Real Life PMP

In this final episode, we continue our conversation with Dawn Mahan, author of Meet the Players in Projectland®️. Dawn discusses the critical role of team leads in project management, how agile and servant leadership philosophies make an appearance in her book, and how the role of project managers has evolved. She emphasizes the importance of embracing agile skills, thriving in a virtual environment, and becoming a coach to your team. As a sponsor and speaker at the upcoming Indoor Recess Summit, Dawn brings even more value and wisdom. Don’t miss her appearance at this exciting event.

Key Takeaways:
  1. The Role of Team Leads: Team leads play a vital role in mentoring, guiding, and ensuring project goals are met.
  2. Agile and Servant Leadership: Dawn explores agile methodologies and servant leadership in her book. 
  3. The Evolution of Project Managers: Today’s project managers must embrace agile skills, work efficiently in virtual environments, and step into the role of a coach.
  4. Dawn’s Advice to Her Younger Self: Lessons learned over the years and reflections on what Dawn would tell her younger self.
  5. What Dawn Would Do If Money Were No Object: Dawn shares her personal dreams and passions, offering a unique glimpse into her ambitions.

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Dawn Mahan | LinkedIn: in/dawnmahan/ | Website: https://www.pmotraining.com/  | Email: ⁠dmahan@pmotraining.com | The book: https://a.co/d/0gtE1sjl


What is Real Life PMP?

A weekly series produced by Crystal Richards, the owner and principal of MindsparQ, where she trains people to be better project managers. This podcast will talk about using your project management skills now that you have achieved your project management certification(s) and will focus on tips and ways to go beyond achieving the PMP and putting the better practices into real-life use. And if you are misfit project manager like Crystal, you'll want to listen in too!