Episode 1: Kickstart Any Project — Clarify the Why & What
Before tasks and timelines, you need purpose. In this episode you’ll craft a one-sentence project vision and sketch the first outline of scope—all while sitting on the tr...
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Start & Plan Your First Project (The Accidental Project Manager – Season 1)
Transform from nervous task-juggler to confident project starter in ten commute-friendly mini-workshops. You’ll follow vivid, audio-only walkthroughs and “Pause-and-Do” actions that turn ideas into a crystal-clear project plan—no jargon, no software bias.
You'll master:
- Solid fundamentals that transfer to ANY tool or industry
- Scenario-driven frameworks you can recall from memory
- A one-page charter that earns stakeholder buy-in fast
Perfect for professionals suddenly running their first project and wanting results, not theory.
First episode free — Listen now, no account required
10 episodes1h 16min total
What you'll learn
Course outline
Episode 2: Stakeholder Mapping — Identify & Engage Early
Projects live or die on relationships. Learn a pocket-size framework to spot every critical player and plan your engagement strategy—no politics degree required.
Episode 3: Define Success — Craft SMART, Measurable Goals
If you can’t measure it, you can’t celebrate it. Turn fuzzy ambitions into SMART goals that keep the team aligned and motivated.
Episode 4: Break It Down — Task Lists & Deliverables Without Jargon
Big projects feel scary until you slice them. Learn a simple top-down breakdown to reveal every deliverable and who owns it.
Episode 5: Timeline Confidence — Simple Scheduling & Dependencies
Stop guessing dates. Learn to line up tasks, spot dependencies, and set a realistic finish line—all with the ‘string and beads’ mental model.
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