In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews AJ Castucci, the Senior Manager of Services at Clickup. AJ discusses his career trajectory, starting as a business analyst and consulting in healthcare IT to his roles at Smartsheet and Clickup. They delve into AJ's project management experiences, his views on the evolution of project management tools from Excel to sophisticated platforms like Smartsheet and Clickup, and the differences between these tools. The conversation also covers essential project management skills, the impact of data-driven insights, the value of MBA education, and AJ's perspective on industry certifications.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:27 AJ's Role at Clickup

01:40 Early Career and First Job Experience

04:37 Project Management Challenges

07:29 Transition to Smartsheet

11:54 Smartsheet vs Clickup

15:33 Key Skills for Project Managers

17:46 Defining Success Criteria

18:26 Career Journey and MBA Experience

21:26 Transition to Clickup

23:17 Speed Round: Preferences and Tools

26:45 Certifications in Project Management

28:45 Advice for Young Professionals

30:29 Dream Project with Unlimited Resources

31:55 Conclusion and Contact Information

Connected with Alex Tuck: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alextuck/

Connect with AJ Castellucci: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajcastellucci/

www.tuckconsultinggroup.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/tuckconsultinggroup/