Episode 73: The Animals in Projectland with Dawn Mahan

About this episode

In this engaging conversation, Josephine Palermo speaks with Dawn Mahan, PMP, about her journey into project management, the challenges faced in the field, and the importance of leadership and team dynamics. Dawn shares insights from her book, 'Projectland,' where she introduces the concept of using animal avatars to represent different roles in project management. The discussion emphasises the need for emotional management, the significance of setting projects up for success, and the evolving nature of project management in today's fast-paced environment.

Dawn Mahan, PMP, has trained thousands of professionals around the world. As the founder of PMOtraining.com, she’s a go-to advisor for C-level leaders and project managers across industries.  

Read her book 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D4J4KHYC

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Video chapters Jump to a moment

1. 0:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene ▶
2. 1:56 Dawn's Career Journey and Project Management Discovery ▶
3. 9:21 Defining Project Management and Its Challenges ▶
4. 11:09 The Importance of People in Project Success ▶
5. 14:48 Exploring Project Land: A New Paradigm ▶
6. 18:36 The Dream Team: Animal Avatars in Project Management ▶
7. 22:01 The Gazelle Metaphor in Project Management ▶
8. 23:32 Dolphins: The Social Creatures of Project Teams ▶
9. 26:02 The Lion Avatar: Leadership and Authority ▶
10. 27:48 The Partnership Between Leaders and Project Managers ▶
11. 29:48 Team Dynamics: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing ▶
12. 31:12 The Importance of Kickoff Meetings ▶
13. 33:18 Managing Project Endings and Emotions ▶
14. 33:57 Navigating Challenges in Project Leadership ▶
15. 36:51 The Role of Project Managers as Team Leaders ▶
16. 40:12 Setting Projects Up for Success ▶