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Why OKRs Fail (and How to Fix Them)

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000

OKRs promise strategic clarity but often fail. Philipp Schett, CEO of Wave 9 and ex-Microsoft/Meta exec, joins the show to reveal why. Learn the common pitfalls, the red flags of a failing program, and how to use project management principles to implement OKRs that actually drive results.

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Waterfall, Agile, AI

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:51:10 +0000

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Stealing from Tesla: The Edison Motors Project

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:03:00 +0000

Discover the story of Edison Motors and their mission to revolutionize the trucking industry with electric and hybrid solutions. Chase Barber shares his journey from logging to EV innovation, revealing their unique approach to problem-solving and project management. This episode is a masterclass in practical problem-solving and authentic entrepreneurship.

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OKR Coaching with Ben Lamorte and Cesar Abeid

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:04:00 +0000

In a lively chat with Ben Lamorte, learn how OKRs can transform project management. Uncover the OKR framework, strategies for aligning projects with company goals, and the crucial role of coaching. Whether you're implementing OKRs or just seeking better outcomes, this episode offers actionable insights for measurable success.

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Stress free Project Management and Emotional Intelligence with James Louttit

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000

In this episode James Louttit and I discuss his delightful book, Leading Impactful Teams, focusing on low-stress project management. The conversation covers emotional intelligence, practical techniques like prioritization, and risk management strategies. You'll also learn actionable tips for navigating uncertainty and improving team dynamics.

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Tooting Your Own Horn: Self-Promotion Tips with Traci Duez

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Feel awkward self-promoting? Traci Duez joins me to discuss overcoming this common hurdle. We explore practical ways to identify and share your accomplishments, debunk myths about humility, and learn how to authentically celebrate your successes without overshadowing others. Discover why self-promotion is key to career growth.

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Project Managing Anything with Kerry Hoffman

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the *Project Management for the Masses* podcast, Kerry Hoffman shares her unique journey from restaurant management to enterprise-level project management, revealing how the core principles of project management can be applied to anything—whether it's running a restaurant or managing complex business initiatives. Tune in to discover practical tips on creating project charters, managing risks, and leading with a calm demeanor, no matter the chaos around you.

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The Chief Project Officer

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 14 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000

In a compelling episode of the podcast, Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez joins host Cesar Abeid to explore the evolving role of the Chief Project Officer (CPO) in today's organizations. Antonio delves into how shifting resources from operations to projects are reshaping the needs of modern management roles, emphasizing the critical need for a CPO to oversee and integrate project activities effectively. He discusses the pivotal differences between operations and projects, offering insights into why a standardized approach often fails in project management. This engaging conversation also touches on the hierarchical challenges within corporations and the strategic integration of projects with corporate objectives. For those interested in the intersections of project management, strategy, and organizational change, this episode is a must-listen.

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How to Effectively Recognize Employees with Debra Corey

Cesar Abeid — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Discover the transformative power of employee recognition in this insightful podcast interview with Debra Corey. With practical tips and the "Four Golden Rules" of recognition, she offers a roadmap for creating a culture of appreciation within organizations, emphasizing its impact on employee well-being and organizational success.

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Epic Project Management: The DeepWater Horizon Oil Spill Cleanup

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 06:07:00 +0000

Mark J. Woeppel shares his experience leading a massive project to clean up the Gulf of Mexico after the 2010 oil spill.

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Linking Your Thinking and Note-Making with Nick Milo

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 02:25:14 +0000

Nick and Cesar explore the essence of note-making vs. note-taking. Dive into the challenges of the digital age, Nick's trust in Obsidian, and a glimpse of his workshop.

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The Power of Wanting

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Tracy Duez and Cesar delve into the transformative power of wanting more, challenging the notion of 'wanting' as selfish. They explore purpose's role in desire and offer tools like the Wheel of Wants to clarify aspirations. Learn about aligning head and heart, fulfilling purpose, embracing growth, and how wanting can foster a more fulfilling life.

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Project Management for Parents

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 21:11:48 +0000

In today's episode, we're joined by Hilary Kinney to discuss 'Project Management for Parents'. We'll explore the integration of project management principles in parenting and how it promotes harmony and efficiency within the family. Don't miss out!

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Artificial Intelligence in Project Management

Cesar Abeid — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:23:15 +0000

Discover the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in project management as Cesar explores the realm of AI with guest Tom Ummells, the creator of Tom's Planner.

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Effective Strategies for Hiring Team Members: Insights from a Talent Acquisition Expert

Cesar Abeid — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Today I chat with author Tatiyana Cure, author of "Hiring to Win." We cover strategies for hiring and keeping talent in your organization.

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The Power of Playfulness in Leadership

Cesar Abeid — Wed, 25 May 2022 10:57:14 +0000

Today I bring you the scrappy Kimberly Wiefling, who will delight you with her playful take on leadership and project management.

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What is coaching?

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Lara Hogan explains the difference between coaching and mentoring, then goes on to coach me in a very real, scarily authentic coaching session. Don't miss this one.

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The Hybrid Future of Project Management (and Work!)

Cesar Abeid — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000

More companies are adopting a "hybrid" situation in which some employees work from home some or all of the time, while others work from the office. How do we ensure success in this new reality?

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Valuable Change with Brendon Baker

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000

How to ensure your change initiative pays off, with guest Brendon Baker, author of the excellent book "Valuable Change."

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Practical advice to manage successful projects with Kevin Torf

Cesar Abeid — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 20:48:27 +0000

An open and frank conversation with Kevin Torf about project management and leadership, as well as tidbits of his pithy and practical book.

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Remote Leadership at Tumblr, with Lance Willett

Cesar Abeid — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 15:40:37 +0000

Lance Willett, Chief Product & Technology Officer at social media platform Tumblr shares his leadership philosophy, his views on project and product management, and distributed work at Tumblr.

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Onboarding Matters: How to Welcome Customers so They Stick Around

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:43:55 +0000

Today I chat with Donna Weber, the world's leading expert on customer onboarding.

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Develop Your Strategic Thinking

Cesar Abeid — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 18:52:32 +0000

How do develop your strategic thinking? Today I chat with author Greg Githens on the most important way to improve your thinking and up your impact in the world.

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Joy to the World: Finding the Joy in Business and Life

Cesar Abeid — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 14:17:57 +0000

Today we talk about joy in the workplace, with my guest Richard Sheridan, CEO of Menlo Innovations.

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Shared Leadership with Kevin Hancock

Cesar Abeid — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 12:12:53 +0000

Today I bring you one of my favourite conversations I have had on this podcast. I will introduce you to an accomplished CEO who lost a CEO's most powerful tool: his voice. But what he has found in the process of dealing with this loss is truly remarkable.

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Acing your Project Management Job Interview with Elizabeth Harrin

Cesar Abeid — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 13:26:46 +0000

Learn how to ace that job interview for your next project management role with Elizabeth Harrin.

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Master Your Mornings to Build Resilience

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Be intentional about your mornings so you can be at your best during the day. Crafting your perfect morning routine with Sasha Marie Stone.

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Mimicking Nature in Projects and Organizations: Biomimicry

Cesar Abeid — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 04:29:29 +0000

Can nature help us lead projects and design better organizations? Learn the principles of the new science of Biomimicry today with my guest Lex Amore.

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The Green Ember, with S.D. Smith

Cesar Abeid — Fri, 15 May 2020 04:10:50 +0000

As a break from project management, today we have a fascinating conversation with author S.D. Smith about life, courage, bravery, finding purpose, faith, and even a little Jurassic Park.

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How to be Indistractable, with Nir Eyal

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000

What could you accomplish if you could stay focused? What if you had the power to become “indistractable?” Today I chat with Nir Eyal, author of the excellent book Indistractable. We cover tips and techniques to avoid distractions and get focused.

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Value Stream Mapping with Karen Martin

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 21:17:04 +0000

Cesar Abeid talks with author Karen Martin on the benefits of value stream thinking for your organization.

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Leadership during times of disruption

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 12:09:24 +0000

How do you lead in times of disruption? Has the COVID-19 pandemic affected your ability to lead yourself and your team? Today I chat with the excellent "Leadership Freak" Dan Rockwell on how to exercise leadership during times such as these.

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How to Thrive During Difficult Times

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 15:40:13 +0000

You are likely staying home and away from many things that have kept you busy. In this episode, I share my tips to keep your body, mind, and soul engaged so you learn to do well and even thrive in difficult circumstances.

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Remote Project Management and Distributed Agile Teams

Cesar Abeid — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:33:45 +0000

Cesar Abeid talks with authors Johanna Rothman and Mark Kilby on managing distributed agile teams.

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Project Managing Large Corporate Events

Cesar Abeid — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 19:46:27 +0000

Cesar Abeid and Megan Marcel from Automattic talk about planning and managing large corporate events. It's all project management!

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The PMP Exam is changing in 2020: All you need to know to prepare

Cesar Abeid — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 17:10:36 +0000

Cesar Abeid and Cornelius Fichtner talk about the upcoming changes to the PMP exam and the best strategies to get your certification right now.

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Episode 121: Project Leadership in 2019 with Susanne Madsen

Cesar Abeid — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 12:50:17 +0000

Cesar Abeid and Susanne Madsen talk about today's new challenges in project leadership and the second edition of her book, The Power of Project Leadership

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Episode 120: Building a Remote or Distributed Project Team

Cesar Abeid — Fri, 10 May 2019 14:52:40 +0000

Cesar Abeid and Karen Arnold of Automattic talk about the benefits of building a distributed/remote team and how to get started.

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Episode 119: Going from Project to Product

Cesar Abeid — Thu, 02 May 2019 02:53:01 +0000

Cesar Abeid and Dr. Mik Kersten talk about the necessary shift from project to product thinking.

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Episode 118: Developing a Serving Mindset

Cesar Abeid — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 19:05:16 +0000

Cesar invites Farnoosh Brock back to the podcast today to talk about developing a serving mindset. This is the topic of her new book: The Serving Mindset: Stop Selling and Grow Your Business. Though primarily directed towards...

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Episode 117: Project Delivery and Emotional Intelligence

Cesar Abeid — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 17:41:15 +0000

Cesar invited Colin Ellis to be a guest on the show today. Colin D. Ellis is an award-winning international speaker, best-selling author and renowned project leadership and culture expert who works with organizations around the...

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Episode 116: The Power of One-On-One Meetings

Cesar Abeid — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 13:56:03 +0000

Cesar invited Jason Evanish join him on this episode. Jason is the CEO and founder of GetLighthouse.com which is software and a blog dedicated to helping people be awesome managers. They help managers in over...

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Episode 115: The #1 Area Project Managers Must Develop for Success

traciduez — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 13:15:18 +0000

Cesar & Traci invited Rick Morris, best-selling author, mentor, and evangelist for project management as well as an all-around great guy to join them on this episode. Rick’s appetite for knowledge and passion for the...

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Episode 114: The State of Project, Program, and Portfolio Management

traciduez — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 02:46:46 +0000

Cesar & Traci invited Mr. Iain Fraser, Chairman of the global Board of Directors for the Project Management Institute in 2006 on to the show this week to discuss the state of project, programme and portfolio...

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Episode 113: Overcoming Procrastination

traciduez — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 03:46:12 +0000

Cesar & Traci thought about publishing this episode last week but, well… you know… maybe we procrastinated. In this episode, we discuss procrastination and some anti-procrastination strategies. Some of the topics we cover are: Is...

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Episode 112: Start Winning with Better Communication

traciduez — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 01:06:15 +0000

In this episode, Cesar & Traci talk with Dennis Hong of SocialSavvySage.com. Dennis offers simple, easy-to-use tips to overcome our basic communication styles especially through text communications. Some of the topics he covers are: What...

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Episode 111: 7 Ways to Handle Criticism

traciduez — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 02:44:44 +0000

In this episode, Cesar tells Traci that she sucks! Then they talk about 7 ways to lessen the sting of criticism and not take it personally. The 7 ways are: Stop worrying about what other...

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Episode 110: Unlock Your Ability to Lead using The Responsibility Process

traciduez — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 03:21:08 +0000

In this episode, Cesar and Traci interview Christopher Avery, PhD. He is a reformed management consultant. After a decade helping corporations help smart, ambitious professionals find ways to cope with lives they don’t want and...

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Episode 109: Expert Tips for Leading Remote Teams

traciduez — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 02:58:11 +0000

In this episode, Traci turns the tables on Cesar and interviews him! Cesar is a team lead for Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com and a number of other products. Automattic employs more than 600 employees, all...

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Project Managers: Help us project manage this podcast in 2018

traciduez — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 21:20:31 +0000

In this episode, Cesar and Traci explore the direction of upcoming podcast episodes. We are asking YOU, our listener, to give us your thoughts on the direction of the podcast. What is the biggest leadership or project...

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Episode 107: Real leaders set SMARTer goals

traciduez — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 04:24:49 +0000

In the final episode of our series on Self-Leadership, Cesar and Traci discuss 4 steps to setting and achieving your goals and becoming the person you want to become. In episode 106, we talked about...

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Episode 106: Project Managers: Create Your Purpose

traciduez — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 18:15:33 +0000

In this episode from our series on Self-Leadership, Cesar and Traci talk about how you can CREATE your purpose and start off the year motivated and inspired. We believe that you don’t FIND...

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Episode 105: Reclaim Your Power

traciduez — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 14:25:39 +0000

In this episode from our series on Self-Leadership, Cesar and Traci discuss ways that you can reclaim your personal power so that you can accomplish your purpose. (Now don’t worry if you don’t know what...

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Episode 104: You can measure THINKING!??

traciduez — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 03:47:33 +0000

In previous episodes, Cesar and Traci alluded to the fact that you could measure your thinking. Not what you think (that would be kind of spooky), but, in fact, how you think. That’s what...

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Episode 103: The Central Question

traciduez — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 14:44:23 +0000

Cesar and Traci continue this series on Self-leadership by discussing what every leader needs to learn to do… Create Value Every job you have, every relationship you hold, every process you create has...

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Episode 102: What’s Your Mindset?

traciduez — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 01:38:01 +0000

In our last episode, we talked about mindfulness. Mindfulness gives us the ability to make a choice. in this week’s episode, we’re going to focus on our willingness to make a choice. This deals...

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Episode 101: Mindfulness & Neuro-Myths

traciduez — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 12:00:12 +0000

In today’s episode, we’re discuss thinking and its impact on self-leadership. Not only how thinking is the root of all of our success but also how our thinking gets in the way of the stuff...

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Episode 100: Self-Leadership

traciduez — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 01:40:51 +0000

Has this ever happened to you? You’ve gone to a conference or seminar and learn great ideas, you had good intentions, but you didn’t get the breakthrough results? Have you ever gone to training and...

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Episode 99: Introduction to new series with Cesar Abeid and Traci Duez

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 05:00:35 +0000

The PM for the Masses podcast is back! If you have been missing the show, miss it no more! We are kicking off this new season of the PM for the Masses podcast with a...

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Managing Managers: How to Cut Busy Work and Boost Productivity

Cesar Abeid — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 11:39:08 +0000

By Marlena Stoddard No matter what role an individual plays in a company, they need to be as productive as possible while on the clock. Therefore, it is important that managers implement policies that allow...

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Support an Environment for Success, Be a Better Project Manager

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 13:00:09 +0000

This is a guest post by Brooke Cade In the world of business, the average person juggles about 3 to 4 concurrent project at any given time along with all of their other daily duties. With...

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You’re Doing Meetings Wrong: Here’s How To Fix Them

Cesar Abeid — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 20:29:03 +0000

Today Elizabeth Harrin and I talk about how meetings are dysfunctional, and how to turn them into something your team will find useful and even enjoyable!

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Project Estimates: Predicting the Unpredictable With Johanna Rothman

Cesar Abeid — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 19:54:31 +0000

Today we tackle the crazy idea which is to try and predict cost and schedules for projects.

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The Delorean: Epic Project Management

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 13:50:13 +0000

Learn the unbelievable story of the DeLorean project by listening to my conversation with Barrie Wills, former CEO of DeLorean Motors Company.

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Are You Too Busy To Be Productive?

Cesar Abeid — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 21:30:57 +0000

Note by Cesar: This is a guest post by Shikha Menwal. Shikha is a writer at ProofHub. Her academic credentials include a bachelor’s degree in computer sciences. From lifestyle, to technology, and management, etc. she has...

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Change Management With A Twist, With Gary McGugan

Cesar Abeid — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 13:46:20 +0000

We all know about the impact that changes can have on projects. How about the impact that your project will have on the organization and on the industry?

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5 Ways Project Managers Fail (And How To Avoid Them)

Cesar Abeid — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 15:41:09 +0000

Note from Cesar: This is a guest post by Brooke Cade. Brooke is a freelance writer with Workfront. When she is not writing, Brooke is committed to learning more about helping businesses and marketing professionals succeed...

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Here’s Why You Need Public Speaking

Cesar Abeid — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 15:05:00 +0000

On today's episode I share my conversation with "The Speech Wiz" Don Smith on the topic of public speaking: why you should do it, how to get started, and how to excel at it.

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Learn To Communicate Like A Spy

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 04:00:46 +0000

Today I speak with former Canadian spy Adam Nesrallah. We talk about how to use intelligence gathering techniques to improve our communication skills.

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What Is DevOps?

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 16:00:55 +0000

Listen to my conversation with DevOps expert Matt Stratton. This is a great introduction to DevOps!

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6 Ways Project Management Can Be A Winning Strategy for Entrepreneurs

Cesar Abeid — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 21:05:03 +0000

This is a guest post by Sabita Saleem (bio below post). More and more people are transitioning from their day jobs to realizing their dreams of starting a business. A smart and brave move indeed!...

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All You Want to Know About the Certified ScrumMaster Program and PMI ACP

Cesar Abeid — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 19:04:57 +0000

I have always wanted to know more about the Certified ScrumMaster Program (CSM) and the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner program. Many of my listeners also write me asking questions about these certifications, more specifically on...

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From Toyota, to AirBus, to Wrike: The Lean Journey of Errette Dunn

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 02:00:00 +0000

As the host of the Project Management for the Masses Podcast, I get to know a LOT of people in the PM industry. One thing that always amazes me is to learn about the journey...

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It’s Time We Project Managers Get Our Stuff Together: Getting Things Done with David Allen

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:00:00 +0000

David Allen, author of Getting Things Done, geeks out with me on productivity and talks about the second edition of the book.

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The Power of Project Management: An Infographic by @Udemy

Cesar Abeid — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 19:01:35 +0000

Check out this amazing infographic on the power of project management.

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Project Managers Could Communicate Even Better: Here’s How

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 02:11:26 +0000

Communication Diva Jenn Swanson explains to me what communication really is, how to get better at it, and how to stand out on your new job.

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Project Managers are Overachievers: Here’s Help!

Cesar Abeid — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 03:48:48 +0000

Knowing how to get things done can turn project managers into overachievers. Today I speak with author and coach Jen Gresham on how to avoid that pitfall.

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Project Managers: Here’s How to Stand Out and Get Noticed

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 04:13:33 +0000

Today's episode of the Project Management for the Masses podcast is a conversation with the fantastic Dorie Clark on how to stand out and be noticed.

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Leaders in the Trenches with Gene Hammett: Episode 84

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 20:29:33 +0000

Gene Hammett talks to me about losing his job on 9/11, his ups and downs as an entrepreneur, and the benefits of working with a coach.

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Project Management for You is Almost Done!

Cesar Abeid — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 14:37:03 +0000

Here's an exciting update on the progress of my upcoming book Project Management for You.

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Let’s Talk Leadership with Michel Dion (@PMProjectAria)

Cesar Abeid — Wed, 27 May 2015 03:44:03 +0000

On this episode of the Project Management for the Masses Podcast I speak with project manager, author, and blogger Michel Dion on the topic of leadership.

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082 How To Get Started in Project Management with Colin Ellis (@ColinDEllis)

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 19 May 2015 14:57:42 +0000

Colin Ellis shares with me his tested approach to helping folks get started in the field of project management on this episode of PM for the Masses.

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Increase your Productivity the Agile Way with Danilo Tambone (@dantambone): Episode 81

Cesar Abeid — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 02:39:18 +0000

My guest Danilo Tambone shares with us how to use Agile, Kanban, and Scrum to skyrocket your productivity.

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Using Agile as a Lifestyle with @MariaMatarelli: Episode 80

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 05:09:45 +0000

On today's show I speak with author, speaker, and coach Maria Matarelli on using Agile at work and at home.

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Herding Cats with Glen Alleman: Episode 79

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 04:19:23 +0000

Today I bring you the multi-talented Glen Alleman as we talk about his career and best tips to be a great project manager who stands out in the industry.

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The Salesman Project Manager: Episode 78

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 03:43:30 +0000

Have you ever heard that everyone is in sales? I truly believe that that is the case, but there’s more: this is true especially for project managers. We are in the business of persuading, communicating,...

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Take Control of Your Career: Episode 77

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 05:04:38 +0000

On this episode I speak with career coach Dev Ramcharan. We talk about PMI Salary Survey and the best way to take control of your career.

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Be Productive! With Mike Vardy @productivityist: Episode 76

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 03:30:21 +0000

On this episode of the PM for the Masses Podcast I speak with Mike Vardy on the topic of productivity.

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Can You Turn Your Mistakes Into Successes? Episode 75

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 03:24:27 +0000

On this episode of the Project Management for the Masses Podcast I interview Matthew Turner on turning mistakes into your best idea yet.

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The Power of Project Leadership with Susanne Madsen: Episode 74

Cesar Abeid — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 05:01:17 +0000

Susanne Madsen talks to me about her exciting new book that helps project managers move from management to leadership.

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Corporate Culture with Evan McBroom: Episode 73

Cesar Abeid — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 20:56:32 +0000

On this last episode of the year I speak with my friend Evan McBroom about corporate culture.

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Project Management for You Series: The Wrap Up

Cesar Abeid — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 04:50:40 +0000

On this final episode I share my thoughts on the Project Management for You podcast series, my upcoming book, and the success of my Kickstarter campaign.

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Project Management for You with Cesar Abeid

Cesar Abeid — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 04:05:16 +0000

On this episode I am interviewed by Mark Phillipy of the Sensible Project Manager Podcast as we talk about the principles of project management.

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Project Management for You with Margaret Meloni (@MargaretMeloni)

Cesar Abeid — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 04:05:24 +0000

Margaret Meloni, project management expert, author, and speaker, shares with me her take on the basics of Project Management.

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Project Management for You with Ron Rosenhead (@ronrosenhead)

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:29:44 +0000

Project manager expert, trainer, author, and speaker Ron Rosenhead shares with me how he defines and explains project management to the masses.

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Project Management Minimalism with Michael Greer (@michael_greer)

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 04:15:19 +0000

Author and project management expert Michael Greer shares with me his views on the least folks need to know about project management.

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Project Management for You with Geoff Crane (@papercutpm)

Cesar Abeid — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 11:00:35 +0000

Listen to my chat with my friend and fantastic project management expert Geoff Crane, as we get his take on what project management is all about.

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Project Management For You with Rich Maltzman (@RichEarthPM)

Cesar Abeid — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 04:03:18 +0000

Project manager and author Rich Maltzman shares his me his take on the principles of Project Management.

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Project Management for You with Dave Gordon (@PracticingITPM)

Cesar Abeid — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 11:06:47 +0000

Project Management expert and blogger Dave Gordon chats with me about project management, including his take on what's essential and how to get started.

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Project Management for You with Johanna Rothman (@johannarothman)

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 04:10:45 +0000

The pragmatic Johanna Rothman shares with me her thoughts on what Project Management really is.

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Project Management for You: Francis Hooke (@HookeCo)

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 04:04:40 +0000

Project management expert Francis Hooke chats with me about the least folks need to know about Project Management to start getting things done.

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Sensible Project Management with Mark Phillipy (@SensiblePM)

Cesar Abeid — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 04:23:00 +0000

Mark Phillipy shares with me his thoughts on Project Management, and how it can apply to large corporate initiatives but also smaller, home projects.

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Project Management for You with Stephen Carver (@CarverStephen)

Cesar Abeid — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 04:01:46 +0000

Project Manager extraordinaire Stephen Carver shares with me his insights on Project Management principles and ideas.

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Project Management For You with Peter Taylor (@TheLazyPM)

Cesar Abeid — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 03:54:07 +0000

The "Lazy Project Manager" Peter Taylor shares his thoughts on using project management to turn ideas into reality and get things done.

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Project Management For You: The Project Whisperer Adriana Girdler (@AdrianaGirdler)

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 04:15:28 +0000

My chat with project management practitioner, author, executive coach, and speaker Adriana Girdler on getting things done with Project Management.

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Project Management For You: Taking Action and Using Agile with Cornelius Fichtner (@corneliusficht)

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 03:29:17 +0000

Cornelius Fichtner shares with me his thoughts on what Project Management is and how to start using it to turn ideas into reality.

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Project Management for You: Elizabeth Harrin (@pm4girls)

Cesar Abeid — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 04:01:36 +0000

Elizabeth Harrin from "A Girl's Guide to Project Management" shares with me principles of project management so we can start turning our ideas into reality.

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Project Management for You: Tony Adams (@TonyAdams2002)

Cesar Abeid — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 04:01:16 +0000

Tony Adams talks to me about his thoughts on how to use Project Management principles to get things done.

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Cesar Abeid On Project Management and What It Can Do For You

Cesar Abeid — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 04:02:37 +0000

The following interview was conducted by Clark Buckner from TechnologyAdvice.com (they provide top business software comparisons on project management platforms, marketing automation solutions, cloud backup and storage, and much more). Make sure to check out...

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Project Management for You: Carl Pritchard

Cesar Abeid — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 05:01:32 +0000

Risk Management expert and Project Management authority Carl Pritchard chats with me on the meaning of Project Management and the best ways to get started.

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Project Management for You: Susanne Madsen

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 05:01:05 +0000

On this episode of the Project Management for you Podcast series I talk with project management expert Susanne Madsen on the basics of project management.

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Project Management for You: Andy Kaufman

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 05:01:18 +0000

On this episode of the Project Management for you Podcast series I talk with project management expert Andy Kaufman on the basics of project management.

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Project Management for You: Introduction

Cesar Abeid — Sun, 28 Sep 2014 05:01:18 +0000

In this podcast episode I introduce the Project Management for You series.

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Project Management for You and the Kickstarter Campaign

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 20:51:02 +0000

Today I update you on the upcoming Project Management for You podcast series and the Kickstarter campaign that will help me fund my book of the same title.

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Epic Project Management: The Panama Canal

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 02:13:50 +0000

On today's episode of the Project Management for the Masses Podcast we talk about the history and current expansion project of the Panama Canal.

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What’s Next for Project Management: Shawn Dickerson from AtTask

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 03:49:18 +0000

Today I talk with Shawn Dickerson from AtTask on the current trends in Project Management. Check it out!

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Project Management and the Movies: Episode 49

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 04:33:18 +0000

Today we look at how a movie project is managed. You will be surprised at how much it is similar to a more traditional project. Check it out!

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Holistic Productivity with Tim Stringer (@timstringer): Episode 48

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 05:21:42 +0000

On today's episode I speak with Tim Stringer of Technically Simple. How can we be productive and stay sane?

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Is Your Project Sustainable? Episode 47

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 01:42:32 +0000

Sustainability is such a buzzword today. Yet, I don’t think we think much about it when talking about projects – unless the project happens to be related to environmental, sustainability, green energy, or other related...

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Managing Large Projects in Latin America: Episode 46

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 01:06:31 +0000

Hello all! Last week I spoke with Ky Nichol, project manager of the Olympic Games and the World Cup. It was a great conversation, and it got me thinking: Brazil and the rest of Latin...

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Epic Project Management: Managing the World Cup and The Olympics: Episode 45

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 20:45:14 +0000

It’s July of 2014 and we just watched the largest party on Earth take place in my birth country of Brazil. As a Brazilian I had mixed feelings about this World Cup because there was...

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My Chat With LiquidPlanner CEO Liz Pearce: Episode 44

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 04:33:17 +0000

There are so many project management applications out there that sometimes it is difficult to choose the right one for your project. Today I’d like to bring you a conversation I had with the CEO...

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The Human Side of Business and Ways We Make Stuff Up: Episode 43

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 03:49:15 +0000

This episode marks one year of the PM for the Masses Podcast. I can’t believe how far we have come with the show. Just a year ago I did not know many of my guests...

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From Zero to Project Management Giant: The Story of Dell and Roy Gatling

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 05:31:45 +0000

On today’s episode of the Project Management for the Masses I talk with Roy Gatling. Roy is a former Dell employee who witnessed the company’s journey in embracing and implementing project management to become the...

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Reinvent Yourself as a Professional with Dorie Clark (@dorieclark): Episode 41

Cesar Abeid — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 04:47:06 +0000

On today’s episode of the PM for the Masses Podcast I bring you the dynamic Dorie Clark to talk about reinventing ourselves. Whether you are changing industries, or trying to find a new job, or...

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What The Heck Is Agile? An Introduction to Agile Project Management: Episode 40

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 03:49:08 +0000

Hello all and welcome to episode 40 of the Project Management for the Masses Podcast! What The Heck Is Agile? Today I bring you a great introduction to Agile and Scrum. I pretended to forget...

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What Are Employers Looking For In A Project Manager? Episode 39

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 12 May 2014 17:49:00 +0000

Today I bring you two conversations I had recently about the job market and the job seeker. First, I will share with you my conversation with Dr. Noel Radley, a project management researcher with Software Advice. ...

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Soft Skills and Getting People to Work Together: Episode 38 with Geoff Crane

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 06 May 2014 02:56:25 +0000

Sometimes all you need is to get people to work together. My guest today will share with us how that ability can truly turn you into a fantastic project manager. He will also share with us: Techniques...

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A Blueprint for Publishing Your Own Book: Episode 37

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 04:37:36 +0000

Last week we talked about writing. It was a great chat with Mr. Jeff Goins and we talked about the human touch, the philosophy of writing, creating the habit of writing, and how writing...

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Project Managers: Start Writing! Episode 36 with Jeff Goins

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 03:05:48 +0000

Hello all and welcome to this exciting episode of the Project Management for the Masses Podcast! This is a new chapter on my journey into becoming a writer. As some of you may know, I...

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Using The Web To Build Your Reputation: Episode 35

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 04:39:00 +0000

Hello everyone and welcome to episode 35 of the PM for the Masses Podcast! Today I bring you some of the message I shared last Friday at the PMI Southwestern Ontario Chapter symposium, on using...

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Managing Work, Family, and Your Passion with Patrick Snow: Episode 34

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 03:33:08 +0000

Are you ready to be energized? After last week’s episode in which I talked about being in a funk, today I bring the energizing Patrick Snow to talk about managing work, family, and doing work...

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Project Managers: Get out of that funk! Episode 33

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 02:56:13 +0000

Hello everyone! On today’s episode I share with you my experience as I returned from a great vacation to find myself paralyzed by the amount of work waiting for me. Have you ever felt like...

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How To Lead and Influence Without Authority with Dave Stachowiak: Episode 32

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 03:59:35 +0000

It’s hard enough to lead and influence people when we are the boss. Now, how do we do that when we have no authority over our team? This is a very common situation that project...

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How To Be A Servant Leader with Mark Phillipy: Episode 31

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 04:09:36 +0000

Leadership. This was the topic of my last episode with Susanne Madsen, and I will be covering this topic frequently here on the PM for the Masses Podcast. This week I speak with the ubiquitous...

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Stop Managing, Start Leading! with Susanne Madsen: Episode 30

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 03:46:33 +0000

One of the top qualities that a good project manager should have is being an effective leader. This poses us project managers with a challenge. How can we be better leaders? Is leadership something one...

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The Problem with Meetings: Episode 29

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 07:08:35 +0000

Hello everyone and welcome to episode 29 of the PM for the Masses Podcast! Did you know that every month, employees attend 62 meetings for an average of 31 hours? Every month! Following last week’s conversation...

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Managing email with David Sparks

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 06:42:39 +0000

Imagine all the things us project managers could do with the time we spend in our email inboxes every day. Why so much email? Why do we spend so much time dealing with email? My...

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Project Managers: Up Your Impact with Chuck Frey: Episode 27

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 05:38:39 +0000

On the PM for the Masses Podcast I often talk about the benefits of having a mentor or coach. While it is a wonderful thing, sometimes it is hard to find one. What I have...

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Epic Project Management: The Øresund Bridge: Episode 26

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 05:53:13 +0000

Hello everyone and welcome to episode 26 of the PM for the Masses Podcast! Today we talk about the absolutely stunning Øresund Bridge, which connects Sweden and Denmark. This project is specially unique because it...

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Overcoming Self Doubt with Jared Easley: Episode 25

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 08:24:07 +0000

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of the PM for the Masses Podcast. Today I bring you my good friend Jared Easley to talk about a topic we all have to deal with, project...

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Your Job Search is a Project. Here’s how to Manage it: Episode 24

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 05:35:43 +0000

Happy new year! I hope you enjoyed your holiday break and are ready to take 2014 by the horns and make it the best year yet. I really mean it! I am PUMPED about what...

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Merry Christmas!

Cesar Abeid — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 15:10:04 +0000

Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, the Abeids wish you a wonderful Christmas!

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Set Goals and Achieve them in 2014 with Harry Che: Episode 23

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 03:37:48 +0000

Hello everyone and welcome to episode 23 of the PM for the Masses Podcast! This is the last episode of 2013, and I thought we should talk about what a lot of people talk about...

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Starting your Project Management Business with Francis Hooke: Episode 22

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 03:41:23 +0000

Hello everyone, and welcome back to the PM for the Masses Podcast! This week I have a laid back, friendly chat with my buddy Francis Hooke. Francis is a fairly young guy who left a...

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Traci Duez at TEDx Houston?

Cesar Abeid — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 21:21:26 +0000

Hello everyone! Here’s how you can help a fantastic human being. Traci Duez was my guest back on episode 2 of the PM for the Masses Podcast. To this day I still hear from listeners...

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021 My Chat With Michael Sliwinski: Here’s Why Nozbe Is Such A Popular Productivity Tool

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 06:26:49 +0000

Think about your to-do list. Is it paper-based? Is it on a computer application? Is it on your smartphone? Now imagine all the complaints you have about the system you are using. Think about all...

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Networking in the 21st century?

Cesar Abeid — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 19:05:57 +0000

Hello everyone! I’m working on a new presentation and would love your thoughts on this. When thinking about networking as a professional on this age of social media and instant communication, what comes to mind?...

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020 Project Managers: Go Out On Your Own

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 16:27:38 +0000

Hello everyone and welcome to the Project Management for the Masses Podcast, my name is Cesar Abeid your host, and this is THE podcast about project management and project managers. Thanks again for listening! I...

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019 Time Management and the Project Manager

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 03:56:04 +0000

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you had a great weekend. Today is Monday and as you start your work week you’re likely to be facing lots of different projects that demand your attention, but most...

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018 Project Managers: Create Insanely Effective Presentations with Nancy Duarte

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 03:47:09 +0000

Today I bring you my conversation with the astute Nancy Duarte, a communication expert who works with the top brands in the world. We will talk about the art of creating compelling presentations. As I...

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017 Project Managers, Let’s All Use Plain Language

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 03:31:12 +0000

Hello once again! I am a big advocate for the use of plain language. If you have been listening to the show for a while, you probably have noticed that I tend to speak to...

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016 The Secrets for Getting Promoted as a Project Manager

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 03:37:48 +0000

Hello everyone once again and welcome to the PM for the Masses Podcast, the Podcast about project management and project managers. So stow your tray tables, put your seats in the upright position and get...

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015 Project Managers: Be Excellent!

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 07:00:56 +0000

It’s a new week and I bring you episode 15 of the PM for the Masses Podcast. It’s great to have you as part of this thriving community. If you haven’t been to our Google+...

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014 Productivity Beyond the To-Do List with Erik Fisher

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 06:31:15 +0000

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! On today’s episode of the Project Management for the Masses Podcast, I speak with Erik Fisher, host of the Beyond the To-Do List Podcast, and author of the book Beyond the To-Do...

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013 Who the heck is Cesar Abeid? My first solo episode!

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 06:12:31 +0000

Hello all and welcome once again to the Project Management Podcast. This is episode 13, and for the first time ever, I am doing an episode solo! That’s right. I’m the host and the guest....

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Webinar: Start your Project Management Blog The Right Way

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 05:48:52 +0000

On this first PM for the Masses webinar, my friend Dustin Hartzler from YourWebsiteEngineer.com and I take you by the hand and show you step by step how to: Get reliable, affordable hosting for your website/blog...

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012 Project Communications with Elizabeth Harrin

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 05:05:17 +0000

Hello everyone and welcome to episode 12 of the PM for the Masses Podcast! I’m Cesar Abeid and this is THE podcast about project management and project managers. So get ready to be entertained, educated,...

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Managing information overload

Cesar Abeid — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 01:35:28 +0000

Hey everyone! I was recently approached by Jason Westland as he’d like to write a guest post for the PM for the Masses blog. He sent me this neat article and I thought I’d share...

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What does Project Management mean to me?

Cesar Abeid — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 00:53:35 +0000

This post is part of the worldwide PM FlashBlog initiative. For more information, visit this page. Every other year I hop on a plane with my family and fly from Toronto to Seattle for Christmas....

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011 Stop Hiring Project Managers!

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 02:00:35 +0000

Today’s episode is a bit longer than usual, but it’s PACKED with great things, so I hope you don’t mind. If you’re listening to me during your commute this morning you might have to press...

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010 Making Sense of Social Media in Project Management with Tony Adams

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 04:13:47 +0000

You have heard that one of the top functions of the project manager is to communicate. The thing is, social media is increasingly becoming the method of choice for people to communicate today. So what...

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009 Project Manager: Blog Like a Boss with Leslie Samuel

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 06:01:21 +0000

It’s another week and it’s a new episode of the PM for the Masses Podcast. This is THE podcast about project management and project managers. So sit back, grab a cup of coffee if you...

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008 Likeonomics with Rohit Bhargava

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 03:34:45 +0000

It’s a new week, so welcome to a new episode of the Project Management for the Masses Podcast! I recently devoured a book called “Likeonomics” an Amazon #1 best seller in “Global Marketing,”Motivation and Self-Help,”...

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007 Kanban and a Popular Blog: Pawel Brodzinski Explains How He Does It

Cesar Abeid — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 20:04:43 +0000

Hello all, I hope you are enjoying the PM for the Masses Podcast. I know I’m having a ball! One of my goals with this show is to learn new things I know nothing about....

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006 Risk Management and the Secret Sauce of Carl Pritchard

Cesar Abeid — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 08:30:58 +0000

Hello everyone and welcome to episode 6 of the Project Management for the Masses Podcast! Today we will talk about risk management and the man who wrote the book on it, Mr. Carl Pritchard. On...

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005 The Success Story of Cornelius Fichtner and his PM Prepcast

Cesar Abeid — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 02:47:31 +0000

Hello everyone and welcome to episode 5 of the PM for the Masses Podcast. It is great to be back home after my two-week pilgrimage trip in Brazil. Today I bring you the one-and-only Cornelius...

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004 The Work Breakdown Structure with Margaret Meloni

Cesar Abeid — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 02:17:19 +0000

Here we are with episode 4 of the PM for the Masses Podcast! Thank you for listening and for giving me such amazing feedback. I am so happy that the show is resonating with you...

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003 Getting Things Done with David Allen

Cesar Abeid — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 09:45:44 +0000

On today’s episode of the PM for the Masses Podcast I bring you David Allen, the best selling author of Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. Press the play button above to listen...

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002 Think Better and Use Your Strengths to Improve Your Weaknesses: Axiology with Traci Duez

Cesar Abeid — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 09:00:58 +0000

I’m glad to bring you episode 2 of the PM for the Masses Podcast! Have you ever wondered what axiology is? Me neither. However, my guest today has convinced me that it is one the...

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001 Accomplish More While Doing Less with Peter Taylor

Cesar Abeid — Sat, 06 Jul 2013 02:26:12 +0000

Welcome to episode 1 of the PM for the Masses Podcast. If I had a storefront for this show I’d be opening the doors right now, rolling out a red carpet to the curb and...

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PM for the Masses Podcast: Introduction

Cesar Abeid — Sat, 06 Jul 2013 01:32:23 +0000

After months of planning and preparation, I am so thrilled to launch the PM for the Masses Podcast. The ribbon is officially cut! On this episode “zero” I introduce myself and tell you what this...

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Life is a project. You are the manager.

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 28 May 2013 20:11:50 +0000

Dear Project Manager: Have you ever felt like you were stuck? Have you ever felt like you didn’t like your job, or like that promotion might never come, or that you’d like to start your...

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A Totally New Look

Cesar Abeid — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:23:12 +0000

As you can see, things are looking different around here! Just recently I ran a contest for a new design for my logo and the result can be seen on the top of the website....

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What will 2013 bring?

Cesar Abeid — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:55:32 +0000

Happy New Year! It’s been a while since you last heard from me, but I am happy to let you know that I have big plans for PM for the Masses for 2013. I...

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Get Some Free Project Management Training and PDUs through June 8th

Cesar Abeid — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:18:57 +0000

This is a very quick message to let you know of an incredible way you can get some free project management training and earn PDUs (if you are PMI certified). My friend Josh Nankivel from...

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FREE webinar: “Negotiating is Necessary”

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:48:11 +0000

It has been a while since you last heard from me. Life has been busy!I’d like to tell you that I have some great plans for the Project Management for the Masses website and brand...

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23 Reasons To Use The PM Prepcast to Prepare for the PMP Exam

Cesar Abeid — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:21:24 +0000

If you have ever asked me what to use when preparing for the PMP exam, you probably heard me go on and on about the PM Prepcast. I liked it so much when I...

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The Bootstrap Project Manager

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:47:42 +0000

Hello all! I’d like to announce that I’m currently working on my first eBook, called “The Bootstrap Project Manager.” In it I will share with you how to become a project manager from scratch, using...

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My Getting Things Done Setup

Cesar Abeid — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:01:50 +0000

The best thing that I’ve done for my Project Management career was to manage my personal projects more effectively. I am an avid user of David Allen’s “Getting Things Done” approach to personal productivity. It...

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Projectize your life

Cesar Abeid — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 18:37:58 +0000

I have been the project manager for our small family business for a long time. As you may know, we provide services to the construction industry, specifically in the area of project management. All our...

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PM Exam Simulator changes on August 15th

Cesar Abeid — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:59:43 +0000

For those who purchased the PM Exam Simulator (compensated affiliate link) here’s an update on the changes made to it in anticipation to PMI’s new PMP exam which takes place on August 31st. From Cornelius Fichtner:...

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The Challenge of Bringing Project Management to Small Businesses

Cesar Abeid — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:25:42 +0000

When Concept Red started “following” me on Twitter (by the way, click here to follow me on Twitter) they immediately caught my attention. Their focus on small businesses spoke to me, since this is one...

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21 Actions You Can Take Right Now To Get PMP Certified

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:32:02 +0000

So you have been working with projects for a while and have been thinking about getting your PMI certification. Do you need a little encouragement? Search no more! Here’s my list of 21 actions you...

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New look!

Cesar Abeid — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 02:26:02 +0000

Hello friends of PM for the Masses! As a result of the feedback I got from you regarding my last website layout, I decided to start fresh. Apparently the previous theme was a bit too...

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Here’s How To Be Lazy And Productive

Cesar Abeid — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:30:23 +0000

Peter Taylor is known in the project management world as the “Lazy Project Manager.” His book of the same title offers great insights on productivity, and challenges the notion that putting in the long hours...

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How To Be Productive When Things Keep Coming At You

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:30:15 +0000

After Mariana followed up with me after my last post, I decided to elaborate more on how to stay productive while managing all the information that we are bombarded with every day. Be it email...

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10 Things You Must Do To Create a Great Project Schedule

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:14:50 +0000

Here’s a recent post on Remontech’s blog on how to create a great project schedule. Check it out! http://www.remontech.com/10-things-you-must-do-to-create-a-great-project-schedule/

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Evernote Explained: A Brief Introduction

Cesar Abeid — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:45:20 +0000

Anybody who knows me knows my excitement over a little product called Evernote. They have just passed the 10 million-user mark and they keep growing, so I’m definitely not alone. My sister Mariana Abeid-McDougall spent the...

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The Best Resource to Help you Start your Project Management Career

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:45:17 +0000

If you have ever done an online search on how to get started in project management, you certainly have bumped into content written by our guest Josh Nankivel, BSc PM, PMP. I have certainly enjoyed...

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Sittin’ on the dock of the bay… Wasting time? It’s up to you.

Cesar Abeid — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:46:07 +0000

Margaret Meloni just posted this great little tidbit on wasting time. If you have a minute, check it out. I think we all worry that we are wasting our time. We worry we’re wasting our...

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How to Manage Stakeholders

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 31 May 2011 01:42:32 +0000

I really recommend you check out the project management community on LinkedIn. There are great discussions there and it is a great place to meet other project managers and exchange ideas. It was in that...

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Project Management soft skills guru tells us how she got started

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 24 May 2011 22:07:57 +0000

It is no secret that many project managers start their careers as a promotion from a technical position. The IT world is full of Project Managers who were programmers, for example. It’s not a surprise...

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Interview with Pam Stanton: The Project Whisperer

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 16 May 2011 15:25:38 +0000

On our second interview in our series, Pam Stanton shares with us how she got started in Project Management. She also gives us great tips on how to start a career in Project Management, how...

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Getting Started in Project Management, PM Ideas for Your Business and Personal Life: Cornelius Fichtner, PMP

Cesar Abeid — Wed, 11 May 2011 19:03:30 +0000

Here is an interview with Cornelius Fichtner, PMP. Cornelius shares with us how he became a Project Manager, and his best tips to implement Project Management ideas in your small business and in your personal...

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The PMP Exam is changing!

Cesar Abeid — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:54:24 +0000

From Cornelius Fichtner: Every five to seven years, the Project Management Institute (PMI) performs a Role Delineation Study to determine authority (“the role”), responsibilities & duties of project managers today. The findings are then used...

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Challenges in establishing an integrated project management system

Cesar Abeid — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 22:05:05 +0000

If you’ve ever used a project management information system, you know that while helpful, it can be challenging to integrate the information that such tools provide with other aspects of your business. Dr. Onur Tokdemir,...

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Get 20% off the PM Exam Simulator

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:59:15 +0000

Hello all! Sign up for our mail list and get 20% off the PM Exam Simulator. This is a limited time promotion. Click here to take advantage of this great offer.

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PMP Exam Simulator launched

Cesar Abeid — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:44:07 +0000

New educational tool for PMP candidates launches today, providing unparalleled exam simulation. Click here for my review of this product. SILVERADO, March 25, 2011 – OSP International LLC has today launched PMP Exam Simulator, a...

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Beta testing the PM Exam Simulator

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:55:34 +0000

As I mentioned on my previous post, I am currently beta-testing the PM Exam Simulator which will be released on Friday, March 25, 2011. The product promises to create an environment similar to the...

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Test Driving the New PM Exam Simulator

Cesar Abeid — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 19:30:58 +0000

I’ve been invited to beta-test the new PM Exam Simulator soon to be released by Cornelius Fichtner from the PM Prepcast. This is something I wished I had when I was preparing for my PMP...

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How to Read the PMBOK Guide

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:39:47 +0000

If you are planning on taking the PMP exam, or if you want to learn more about Project Management, you eventually will have to read the Project Management Body of Knowledge, or PMBOK Guide. The...

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The To-Complete-Performance-Index (TCPI)

Cesar Abeid — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 02:07:03 +0000

The To-Complete-Performance-Index (TCPI) allows a projection of the anticipated performance required to achieve a goal. As a simple example: You are driving in your car to a friends house. You promised that you would arrive...

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The Project Schedule

Cesar Abeid — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 03:43:58 +0000

The project schedule is one of the central components of a project. For a thorough explanation on how to develop your schedule, I recommend you start by watching the following episodes of the Project Management...

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The Project Management Plan

Cesar Abeid — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 11:17:06 +0000

Before we get started, I recommend you watching episode E01.31 “The Project Management Plan” of the Project Management Prepcast. The Project Management Prepcast is an amazingly affordable way to learn the basics of Project Management. ...

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The Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)

Cesar Abeid — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:48:45 +0000

A Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM), also known as RACI matrix or Linear Responsibility Chart (LRC), describes the participation by various roles in completing tasks or deliverables for a project or business process. It is especially...

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The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Cesar Abeid — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 04:30:32 +0000

A work breakdown structure (WBS) in project management and systems engineering, is a tool used to define and group a project’s discrete work packages in a way that helps organize and define the total work...

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Getting Things Done: David Allen Sees The Whole Forest by Making Sure Every Tree Is Seen.

Cesar Abeid — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:15:32 +0000

After reading so much about David Allen’s “Getting Things Done” book, I decided to give it a try. I had been listening to his podcast and had already implemented many of his great ideas in...

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How To Use The Tornado Diagram

Cesar Abeid — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:13:58 +0000

Here’s another great tip from Cornelius Fichtner, host of the PM Prepcast. One of the more obscure terms that you need to know for the PMP Exam is the “Tornado Diagram”. Basically, the tornado diagram...

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Schedule your PMP Exam early

Cesar Abeid — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:14:11 +0000

One of the more important steps in preparing for the PMP exam is to schedule you exam date as soon as you meet all the eligibility requirements. This will give you a specific date toward...

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Taking the PMP Exam? Study the PMBOK Guide even if you’re an experienced project manager

Cesar Abeid — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:10:13 +0000

Here’s another tip I received from Cornelius Fichtner, host of the The Project Management PrepCast™ Hi Cesar, There is a bit of a disconnect that PMP Exam takers report as they are preparing for the...

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Consider waiting if you fail your PMP Exam twice

Cesar Abeid — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 04:25:34 +0000

Recently I asked Cornelius Fichtner, PMP, host of the PM Prepcast, what would be the best strategy should you fail the PMP exam a second time. Cesar, OK, I really hope that you will NEVER...

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Welcome to Project Management for the Masses!

Cesar Abeid — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 04:02:31 +0000

Dear project managers, project managers-to-be, and project managers wannabes! I decided to start this website because I saw an exciting opportunity. I’ll explain. Today there is an vast amount of project management knowledge available. These...

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