Podcast - Lessons from Napoleon's Russian Invasion

It's been a long time coming, but here's part 2 of 3 on my podcast on lessons from Napoleon's downfall. On this one, I discuss lessons from Napoleon's failed invasion of Russia in 1812.

Podcast - Napoleon's Downfall: Part 1 of 3

In this podcast, I discuss the elements that brought about Napoleon's downfall, beginning with the Spanish Ulcer. This is part 1 of 3. The next podcasts will discuss the Russian Invasion and Waterloo.

Service-Oriented Project Management (SOPM) Podcast Interview

As mentioned, I recently did a webinar on Service-Oriented Project Management (SOPM) for Mindjet, makers of MindManager software. In addition to that, Cornelius Fichtner just interviewed me about SOPM for his latest episode on The Project Management Podcast. It was a fun interview, as Cornelius always has interesting questions. Hope you enjoy it.

Here's the link to the podcast.

The Project Management Podcast™ - Episode 058: Service Oriented Project Management

PS: I'll be resuming my podcast series again shortly as well. I took a hiatus while I was tied up with speaking engagements and seminars over the last few months. Stay tuned for details.

Napoleon Podcast on Controlling Chaos

Just an FYI to readers of Napoleon on Project Management (or those curious about it) ... Episode 20 of Controlling Chaos is an interview with yours truly about the book. It was a fun interview, so hopefully you'll find it entertaining.

Dina always has interesting shows. Also, if you're interested in winning a copy of Doug DeCarlo's book, eXtreme Project Management, email Dina by October 31st. Instructions are on the site.

Project Results Podcast: Moral Force

Here's the latest Project Results podcast. In this podcast, I discuss moral force, the sixth of Napoleon's Six Winning Principles, which can be achieved by providing order, purpose, recognition, and rewards. Enjoy.

July Podcast from Jerry Manas - Character

Once again, a few days late, but better late than never... In this month's podcast, I share Napoleon's thoughts, words, and actions to illustrate character, which includes integrity, calmness, and responsibility.

Incidentally, for those who wish to receive the free monthly Project Results e-newsletter, which includes information from Napoleon on Project Management, as well as articles on leadership, project management and other such topics, here's the sign up page.

June Podcast from Jerry Manas - Simplicity

OK, so it's already July, but better late than never.

In this month's podcast, based on Napoleon's "Six Winning Principles," I discuss the importance of Simplicity, and how to achieve simple objectives, messages, and processes. I also explore Napoleon's personal system of time management and record keeping.

May Podcast from Jerry Manas

In this month's podcast, I discuss the importance of Flexibility (the 3rd of Napoleon's Six Winning Principles), and how to insure that your teams are adaptable, empowered, and unified.

April Podcast from Jerry Manas

In this month's podcast, I discuss the importance of speed, and how to balance it with adequate planning.

Learn what can happen with even the slightest delays, as well as how to reduce resistance, increase urgency, and focus your resources.

Speed is the second of Napoleon's Six Winning Principles that I cover in Napoleon on Project Management. Last month, the topic was Exactitude.

Project Management Book Giveaway

I donated two copies of Napoleon on Project Management to Cornelius Fichtner to give away on his Project Management Podcast series.

If you'd like an opportunity to win one of them, check out his April 8th episode (and while you're there, learn something about how to monitor your projects without the sophistication of Earned Value!!).

The contest will take place on the April 8th episode and the one after, with the two winners being announced in the third episode.

Not only will you have a chance to win a book by listening to a free podcast, but you'll be sure to learn something. Cornelius's podcasts are always enlightening. The link is below...

The Project Management Podcast

Jerry Manas March Podcast - Exactitude

In this month's podcast, I discuss the first of Napoleon's "six winning principles" - Exactitude (based on the book, Napoleon on Project Management).

Project Management Podcast; Hear About Best Practices

I'd like to thank The Project Management Podcast for mentioning PMThink in their latest episode, as well as a generous review of the two podcasts I had done to date. I must say I was impressed with the depth, breadth, and quality of their radio show.

My hats off to Cornelius Fichtner for pulling off such a professional and entertaining series, and for being a true pioneer in the project management podcasting arena. Here's some more info about his show...

The Project Management Podcast, a free "internet radio show", is hosted by Cornelius Fichtner, PMP and brings project management topics to beginners and experts. The show is an entertaining and educational mix of both current trends and best practices in project management. Using a podcatcher software such as iTunes or iPodder you can subscribe to the show and have it automatically downloaded to your MP3 player. No player? No problem! You can also just listen to the show on your computer speakers. Individual episodes and subscription links are available at http://pmpodcast.blogspot.com.

I highly recommend the show for those looking to broaden their project management horizons.

Jerry Manas February Podcast: Economy of Force and Project Management

This month's podcast talks about the concept of Economy of Force and how it applies to project management , both at an organizational level and an individual project level.

Podcast: The 3Ps of Project Success

In the first of what will be a monthly podcast, Jerry Manas, author of Napoleon on Project Management and co-founder of PMThink!, speaks about the 3Ps of Project Success: Principles, the Past, and People.

Project Blogs; A New Way of Communicating

Since communication is 90% of a project managers job, and one-way email blasts and static web-sites have proven to have limited benefit, there must be a more effective way of communicating in today's rapid-fire environment. And you're looking at it.

Blogging is fast becoming a standard tool in project management. It can be used for sharing information during requirements analysis, communicating globally, offering podcast updates, daily tips, or any number of areas where fast and daily communication is needed---which is most of the time.

The best thing is, unlike email, it stays up on the web, where people can see comments posted against the blog, and can search for specific keywords or topics. It's also a good way of encouraging crosstalk among project stakeholders. And with tools like Audioblog, you can even integrate audio and video if needed.

The brief below shows two specific examples of project blogs in action. I'd love to hear from others who are using blogs for their projects, and how they're working out.

Using Blogs for Project Management

The New ISO 27001 Security Standard; Get Prepared! Listen to Alan Calder's Podcast

As I've mentioned before, the perfect storm is headed our way. As more companies move toward hosted solutions and the threat of a pandemic computer virus looms, organizations worldwide could be crippled.

Enter the new ISO 27001 Security Standard.

Alan Calder, the leading IT Governance and Security expert and CEO of IT Governance, Ltd., issued a podcast last week talking about ISO 27001 and its impacts. Best of all, Calder offers several eBooks for all levels of audiences, as well as an ISO 27001 toolkit, which allows organizations to become ISO 27001-compliant without expensive consultants.

Here's what Calder's company, IT Governance Ltd. has to say about the new standard:

• ISO 17799:2005 and BS 7799 are the international best practice information security management standards, defining and guiding Information Security Management System (ISMS) development.
• BS7799 is the basis for the new international standard ISO 27001, which was introduced in October 2005. Internationalisation will create a global upsurge in demand for ISMS certification.
• ISO 27001 will become the international touchstone for effective, secure information management practices that protect organisations and ensure their compliance with data protection, privacy and computer misuse regulations.
• As with ISO 9000, the new standard will become a prerequisite for many businesses wishing to secure new customers and contracts. It is therefore as much a business issue as an IT issue.
  
  To learn more, check out Alan Calder's podcast below...
  
  Alan Calder on IT Governance, information security and ISO 27001 (BS7799): Talking ISO 27001

Project Management Podcast: Grochow MIT ...

Podcast interview with Jerry Grochow, MIT, which touches on IT project management and leadership ...

Project Management Podcast: Grochow MIT: Via Eucause: A Conversation with MIT's Jerry Grochow ...

... "interview with Jerry Grochow about what's going on at MIT and gather some thoughts on vendor consolidation, project management, relationship management and the next wave of IT leaders ... " ...

ITIL Leader: David Ratcliffe Pink Elephant

ITIL is the recipe for IT services management success. Philip Quinn catches up with David Ratcliffe, CEO of Pink Elephant. Pink Elephant is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with operations worldwide. Pink Elephant works with organizations, including many of the Fortune 500, to improve the quality of IT services through the application of established best practices, such as the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL). ...

Via National Post: Flies around the world four times a year ...

... "We were the ones who launched this best-practice framework we support called the IT infrastructure library. If you think [in terms] of a restaurant ... it's the recipes you follow and the routines around how you keep the place clean... " ...

Additional PMThink References on ITIL:

• For Well-Rounded IT Project Management - Learn ITIL and PRINCE2


• IT Service Transformation Through ITIL Service Catalogs ...


• ITIL Certification BTO Software ...


• ITIL Helpdesk Transformation: Services Model


• ITIL IT Management Processes ...


• ITIL IT Service Management Differentiators


• ITIL Market Assessment: Podcast


• ITIL Microsoft Operations Framework Assessment ...


• ITIL Process Approach: Federated CMDB ...


• ITIL Process: Run IT Like Business ...


• ITIL Project: Cultural Implications ...


• ITIL Projects: Avoid Pitfalls ...


• ITIL Technology Standard Framework ...


• ITIL: IT Service Catalog: Alignment Focal Point ...


• Microsoft ITIL Sans CMDB ...


• Process Models: ITIL ITGovernance ...


• Ready or Not; Here comes ITIL


• Siebel CRM ITIL Ready: Helpdesk Capabilities ...

Business Strategy: Align Objectives and Execute

IBM launches new software that enables workers and managers throughout an organization to align their personal and departmental objectives with business strategy and drive execution of their workplace activities ...

Business Strategy: Align Objectives and Execute: Via IBM: IBM Software Helps Employees at All Levels Align Their Objectives With Company Strategy ...

... "According to feedback from IBM's customers and partners, more companies are recognizing that while they have lots of data and a sound business strategy, the execution of the strategy needs improvement. IBM Workplace for Business Strategy Execution helps employees understand their company's strategy in concrete terms, focus on what is important, and remain current on status and risks. A department leader can use IBM Workplace for Business Strategy Execution to clearly communicate team objectives and how they fit into the company's strategy; link to and monitor internal and external dependencies that could affect the ability to reach objectives; track progress toward the objectives though intuitive scorecards and dashboards; and initiate actions to correct gaps in performance. " ...

PMThink references on strategy and alignment:

• Achieve Strategy Execution: Accelerate Plan Funding Support


• Business Continuity Project: Key Part of IT Strategy ...


• Business IT Alignment: Business-Relevant Metrics


• Business IT Strategy: Successful Alignment


• Governance Alignment: Project Portfolio Management (PPM)


• IT Alignment: Cost Benefit Analysis ...


• IT Governance: SAP ESA Strategy


• IT Strategy: Motorola Exec Podcast ...


• ITIL: IT Service Catalog: Alignment Focal Point ...


• Microsoft Framework: Business IT Alignment


• PMO Role: Align Business and IT ...


• Project Failure: A Success Strategy


• Project Management Strategy Integration Conference December2005


• PublicSector CIO: Enterprise View IT Strategy


• Software Aligns Project Management With Enterprise Strategy: Enhanced Portfolio Analytics ...


• Strategic Alignment: Project Portfolio


• Strategy: Visualize the Design ...

Project Management Podcast: Hosted PM ...

Project Management Podcast: Hosted PM: Via Blogarithms: IT Conversations News: Jason Fried BaseCamp Podcast ...

... "Jason Fried - Basecamp. Ride with Jason Fried of 37signals as he takes us through the lessons learned while building Basecamp, a hosted project management tool that is extremely popular among its thousands of users. Jason shares his experiences about what works and what doesn't in web development and how the unconventional development methodologies followed by 37signals give it an edge. " ...

IT Strategy: Motorola Exec Podcast ...

IT Strategy: Motorola Exec Podcast: Via SATN.org: Podcast with Motorola executive ...

Dan Bricklin posts podcast by Motorola exec ...

... "Toby Redshaw of Motorola. ... Toby has a strong Enterprise IT background (he was a senior IT person at Federal Express before Motorola and is corporate vice president, Corporate IT Strategy, Architecture and e-Business at Motorola) and talks about cell phones from that perspective. He also talks a lot about building systems and their experience with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). " ...

Dan Bricklin is also best known as the co-creator of VisiCalc. He is currently founder and CTO of Trellix Corporation.

ITIL Market Assessment: Podcast

Via Business Value of IT / IT Governance: Podcast Series on Evergreen's North American ITIL Assessment

Don Casson provides 5part podcast on Evergreen's ITIL assessment in North American market ...

... "recently completed comprehensive analysis of the results of Evergreen's North American ITIL Assessment. We conduct this informal survey two times per year with attendees at key industry events. This most recent survey took place at the 9th annual International Service Management Conference hosted by Pink Elephant. " ...