191. The Human Element in Project Management with Clint Padgett

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💭 Ever wondered how to manage high-stakes projects like the Olympic Games and FIFA World Cups successfully?
Learn from Clint Padgett, President and CEO of Project Success Inc., as he shares his journey from a challenging entrepreneurial background and experiences in the Navy to becoming a top leader in project management. Discover how his academic pursuit at Georgia Tech and a transformative project at Coca-Cola led him to develop the Project Success Method, significantly improving project outcomes on a global scale.
Clint offers invaluable insights on balancing logic, math, and people skills in project management, emphasizing the importance of inspiring teams while maintaining rigorous coordination. We dive into the phases that teams experience, from initial uninformed optimism to rising concern as deadlines approach, and how to navigate them effectively. Hear Clint’s firsthand accounts from working on the Olympic Games, shedding light on the necessity of thorough planning and efficient team collaboration for successful outcomes.
Unlock strategies to build accountability and foster team commitment through personal connections and face-to-face interactions. Clint discusses the importance of creating environments where team members feel safe to communicate challenges and ensuring flexible and agile project management. This episode is packed with practical advice on balancing workloads, fostering team growth, and maintaining morale, all crucial for ensuring project success through human connection and regular updates. Don’t miss this deep dive into the world of effective project management with Clint Padgett.
🌐 Connect with Clint:
• Website: http://www.projectsuccess.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintpadgett/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clint.padgett/
• Project Success IG: https://www.instagram.com/projectsuccess_inc/
📚 You can purchase Clint's books at Amazon:
• How Teams Triumph: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1946633305/
• The Project Success Method: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYLJLG1K/

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1. 191. The Human Element in Project Management with Clint Padgett (00:00:00)

2. Balancing Leadership and Project Management (00:00:02)

3. Balancing People, Process, and Technology (00:05:36)

4. Building Accountability Through Collaboration (00:13:44)

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6. (Cont.) Building Accountability Through Collaboration (00:16:02)

7. Fostering Team Commitment and Communication (00:20:55)

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9. (Cont.) Fostering Team Commitment and Communication (00:27:06)

10. Building Team Support and Capacity (00:30:30)

11. Adapting and Managing Project Flexibility (00:36:03)

12. Improving Project Success and Human Connection (00:44:37)