Projectified

Introducing new ways of working to teams can be challenging, but they can also bring new insights and solutions that help teams deliver successful projects. We discuss this with: 

Alexandre Mariano Vieira, AHPP, PMI-ACP, PMP, project manager, SSA México, México City: Mariano Vieira discusses how he evaluates whether a new way of working would be a good fit for his teams or projects, how he introduced agile techniques to create a hybrid approach and how this new way of working improved project delivery timelines. 

Jessica Montgomery, AHPP, PMP, project manager, CACI, San Antonio, Texas, USA: Montgomery discusses challenges project managers might face when introducing a new way of working when a project is already underway, plus she shares an example of how she built buy-in for agile techniques at a government organization that strictly used a predictive (waterfall) approach for projects.

Key themes

[02:16] Ways to evaluate whether a new way of working is right for a team or project

[03:21] Developing a hybrid approach for pharma projects

[05:20] How to garner support and trust from hesitant team members

[11:47] Ways to measure if a new way of working is successful

[14:18] Challenges to introducing new ways of working mid-project

[16:06] Building buy-in for agile techniques at an org that favors predictive approaches

[19:08] Utilizing emotional intelligence when introducing new ways of working

Introducing new ways of working to teams can be challenging, but they can also bring new insights and solutions that help teams deliver successful projects. We discuss this with: 

Alexandre Mariano Vieira, AHPP, PMI-ACP, PMP, project manager, SSA México, México City: Mariano Vieira discusses how he evaluates whether a new way of working would be a good fit for his teams or projects, how he introduced agile techniques to create a hybrid approach and how this new way of working improved project delivery timelines. 

Jessica Montgomery, AHPP, PMP, project manager, CACI, San Antonio, Texas, USA: Montgomery discusses challenges project managers might face when introducing a new way of working when a project is already underway, plus she shares an example of how she built buy-in for agile techniques at a government organization that strictly used a predictive (waterfall) approach for projects.

Key themes

[02:16] Ways to evaluate whether a new way of working is right for a team or project

[03:21] Developing a hybrid approach for pharma projects

[05:20] How to garner support and trust from hesitant team members

[11:47] Ways to measure if a new way of working is successful

[14:18] Challenges to introducing new ways of working mid-project

[16:06] Building buy-in for agile techniques at an org that favors predictive approaches

[19:08] Utilizing emotional intelligence when introducing new ways of working

Agile is moving further into the mainstream, and much like its name suggests, these approaches are evolving. We discuss this with: 

Tammy Ashraf, PMI-ACP, Earth science systems integration manager, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland, USA: Ashraf discusses the benefits of agile approaches, how traditionally risk-averse organizations are embracing agile techniques, and the skills project professionals need—such as servant leadership and a greater understanding of digital collaboration tools—as agile approaches evolve. 

Adeyinka Adeniran, PMI-ACP, PMP, PgMP, technical program manager, Quantiphi, London: Adeniran discusses how his use of agile approaches has evolved, starting with scrum and moving to a DevOps environment; how he’s seen greater use of design thinking and artificial intelligence in agile; and why he believes these two trends are growing. 

Key themes

[03:09] Embracing agile in traditionally risk-averse organizations

[06:09] Using agile approaches to push research and discovery

[09:43] Skills project professionals need as agile evolves

[12:39] Utilizing agile approaches in a DevOps environment

[14:07] The growth of value streams and design thinking in agile

Agile is moving further into the mainstream, and much like its name suggests, these approaches are evolving. We discuss this with: 

Tammy Ashraf, PMI-ACP, Earth science systems integration manager, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland, USA: Ashraf discusses the benefits of agile approaches, how traditionally risk-averse organizations are embracing agile techniques, and the skills project professionals need—such as servant leadership and a greater understanding of digital collaboration tools—as agile approaches evolve. 

Adeyinka Adeniran, PMI-ACP, PMP, PgMP, technical program manager, Quantiphi, London: Adeniran discusses how his use of agile approaches has evolved, starting with scrum and moving to a DevOps environment; how he’s seen greater use of design thinking and artificial intelligence in agile; and why he believes these two trends are growing. 

Key themes

[03:09] Embracing agile in traditionally risk-averse organizations

[06:09] Using agile approaches to push research and discovery

[09:43] Skills project professionals need as agile evolves

[12:39] Utilizing agile approaches in a DevOps environment

[14:07] The growth of value streams and design thinking in agile

The construction sector is moving toward a more digital and connected future, with new technologies changing how teams are executing projects. We discuss this with:

Rami Kaibni, PMI-CP, PgMP, PfMP, senior projects and development manager, Field & Marten Associates, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: Kaibni discusses how new tech, including building information modeling (BIM), is helping boost efficiency in project planning and execution, how his teams decide whether or not to use a specific technology on a construction project, and how the PMI-CP certification can benefit construction professionals.

Tim Wark, regional digital director for Australia and New Zealand, AECOM, Brisbane, Australia: Wark discusses how increased data sharing and new tech, such as parametric design, is changing how construction projects are managed and executed, how AECOM is working to embrace digital both internally and in the services it offers clients, and how the organization is working to train, upskill and create a culture of innovation to help further embrace technology in construction. 

Key themes

[02:02] Boosting efficiency in project planning and execution with BIM

[03:46] Factors to consider before determining whether to use new tech on construction projects

[07:25] The benefits of the PMI-CP certification for construction professionals

[09:14] How increased data sharing is accelerating the construction sector’s digital transformation

[12:20] Embracing digital in construction through design, data and automation

[14:34] Building buy-in for new tech through upskilling, training and creating a culture of innovation

The construction sector is moving toward a more digital and connected future, with new technologies changing how teams are executing projects. We discuss this with:

Rami Kaibni, PMI-CP, PgMP, PfMP, senior projects and development manager, Field & Marten Associates, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: Kaibni discusses how new tech, including building information modeling (BIM), is helping boost efficiency in project planning and execution, how his teams decide whether or not to use a specific technology on a construction project, and how the PMI-CP certification can benefit construction professionals.

Tim Wark, regional digital director for Australia and New Zealand, AECOM, Brisbane, Australia: Wark discusses how increased data sharing and new tech, such as parametric design, is changing how construction projects are managed and executed, how AECOM is working to embrace digital both internally and in the services it offers clients, and how the organization is working to train, upskill and create a culture of innovation to help further embrace technology in construction. 

Key themes

[02:02] Boosting efficiency in project planning and execution with BIM

[03:46] Factors to consider before determining whether to use new tech on construction projects

[07:25] The benefits of the PMI-CP certification for construction professionals

[09:14] How increased data sharing is accelerating the construction sector’s digital transformation

[12:20] Embracing digital in construction through design, data and automation

[14:34] Building buy-in for new tech through upskilling, training and creating a culture of innovation

Companies across regions and sectors face myriad cyber threats from ransomware and phishing scams to attacks from professional cybercriminals—a growing number of them now using AI. In response, organizations are launching cybersecurity projects to keep their companies’ and customers’ data secure. We discuss this with:

Gordon Yan, PMP, vice president, IT project manager, OCBC Bank, Singapore: Yan discusses how Singapore’s banking industry is reacting to more phishing and impersonation scams, artificial intelligence’s growing role—as a potential threat and opportunity—in cybersecurity, how he’s adopting agile practices in his projects and how greater cybersecurity investments and awareness can help build customer trust and confidence.

Mateusz Jasny, PMP, cybersecurity director, Comarch, Krakow, Poland: Jasny discusses the biggest cyber threats companies face today and how they’re leading to increased cybersecurity efforts across organizations, along with how his teams use threat modeling to identify potential risks to projects. Plus, he shares why cybersecurity project managers need collaboration and facilitation skills along with cybersecurity literacy.

Key themes

[00:52] Teams are meeting cyber threats with increased cybersecurity efforts

[05:16] Delivering a continuous surveillance cybersecurity project at a financial institution

[07:52] Adopting agile practices to improve project delivery

[08:52] Investing in cybersecurity efforts and awareness to boost customer confidence and trust

[10:30] Responding with agility and flexibility in the face of professional threat actors and advances in AI

[13:32] Utilizing threat modeling to determine risks on cybersecurity projects

[14:44] Must-haves for cybersecurity project managers: Collaboration and facilitation skills, plus cybersecurity literacy

Companies across regions and sectors face myriad cyber threats from ransomware and phishing scams to attacks from professional cybercriminals—a growing number of them now using AI. In response, organizations are launching cybersecurity projects to keep their companies’ and customers’ data secure. We discuss this with:

Gordon Yan, PMP, vice president, IT project manager, OCBC Bank, Singapore: Yan discusses how Singapore’s banking industry is reacting to more phishing and impersonation scams, artificial intelligence’s growing role—as a potential threat and opportunity—in cybersecurity, how he’s adopting agile practices in his projects and how greater cybersecurity investments and awareness can help build customer trust and confidence.

Mateusz Jasny, PMP, cybersecurity director, Comarch, Krakow, Poland: Jasny discusses the biggest cyber threats companies face today and how they’re leading to increased cybersecurity efforts across organizations, along with how his teams use threat modeling to identify potential risks to projects. Plus, he shares why cybersecurity project managers need collaboration and facilitation skills along with cybersecurity literacy.

Key themes

[00:52] Teams are meeting cyber threats with increased cybersecurity efforts

[05:16] Delivering a continuous surveillance cybersecurity project at a financial institution

[07:52] Adopting agile practices to improve project delivery

[08:52] Investing in cybersecurity efforts and awareness to boost customer confidence and trust

[10:30] Responding with agility and flexibility in the face of professional threat actors and advances in AI

[13:32] Utilizing threat modeling to determine risks on cybersecurity projects

[14:44] Must-haves for cybersecurity project managers: Collaboration and facilitation skills, plus cybersecurity literacy

Project professionals are in high demand, but how does someone break into the profession? In a joint discussion, guests share how they started their project management careers—one pursuing it from the start, the other taking the role unexpectedly—the top skills new project managers should develop and how organizations can help project leaders upskill. Plus, they share how certifications from PMI have given their career development a boost.

Our guests include Johanna Kolerski-Bezerra, PMP, project manager for forecasting, Euromonitor International, London; and Alisa Vovk, CAPM, consultant in HR global strategic initiatives, CGI, Toronto. 

Key themes
[02:06] Two project leaders share their career journeys
[07:51] Four skills new project managers should focus on developing
[09:28] Ways organizations can help project professionals upskill
[11:53] Never had a project management role? Look for workshops, certifications and volunteer opportunities
[14:41] How the PMI community and certifications from PMI have helped two project leaders’ careers
[18:05] Looking to break into project management? Learn fast, stay inquisitive and be patient

Project professionals are in high demand, but how does someone break into the profession? In a joint discussion, guests share how they started their project management careers—one pursuing it from the start, the other taking the role unexpectedly—the top skills new project managers should develop and how organizations can help project leaders upskill. Plus, they share how certifications from PMI have given their career development a boost.

Our guests include Johanna Kolerski-Bezerra, PMP, project manager for forecasting, Euromonitor International, London; and Alisa Vovk, CAPM, consultant in HR global strategic initiatives, CGI, Toronto. 

Key themes
[02:06] Two project leaders share their career journeys
[07:51] Four skills new project managers should focus on developing
[09:28] Ways organizations can help project professionals upskill
[11:53] Never had a project management role? Look for workshops, certifications and volunteer opportunities
[14:41] How the PMI community and certifications from PMI have helped two project leaders’ careers
[18:05] Looking to break into project management? Learn fast, stay inquisitive and be patient