Free Project Management Videos from Andy Kaufman, PMP https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog In this series, international speaker and author Andy Kaufman, PMP shares lessons to help you radically improve your ability to deliver projects. Andy is the Host of The People and Projects Podcast, available at http://www.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com. This series is also available at http://www.free-project-management-videos.com. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:57:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 noCopyright © 2011-2023, Institute for Leadership Excellence & Development Inc.project,management,leadership,PDU,Andy,KaufmanIn this series, international speaker and author Andy Kaufman, PMP shares lessons to help you radically improve your ability to deliver projects. Andy is the Host of The People and Projects Podcast, available at http://www.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com. This series is also available at http://www.free-project-management-videos.com.Free Project Management VideosAndy Kaufman, PMPshow@i-leadonline.comAndy Kaufman, PMP How to Calculate Critical Path https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/how-to-calculate-critical-path/ https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/how-to-calculate-critical-path/#respond Sat, 22 Apr 2017 20:31:39 +0000 http://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/?p=280 This is the second of two videos we have for critical path. This video provides an overview of how to calculate critical path by hand. This can help you prepare for critical path questions on the certification exams.

]]> https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/how-to-calculate-critical-path/feed/ 0 show@i-leadonline.com (Andy Kaufman, PMP) Critical Path Overview https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/critical-path-overview/ https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/critical-path-overview/#respond Sat, 22 Apr 2017 20:27:07 +0000 http://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/?p=276 This is the first of two videos we have for critical path. This video provides an overview of critical path, including some practical applications.

 

]]> https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/critical-path-overview/feed/ 0 show@i-leadonline.com (Andy Kaufman, PMP) Work Breakdown Structure: Demonstration https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/work-breakdown-structure-demonstration/ https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/work-breakdown-structure-demonstration/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:20:35 +0000 http://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/?p=202 Sometimes it’s easier to understand how to facilitate a WBS exercise if you can see one in action. In this video, Andy Kaufman shows you how to facilitate one. Don’t miss his very insightful helpers! 🙂

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]]> https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/work-breakdown-structure-demonstration/feed/ 5 show@i-leadonline.com (Andy Kaufman, PMP) Activity Sequencing: Demonstration https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/activity-sequencing-demonstration/ https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/activity-sequencing-demonstration/#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2012 01:21:47 +0000 http://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/?p=209 The guys at the Manager Tools podcast talk about Horstman’s Law of Project Management, which is “Who Does What By When”. That’s not a bad summary, all things considered.

Activity sequencing has an element of that law. What is the order of the activities to most efficiently complete this project? In this video, Andy Kaufman, PMP demonstrates how to perform activity sequencing.

For more on this topic, check out this video.

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]]> https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/activity-sequencing-demonstration/feed/ 6 show@i-leadonline.com (Andy Kaufman, PMP) Leading Cause of Project Failure: Denial of Risk https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/denial-of-risk/ https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/denial-of-risk/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:20:13 +0000 http://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/?p=4 Risk. It can be a four-letter word in some organizations! Bring up a risk and you could be viewed as not being a team player or as being negative.

There’s a difference between being risk averse and denial of risk. In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects Podcast discusses how denial of risk can be deadly to projects.

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]]> https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/denial-of-risk/feed/ 11 show@i-leadonline.com (Andy Kaufman, PMP)noRisk. It can be a four-letter word in some organizations! Bring up a risk and you could be viewed as not being a team player or as being negative. There’s a difference between being risk averse and denial of risk. In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and [...]Andy Kaufman, PMPRisk. It can be a four-letter word in some organizations! Bring up a risk and you could be viewed as not being a team player or as being negative. There’s a difference between being risk averse and denial of risk. In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and [...]project,management,leadership,PDU,Andy,Kaufman Leading Cause of Project Failure: Unrealistic Timeframes https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/leading-cause-of-project-failure-unrealistic-timeframes/ https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/leading-cause-of-project-failure-unrealistic-timeframes/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:19:10 +0000 http://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/?p=68 Ever been given a timeframe that seems impossible to hit? If you’ve managed projects for any length of time, you know what I mean. Your boss or customer thinks it can be done in a certain timeframe and you think it’s going to take longer.

Rock. Hard place. And you seem to be stuck.

How you handle that situation can be the difference between delivering your project successfully or not.  In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects Podcast  shares insights to help you successfully respond when you’re given unrealistic timeframes.

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]]> https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/leading-cause-of-project-failure-unrealistic-timeframes/feed/ 5 show@i-leadonline.com (Andy Kaufman, PMP)noEver been given a timeframe that seems impossible to hit? If you’ve managed projects for any length of time, you know what I mean. Your boss or customer thinks it can be done in a certain timeframe and you think it’s going to take longer. Rock. Hard place. And you seem to be stuck. How you handle [...]Andy Kaufman, PMPEver been given a timeframe that seems impossible to hit? If you’ve managed projects for any length of time, you know what I mean. Your boss or customer thinks it can be done in a certain timeframe and you think it’s going to take longer. Rock. Hard place. And you seem to be stuck. How you handle [...]project,management,leadership,PDU,Andy,Kaufman Leading Cause of Project Failure: Inappropriate Experience https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/leading-cause-of-project-failure-inappropriate-experience/ https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/leading-cause-of-project-failure-inappropriate-experience/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:18:20 +0000 http://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/?p=71 Hey, I’m pretty good at the game “Flight Simulator” on the computer! Want to hop on a real flight with me at the stick?

I’m guessing not!

There’s a difference between knowledge and skills. And there’s a difference between someone being available to join your team and whether or not they’re a good fit for the role.

In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects Podcast discusses why projects fail when leaders or team members with inappropriate experience are involved with the project.

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]]> https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/leading-cause-of-project-failure-inappropriate-experience/feed/ 11 show@i-leadonline.com (Andy Kaufman, PMP)noHey, I’m pretty good at the game “Flight Simulator” on the computer! Want to hop on a real flight with me at the stick? I’m guessing not! There’s a difference between knowledge and skills. And there’s a difference between someone being available to join your team and whether or not they’re a good fit for the role. In [...]Andy Kaufman, PMPHey, I’m pretty good at the game “Flight Simulator” on the computer! Want to hop on a real flight with me at the stick? I’m guessing not! There’s a difference between knowledge and skills. And there’s a difference between someone being available to join your team and whether or not they’re a good fit for the role. In [...]project,management,leadership,PDU,Andy,Kaufman Leading Cause of Project Failure: Continual & Unregulated Change https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/continual-unregulated-change/ https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/continual-unregulated-change/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:17:35 +0000 http://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/?p=74 We can reasonably argue that continual change is not a problem with projects.

It is, of course, but it’s not worth complaining about because it’s just the nature of the game. The problem is how we respond to change. It’s not a matter of if change will happen on your project. It’s only a matter of when.

This is where project managers really earn their pay. In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects Podcast shares critical lessons about dealing with changes when delivering projects.

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]]> https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/continual-unregulated-change/feed/ 4 show@i-leadonline.com (Andy Kaufman, PMP)noWe can reasonably argue that continual change is not a problem with projects. It is, of course, but it’s not worth complaining about because it’s just the nature of the game. The problem is how we respond to change. It’s not a matter of if change will happen on your project. It’s only a matter of [...]Andy Kaufman, PMPWe can reasonably argue that continual change is not a problem with projects. It is, of course, but it’s not worth complaining about because it’s just the nature of the game. The problem is how we respond to change. It’s not a matter of if change will happen on your project. It’s only a matter of [...]project,management,leadership,PDU,Andy,Kaufman Leading Cause of Project Failure: No Clear Objectives https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/leading-cause-of-project-failure-no-clear-objectives/ https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/leading-cause-of-project-failure-no-clear-objectives/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:16:12 +0000 http://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/?p=79 Think of the last project that you delivered…. How do you know whether or not it was considered to be a success?

I get to ask that question to people all over the world. More often than not, the responses people provide tend to be subjective. For example, “No one was yelling at me so it must have been good!”

It’s a question we need to ask up front, more often: “What does success look like?”

In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects Podcast explains why unclear objectives cause projects to struggle, and how to create objectives to help you deliver a project successfully.

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]]> https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/leading-cause-of-project-failure-no-clear-objectives/feed/ 3 show@i-leadonline.com (Andy Kaufman, PMP)noThink of the last project that you delivered…. How do you know whether or not it was considered to be a success? I get to ask that question to people all over the world. More often than not, the responses people provide tend to be subjective. For example, “No one was yelling at me so it [...]Andy Kaufman, PMPThink of the last project that you delivered…. How do you know whether or not it was considered to be a success? I get to ask that question to people all over the world. More often than not, the responses people provide tend to be subjective. For example, “No one was yelling at me so it [...]project,management,leadership,PDU,Andy,Kaufman Leading Cause of Project Failure: Poor Project Management https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/leading-cause-of-project-failure-poor-project-management/ https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/leading-cause-of-project-failure-poor-project-management/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:15:35 +0000 http://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/?p=82 How would you describe your project management culture? I have the privilege of intersecting with hundreds of organizations and many effectively describe their culture as “Ready, Fire, Aim!”  There may be some plan, but when it comes to planning vs. action, action wins every time.

Successful project organizations invest in their project management competencies. We have workshops and coaching that can help you raise the bar of your team’s ability to deliver projects.

In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects Podcast discusses what project management actually is (and isn’t) and how you can raise the bar for you and your team.

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]]> https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/leading-cause-of-project-failure-poor-project-management/feed/ 3 show@i-leadonline.com (Andy Kaufman, PMP)noHow would you describe your project management culture? I have the privilege of intersecting with hundreds of organizations and many effectively describe their culture as “Ready, Fire, Aim!”  There may be some plan, but when it comes to planning vs. action, action wins every time. Successful project organizations invest in their project management competencies. We have [...]Andy Kaufman, PMPHow would you describe your project management culture? I have the privilege of intersecting with hundreds of organizations and many effectively describe their culture as “Ready, Fire, Aim!”  There may be some plan, but when it comes to planning vs. action, action wins every time. Successful project organizations invest in their project management competencies. We have [...]project,management,leadership,PDU,Andy,Kaufman Leading Cause of Project Failure: Difficulty Defining Work in Detail https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/leading-cause-of-project-failure-difficulty-defining-work-in-detail/ https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/leading-cause-of-project-failure-difficulty-defining-work-in-detail/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:14:17 +0000 http://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/?p=86 From 30,000 feet, every project is pretty easy!

Same with projects. From a high-level it can be easy to think, “Hey, how tough can this be?”

But we need to get out of the clouds and get our arms around our projects as early as possible. In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects Podcast discusses ideas on how to avoid the trap of staying at a high-level for too long.

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]]> https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/leading-cause-of-project-failure-difficulty-defining-work-in-detail/feed/ 3 show@i-leadonline.com (Andy Kaufman, PMP)noFrom 30,000 feet, every project is pretty easy! Same with projects. From a high-level it can be easy to think, “Hey, how tough can this be?” But we need to get out of the clouds and get our arms around our projects as early as possible. In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management [...]Andy Kaufman, PMPFrom 30,000 feet, every project is pretty easy! Same with projects. From a high-level it can be easy to think, “Hey, how tough can this be?” But we need to get out of the clouds and get our arms around our projects as early as possible. In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management [...]project,management,leadership,PDU,Andy,Kaufman Leading Cause of Project Failure: Insufficient Involvement https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/leading-cause-of-project-failure-insufficient-involvement/ https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/leading-cause-of-project-failure-insufficient-involvement/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:13:59 +0000 http://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/?p=89 I’m amazed at what you can get away with if you manage expectations.

You can deliver late. You can over-spend. But only if you manage expectations along the way. Not manage those expectations and I’m equally amazed at how even one stakeholder can inflict serious pain on your project!

How do you manage expectations? Involvement. Stephen Covey has said, “No involvement, no commitment.” Wise words for project managers.

In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects Podcast explains why involvement of stakeholders is so critical, and some practical insights on how to do it.

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]]> https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/leading-cause-of-project-failure-insufficient-involvement/feed/ 2 show@i-leadonline.com (Andy Kaufman, PMP)noI’m amazed at what you can get away with if you manage expectations. You can deliver late. You can over-spend. But only if you manage expectations along the way. Not manage those expectations and I’m equally amazed at how even one stakeholder can inflict serious pain on your project! How do you manage expectations? Involvement. Stephen [...]Andy Kaufman, PMPI’m amazed at what you can get away with if you manage expectations. You can deliver late. You can over-spend. But only if you manage expectations along the way. Not manage those expectations and I’m equally amazed at how even one stakeholder can inflict serious pain on your project! How do you manage expectations? Involvement. Stephen [...]project,management,leadership,PDU,Andy,Kaufman Leading Cause of Project Failure: Lack of Formal Methodology https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/leading-cause-of-project-failure-lack-of/ https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/leading-cause-of-project-failure-lack-of/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:12:43 +0000 http://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/?p=91 Pop quiz for you and your team: How would you describe your project management methodology?

I’ve been to many organizations where, if the question was asked to five people, I could easily get 3-5 different answers.

The key is not to come up with the thickest methodology binder! In fact, over-encumbering your team with too much methodology is not what we’re talking about here.

But a well-thought out, consistently used methodology can help project teams deliver. In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects Podcast shares insights about how a common methodology can help project teams deliver.

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]]> https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/leading-cause-of-project-failure-lack-of/feed/ 1 show@i-leadonline.com (Andy Kaufman, PMP)noPop quiz for you and your team: How would you describe your project management methodology? I’ve been to many organizations where, if the question was asked to five people, I could easily get 3-5 different answers. The key is not to come up with the thickest methodology binder! In fact, over-encumbering your team with too much methodology [...]Andy Kaufman, PMPPop quiz for you and your team: How would you describe your project management methodology? I’ve been to many organizations where, if the question was asked to five people, I could easily get 3-5 different answers. The key is not to come up with the thickest methodology binder! In fact, over-encumbering your team with too much methodology [...]project,management,leadership,PDU,Andy,Kaufman Leading Cause of Project Failure: Lack of Executive Support https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/leading-cause-of-project-failure-lack-of-executive-support/ https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/leading-cause-of-project-failure-lack-of-executive-support/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:11:27 +0000 http://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/?p=93 One of the single most important indicators of whether you will deliver successfully or not comes down to the support you’re getting from your sponsor.

Having support doesn’t mean you get everything you ask for (including doubling your pay)! What does it mean? How do you get it?

In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects Podcast discusses why executive support is so important, and how to get it.

By the way, you may find this project management podcast interview with Alfonso Bucero helpful. We talk about his book Project Sponsorship.

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]]> https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/leading-cause-of-project-failure-lack-of-executive-support/feed/ 5 show@i-leadonline.com (Andy Kaufman, PMP)noOne of the single most important indicators of whether you will deliver successfully or not comes down to the support you’re getting from your sponsor. Having support doesn’t mean you get everything you ask for (including doubling your pay)! What does it mean? How do you get it? In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the [...]Andy Kaufman, PMPOne of the single most important indicators of whether you will deliver successfully or not comes down to the support you’re getting from your sponsor. Having support doesn’t mean you get everything you ask for (including doubling your pay)! What does it mean? How do you get it? In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the [...]project,management,leadership,PDU,Andy,Kaufman Improving Your Ability to Deliver: The Triple Constraint https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-the-triple-constraint/ https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-the-triple-constraint/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:10:45 +0000 http://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/?p=97 As we discussed in the video on Continual and Unregulated Change, it’s not a matter of  if change will occur on your project–it’s only a matter of  when.

So how can you improve your ability to deliver projects despite the changes?

Managing constraints is key, and in this video, Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects Podcast will show you how to use the concept of The Triple Constraint (or Project Management Triangle) to your favor.

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]]> https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-the-triple-constraint/feed/ 7 show@i-leadonline.com (Andy Kaufman, PMP)noAs we discussed in the video on Continual and Unregulated Change, it’s not a matter of  if change will occur on your project–it’s only a matter of  when. So how can you improve your ability to deliver projects despite the changes? Managing constraints is key, and in this video, Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management [...]Andy Kaufman, PMPAs we discussed in the video on Continual and Unregulated Change, it’s not a matter of  if change will occur on your project–it’s only a matter of  when. So how can you improve your ability to deliver projects despite the changes? Managing constraints is key, and in this video, Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management [...]project,management,leadership,PDU,Andy,Kaufman Improving Your Ability to Deliver: Develop a Project Charter https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-develop-a-project-charter/ https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-develop-a-project-charter/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:09:50 +0000 http://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/?p=103 A basic practice that has proven to help project success is to develop a Project Charter.

You’ve heard that, right? But who likes to create more paperwork? Isn’t this just an academic issue that over-encumbers project teams with more administrivia?

In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects Podcast explains how a project charter can improve your ability to successfully deliver projects (without overwhelming you with additional work).

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]]> https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-develop-a-project-charter/feed/ 1 show@i-leadonline.com (Andy Kaufman, PMP)noA basic practice that has proven to help project success is to develop a Project Charter. You’ve heard that, right? But who likes to create more paperwork? Isn’t this just an academic issue that over-encumbers project teams with more administrivia? In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects Podcast [...]Andy Kaufman, PMPA basic practice that has proven to help project success is to develop a Project Charter. You’ve heard that, right? But who likes to create more paperwork? Isn’t this just an academic issue that over-encumbers project teams with more administrivia? In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects Podcast [...]project,management,leadership,PDU,Andy,Kaufman Improving Your Ability to Deliver: Identify All Stakeholders https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-identify-all-stakeholders/ https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-identify-all-stakeholders/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:08:21 +0000 http://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/?p=107 In previous videos we’ve talked about the importance of managing stakeholder expectations. It’s critical.

The first key to managing stakeholder expectations is to identify who they are. Of course this seems obvious but the Project Management Institute does a great job of helping us get a better understanding of who are stakeholders are.

Hint: there are more than you think!

In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects Podcast helps you undertand who your stakeholders are and how to better manage them to help you successfully deliver your projects.

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]]> https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-identify-all-stakeholders/feed/ 3 show@i-leadonline.com (Andy Kaufman, PMP)noIn previous videos we’ve talked about the importance of managing stakeholder expectations. It’s critical. The first key to managing stakeholder expectations is to identify who they are. Of course this seems obvious but the Project Management Institute does a great job of helping us get a better understanding of who are stakeholders are. Hint: there are more [...]Andy Kaufman, PMPIn previous videos we’ve talked about the importance of managing stakeholder expectations. It’s critical. The first key to managing stakeholder expectations is to identify who they are. Of course this seems obvious but the Project Management Institute does a great job of helping us get a better understanding of who are stakeholders are. Hint: there are more [...]project,management,leadership,PDU,Andy,Kaufman Improving Your Ability to Deliver: Identify Assumptions https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-identify-assumptions/ https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-identify-assumptions/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:07:53 +0000 http://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/?p=111  Every project has assumptions–things we don’t know whether they are true, real, or certain. Yet we often don’t sufficiently document those assumptions.

How does it help a project to more thoroughly document assumptions? What’s the benefit for the extra work?

In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects Podcast shares key lessons about why documenting assumptions is critical and how to do it well.

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]]> https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-identify-assumptions/feed/ 1 show@i-leadonline.com (Andy Kaufman, PMP)no Every project has assumptions–things we don’t know whether they are true, real, or certain. Yet we often don’t sufficiently document those assumptions. How does it help a project to more thoroughly document assumptions? What’s the benefit for the extra work? In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects [...]Andy Kaufman, PMP Every project has assumptions–things we don’t know whether they are true, real, or certain. Yet we often don’t sufficiently document those assumptions. How does it help a project to more thoroughly document assumptions? What’s the benefit for the extra work? In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects [...]project,management,leadership,PDU,Andy,Kaufman Improving Your Ability to Deliver: Define Success https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-define-success/ https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-define-success/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:06:16 +0000 http://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/?p=114 In a previous video we discussed how unclear objectives lead to project failure.

So, how do we go about creating measurable objectives? In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects Podcast shares key lessons about answering the question: “How do we know what success looks like?”

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]]> https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-define-success/feed/ 2 show@i-leadonline.com (Andy Kaufman, PMP)noIn a previous video we discussed how unclear objectives lead to project failure. So, how do we go about creating measurable objectives? In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects Podcast shares key lessons about answering the question: “How do we know what success looks like?” Download [...]Andy Kaufman, PMPIn a previous video we discussed how unclear objectives lead to project failure. So, how do we go about creating measurable objectives? In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects Podcast shares key lessons about answering the question: “How do we know what success looks like?” Download [...]project,management,leadership,PDU,Andy,Kaufman Improving Your Ability to Deliver: Create a Work Breakdown Structure https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-create-a-work-breakdown-structure/ https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-create-a-work-breakdown-structure/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:05:27 +0000 http://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/?p=116 Create a WBS? Can anything with the letters “BS” be a good idea?

From the standpoint of the Project Management Institute (PMI), the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is the center of the universe! You wouldn’t think of doing a project without having a WBS.

In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects Podcast shares insights on why the WBS is actually a good thing, and how use it to help you deliver your projects.

By the way, Andy has a video that demonstrates facilitation of a WBS. Check it out here.

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]]> https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-create-a-work-breakdown-structure/feed/ 2 show@i-leadonline.com (Andy Kaufman, PMP)noCreate a WBS? Can anything with the letters “BS” be a good idea? From the standpoint of the Project Management Institute (PMI), the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is the center of the universe! You wouldn’t think of doing a project without having a WBS. In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled [...]Andy Kaufman, PMPCreate a WBS? Can anything with the letters “BS” be a good idea? From the standpoint of the Project Management Institute (PMI), the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is the center of the universe! You wouldn’t think of doing a project without having a WBS. In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled [...]project,management,leadership,PDU,Andy,Kaufman Improving Your Ability to Deliver: The Delphi Technique https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-the-delphi-technique/ https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-the-delphi-technique/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:04:13 +0000 http://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/?p=118 Group-think. We’ve all experienced it. Maybe it’s when a problem is being talked about and you don’t feel comfortable bucking the discussion trend. Or maybe you have someone on your team who is very opinionated and overly dominates discussions.

A little known but powerful technique for soliciting input from a group of people during a project (or any other type of) meeting is The Delphi Technique.

In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects Podcast shares insights on what the Delphi technique is and how to use it.

By the way, you can find a demonstration of this technique in this video about Work Breakdown Structures.

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]]> https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-the-delphi-technique/feed/ 2 show@i-leadonline.com (Andy Kaufman, PMP)noGroup-think. We’ve all experienced it. Maybe it’s when a problem is being talked about and you don’t feel comfortable bucking the discussion trend. Or maybe you have someone on your team who is very opinionated and overly dominates discussions. A little known but powerful technique for soliciting input from a group of people during a project [...]Andy Kaufman, PMPGroup-think. We’ve all experienced it. Maybe it’s when a problem is being talked about and you don’t feel comfortable bucking the discussion trend. Or maybe you have someone on your team who is very opinionated and overly dominates discussions. A little known but powerful technique for soliciting input from a group of people during a project [...]project,management,leadership,PDU,Andy,Kaufman Improving Your Ability to Deliver: Sequencing https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-sequencing/ https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-sequencing/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:03:19 +0000 http://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/?p=120 Eventually project management comes down to “who does what by when,” and that’s what sequencing is.

It’s easy to talk about the concept of sequencing, but in practice, it can be a challenge to do it well. But a well thought-out sequence of activities can make the difference between time constraints that seem unrealistic and those that are do-able.

In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects Podcast shares insights on how a well sequenced project can radically improve your ability to successfully deliver.

To see a video demonstration of activity sequencing, check out this video.

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]]> https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-sequencing/feed/ 3 show@i-leadonline.com (Andy Kaufman, PMP)noEventually project management comes down to “who does what by when,” and that’s what sequencing is. It’s easy to talk about the concept of sequencing, but in practice, it can be a challenge to do it well. But a well thought-out sequence of activities can make the difference between time constraints that seem unrealistic and those [...]Andy Kaufman, PMPEventually project management comes down to “who does what by when,” and that’s what sequencing is. It’s easy to talk about the concept of sequencing, but in practice, it can be a challenge to do it well. But a well thought-out sequence of activities can make the difference between time constraints that seem unrealistic and those [...]project,management,leadership,PDU,Andy,Kaufman Improving Your Ability to Deliver: Influence Techniques https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-influence-techniques/ https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-influence-techniques/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:02:25 +0000 http://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/?p=123 What do you do when you’re being asked to deliver scope in a timeframe that just isn’t doable? Some project managers just give in. Others become the “no guy”, who essentially pushes back and is known to be more of an obstacle than part of the solution.

What are some good practices when it comes to influencing sponsors, customers, and other stakeholders?

In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects Podcast shares some easy-to-use ideas for influencing stakeholders.

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]]> https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-influence-techniques/feed/ 5 show@i-leadonline.com (Andy Kaufman, PMP)noWhat do you do when you’re being asked to deliver scope in a timeframe that just isn’t doable? Some project managers just give in. Others become the “no guy”, who essentially pushes back and is known to be more of an obstacle than part of the solution. What are some good practices when it comes to [...]Andy Kaufman, PMPWhat do you do when you’re being asked to deliver scope in a timeframe that just isn’t doable? Some project managers just give in. Others become the “no guy”, who essentially pushes back and is known to be more of an obstacle than part of the solution. What are some good practices when it comes to [...]project,management,leadership,PDU,Andy,Kaufman Improving Your Ability to Deliver: Risk Management https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-risk-management/ https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-risk-management/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:01:58 +0000 http://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/?p=125 In a previous video we discussed the dangers of “denial of risk”.

A solid risk management process can significantly improve your ability to successfully deliver projects. But how do you do it? Do you need a PhD in risk management?

In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and Projects Podcast shares practical ideas on how to reap the benefits of risk management.

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]]> https://www.free-project-management-videos.com/videoblog/index.php/improving-your-ability-to-deliver-risk-management/feed/ 2 show@i-leadonline.com (Andy Kaufman, PMP)noIn a previous video we discussed the dangers of “denial of risk”. A solid risk management process can significantly improve your ability to successfully deliver projects. But how do you do it? Do you need a PhD in risk management? In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and [...]Andy Kaufman, PMPIn a previous video we discussed the dangers of “denial of risk”. A solid risk management process can significantly improve your ability to successfully deliver projects. But how do you do it? Do you need a PhD in risk management? In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management podcast entitled The People and [...]project,management,leadership,PDU,Andy,Kaufman