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People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

著者： Andy Kaufman
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 Welcome to the People and Projects Podcast, where we provide interviews and insights to help you lead people and deliver projects. Since 2009, this show is brought to you by speaker, author, and executive coach Andy Kaufman. If you're looking for insights on project management, leadership, and how AI influences both of those, you've come to the right place! And if you hold a project management certification, you can even earn free PDUs for listening!(c) 2001-2025 Institute for Leadership Excellence & Development Inc. マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ 出世 就職活動 経済学
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  • PPP 476 | This One Idea Could Radically Change How You Lead, with author Jim Ferrell

    PPP 476 | This One Idea Could Radically Change How You Lead, with author Jim Ferrell
    2025/09/05
    Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Jim Ferrell, author of  You and We: A Relational Rethinking of Work, Life and Leadership. Andy has long been a big fan of Jim's work with The Arbinger Institute, authoring Leadership and Self-Deception and The Anatomy of Peace. In this conversation, Jim unpacks his insights on how leaders can move from a self-focused to a relational mindset. Drawing from his new book, Jim explains why our effectiveness as leaders depends not just on what we do, but on how we view and relate to the people around us. The discussion explores what it means to be relational instead of transactional, how leaders can better navigate conflict, and the subtle ways our self-deceptions hinder growth. Jim also shares practical ideas for building trust, leading with humility, and focusing on outcomes that matter most. This episode is packed with thought-provoking insights that will challenge how you think about leadership, culture, and collaboration. If you’re looking for insights on how to become a more relational leader and truly impact those you serve, this episode is for you! Sound Bites “Machines don't have to be great at relation, but they'll be great at everything else. And if we're lousy at relation ourselves, we won't have a job.”"Those who can relate better, that's the uniquely human competitive advantage we bring to the marketplace.""The top people spend most of their time on the relational work, not on the other stuff. So you see it happening already. That's all going to be accelerating."“The most important part of the chart of any org chart is actually all the space in between the names and boxes, because that's where everything's happening, right?”“We went from the body economy to the mind economy to now the heart economy.”“Proximity is not necessarily closeness.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction01:55 Start of Interview02:07 Jim Ferrell's Backstory and Early Influences06:17 About Jim Writing Leadership and Self-Deception08:57 Exploring the Concept of Relation vs. Relationships10:07 The Five Levels of Relation13:19 Managing Relation in Organizations17:29 The Shift to the Heart Economy20:00 Insights from the Book 'You and We'27:00 Proximity vs. Closeness in Remote Work29:08 The Power of Hydrogen and Oxygen29:46 Remote vs. In-Person Work Dynamics32:14 The Importance of Connectivity in Teams33:14 Understanding Relational Space34:35 Personal Stories of Relation37:48 How Can We Discern Where We Are in the Levels? And Our Teams?39:29 The Concept of Compounding in Relations41:07 The Relational Leap45:54 End of Interview46:27 Andy Comments After the Interview49:23 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Jim and his book at Withiii.com/youandwe. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 185 with Mitch Warner about the Arbinger book Leadership and Self-Deception.Episode 356 with Eric Barker about why everything you know about relationships is mostly wrong.Episode 459 with Adrian Kelly about identity and rethinking success. Pass the PMP Exam This Year If you or someone you know is thinking about getting PMP certified, we’ve put together a helpful guide called The 5 Best Resources to Help You Pass the PMP Exam on Your First Try. We’ve helped thousands of people earn their certification, and we’d love to help you too. It's totally free, and it's a great way to get a head start. Just go to 5BestResources.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com to grab your copy. I’d love to help you get your PMP this year! Join Us for LEAD52 I know you want to be a more confident leader–that’s why you listen to this podcast. LEAD52 is a global community of people like you who are committed to transforming their ability to lead and deliver. It’s 52 weeks of leadership learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than 5 minutes a week. And it’s all for free. Learn more and sign up at GetLEAD52.com. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills Topics: Leadership, Project Management, Relationships, Trust, Relational Mindset, Conflict, Self-Deception, Self-Awareness, Influence, Humility, Collaboration, Culture, Authenticity The following music was used for this episode: Music: Echo by Alexander Nakarada License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Fashion Corporate by Frank Schroeter License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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    55 分
  • PPP 475 | If Work Feels Like an Episode of The Office, This Is for You, with Don Kieffer and Nelson Repenning

    PPP 475 | If Work Feels Like an Episode of The Office, This Is for You, with Don Kieffer and Nelson Repenning
    2025/08/21
    Summary

    Have you ever wrapped up your workday thinking, “I’ve been busy all day, but I’m not sure I actually made anything better”? If so, you’re not alone, and today’s guests are here to help you break that cycle.

    In this episode, Andy talks with Don Kieffer and Nelson Repenning, co-authors of the new book There’s Got to Be a Better Way. Don is a former Harley-Davidson executive who led during some of the company’s most challenging years. Nelson is a professor at MIT Sloan who studies why well-intended management tools often fail in practice. Together, they’re helping leaders rethink how work actually gets done.

    In the conversation, you’ll learn why so many teams get stuck in firefighting mode, and why that’s often not a people issue but a systems issue. You’ll hear how to spot the “firefighter-arsonist” pattern, why problem-solving starts with problem-finding, and what it means to “design for discovery.” We also talk about Agile, Lean, invisible handoffs, and even how these ideas apply to family life.

    If you’re looking for insights on how to make your team’s work more effective, sustainable, and human-centered, this episode is for you!

    Sound Bites
    • “Most performance problems are not people problems. They're design problems.”
    • “You get what you design for. And most work isn’t designed at all. It just kind of happens.”
    • “Firefighting is not a character flaw. It’s a predictable output of a broken system.”
    • “If you don’t make the work visible, you can’t improve it.”
    • “When no one owns the handoff, it’s not really a handoff. It’s a drop.”
    • “Success should be easy. That doesn’t mean the work isn’t hard, but the path to doing it well should be clear.”
    • “Discovery isn’t luck. It’s a design choice.”
    Chapters
    • 00:00 Introduction
    • 01:49 Start of Interview
    • 01:59 The Origin Story: How Don and Nelson Collaborated
    • 07:36 Challenges in Implementing Business Tools
    • 13:19 Dynamic Work Design vs. Traditional Methods
    • 25:16 A Lesson from the Factory Floor
    • 26:53 Identifying and Solving Problems in Teams
    • 31:23 The Importance of Connecting the Human Chain
    • 35:46 Making Work Visible: Strategies and Tools
    • 40:34 Applying Work Strategies at Home
    • 42:46 End of Interview
    • 43:12 Andy Comments After the Interview
    • 47:35 Outtakes
    Learn More

    You can learn more about the book and their work at shiftgear.work/theres-got-to-be-a-better-way-book.

    For more learning on this topic, check out:

    • Episode 249 with Aaron Dignan about Brave New Work
    • Episode 252 with Marcus Buckingham about Nine Lies About Work
    • Episode 162 with Jonathan Raymond on culture and leadership mindset

    Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast!

    Talent Triangle: Business Acumen

    Topics: Leadership, Project Management, System Design, Agile, Lean, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Organizational Effectiveness, Continuous Improvement, Work Design, Team Performance

    The following music was used for this episode:

    Music: Quantum Sparks Full Version by MusicLFiles
    License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    Music: Synthiemania by Frank Schroeter
    License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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    48 分
  • PPP 474 | A Candid Conversation with Stuart Taylor: LinkedIn, Careers, and AI

    PPP 474 | A Candid Conversation with Stuart Taylor: LinkedIn, Careers, and AI
    2025/08/14
    Summary

    In this candid live-stream conversation, Andy chats with content creator and project leader Stuart Taylor, the mind behind the Influential PMO platform and the Stuart Taylor Project YouTube channel. They dig into the difference between influencers and thought leaders, how to choose topics that genuinely help practitioners, and what to do when metrics don’t match the effort. Stuart shares practical strategies for building professional visibility on LinkedIn and YouTube, including how to craft resonant messages, handle trolls, and focus on service over self-promotion.

    The discussion also explores Stuart’s experiment asking whether AI could manage a project. Spoiler: AI is a strong team member for first drafts and research, but a weak project manager. They wrap with career advice for today’s shifting job market, including why to think like an internal consultant and how to future-proof your career by learning in public.

    If you’re looking for insights on personal branding, creator tactics, and AI’s real role in project work, this episode is for you!

    Sound Bites
    • Regarding AI: "It cannot be the project manager. It's spineless. It is a weakling leader."
    • "There is no such thing as a permanent job anymore."
    • “Share what you know and people will be drawn to you for what you are sharing.”
    • “Learn to make a resonating message. Learn how to share value.”
    • “I never did this to become internet famous… What problem do I want to solve? That’s it.”
    • “Because you don't understand how the algorithm works. You think your whole network's ignoring you, and in fact, all that's happened is maybe less than 10% of your network has seen the message before the algorithm realized that your message wasn't resonating.”
    • “It will be the penny pinching execs who want to save a few dollars, who will take your job, and they'll replace it with a machine that can do 50% of your job for a fraction of your price, and they'll live with the 50% they can't do.”
    Chapters
    • 00:00 Start of Live Stream
    • 02:13 Thoughts on Influencers and Thought Leaders
    • 05:28 Deciding on Video Content
    • 07:34 Views and Metrics
    • 14:41 The Creative Process and Challenges
    • 18:28 Sharing Knowledge and Building a Community
    • 18:49 Navigating Social Media: The Good, The Bad, and The Trolls
    • 19:18 Handling Criticism and Building Connections
    • 24:37 The Role of AI in Project Management
    • 29:10 The Future of Work: AI, Automation, and Adaptation
    • 36:24 Staying Curious and Embracing Change
    Learn More

    You can learn more about Stuart and his work here:

    • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/skt
    • Website: InfluentialPMO.com
    • YouTube: Stuart Taylor Project

    Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast!

    Talent Triangle: Business Acumen

    Topics: Leadership, Project Management, Content Strategy, Personal Branding, Career Development, LinkedIn, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Influence, Stakeholder Engagement, Future Of Work, Creator Economy

    The following music was used for this episode:

    Music: Echo by Alexander Nakarada
    License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    Music: Chillhouse by Frank Schroeter
    License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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    39 分
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