Episode 73 Video Podcast Feb 8, 2026 41:12

Episode 73: The Animals in Projectland with Dawn Mahan

Episode 73: The Animals in Projectland with Dawn Mahan
Episode 73 41:12
Podcast Episode 73: The Animals in Projectland with Dawn Mahan
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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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  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