Rich Maltzman's Best Project Management Advice: Value, Sustainability, and Servant Leadership

TL;DR

Project management expert Rich Moltzman shares valuable tips on breaking down work, having a technical deputy, and adopting a servant leadership role, along with two favorite tools for project success.

Transcript

rich welcome back to the show yes good to be here it's great to have you so for people who don't know uh rich moltzmann is a professional project manager and an academic what he calls a pr academic an academic with real experience teaching at boston university has seen several cohorts of great project managers come through so it's great to have you... Read More

Key Insights

• 💦 Breaking down work into manageable chunks helps project managers gain control and avoid analysis paralysis.
• 📽️ Having a technical deputy or becoming conversant in technology is crucial for project managers to effectively communicate and navigate technical projects.
• 😤 Adopting a servant leadership role empowers project managers to remove obstacles and facilitate problem-solving within the team.
• 😤 The Sustainability Radar and Perfluo are valuable tools for project managers to assess long-term success and enhance team communication and mental health.
• 📽️ Balancing economic feasibility with broader considerations like sustainability is crucial for project success.
• 🚚 Whole life costing and value delivery are becoming more important in the project management community.
• 📽️ Project managers should consider the long-term impacts of their projects on society, the economy, and the environment.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can breaking down work into manageable chunks help project managers?

Breaking down work allows project managers to understand the scope and sequence of tasks, enabling better decision-making and control over the project.

Q: Why is having a technical deputy important for project managers?

A technical deputy provides expertise and credibility, especially for project managers who lack technical knowledge, ensuring effective communication and problem-solving within the team.

Q: How does adopting a servant leadership role benefit project managers?

Being a servant leader allows project managers to support their teams by removing obstacles, empowering team members to take ownership, and facilitating efficient problem-solving.

Q: What are the two favorite tools for project success?

Rich Moltzman recommends the Sustainability Radar, a tool to measure a project's long-term success in social, economic, and ecological aspects, and Perfluo, a software that assesses team communication and mental health.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Breaking down the work into manageable chunks is essential for project managers to understand scope, schedule, and budget.

• Having a technical deputy or becoming conversant in technology is crucial for project managers to navigate complex technical projects.

• Taking on a servant leadership role enables project managers to remove roadblocks and empower teams to solve problems.