Project Management Masterclass

37. Project Management Trends 2026| Managing with People

Send us Fan Mail Project managers are often accountable for outcomes delivered by people who do not report to them. Team members may come from different functions, answer to different leaders, balance competing priorities, and bring different skills and ways of working to the project. So what does it really mean to lead when positional authority is not enough? In this episode of Project Management Masterclass, we continue the Project Management Trends 2026 series with Managing With People. Host Brittany Wilkins shares her personal experience of struggling to manage with people early in her career and what it took to grow into a more effective leader. Through lessons learned along the way, this episode explores the importance of creating clarity, developing capability, building ownership, adapting your communication, and bringing people together around a shared mission. Because successful project leadership is not about making yourself necessary for every task or decision. It is about creating the conditions for people to contribute, take ownership, and deliver together. Support the show Deepen Your Project Leadership https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe

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36. Project Management Trends 2026| Adaptive Planning

Send us Fan Mail Plans are necessary. But every project manager knows that the assumptions behind a plan don't always survive contact with reality. Requirements change. Stakeholder expectations shift. Resources move. Market conditions evolve. The challenge isn't simply knowing how to update a project plan. It's knowing when change actually warrants a response without constantly disrupting execution. In this episode of Project Management Masterclass, Brittany Wilkins continues the Project Management Trends 2026 series with a closer look at adaptive planning. Drawing on familiar project management fundamentals, we explore how techniques such as rolling-wave planning, iterative development, stakeholder engagement, impact analysis, and reprioritization help teams navigate uncertainty. But the conversation goes further: adaptive planning also depends on decision rights, governance, and an organization's ability to distinguish meaningful change from noise. Because too little adaptation can leave teams executing against outdated assumptions. Too much can create rework, budget overruns, shifting priorities, and teams that stop trusting the plan altogether. The goal isn't constant change. It's intentional adaptation. Be rigid on the outcome. Stay flexible on the approach that gets you there. Episode Keywords: adaptive planning, adaptive planning project management, project management trends 2026, project planning, project management planning, project management trends, rolling wave planning, progressive elaboration, iterative project management, project decision rights Support the show Deepen Your Project Leadership https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe

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35. Project Management Trends 2026 | The Strategic Value of AI Beyond Productivity

Send us Fan Mail Artificial intelligence has become one of the biggest conversations in project management. Much of that conversation has focused on productivity: summarizing meetings, drafting communications, identifying risks, analyzing data, and automating routine tasks. But the value of AI extends beyond productivity. In this episode of Project Management Masterclass, we begin our Project Management Trends 2026 series by examining the strategic value of artificial intelligence and what it means for project leaders. We explore how AI connects to corporate strategy and business value, what the changing demand for AI skills signals about the future of work, and why governance must become part of the conversation as organizations expand their use of AI. Because adopting AI is only part of the challenge. Organizations must also understand where AI is being used, what risks it introduces, who owns the decisions, and whether those investments are actually delivering value. For project managers, the opportunity is bigger than learning another tool. It's understanding how AI, strategy, governance, risk, and execution come together to deliver successful outcomes. The technology may be changing, but the fundamentals of strong project leadership still matter. If you are ready to strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders, explore the Power Skills Accelerator, a course designed to help professionals master the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex project environments. Enroll in the Power Skills Accelerator https://www.developpowerskills.com/sales-page If you want to assess where execution may be breaking down in your current projects, take the Execution Intelligence Diagnostic to identify gaps across leadership, decision making, and team alignment. Start the diagnostic https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/ Join the waitlist for Brittany Wilkins’ upcoming book, Execution Intelligence, focused on the mindset, systems, and discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results. Join the book waitlist https://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.com To learn more about how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results, visit Makoway Consulting. https://www.makowayconsulting.com Support the show Deepen Your Project Leadership https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe

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34.Scope 2 Is Changing: What Every Project Leader Should Know

Send us Fan Mail Have you noticed that sustainability reporting is becoming more precise? One of the biggest proposed changes to greenhouse gas accounting is happening right now, and while it may sound like a topic reserved for sustainability professionals, it has real implications for project leaders. In this episode, Brittany Wilkins explains the proposed updates to Scope 2 greenhouse gas accounting, why annual renewable electricity matching may no longer be enough, and how changes like hourly matching could reshape projects across operations, IT, procurement, finance, and sustainability. More importantly, this episode explores the leadership lesson behind the technical guidance. As organizations face increasing pressure to provide better data, stronger transparency, and measurable results, projects become the mechanism for turning new requirements into reality. You'll learn: • What Scope 2 emissions are and why the accounting guidance is changing • What hourly matching means in practical terms • Why these proposed changes extend far beyond sustainability teams • How project leaders can prepare for increasing business complexity If you want to lead projects that matter, understanding the business environment around your projects is no longer optional. If you are ready to strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders, explore the Power Skills Accelerator, a course designed to help professionals master the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex project environments. Enroll in the Power Skills Accelerator https://www.developpowerskills.com/sales-page If you want to assess where execution may be breaking down in your current projects, take the Execution Intelligence Diagnostic to identify gaps across leadership, decision making, and team alignment. Start the diagnostic https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/ Join the waitlist for Brittany Wilkins’ upcoming book, Execution Intelligence, focused on the mindset, systems, and discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results. Join the book waitlist https://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.com To learn more about how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results, visit Makoway Consulting. https://www.makowayconsulting.com Support the show Deepen Your Project Leadership https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe

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33.Business Transformation in an Age of Complexity: Insights from the CLM Summit

Send us Fan Mail Business transformation is often discussed through the lens of technology, AI, automation, and digital initiatives. But after attending the CLM Summit, one theme surfaced repeatedly beneath the technology conversations: maintaining visibility and coordination is becoming increasingly difficult as complexity grows. In this episode, host Brittany Wilkins shares key observations from the summit and explore why connected systems, trusted data, lifecycle alignment, and cross-functional coordination matter more than ever. We discuss the role AI plays as an amplifier, the risks of disconnected systems and tribal knowledge, and why organizations must think beyond technology implementation when navigating transformation. Topics include: • AI and operational foundations • Product complexity and customization • Connected systems and data visibility • Lifecycle alignment across business functions • Human barriers to transformation • Why coordination is becoming a competitive advantage Whether you work in project management, operations, manufacturing, digital transformation, or organizational leadership, this episode offers practical insights into what it takes to maintain clarity and control in an increasingly interconnected business environment. The promise does not come without the process. If you are ready to strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders, explore the Power Skills Accelerator, a course designed to help professionals master the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex project environments. Enroll in the Power Skills Accelerator https://www.developpowerskills.com/sales-page If you want to assess where execution may be breaking down in your current projects, take the Execution Intelligence Diagnostic to identify gaps across leadership, decision making, and team alignment. Start the diagnostic https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/ Join the waitlist for Brittany Wilkins’ upcoming book, Execution Intelligence, focused on the mindset, systems, and discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results. Join the book waitlist https://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.com To learn more about how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results, visit Makoway Consulting. https://www.makowayconsulting.com Support the show Deepen Your Project Leadership https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe

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32.Mental Health Isn’t the Problem- Pressure Is.

Send us Fan Mail May is Mental Health Awareness Month. But awareness alone won’t fix what’s breaking project leaders. In this episode, Brittany Wilkins challenges the conversation around mental health in high-pressure environments and reveals the real issue: unmanaged pressure. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, delayed decisions, avoided difficult conversations, or questioned your ability to lead under pressure—this episode is for you. Because the truth is simple: Your projects don’t break first. You do. And until you learn how to manage pressure in real time, you will continue to hit the same wall—no matter how skilled or experienced you are. If you are ready to strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders, explore the Power Skills Accelerator, a course designed to help professionals master the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex project environments. Enroll in the Power Skills Accelerator https://www.developpowerskills.com/sales-page If you want to assess where execution may be breaking down in your current projects, take the Execution Intelligence Diagnostic to identify gaps across leadership, decision making, and team alignment. Start the diagnostic https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/ Join the waitlist for Brittany Wilkins’ upcoming book, Execution Intelligence, focused on the mindset, systems, and discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results. Join the book waitlist https://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.com To learn more about how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results, visit Makoway Consulting. https://www.makowayconsulting.com Support the show Deepen Your Project Leadership https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe

31.How to Identify Execution Collapse Before It Happens (Spirit Airlines Case Study)

Send us Fan Mail Every business is measured by its financial performance. Revenue. Profit. The bottom line. That’s what people look at when something collapses. But by the time the numbers reflect the problem, it’s already been there. There are other indicators that get overlooked. Decision speed starts to slow. Pressure builds in places no one is tracking. Options begin to narrow long before anyone calls it a risk. I didn’t look at Spirit Airlines and think this was sudden. I thought about how long it had probably been building. In this episode, I walk through what most people miss when they look at business failure. Not the outcome. The pattern behind it. Because collapse doesn’t start with financial results. It starts inside the system. And if you’re not paying attention to those signals early, you don’t get time to react. You get forced to respond. If you are ready to strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders, explore the Power Skills Accelerator, a course designed to help professionals master the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex project environments. Enroll in the Power Skills Accelerator https://www.developpowerskills.com/sales-page If you want to assess where execution may be breaking down in your current projects, take the Execution Intelligence Diagnostic to identify gaps across leadership, decision making, and team alignment. Start the diagnostic https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/ Join the waitlist for Brittany Wilkins’ upcoming book, Execution Intelligence, focused on the mindset, systems, and discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results. Join the book waitlist https://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.com To learn more about how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results, visit Makoway Consulting. https://www.makowayconsulting.com Support the show Deepen Your Project Leadership https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe

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30. Why Hard Work Isn’t Moving You Forward | 4 Power Skills Every Project Leader Needs

Send us Fan Mail You’re working hard. Delivering results. Doing everything right. So why are you still not moving forward? In this episode, host Brittany Wilkins break down the real reason so many professionals and project leaders feel stuck despite their effort. It’s not about working harder. It’s about developing the right power skills. You’ll learn: Why hard work alone is not enough to advance your career The hidden gap that keeps high performers stuck The 4 power skills every project leader needs to succeed How to position yourself for growth, recognition, and leadership If you’ve ever felt overlooked, undervalued, or stuck in execution mode… This episode will challenge how you think about success. And more importantly—it will show you what to do next. If you are ready to strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders, explore the Power Skills Accelerator, a course designed to help professionals master the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex project environments. Enroll in the Power Skills Accelerator https://www.developpowerskills.com/sales-page If you want to assess where execution may be breaking down in your current projects, take the Execution Intelligence Diagnostic to identify gaps across leadership, decision making, and team alignment. Start the diagnostic https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/ Join the waitlist for Brittany Wilkins’ upcoming book, Execution Intelligence, focused on the mindset, systems, and discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results. Join the book waitlist https://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.com To learn more about how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results, visit Makoway Consulting. https://www.makowayconsulting.com Support the show Deepen Your Project Leadership https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe

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29. Mastering Project Management-Why Change Fails: How the ADKAR Model Explains What Leaders Miss

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Project Management Masterclass, we break down one of the most widely used change management frameworks, the ADKAR model. More importantly, we look at how change actually happens in real-world environments and why it often fails. If organizations don’t change and people do, then understanding how individual change happens is critical to delivering successful projects and real business outcomes. In this episode, you’ll learn: What the ADKAR model is and how it works Why awareness alone is not enough to drive change The difference between understanding change and wanting it How gaps in desire create execution friction Why training and knowledge do not guarantee adoption The difference between knowing and doing How to better align the people side and business side of change This episode also includes a real example from an ERP implementation to show how change can break down when desire is not established. If you are leading projects, managing change, or trying to improve execution within your organization, this episode will give you a framework you can apply immediately. But understanding change is only one part of it. Leading change requires strong power skills. How you communicate, influence, align teams, and drive execution under pressure. If you are ready to strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders, explore the Power Skills Accelerator, a course designed to help professionals master the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex project environments. Enroll in the Power Skills Accelerator https://www.developpowerskills.com/sales-page If you want to assess where execution may be breaking down in your current projects, take the Execution Intelligence Diagnostic to identify gaps across leadership, decision making, and team alignment. Start the diagnostic https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/ Join the waitlist for Brittany Wilkins’ upcoming book, Execution Intelligence, focused on the mindset, systems, and discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results. Join the book waitlist https://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.com To learn more about how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results, visit Makoway Consulting. https://www.makowayconsulting.com Support the show Deepen Your Project Leadership https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe

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28. 5 Reasons Change Management Is Necessary for Successful Projects

Send us Fan Mail Change is inevitable in organizations — but successful change is intentional. In this episode of Project Management Masterclass, we explore five reasons change management is necessary for successful projects. Too often organizations focus on timelines, deliverables, and systems while overlooking the most important factor behind transformation: people. Project outcomes are ultimately determined by whether individuals adopt new behaviors. In this episode you’ll learn: • Why every organizational change begins with a clear purpose • Why organizational change requires individual behavior change • How project outcomes depend on adoption, not just execution • Why change management frameworks help guide the people side of change • How leaders ensure change initiatives deliver measurable business value Whether you're implementing a new system, launching a strategic initiative, or leading an organizational transformation, understanding the people side of change is essential for long-term success. If you're a project professional looking to strengthen your leadership influence and guide teams through change more effectively, this episode will give you a practical foundation. If you are ready to strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders, explore the Power Skills Accelerator, a course designed to help professionals master the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex project environments. Enroll in the Power Skills Accelerator https://www.developpowerskills.com/sales-page If you want to assess where execution may be breaking down in your current projects, take the Execution Intelligence Diagnostic to identify gaps across leadership, decision making, and team alignment. Start the diagnostic https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/ Join the waitlist for Brittany Wilkins’ upcoming book, Execution Intelligence, focused on the mindset, systems, and discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results. Join the book waitlist https://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.com To learn more about how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results, visit Makoway Consulting. https://www.makowayconsulting.com Support the show Deepen Your Project Leadership https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe

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27.Mastering Project Management-5 Execution Gaps Blocking Project Success

Send us Fan Mail Most organizations don’t struggle because they lack ambition. They struggle because their execution systems cannot support the ambition they’ve declared. In this episode, I unpack a pattern I’ve observed across industries: vision that inspires on slides… but fractures under operational pressure. You’ll learn the five warning signs that your organization’s vision has outpaced its execution maturity — and why burnout, fragmentation, and credibility loss are usually structural design problems, not talent problems. If your teams feel constantly stretched… If priorities multiply but momentum stalls… If strategy sounds bold but delivery feels inconsistent… This episode will challenge you to evaluate whether your execution engine is truly built to carry your vision — or simply reacting to it. Because bold ambition without structural alignment doesn’t elevate an organization. It overextends it. If you are ready to strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders, explore the Power Skills Accelerator, a course designed to help professionals master the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex project environments. Enroll in the Power Skills Accelerator https://www.developpowerskills.com/sales-page If you want to assess where execution may be breaking down in your current projects, take the Execution Intelligence Diagnostic to identify gaps across leadership, decision making, and team alignment. Start the diagnostic https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/ Join the waitlist for Brittany Wilkins’ upcoming book, Execution Intelligence, focused on the mindset, systems, and discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results. Join the book waitlist https://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.com To learn more about how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results, visit Makoway Consulting. https://www.makowayconsulting.com Support the show Deepen Your Project Leadership https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe

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26.Key Practices for Project Success in 2026: What High-Performing Organizations Do Differently

Send us Fan Mail Every year, organizations increase effort—more meetings, more tools, more urgency—yet project execution continues to break down. This episode examines what actually separates high-performing organizations in 2026 when it comes to project success. Not tactics. Not tools. Execution design. We explore five practices that consistently show up in organizations that deliver strategy through execution: Clear objectives and disciplined scope boundaries Unified visibility across work, priorities, and capacity Intentional management of cross-team dependencies Governance that enables decisions instead of slowing them down Practical use of AI to support decisions without replacing leadership Rather than treating these as standalone best practices, this episode explains why execution only works when these practices are supported by a system built to sustain them—especially under pressure. If these challenges sound familiar, the next step isn’t another framework—it’s understanding where your execution system is breaking. If you are ready to strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders, explore the Power Skills Accelerator, a course designed to help professionals master the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex project environments. Enroll in the Power Skills Accelerator https://www.developpowerskills.com/sales-page If you want to assess where execution may be breaking down in your current projects, take the Execution Intelligence Diagnostic to identify gaps across leadership, decision making, and team alignment. Start the diagnostic https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/ Join the waitlist for Brittany Wilkins’ upcoming book, Execution Intelligence, focused on the mindset, systems, and discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results. Join the book waitlist https://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.com To learn more about how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results, visit Makoway Consulting. https://www.makowayconsulting.com Support the show Deepen Your Project Leadership https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe

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25. Mastering Project Management: Year-End Moves Every Project Manager Should Make

Send us Fan Mail Before you check out for the holidays, hit play. In this episode of Project Management Masterclass, Brittany Wilkins walks you through five strategic moves every project manager should make before the year ends. Whether 2025 was a breakthrough or a beatdown, now is the time to close with intention—not exhaustion. You’ll learn how to: Close out lingering projects like a pro Reflect on lessons that sharpen your leadership Audit and upgrade systems slowing you down Set bold yet grounded intentions for 2026 And most importantly, protect your peace If you are ready to strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders, explore the Power Skills Accelerator, a course designed to help professionals master the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex project environments. Enroll in the Power Skills Accelerator https://www.developpowerskills.com/sales-page If you want to assess where execution may be breaking down in your current projects, take the Execution Intelligence Diagnostic to identify gaps across leadership, decision making, and team alignment. Start the diagnostic https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/ Join the waitlist for Brittany Wilkins’ upcoming book, Execution Intelligence, focused on the mindset, systems, and discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results. Join the book waitlist https://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.com To learn more about how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results, visit Makoway Consulting. https://www.makowayconsulting.com Support the show Deepen Your Project Leadership https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe

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24.Inside the Journey: Becoming a Project Leader Through Power Skills

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt like you're doing everything right in your role, but still getting overlooked? In this special episode, host Brittany Wilkins shares the raw, behind-the-scenes journey of how she went from feeling invisible in the workplace to becoming a respected project leader—without a title change. You’ll hear: ✔️ The sink-or-swim moment that changed everything ✔️ How she led global teams without authority ✔️ The 4 Power Skills that transformed her confidence and career ✔️ Why project success starts within, not in a Gantt chart If you are ready to strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders, explore the Power Skills Accelerator, a course designed to help professionals master the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex project environments. Enroll in the Power Skills Accelerator https://www.developpowerskills.com/sales-page If you want to assess where execution may be breaking down in your current projects, take the Execution Intelligence Diagnostic to identify gaps across leadership, decision making, and team alignment. Start the diagnostic https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/ Join the waitlist for Brittany Wilkins’ upcoming book, Execution Intelligence, focused on the mindset, systems, and discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results. Join the book waitlist https://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.com To learn more about how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results, visit Makoway Consulting. https://www.makowayconsulting.com Support the show Deepen Your Project Leadership https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe

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23. International Project Management Day-Innovation is Not Conformity

Send us Fan Mail In this special International Project Management Day 2025 episode, host Brittany Wilkins dives into the theme “The Power Trio: Project, Leadership, and Agile” — revealing why innovation is never born from conformity. Standing at her microwave one ordinary day, Brittany had a thought that sparked this entire conversation: “Innovation is not conformity.” In this episode, she explores what that means for today’s project professionals and how true innovation happens when we lead with courage, disrupt with purpose, and adapt with agility. You’ll discover: Why conformity preserves the past while innovation builds the future How great project leaders challenge norms instead of maintaining them The role of agile thinking in expanding creativity and adaptability Three simple calls to action every project manager can apply today Whether you’re managing your first project or leading complex transformations, this episode will challenge your mindset — reminding you that project management isn’t just about structure, it’s about shaping transformation. 🎙️ Because the future doesn’t belong to those who conform. It belongs to those who innovate. If you are ready to strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders, explore the Power Skills Accelerator, a course designed to help professionals master the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex project environments. Enroll in the Power Skills Accelerator https://www.developpowerskills.com/sales-page If you want to assess where execution may be breaking down in your current projects, take the Execution Intelligence Diagnostic to identify gaps across leadership, decision making, and team alignment. Start the diagnostic https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/ Join the waitlist for Brittany Wilkins’ upcoming book, Execution Intelligence, focused on the mindset, systems, and discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results. Join the book waitlist https://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.com To learn more about how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results, visit Makoway Consulting. https://www.makowayconsulting.com Support the show Deepen Your Project Leadership https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe

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22.Mastering Project Management: Why Mental Health is a Project Deliverable

Send us Fan Mail On this World Mental Health Day, we’re talking about something project managers don’t hear enough: your well-being isn’t optional—it’s essential. In this episode, the host Brittany Wilkins explores why mental health should be treated as a project deliverable, right alongside scope, schedule, and budget. From setting boundaries and building healthy routines to leaning on support systems, practicing emotional intelligence, and using tools that reduce pressure, you’ll learn practical ways to protect your peace—and in turn, protect your projects. Because at the end of the day, projects don’t succeed without healthy leaders. If you are ready to strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders, explore the Power Skills Accelerator, a course designed to help professionals master the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex project environments. Enroll in the Power Skills Accelerator https://www.developpowerskills.com/sales-page If you want to assess where execution may be breaking down in your current projects, take the Execution Intelligence Diagnostic to identify gaps across leadership, decision making, and team alignment. Start the diagnostic https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/ Join the waitlist for Brittany Wilkins’ upcoming book, Execution Intelligence, focused on the mindset, systems, and discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results. Join the book waitlist https://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.com To learn more about how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results, visit Makoway Consulting. https://www.makowayconsulting.com Support the show Deepen Your Project Leadership https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe

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21. Project Success Decoded: How to Achieve M.O.R.E

Send us Fan Mail What does project success really mean in today’s world? It’s not just about hitting deadlines or budgets—it’s about delivering outcomes that matter. In this episode of Project Management Masterclass, Brittany Wilkins breaks down the M.O.R.E. framework: Manage perceptions, Own outcomes, Relentlessly reassess, and Expand perspective. You’ll discover why customer perception is the ultimate measure of success, how social impact can double your chances of project success, and practical steps to apply M.O.R.E. across the project lifecycle. Whether you’re leading your first project or managing enterprise programs, this episode will help you redefine success and consistently deliver value. If you are ready to strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders, explore the Power Skills Accelerator, a course designed to help professionals master the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex project environments. Enroll in the Power Skills Accelerator https://www.developpowerskills.com/sales-page If you want to assess where execution may be breaking down in your current projects, take the Execution Intelligence Diagnostic to identify gaps across leadership, decision making, and team alignment. Start the diagnostic https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/ Join the waitlist for Brittany Wilkins’ upcoming book, Execution Intelligence, focused on the mindset, systems, and discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results. Join the book waitlist https://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.com To learn more about how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results, visit Makoway Consulting. https://www.makowayconsulting.com Support the show Deepen Your Project Leadership https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe

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20. Mastering Project Management-It Starts with a Charter: Laying the Foundation for Project Success

Send us Fan Mail Great ideas don’t fail because they lack potential—they fail because they lack structure. In this episode of Project Management Masterclass, host Brittany Wilkins breaks down the project charter—the critical first step in turning ideas into reality. Whether you’ve been handed a bold new initiative or simply want to lead with more clarity, this episode is your blueprint. You’ll learn: What a project charter is and why it matters The 9 essential components every charter should include How to lead during the Initiation Phase of a project A narrated walkthrough of a real-world charter scenario: the launch of a solar-powered baby stroller Key takeaways to help you build charters with confidence Don’t let uncertainty stall your next big move. Learn how to write a project charter that aligns teams, empowers leaders, and drives execution from day one. If you are ready to strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders, explore the Power Skills Accelerator, a course designed to help professionals master the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex project environments. Enroll in the Power Skills Accelerator https://www.developpowerskills.com/sales-page If you want to assess where execution may be breaking down in your current projects, take the Execution Intelligence Diagnostic to identify gaps across leadership, decision making, and team alignment. Start the diagnostic https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/ Join the waitlist for Brittany Wilkins’ upcoming book, Execution Intelligence, focused on the mindset, systems, and discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results. Join the book waitlist https://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.com To learn more about how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results, visit Makoway Consulting. https://www.makowayconsulting.com Support the show Deepen Your Project Leadership https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe

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19. Mastering Project Management: What Project Managers Must Know About Product Sustainability

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever stopped to consider the true cost of a product—not just the dollars spent, but the environmental footprint left behind? In this powerful episode of Project Management Masterclass, host Brittany pulls back the curtain on what sustainability really means in the world of project management. From the design phase to end-of-life disposal, 80% of a product’s impact is locked in before it hits the factory floor—and that means you, the project manager, play a bigger role than you think. 📌 You’ll learn: Why sustainability is no longer a buzzword—it’s a business imperative The three major environmental challenges your projects must help solve How companies are moving from compliance checklists to competitive advantage What every PM needs to ask to future-proof their projects How Brittany’s real-world experience as a Sustainability PMO reshaped her entire view of project success Whether you're new to sustainability or leading ESG initiatives, this episode will challenge how you plan, build, and deliver value. 🛠️ Sustainability isn’t optional—it’s operational. If you are ready to strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders, explore the Power Skills Accelerator, a course designed to help professionals master the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex project environments. Enroll in the Power Skills Accelerator https://www.developpowerskills.com/sales-page If you want to assess where execution may be breaking down in your current projects, take the Execution Intelligence Diagnostic to identify gaps across leadership, decision making, and team alignment. Start the diagnostic https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/ Join the waitlist for Brittany Wilkins’ upcoming book, Execution Intelligence, focused on the mindset, systems, and discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results. Join the book waitlist https://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.com To learn more about how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results, visit Makoway Consulting. https://www.makowayconsulting.com Support the show Deepen Your Project Leadership https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe

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18.The Global Talent Gap in Project Management — Why the Future Depends on Us

Send us Fan Mail This is Project Management Masterclass, hosted by Brittany Wilkins. In today’s episode, we unpack the 2025 PMI Global Talent Report—a sobering look at the critical project management talent shortage threatening global progress. You’ll learn: Why project management is not a niche—it’s the backbone of global innovation, infrastructure, and economic transformation. Where the demand for project professionals is rising fastest, including China, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. What’s causing the gap—from aging workforces to rapid AI and tech disruption. What project leaders can do about it using PMI’s M.O.R.E. mindset: Move outcomes, Own value, Realize change, Elevate impact. Whether you're just entering the field or leading complex portfolios, this episode helps you understand where the profession is headed—and how to rise with it. If you are ready to strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders, explore the Power Skills Accelerator, a course designed to help professionals master the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex project environments. Enroll in the Power Skills Accelerator https://www.developpowerskills.com/sales-page If you want to assess where execution may be breaking down in your current projects, take the Execution Intelligence Diagnostic to identify gaps across leadership, decision making, and team alignment. Start the diagnostic https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/ Join the waitlist for Brittany Wilkins’ upcoming book, Execution Intelligence, focused on the mindset, systems, and discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results. Join the book waitlist https://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.com To learn more about how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results, visit Makoway Consulting. https://www.makowayconsulting.com Support the show Deepen Your Project Leadership https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe

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