CC&B - Chris' Chat & Babble
CC&B - Chris' Chat & Babble
Chris Weatherill
S1:E2 // The Reality of Being a Project Manager // Brian Smith // CC&B // Chris' Chat & Babble
43 minutes Posted Oct 5, 2023 at 5:00 am.
] Retirement planning surprises.
] Techie to project manager transition.
] Transition of power and attitude.
] Managing the techies and customers.
] Margin is about 33 percent.
] Designing a bloated project.
] Importance of the end picture.
] The importance of people.
] Project paralysis and decision-making.
] Taking the customer along.
] Mum's undies and birthday parties.
] Delivering bad news early.
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In this episode of Chris' Chat & Babble, host ⁠⁠Chris Weatherill⁠⁠ welcomes Brian Smith, a retired project manager with a wealth of experience. Tune in for an insightful conversation about transitioning into retirement and the need for a project plan.
Here are the top three takeaways from this episode:
1️⃣ The importance of proper project planning and the need to start early and have a clear project plan in place before retirement or any major life change.
2️⃣ The challenges of transitioning from a technical role to a project management role, including the need to let go of technical expertise and develop new skills and approaches to effectively manage projects.
3️⃣ The significance of having a strong and cohesive team in project management, as well as the importance of effective communication and decision-making to ensure project success.
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CC&B, Oracle, Utilities, Brian Smith, project management, product, renewables