In this season one finale of Project Zero, Alex celebrates the show's success and shares memorable moments and favorite highlights from past episodes. The episode features insightful interviews with project leaders whom Alex met at PMI (Project Management Institute) Global. Guests include Marc Verbist discussing the intersection of music and project management, Tanya Boyd on her gumbo recipe metaphor for business success, Shawn Harris on AI integration in project management, and Alex Monroe on agile transformations in a marketing agency. We've brought you an extended episode, packed with valuable insights, practical takeaways, and reflections on the PMI Global conference. Enjoy the final episode and the diverse perspectives from PMI Global attendees.

00:00 Season One Finale Kickoff

00:14 Highlighting Top Episodes and Insights

01:57 Special Guests from PMI Global

04:03 Interview with Mark Verbist

16:52 Interview with Tanya Boyd

32:11 Interview with Shawn Harris

33:45 Exciting Developments in Remote Work and AI Integration

35:21 Insights from PMI Global Conference

36:05 The Role of AI in Project Management

37:53 Practical Applications of AI and Project Management

40:33 Shawn's Project Zero Experience

44:55 Alex Monroe's Journey in Project Management

59:50 Reflections and Future Directions

Connect with Marc Verbist

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcverbist/

Connect with Tanya Boyd:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-boyd-pmp-project-personality/
• Listen to Tanya’s Full Project Zero Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2504123/episodes/17516816

Connect with Shawn Harris:

• Email: shawn@coworked.ai
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnharris/

Connect with Alex Monroe:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-monroe-pmp-a3131224/
• Gorilla76: https://www.gorilla76.com/

Connect with Alex Tuck

• Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alextuck/
• Website: www.tuckconsultinggroup.com
• Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tuckconsultinggroup/
• Email: alex@tuckconsultinggroup.com

Email: alex@tuckconsultinggroup.com

Website: www.tuckconsultinggroup.com

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tuckconsultinggroup/

In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck speaks with Galanda Brooker, Alex Morgan, and Martin Quatt about business process mapping. The discussion kicks off with introductions and highlights the importance of this method in improving organizational efficiencies. Martin explains the basics of business process mapping, starting from leadership acknowledgment of the need for change to gathering stakeholder input and creating iterative drafts. The guests share their favorite mapping tools and practical examples of successful implementations, detailing projects for organizations like CCL and St. Michael's College. The conversation also touches on adoption strategies and the value of thorough planning. Tune in for actionable insights on streamlining your company's processes and achieving substantial time and cost savings.

00:00 Introduction to Project Zero

00:09 Meet the Guests: Galanda, Alex, and Martin

02:08 Understanding Business Process Mapping

04:30 Favorite Mapping Tools

07:04 Real-World Examples of Process Mapping

07:43 Client Success Stories: CCL and St. Michael's College

13:36 Implementing Process Maps with Clickup

17:26 Project Timelines and Stakeholder Involvement

25:03 Ensuring Adoption of New Processes

27:37 Conclusion and Wrap-Up


Connect with Galanda Brooker

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrooker/

Connect with Martin Quatt

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-quatt/

Connect with Alex Morgan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderdmorgan/

Connect with Alex Tuck

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alextuck/

Email: alex@tuckconsultinggroup.com

Website: www.tuckconsultinggroup.com

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tuckconsultinggroup/

In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews Cathy Matosky, a strategic program manager for a digital advertising company and a consultant in operational excellence. Cathy shares her journey into project management, starting from her initial career in medical technology to her current roles. She discusses the importance of focusing on both technical execution and people management, the value of certifications like PMP and Prosci, and how AI is reshaping project management. Cathy emphasizes active listening and curiosity as crucial skills for project managers and advises continuous learning and mentorship for career growth.

00:00 Welcome to Project Zero

00:20 Meet Cathy Matosky: Strategic Program Manager

00:49 Cathy's Journey into Project Management

02:04 The Importance of Certifications

02:57 Embracing Change Management

05:51 The Cyclical Nature of Projects

07:44 Project Zero: Cathy's First Major Project

13:00 The Impact of AI on Project Management

16:02 Essential Skills for Project Managers

18:29 Advice for Aspiring Project Managers

22:22 Defining Project Success

25:07 Conclusion and Contact Information

Connect with Cathy

• LinkedIn: Cathy Matosky

Connect with Alex Tuck

• Personal LinkedIn: Alex Tuck
• Website: www.tuckconsultinggroup.com
• Company LinkedIn: Tuck Consulting Group

Email: alex@tuckconsultinggroup.com

Website: www.tuckconsultinggroup.com

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tuckconsultinggroup/