how do you av... Read more
19 Sep 2011
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8mins
Ranked #20
Executives are not able to make decisions
Executives are not able to make decisions
This week’s problem card focuses on the busy executive that, for whatever reason, is not making tough decisions quickly ... Read more
12 Sep 2011
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12mins
