Projectified Folgen

Today’s tech-driven ways of working often mean more efficiency and flexibility. But all that hyperconnectivity can be a risk to the well-being of project teams. Guests flag the potential warning signs for digital burnout—and how they set boundaries. They also explain how project leaders can support teams to preserve a healthy relationship with work-related tech. Key themes[02:03] Technology is connecting more people—but with fewer communication limits [03:58] Creating work tech boundaries for your well-being [07:04] Watching out for tech burnout on project teams[10:35] Tech positives for project professionals: Greater flexibility and a productivity boost[13:53] Possible tech negatives: Changing stakeholder expectations and greater complexity in day-to-day work[16:59] How reflection can create more balance

A career in project management isn’t always linear. Some people gradually advance from one position to the next, while others come to the profession from a different career path altogether. Guests discuss the moves they’ve made, how they assess when they’re ready for a new role, what they’ve learned from opportunities that didn’t work out, and why you should always invest in yourself—so you’re ready for next opportunity before it arrives.Key themes[02:17] How helping a colleague became a project management career[04:51] Asking managers and colleagues for career advice and support[06:20] Lessons learned from not getting hired—and upskilling for the next opportunity[10:27] Starting a new position? Don’t be afraid to ask for help[13:55] What’s the right time for a career move?[15:54] Taking a job in a new sector—or a new country[19:50] How transparency and vulnerability can help you succeed[22:40] Gauging whether or not you’re ready to take on a new role

Technology is helping project teams make a positive social impact—an accelerator for addressing everything from the effects of climate change to gender equality. Guests discuss how they’re using tech in two projects: One helps adolescent girls develop skills in STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts and math—to create future tech leaders and build a more inclusive sector. The other project pairs tech tools with Indigenous knowledge to ensure local communities can more safely travel across Canada’s arctic region.Key themes[01:21] How UNICEF is preparing girls for futures in tech[06:39] Using tech tools to gather feedback from stakeholders across the globe[09:10] Measuring the Game Changers Coalition’s direct and indirect social impact[14:26] Using tech in your project? Ensure it’s making a real difference[16:14] Pairing tech with Indigenous knowledge: How SmartICE works with communities to measure sea ice thickness[21:41] Engaging with stakeholders to create customer-centric project processes[23:14] Embracing continuous improvement to develop better tech and training practices[27:16] How project managers can focus on the social impacts of any project—no matter the sector