The Digital Project Manager

Discover the journey of Christina Avino from co-op student to leading a $1.7 million department. Learn about the importance of technical know-how and essential soft skills in project management. Explore insights on building a successful project management department and mastering key skills for PM success.

The podcast explores what it means to be a popular project manager, discussing the role of organizational politics. The guest shares their inspiring journey from teacher to agency operations leader in advertising. It highlights the importance of saying yes to opportunities, understanding team needs, and having the necessary resources. The significance of active listening, engagement, feedback, and effective communication in project management is discussed. It also emphasizes the power of a simple 'thanks' and offers advice for project managers on advancing their careers.

In the dynamic and ever-changing landscape of digital marketing, staying ahead of the curve is both a challenge and a necessity.Galen Low is joined by Tammy Valentine—President of LuckyTamm Digital Marketing—to talk about what it takes for boutique agencies to keep pace with the breakneck speed of digital marketing.

Learn how community support can transform your project management career. Explore the benefits of joining a project management community, participating in mastermind groups, and networking for job opportunities. Gain insights into building relationships, solving complex problems, and scaling Asana across an organization with the wisdom of peers.

Joe Pusz, Founder of The PMO Squad, shares his passion for project management and the power of purpose-driven PMOs. The podcast explores topics such as recognizing and formalizing accidental projects, developing business acumen in future PMO leaders, integrating PMOs into organizational change, and enhancing project management skills through coaching and a purpose-driven mindset.

Nicolassa Galvez, CEO and Founder of Chingona Coach, shares insights on the value of joining professional communities. She discusses how diverse communities provide mentorship, a sounding board, and invaluable resources. Topics include anti-career coaching, benefits of joining a community, contrasting online communities, and challenges in project management.

Ever wonder why agencies grapple with the transition from traditional project management to Agile methodologies? Wonder no more! Dave Prior—Certified Scrum Trainer and Agile thought leader—shares how to implement Agile in an agency context. Drawing from his experience in a New York digital agency, Dave dives into the hurdles around adopting Agile and how past failures can lead to skepticism towards this methodology.

Ready to tackle the project changes that inevitably come up? Want to understand how to effectively manage underperformance within your team?Our seasoned panel of Digital Project Management professionals — Pam Butkowski, Sally Shaughnessy, & Patrice Embry — share their tried-and-tested strategies to navigate these situations with poise and effectiveness. They'll guide you through scenarios such as clients adding deliverables, new clients rotating into a project team, and underperforming team members. You'll discover the power of leading with empathy, advocating for your project, and understanding the cause and effect of changes.

Learn how to run effective project retrospectives and ensure lessons learned translate into improvements. The importance of retrospectives in reflecting on past experiences and incorporating learnings into future projects. Conducting retrospectives in an agile framework and the challenges in convincing organizations to allocate resources. The value of starting small, gathering evidence, and using constructive approaches. The process of conducting a retrospective and the importance of focusing on what worked and what didn't.

Get ready to elevate your project management game as we sit down with Melody MacKeand, a Principal Consultant for Partner Enablement at Teamwork. With a career spanning from project coordinator to PM program manager and portfolio manager, Melody's journey is studded with insights and invaluable lessons. She spills the beans on her unique career trajectory, influenced by her parents' roles as project managers and fueled by her pursuit of relevant certifications. Listen in as Melody lifts the curtain on the vital skills every PM should hone, unveils the secrets behind her successful transition from agency to corporate roles, and shares the sage advice she'd impart to her younger self.