"One of the most compelling aspects of AI in project management is the ability to predict outcomes based on past experiences" --- In this episode of 'doing it my way by beata matras,' we delve into the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its influence on project management. Join me ans Grzegorz Ras, a seasoned Program & Project Manager with extensive experience in the IT and energy sectors. As a Singularity University ambassador, PMI Member, Trainer, Servant Leader, and Author, Grzegorz shares his invaluable insights on the emerging trends of AI in project management and its potential to reshape the field. 🌟 Episode Focus: The integration of AI in project management, exploring the efficiency, tools, and ethical considerations. Duration: Approximately 85 minutes Topics Covered: Grzegorz's journey into project management and AI, highlighting the synergy between these areas. An overview of AI trends that are impacting project management from efficiency enhancements to decision-making capabilities. A deep dive into popular AI tools available in project management area Practical advices on integrating AI into project management, whether you're working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies. Ethical considerations in AI and how to select AI tools that align with project goals and values. Future projections for AI in project management and the skills professionals need to thrive in this evolving landscape. Stay tuned for an episode packed with insights, advice, and forward-thinking strategies, ensuring you're well-equipped to navigate the future of project management with AI. 🔗 Links: Podcast Series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/doingitmywaybybeatamatras⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grzegorz on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grzegorzras/ Grzegorz's website: www.2pm.one/welcome Useful resouces mentioned in the podcast: Monday.com - A versatile project management tool. Asana - A tool for task and project management. Trello - A visual tool for project management and collaboration. JIRA - A tool commonly used for software development project management. Wrike - A tool for project management and collaboration. Zoho Projects - A project management software with diverse features. Salesforce Einstein Analytics - An AI-driven analytics platform. Microsoft Project - A project management software for various types of projects. LiquidPlanner - A project management tool offering dynamic resource allocation. Slack - A communication platform with some AI integration. AI courses: www.campusai.com and www.elephant.ai

"We can empower other women by standing up for ourselves, by changing the narrative" --- Welcome to another episode of 'doing it my way by beata matras,' a space where we explore the multifaceted world of project management, product management, communication, branding, and IT through personal stories and professional journeys. 🌟 In this episode, we dive into an eye-opening conversation with Aleksandra (Ola) Laniecka, an enthusiastic Release Train Engineer (RTE) with a diverse experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, and certified Coach. Ola embodies the spirit of continuous learning and growth, showcasing that with courage and curiosity, one can navigate through various roles, companies, and industries successfully! Episode Focus: Change, growth, and the crucial role of women supporting each other in the tech and leadership areas. Duration: Approximately 80 minutes Topics Covered: Journey into Tech and Coaching: Ola's transition from chemical engineering to completely new role within the comapny - Release Train Engineer, and how coaching played a pivotal role in her career and personal growth. Navigating Change and Growth: Insights into embracing change, the psychological aspects of transitioning between roles, and the significance of growth mindset. Women Supporting Women: Discussion on the dynamics of female support in tech, challenges faced by women in leadership, and strategies to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment. Overcoming Biases and Embracing Identity: Tackling biases, the "Queen Bee" syndrome, and the importance of self-trust and authenticity in professional settings. Leadership and Role Models: The impact of female leadership and role models in tech, and the transformative power of servant leadership and mentorship. Stay tuned for more episodes and remember, keep doing it your way! 🔗 Links: Podcast Series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/doingitmywaybybeatamatras⁠⁠⁠⁠ To connect with Aleksandra (Ola) Laniecka, find her on LinkedIn and Instagram for coaching and mentoring opportunities, especially for women in tech :) Article on research that Ola quoted: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/queen-bee-women-pay-a-price-for-not-promoting-other-women/

"We all have the A and B sides of life or professional stories that we share" ---- Welcome to 'Doing It My Way by Beata Matras,' where you can delve into the intersections of project management, product management, communication, branding, and IT. Each episode is a slice of my journey, driven by curiosity and a love for connecting with people. 🌟 In this episode: I reflect on my journey through 2023, joining both the personal and professional areas of my life. I'll share how change has shaped my life and career, providing insights into navigating transitions with grace.. or at least, how to stay calm when faced with the unexpected :) Through stories and lessons learned, I hope to offer guidance on embracing change without letting it overwhelm us. Episode Focus: Different aspects of change management in life and professional career, emphasizing strategies for navigating these changes with resilience and adaptability. Duration: Approximately 35 minutes Topics Covered: Understanding Change: The psychological impact of change on individuals. Change in the professional area: Navigating day-to-day transitions and organizational changes. Tools for "change management": Practical advice for managing change in various aspects of life and work :) 🔗 Stay tuned for more episodes and remember, keep doing it your way! Podcast Series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/doingitmywaybybeatamatras⁠⁠⁠ Lenny's Podcast: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/scaling-duolingo-embracing-failure-and-insight-into-latin-americas-tech-scene-gina-gotthilf-la/

"Understanding the root of our fears is the first step in overcoming resistance to change." ---- Welcome to 'Doing It My Way by Beata Matras,' where you can delve into the intersections of project management, product management, communication, branding, and IT. Each episode is a slice of my journey, driven by curiosity and a love for connecting with people. 🌟 In this episode: Join me as I have a conversation with Kate, a certified coach and business advisor. Kate's journey from a PR intern to becoming an executive coach is not just inspiring but also packed with valuable lessons on personal and professional growth. T his episode dives deep into the process of managing change, both in one's personal life and in the professional area. Episode Focus: The core of our discussion is navigating transitions, building resilience, and cultivating a positive mindset in the face of change. Duration: Approximately 80 minutes Topics Covered: Kate's Professional Evolution: We explore Kate's transformative journey and how her diverse experiences shaped her into a respected executive coach. Emotional Intelligence in Change: Kate shares her insights on the importance of emotional intelligence in leading and adapting to change effectively. Resilience Against Resistance: We discuss strategies to overcome the fear and resistance that often accompany major changes, emphasizing the role of communication and emotional intelligence. Mental Health in Professional Growth: Kate highlights how mental health plays a crucial role in both personal development and career progression. Adapting to Change with Self-Awareness: We delve into the significance of self-awareness in navigating life's changes, the power of recognizing personal strengths, setting healthy boundaries, and the importance of celebrating personal achievements. 🔗 Stay tuned for more episodes and remember, keep doing it your way! Podcast Series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/doingitmywaybybeatamatras⁠⁠⁠ Katarzyna (Kate) Leszczyńska-Bohdan Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalebo/ Kate's Website: https://kalebo.pl/

"You're never gonna be successful as a Product Manager if your aim is to people please. Because you can't be all things to all people." ---- Welcome to 'Doing It My Way by Beata Matras,' where you can delve into the intersections of project management, product management, communication, branding, and IT. Each episode is a slice of my journey, driven by curiosity and a love for connecting with people. In this episode, join me as I engage in a conversation with Maggie Lighezzolo, a Senior Product Manager, from IG Group (FinTech). We explore her transition from project to product management and how this shift has shaped her approach to the dynamic world of Technology, Finance and Product Management. ---- Episode Focus: The transition from Project to Product role, valuable skills Maggie picked up along the way and some straightforward tips for young professionals, especially on using good old common sense, learning to say 'no', and not worrying about pleasing everyone. Duration: Approximately 85 minutes Topics Covered: Maggie's Path to Product Management: Her journey from close client interactions in digital production to a FinTech product management role. Key Influences and Shifts: How various roles, companies and mentors shaped her approach. The Role and Traits of a Product Manager: Exploring what product management entails and discussing essential traits for success, including the ability to simplify, focus, and.. many more ;) Crucial Skills and Overcoming Challenges: Highlighting critical skills like communication and problem-solving, and addressing common challenges like.. people pleasing in Product world. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, and until next time, keep doing it your way. Podcast Series: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/doingitmywaybybeatamatras⁠⁠ Maggie Lighezzolo's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-lighezzolo/

"Sometimes, the best support we can offer is to ask if the people you care about want to be helped, heard, or hugged. It's about understanding and responding to their needs in that moment, whether it's with advice, an empathetic ear, or a simple embrace" ---- Welcome to doing it my way by beata matras, where project management, product management, communication, brand, and IT intersect in a journey shaped by my curiosity. I'm your host, Beata Matras. In this podcast, expect a mix of solo episodes (because who doesn't enjoy talking to oneself?) and engaging conversations with guests (because I love connecting with people). ---- In this episode, I'm delighted to have Tomas Ausra, a professional B2B marketer and an insightful blogger. This episode dives into the core of marketing in the product journey, particularly in the IT/FinTech industry. Additionally, we discuss strategies for harmonizing personal passions with professional responsibilities. Episode title: Passion Meets Profession: Marketing Insights and Embracing Stakeholders Episode Focus: The integration of Marketing principles in Product Management and the art of balancing professional growth with personal passion Duration: Approximately 76 minutes Topics Covered: The foundational role of marketing in product development. Insights into collaboration between marketing and product teams. Distinguishing marketing from sales and branding, with a focus on social media impact. Personal insights on integrating passion with professional roles in marketing. Tomas' journey with his bi-weekly newsletter, sharing lessons on marketing, psychology, productivity, and business. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, and until next time, keep doing it your way. Podcast Series: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/doingitmywaybybeatamatras⁠ Tomas Ausra's Website & Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasausra/ Tomas Ausra's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasausra/

"All.. well, maybe 95% of people will help you if you just ask them" --- Welcome to doing it my way by beata matras, where project management, product management, communication, brand, and IT intersect in a journey shaped by my curiosity. I'm your host, Beata Matras. In this podcast, expect a mix of solo episodes (because who doesn't enjoy talking to oneself?) and engaging conversations with guests (because I love connecting with people). ---- A new episode is here! Listen to engaging conversation with Magdalena Ptak, an experienced UX Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Magda is skilled in Digital Strategy, Wireframing, User Experience, User Interface Design, and User Research. Episode Focus: Exploring the User Experience, Design and Leadership in the FinTech industry, and balancing it with personal values, communication and career growth Duration: Approximately 43 minutes Topics Covered: Defining UX: Understanding what User Experience is and its significance in design. Skills for Success: Explore the qualities that make a successful UX Designer and how these skills translate into effective leadership. Techniques and Methods: Practical strategies for fostering collaboration with various teams accross the organizations. Leadership in UX: Debating whether a good UX designer naturally makes a good manager. Reflections and Advices: Magdalena shares some practical advices for their younger self, offering career and life guidance. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, and until next time, keep doing it your way. ⁠https://linktr.ee/doingitmywaybybeatamatras⁠ Links from the guest: Magdalena's articels on Medium: https://medium.com/@magdalenaptak Magdalena's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/magdalena-ptak-ux/

"So to end this episode, I have a couple of questions for you today. The first one is what is your main intention? The second one, what is the most important task where you should be focusing on to make that intention reality? And the third question is to what extent does your role and function or title stops you from doing that?" --- Welcome to doing it my way by beata matras, where project management, product management, communication, brand, and IT intersect in a journey shaped by my curiosity. I'm your host, Beata Matras. In this podcast, expect a mix of solo episodes (because who doesn't enjoy talking to oneself?) and engaging conversations with guests (because I love connecting with people). The first episode of a new series, is.. about fundamentals, making mistakes, learning, and feeling like Bridget Jones at work. --- Episode Focus: Introduction and Overview of Podcast Themes Duration: Approximately 33 minutes Topics Covered: Introduction to the Podcast: I introduce my podcast, discussing its purpose and my personal motivation for starting to record in English. Personal Motivation and Goals: I wouldn't be myself if I didn't share a personal story, mission, and my journey of self-discovery and how it relates to the themes of project and product management. Overview of Product and Project Management: Basic definitions and concepts of product and project management are introduced, including their roles, goals, and the importance of understanding the user or customer. Synergy Between Project and Product Management: I focus on the similarities between project and product management, highlighting how both fields are interconnected and can learn from each other. Personal Reflections and Future Episodes: I conclude with 3 questions, which you can find at the beginning of the episode description ;) That's all for today. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, and until next time, keep doing it your way. --- Links: https://linktr.ee/doingitmywaybybeatamatras

Czy kiedykolwiek zastanawiał*ś się, jak najlepiej rozpocząć nową pracę? Jakie są najważniejsze kroki, które możesz podjąć, aby od razu zaskoczyć swojego pracodawcę? Jeśli nie, to masz okazję posłuchać odcinka, który dostarczy Ci odpowiedzi na te pytania! W najnowszym odcinku podcastu, moja gościni, specjalistka ds. HR - Anna Adamkiewicz - podzieli się swoimi cennymi wskazówkami na temat pierwszych 30-90 dni w nowej pracy. Dzięki tej rozmowie poznasz nie tylko wyzwania, które mogą Cię spotkać, ale także skuteczne sposoby na ich pokonanie :) Podczas słuchania tego odcinka dowiesz się również, jakie cele warto sobie postawić i jak najlepiej je osiągnąć w pierwszych 3 miesiącach pracy. Przecież pierwsze dni w nowej pracy to idealny czas na budowanie solidnych podstaw dla długotrwałego sukcesu! Nie trać czasu na szukanie odpowiedzi samodzielnie - zaufaj ekspertowi i posłuchaj nowego odcinka podcastu już teraz. Może to jest właśnie czas na przygotowanie się na kolej przygodę zawodową? Miłego słuchania! Bea --- Link do mojego insta/ podcastu na innych platformach: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/blizejprojektow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Link do mojego LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatamatras93/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Profil Anny na LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aadamkiewicz/

Cześć! W dzisiejszym odcinku rozmawiam z Tomaszem Tomaszewskim - Head of Product, Product Coach, autorem newslettera http://tomaszewski.it oraz założycielem Product Vision. Tomasz specjalizuje się w AI i tworzeniu doskonałych produktów cyfrowych. Co znajdziesz w odcinku? Dowiesz się jak Tomasz, Head of Product pracuje z OKRami. Poznasz najlepsze praktyki wyznaczania OKRów. Dowiesz się jak zacząć stosować OKRy w swojej pracy albo w życiu osobistym. Poznasz najczęstsze wyzwania związane z wyznaczaniem OKRów. Znajdziesz odpowiedź na to czy OKRy powinno się ustalać wspólnie z zespołem czy może jest to odpowiedzialność liderów, i jakie są skutki obu podejść. Zapraszam do tego odcinka - duża dawka wiedzy, zarówno dla osób, które dopiero zaczynają przygodę z OKRami, jak i już tych, którzy z nimi pracują. Miłego słuchania! Bea PS - Będzie mi bardzo miło jeśli zostawisz komentarz, albo napiszesz do mnie na Instagramie albo LinkedIn! :) Link do mojego insta/ podcastu na innych platformach: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/blizejprojektow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Link do mojego LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatamatras93/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Profil Tomasza na LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkwadrat/ Newsletter Tomasza: https://www.tomaszewski.it/ --- Linki do materiałów z odcinka: Poradnik o OKRach: https://www.tomaszewski.it/p/podstawy-okr-dla-product-managerow John Doerr - książka o OKRach: ⁠⁠https://onepress.pl/ksiazki/jak-google-bono-i-gates-trzesa-swiatem-dzieki-metodzie-okr-john-doerr,e_1bu2.htm#format/e⁠