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Manage This - The Project Management Podcast

Velociteach
Project Management
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
Scope Creep
Industry 5.0
Objectives and Key Results
Communication Strategies
Emotional Intelligence
Team Dynamics
Change Control
Project Recovery
Collaboration
Sustainability
Agile Project Management
Pharmaceutical Industry
Communication Skills
Agile Methodology
Visual Project Management

In the ever-evolving world of project management, Manage This is the leading podcast for project managers eager for practical insights, expert advice, and fresh industry trends. Launched by Andy Crowe, PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, Six Sigma Black Belt, in 2016, the show is hosted by Bill Yates, PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, and producer Wendy Grounds. Join industry leaders and seasoned project managers from around t... more

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In this episode, Velociteach instructor Frank Polack shares lessons from projects that went off the rails, exploring the warning signs, leadership missteps, and risk blind spots that often lead to failure. Discover why project failures can be valuabl... more

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AI is making teams faster, but is it helping them deliver more value? In this episode, Galen Low explores why organizations must move beyond productivity and focus on outcomes. We discuss how AI is reshaping project management, the importance of ques... more

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AI is rapidly reshaping project management, pushing routine tasks to automation and elevating the need for human judgment. Peter Taylor warns that this shift may create The Invisible Project Manager, a role focused less on administration and more on ... more

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Yadi Caro shares insights from her book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. We discuss empathy, leadership, communication, team motivation, and strategies for building more effective project teams.

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Recent Guests

Frank Polack
Project management consultant, PMO specialist, Velociteach instructor
Velociteach
Episode: Episode 255 – The Failure Episode: What We’ve Learned from Derailed Projects
Galen Low
Co-founder of the Digital Project Manager; host of the Digital Project Management Podcast
Digital Project Manager
Episode: Episode 254 – Faster Isn’t Better: The AI Challenge for Project Leaders
Peter Taylor
Keynote speaker, trainer and bestselling author
The Lazy Project Manager / PMO leadership
Episode: Episode 253 – Leading Forward: The Rise of the Invisible Project Manager
Yadi Caro
Organizational psychology practitioner; author of Hardcore Soft Skills, A Guide to Work With Humans
Independent/Author
Episode: Episode 252: The Hard Truth About Soft Skills: Success Starts With People
Tammy Ashraf
Aerospace program leader with 18+ years of experience on NASA missions
NASA / Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
Episode: Episode 251: Navigating Complexity: The Leadership Behind Mission Success
Trevor Smith
Lifelong entrepreneur, founder of Atomic Six
Atomic Six
Episode: Episode 250 – Building for Impact— Delivering Protection in a Debris‑Crowded Orbit
Evan Unger
Managing partner at Swartz & Associates, consultant focusing on leadership and collaboration
Swartz & Associates
Episode: Episode 249 – Stop Wasting Time in Meetings: High-Performance Strategies
Ren Love
Guest and PMP exam content expert
Episode: Episode 248 – The New PMP® Exam: Reflecting a Changing Profession
Brent Beaven
Department of Conservation's Predator Free 2050 program manager
Department of Conservation (New Zealand)
Episode: Episode 247 – Protecting New Zealand’s Wildlife: Leading a Multi-Decade, High-Stakes Project

Hosts

Wendy Grounds
Producer and host with Velociteach; long-standing contributor to project-management training and podcasting.
Bill Yates
Co-host and PM expert; longtime host of the show and founder/lead at Velociteach, with deep experience in PMI-based training and certification prep.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 159 ratings
  • Great content, sound should be better

    I find this podcast very good in terms of content and it really inspires me in my dayly work. I take notes, compare experiences and apply new knowledge. It is just great to „sit at the table“ where the best professionals are talking.

    The bigest critic I have is for the sound. The host has a very loud clear voice, but the guests are always quiet and at different levels. So i always tune up or down and sometimes get a loud note when the talkers change. Very unpleasant and it makes it impossible t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elmanescu
    Germanya month ago
  • Helpful advice from experts

    As a person fairly new to business and project management, I found the episodes listen to helpful, and made sense without a lot of jargon. expert guests were relevant with unique perspectives. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ErFrHu
    United States2 years ago
  • Manage This hosted by Andy Crowe is a standout podcast for business enthusiasts. Andy's insightful interviews and deep understanding of the topic make each episode educational and engaging. He has a knack for making the topic easily digestible and turning it into actionable advice that listeners can apply to their situations. I highly recommend it - this is time well spent!

    Podchaser
    5
    Aly_Zenrabbit
    2 years ago
  • By Project Managers for Project Managers

    Great conversation about how PMs can weave-in even more resilience for themselves and people they work with. Fantastic hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Marie-Helene (MH) Pelletier
    Canada3 years ago
  • Great insights! thanks for sharing. the oversight role is so important in every single project.

    Audible
    5
    Claudio Jimenez
    United States4 years ago

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Guests bring diverse, high-level expertise across industries.
Concise, 30-minute format with actionable takeaways is appreciated by busy PMs.
Listeners value the practical PM guidance and real-world frameworks.
Sound quality is sometimes inconsistent across episodes, per feedback.

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Episode 255 – The Failure Episode: What We’ve Learned from Derailed Projects
Q: What early warning signs indicate trouble, and how should leaders respond?
Warning signs include too quiet a sponsor, lack of voice in meetings, and constant delays in critical interfaces; leaders should push for transparent status updates, ensure the right people are in the room, and escalate issues to sponsors early.
Episode 255 – The Failure Episode: What We’ve Learned from Derailed Projects
Q: How do you define a failed project beyond missing scope, time, or budget?
A failed project often involves a broader set of factors: disengaged sponsorship, weak change management, poor risk assessment, and lack of cross-functional coordination that leads to misaligned expectations and delayed decisions.
Episode 252: The Hard Truth About Soft Skills: Success Starts With People
Q: Why is psychological safety emphasized in team performance?
Psychological safety allows team members to speak up about mistakes and risks without fear, which enables candid conversations, faster problem resolution, and a culture where learning and coachability thrive, ultimately improving team outcomes.
Episode 250 – Building for Impact— Delivering Protection in a Debris‑Crowded Orbit
Q: Did you tell NASA?
Trevor confirms that they have informed NASA and a broader set of stakeholders about their work, highlighting ongoing engagement with major agencies.
Episode 248 – The New PMP® Exam: Reflecting a Changing Profession
Q: How has the exam structure changed in terms of duration and number of questions?
The exam has increased to four hours, with 180 scored questions and 10 pretest questions that don't count toward the score, along with two 10-minute breaks that are outside the time limit.

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A practical, practitioner-focused PM show that covers leadership, collaboration, AI in project delivery, and governance through a mix of interviews with industry leaders and hands-on tactics. Episodes frequently explore how to lead teams, design new ways of working, run efficient meetings, and connect strategy to execution, with notable emphasis on PMI trends, certification streams, and real-world programs—from space missions to large-scale conservation projects. The format blends actionable frameworks, governance discussions, and lessons learned, making it valuable for mid-career PMs seeking career growth, PDUs, and tools to improve project value delivery. A standout trait is the breadth of guests, spanning software, engineering, cybersecu... more

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