Understanding Projects

This episode features Charu Sachdeva. Charu’s started as a graphic designer and then moved into operations and project management roles. She is also an Associate Professor of Project Management at Conestoga College. For more information about Charu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sachdevacharu/

Our topic is project communications where we discuss the importance of communication planning, its relation to stakeholder planning, and the challenges of communicating with a virtual team. 

This is an episode of the Understanding Projects podcast -  which consists series of discussions with PM academics and  practitioners  about the real world aspects of projects and project  management. The  podcast is based on the text Understanding Project  Management - A  Practical Guide by Dave C. Barrett.

This episode features Jonathan Mckee. Jonathan’s background includes management consulting as well as project and program management both in industry and as an educator.  Jonathan has a focus on the business analysis process and has been the President of International Institute of Business Analysis, Waterloo Chapter. For more information about Jonathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanmckee/

Our topic today is the gathering of project requirements and its transition to the scope of the project. We also discuss the role of the business analyst within projects and the creation of the WBS.  The video an episode of the Understanding Projects podcast -  which consists series of discussions with PM academics and practitioners  about the real world aspects of projects and project management. The  podcast is based on the text Understanding Project Management - A  Practical Guide by Dave C. Barrett.

This episode features Ryan Boroumand who discusses the importance of risk planning during projects.   Ryan is a seasoned IT management professional, an IT and cyber security  generalist, and an architect of change, with over 20 years of experience  in IT Project/Program Management, Risk Management and Audit, Cyber  Security, and Enterprise IT Governance at global brands and industry  leaders.   Ryan is an IT and Cyber Security Generalist, a Project Management  Professional (PMP), a Program Management Professional (PgMP) and ITIL  certified. His certificates in IT security and audit include CISA  (Certified Information Systems Auditor) and the CISM (Certified  Information Security Manager) from ISACA. Ryan also holds the Canadian  Federal Government Secret level clearance. For more information about Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rboroumand/

The video an episode of the Understanding Projects podcast - which consists series of discussions with PM academics and practitioners about the real world aspects of projects and project management. The podcast is based on the text Understanding Project Management - A Practical Guide by Dave C. Barrett.

This episode features Jerome Hylton who discusses the importance of  scope planning within an systems development project.    Jerome is a Program/Release Manager within the hitech industry who  povides leadership and project control. He also performs release  management activities to forward plan release windows across a portfolio  of products and effectively controls and monitors projects as they move  through Planning, Executing, and Closing within the release gate  process. For more information about Jerome: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeromehylton/

The video an episode of the Understanding Projects podcast -  which consists series of discussions with PM academics and practitioners  about the real world aspects of projects and project management. The  podcast is based on the text Understanding Project Management - A  Practical Guide by Dave C. Barrett.

This episode features Behnam Rashidian who discusses the importance of  quality management and how it relates to project management.   

Behnam is a seasoned product and project management professional, have  managed diverse range of high-tech product portfolios in machine vision,  medical x-ray, semiconductor and telecommunication industries.  His resume also contains business development through innovative product  portfolio creation, branding and positioning with experience and  education in engineering, manufacturing, marketing, finance and cross  functional matrix team management. Also skilled in product definition,  segmentation and positioning, roadmaps, pricing, competitive strategy  formulation, business case generation, revenue and profitability  forecast, business development, customer and distribution channel  management and product verification and validation. 

For more information about Behnam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashidian/

The video an episode of the Understanding Projects podcast -  which consists series of discussions with PM academics and practitioners  about the real world aspects of projects and project management. The  podcast is based on the text Understanding Project Management - A  Practical Guide by Dave C. Barrett.

This episode features John Loncar who discusses the importance of stakeholder management.   John is a profession engineer (P. Eng)  and holds Masters degrees in  both engineering and business administration.   His career experience has lent itself towards engineering problem  solving, internal and external customer sales & service, capital  budgeting and reconciliation, and management of staff. He current works  in the energy industry and has held leadership roles as a District  Engineer, a Utility Service Manager in Distribution Operations, and as a  senior Advisor in Commercial/Industrial Sales and Marketing. 

For more information about John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-loncar-8981904/

This is an episode of the Understanding Projects podcast - which consists series of discussions with PM academics and practitioners about the real world aspects of projects and project management. The podcast is based on the text Understanding Project Management - A Practical Guide by Dave C. Barrett.

This episode features Angela Skovsgaard who discusses the Closing Phase  including the development of Lessons Learned.     Angela is a Senior Program Manager who effectively manages people to  deliver IT solutions and key business objectives. She combines strong  communication, people and process management skills to offer professional, respectful leadership. The video an episode of the Understanding Projects podcast -  which consists series of discussions with PM academics and practitioners  about the real world aspects of projects and project management. The  podcast is based on the text Understanding Project Management - A  Practical Guide by Dave C. Barrett.

This episode features Barb Harbison who discusses acquiring the importance of the Project Charter. Barb specializes in program/project management and team leadership, with  30+ years of experience with the last 14 years as an independent  contractor. During her career, she has led six systems/business  integrations.  Her specialties include: Program and Project Management in IT and  Business, Portfolio Management, IT Management Consulting, and  Facilitation. 

For more information about Barb: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-harbison-7790171/

The video an episode of the Understanding Projects podcast - which consists series of discussions with PM academics and practitioners about the real world aspects of projects and project management. The podcast is based on the text Understanding Project Management - A Practical Guide by Dave C. Barrett.

This episode features Catherine Maharaj who discusses acquiring project  resources.     Catherine is a certified, senior IT Project Professional with a  knowledge of information technologies, methodologies, standards, tools,  processes and best practices related to project & portfolio  management. Her experience includes assigning the right people to projects and  determining hiring needs based on the portfolio requirement and holds a  solid understanding of financial practices and management principles. 

For more information about Catherine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinemaharaj/

This is an episode of the Understanding Projects podcast -  which consists series of discussions with PM academics and practitioners  about the real world aspects of projects and project management. The  podcast is based on the text Understanding Project Management - A  Practical Guide by Dave C. Barrett.

This episode features Anand Sreekumar who discusses project procurement.     Anand is an experienced project manager with a history of successful  project delivery and client satisfaction. Industry experience includes  planning and executing infrastructure, software, and IT projects. 

For more information about Anand: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anand-s-menon-2501aa23/

This is an episode of the Understanding Projects podcast -  which consists series of discussions with PM academics and practitioners  about the real world aspects of projects and project management. The  podcast is based on the text Understanding Project Management - A  Practical Guide by Dave C. Barrett.