Leadership
The Accidental Project Manager
We kick off by unpacking what you’ve really been asked to deliver. Follow Sam, our accidental PM, as she clarifies the website launch’s goals, constraints, and success criteria—all before touching a task list.
Episodes
Understand Project Scope — Start Your Project on Solid Ground
We kick off by unpacking what you’ve really been asked to deliver. Follow Sam, our accidental PM, as she clarifies the website launch’s goals, constra...
Break Work into Tasks — Simple WBS for Busy Teams
Sam decomposes the website project into bite-sized tasks without fancy software. Learn a lite Work Breakdown Structure you can sketch on a napkin.
Create Realistic Timelines — Choose the Right PM Tool Fast
With tasks in hand, Sam builds a no-nonsense schedule and picks a tool her team will actually use. Discover the 4-step timeline formula you can copy t...
Win Stakeholder Buy-In — Communicate Project Value Clearly
A brilliant plan dies without support. Learn how Sam secures buy-in from execs and team members using concise narratives and a one-page brief.
Set Risk Traps Early — Practical Risk Management Lite
What could go wrong will—unless you trap risks upfront. Follow Sam’s sticky-note risk wall and learn a 15-minute method to keep surprises at bay.
Track Progress — Using Check-Ins, Stand-Ups, and Dashboards
Plans meet reality. Learn how Sam keeps the website project on course with short updates, visual dashboards, and calm course-corrections.
Handle Scope Creep — Keep Projects on Track Diplomatically
Stakeholders want ‘just one more thing’. Sam shows how to manage change requests without burning bridges or busting budgets.
Lead Without Authority — Motivating Cross-Functional Teams
Sam isn’t anyone’s boss, yet she needs results. Discover influence techniques, recognition hacks, and conflict fixes you can use today.
Launch Smoothly — Final Checks, Handover, and Go-Live
It’s showtime. Sam walks through go-live checklists, communication plans, and rapid issue triage so launch day feels boring—in a good way.
Capture Lessons Learned — Build Your PM Playbook
The project ends, but your growth shouldn’t. Sam harvests insights, hosts a retro, and updates her personal playbook—so the next project starts smarte...
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