In This Episode:
A seasoned veteran of project and program management, Joseph Jordan, joins us in a riveting discussion on PM Mastery. With 45 years of invaluable experience, Joseph provides us with an inside look into his current role with Trace Systems and his exciting journey of writing his book, The Mini Project Framework. He also takes us along on his future endeavours as he hopes to create a product or application that will assist others in the realm of project management.
Navigating the dynamic landscape of project management, Joseph enlightens us on the challenges it holds and the significance of staying well-informed. He imparts his wisdom on managing the constraint triangle of scope, schedule, and budget - a skill honed from his vast professional experience. Gleaning from his personal tools, Joseph introduces us to the efficacy of Microsoft Project and OneNote and provides a sneak peek into his mini-project framework.
As we delve deeper, we explore the Project Management Institute's framework for citizen development and the fascinating concept of project revolution. Joseph explains the potential benefits of transitioning a project to a product. He underscores the importance of gate reviews and the poignant idea of accepting sunk costs as a part of the project management journey. The discussion takes an insightful turn as we uncover the principles of Rolling Wave planning and its applications across various project types. Listen in and enrich your project management journey with Joseph's trailblazing experiences and insights.
Favorite Tool(s):
- Microsoft Project - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/project/project-management-software
- Microsoft OneNote - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/onenote/digital-note-taking-app
Links:
- Check out Joseph Jordan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephjordanpmp/
- Joseph Jordan's Website: https://www.josephjordan.org/
- Mini Project Framework: https://www.josephjordan.org/2022/08/27/the-mini-project-framework/
- For a full podcast episode list, visit here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes.
- For a full list of blog posts, go here: PM-Mastery Blog Posts
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