The Digital Project Manager is the home of digital project management inspiration, how-to guides, tips, tricks, tools, funnies, and jobs. We provide project management guidance for the digital wild west where demanding stakeholders, tiny budgets and stupid deadlines reign supreme.
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How to Use AI to Tailor Your Status Reports for Your Audience
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The art of effective communication within project management cannot be overstated. As the digital world evolves, the role of AI in this domain has become increasingly significant. But can generative AI be trusted to tailor your project status updates? Galen Low is joined by Devin Mahoney, CEO of QTalo, to unravel the complexities of project communi…
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What If Project Management Was Taught In Grade School
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In a world that's increasingly governed by complex projects and collaborative efforts, the question arises: why isn't project management being taught in grade schools? Galen Low is joined by Mark Burnett, CEO of Reasoning With Mark, to introduce a revolutionary idea: integrating project management skills into grade school curricula.…
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Can Behavioral Science Make Your Projects More Successful?
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In the rapidly evolving world of project management, methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall have long dominated the discourse. However, the integration of behavioral science into project management practices is carving out a new frontier, promising more effective and human-centered methodologies. Galen Low is joined by Dr. Josh Ramirez—CEO of Th…
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Not Your Parents’ PMO: How To Rebrand Your PMO And Double Your Success Rate
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What is the role of a PMO in a modern organization, and why do people think that it's only administrative? Galen Low is joined by Olivia Montgomery—Senior Analyst at Capterra—to discover how the often-misunderstood role of PMOs is revolutionizing the business world.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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How AI Can Help PMs Deliver Feedback
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How can Generative AI enhance your team's feedback process? Galen Low is joined by Projjal Ghatak—CEO and Founder of OnLoop—to unlock the secrets to elevating your team's performance through the power of Generative AI in feedback delivery.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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You’re Using Notion Wrong: How to Set up PM Software for Serious Project Work
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Is Notion fit for managing complex digital projects that involve larger organizations? Galen Low is joined by Frances Odera Matthews—Founder of The Notion Bar—to shed light on some of the biggest mistakes people make when configuring and driving adoption around Notion and other project management tools.…
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How To Plan Your PM Career with DPM Expert, Pam Butkowski
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Ever wondered how to climb the professional ladder from intern to Senior Vice President? Pam Butkowski, Senior Vice President of Delivery Management at Hero Digital, joins us to unravel career trajectories for digital project managers. Whether you're contemplating a shift in roles, looking to maximize your impact as a PM, or simply seeking inspirat…
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How To Land A Project Management Job With No Experience
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In the ever-evolving field of project management, professionals often find themselves considering the best path to success. Should they specialize in a specific area or gain a diverse range of experiences? Galen Low is joined by Jean Kang—Sr. Program Manager at Figma & Founder of Path To PM—to talk about her journey of career pivots and how each pi…
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How Soft Skills Can Land You A Job In Project Management
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Have you ever looked back at the twists and turns of your career path and wondered how each step led you to where you are today? Our guest, Ryan Gilbreath, joins us to share his journey to where he is today. From the childhood dream of becoming an archaeologist to beat-making in college, Ryan's story is a great reminder of how our early passions of…
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How To Get Promoted & The Truth About Life As A Senior PM
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What’s the difference between managing projects and leading projects? Galen Low is joined by Tracy Hennessey and Pam Butkowski—the VP and SVP of Delivery Management at Hero Digital—to talk about career paths for project managers, specifically what options lie beyond the Senior Project Manager role, what it takes to get there, and what people don’t …
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How A Toxic Workplace Made Me A Better Project Manager
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Ever found yourself struggling in a toxic corporate culture? You're not alone. Join us as we share our experiences navigating the choppy waters of project management and how to adapt, survive, and thrive. Our guest, Karen Chong, is a seasoned digital project manager and a respected DPM community member. With her background in psychology, she brings…
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How To Embrace AI While Keeping Your Projects Human
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Ever imagined a world where AI liberates us from mundane tasks, freeing us to channel our unique skills and creativity? Galen Low is joined by Kelli Korducki—Independent Journalist (wrote for The Atlantic, The New York Times and NYT Magazine, Insider, The Guardian, and more)—to talk about the use of AI tools and large language models in digital ind…
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What Makes a Good PM & How Much Technical Knowledge You'll Need
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Ever wondered what it takes to lead a team and grow a department into a $1.7 million powerhouse? Tune in as we glean insights from the inspiring journey of Christina Avino—an associate director of project management at Seer Interactive—whose strategies and experiences have helped her shape her PM department into a lucrative business arm. From her h…
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How To Be A Political Strategist & Gain Popularity As A PM
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What does it really mean to be the "popular" PM? Galen Low is joined by Thako Harris—a seasoned agency leader and VP of Operations at Skully Rebels—to talk about what it means to be the project manager that everyone wants to work with, and how it's got way more to do with organizational politics than it does just minding the triple constraint.…
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How To Nail Agency Growth in the Fast-Paced Digital Era
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In the dynamic and ever-changing landscape of digital marketing, staying ahead of the curve is both a challenge and a necessity. Galen Low is joined by Tammy Valentine—President of LuckyTamm Digital Marketing—to talk about what it takes for boutique agencies to keep pace with the breakneck speed of digital marketing.…
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How To Become A Better PM Through Peer Mentorship
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Imagine landing in the challenging world of project management and finding a community that not only supports but fuels your professional growth. Keegan McCready, has harnessed the power of communities like the DPM and the local PMI chapter to transform his career journey. Keegan's story is the living proof of the impact of a supportive community n…
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How To Harness The Power Of Your Org's PMO In Digital Transformation
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What if we told you that purpose-driven Project Management Offices (PMOs) could dramatically transform your company's productivity and bottom line? That's exactly what we're unpacking today with Joe Pusz—Founder and President of The PMO Squad. With years of experience and a passion for project management, Joe shares his journey from corporate proje…
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How Joining An Online Community Can Help You Grow As A PM
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Ever wondered how being part of various online communities can provide value to your career? Nicolassa Galvez, CEO and Founder of Chingona Coach, offered us a wealth of insights on this topic as she shared her approach to managing time and contributions within these digital realms and introduced the unique concept of anti-career coaching. She share…
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How to Make Agile Work Effectively at Agencies
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Ever wonder why agencies grapple with the transition from traditional project management to Agile methodologies? Wonder no more! Dave Prior—Certified Scrum Trainer and Agile thought leader—shares how to implement Agile in an agency context. Drawing from his experience in a New York digital agency, Dave dives into the hurdles around adopting Agile a…
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How To Handle Project Changes When They Happen Without Your Approval
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Ready to tackle the project changes that inevitably come up? Want to understand how to effectively manage underperformance within your team? Our seasoned panel of Digital Project Management professionals — Pam Butkowski, Sally Shaughnessy, & Patrice Embry — share their tried-and-tested strategies to navigate these situations with poise and effectiv…
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How To Run An Effective Retro & Apply Lessons Learned to Future Projects
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Learn to navigate your next project retrospective with ease! Galen Low is joined by Payson Hall—Principal Consultant at Catalysis Group—to talk about project retrospectives: how to run them effectively and how to ensure that the lessons you capture in your retrospectives actually translate into improvements for future projects.…
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Agency vs In-House PM: Which Role is Best?
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Get ready to elevate your project management game as we sit down with Melody MacKeand, a Principal Consultant for Partner Enablement at Teamwork. With a career spanning from project coordinator to PM program manager and portfolio manager, Melody's journey is studded with insights and invaluable lessons. She spills the beans on her unique career tra…
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How To Catapult Ahead In Your Career By Making Your Role Redundant
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Ever thought about making yourself redundant to supercharge your career? Galen Low is joined by Alyson Caffrey—Owner and Operator at Operations Agency and Master of Maternity Leave—to talk about making yourself redundant and how that might be the best thing you can actually do for your professional career.…
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How To Make A Career Out Of What Interests You
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"What do you want to be?" It's the age-old question. And, to help you answer this question for yourself, we're sharing real stories of project managers and how they navigated their career journey to get to where they are today. In this episode, Michael Mordak is joined by Sara Fisher—Director of Project Management—to talk about her passion for both…
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How to Become A Great Facilitator & Why It'll Make You A Better PM
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Struggling with the facilitation aspect of your role as a project manager? Galen Low is joined by Alice Jakins—Founder & Owner of Getting Digital Done—to talk about the reasons why being a good facilitator is one of the most important superhero skills you can hone as a project manager in 2023, and what you can do to get better at it.…
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Finding Your Path To Project Management
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DPM expert & long-time community member Robyn Birkedal shares about the journey that took her from rebellious student to insertion order faxer and eventually to Digital Project Manager.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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How To Select Project Management Software The Right Way In 2023
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Galen Low is joined by Joe Ateya—Lead Software Advisor at SoftwareSelect—to talk about project management software and the journey that nearly every organization faces to get from sustained pain to sustainable efficacy through tools and technology.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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How to Unlock Your Best PM Self Through Community
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How can you become the best PM you can be? In this episode, host Michael Mordak is joined by Matthew Fox—Independent Consultant—to talk about how community has impacted his professional career and why you should definitely get involved in adventure racing.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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How We Used Agile And Blockchain To Build An Intelligent Vaccine Supply Chain
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Martin Gelb & Bill Moroz share how their team helped their government spin up an innovative, purpose-built, blockchain-based intelligent supply chain in a matter of months to ensure COVID-19 vaccines were delivered safely and within tolerances across a massive geographical area.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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How To Build Your Brand Through A PM Community
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Michael Mordak is joined by Patrice Embry—Freelance Project Manager & Certified Scrum Master—to talk about how community has impacted her professional career and helped her build her own brand as a freelance project manager.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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How Digital Communities Help You Win At Work
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Galen Low is joined by Michael Mordak—Community Producer at The Digital Project Manager—to announce a new podcast series—The Spotlight Series—about real digital project managers and their stories. Michael shares how this new series will spark new ideas, shed light on the inner workings of our industry, and provide a truly human perspective to your …
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How To Develop The Next Generation Of Top Project Managers
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Galen Low is joined by Barbara Kephart—Founder of Projects Pivot—to talk about the "project managers" that don't yet know they're project managers and how businesses can identify and groom individuals like these to become top performers in their project management practice.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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How To Build Long-Term Loyalty With Virtual Contractors
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Galen Low is joined by Natasha Golinsky—Founder and Lead Technical Project Manager at On Purpose Projects—to talk about how you can build a loyal, high-performing team from an otherwise disparate, rag-tag group of remote contractors.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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The 3 Growth Levers Of Agile Strategy
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Galen Low is joined by Simon Severino—CEO & Founder of Strategy Sprints—to break down the processes behind an agile business and how you can make agile strategy a reality for your own.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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Is Quiet Quitting Just Setting Clear Boundaries? (And What It Means For PMs)
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Galen Low is joined by Sarah Hoban—Senior Director, Program Management Office at Aura—to explore how quiet quitting might actually just be healthy boundary-setting, and what that means for employers, teams, project managers, and the future of work.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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What's A RAID Log (And How To Integrate One Into Your Project Workflow)
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Galen Low is joined by Kim Essendrup—CEO and Co-Founder of RAIDLOG.com—to talk about RAID logs and how to integrate them into your modern project workflow.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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The Future Of The PMP, What It Lacks, And How To Fill The Gaps
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Galen Low is joined by Crystal Richards—Principal & Owner of MindsparQ—to highlight what skills a PMP certification doesn't necessarily teach you, how to fill those gaps through professional development, and what the future holds for PMI and the PMP designation.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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Getting PMP Certified (And Why It Matters)
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Galen Low is joined by Crystal Richards—Principal & Owner of MindsparQ—to talk about what it means to become a certified project management professional, dispelling common misconceptions about the PMP, and digging in to some of the often overlooked advantages of certification.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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How to Optimize your Project Management Portfolio
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Galen Low is joined by Michelle Watkins—Founder & Managing Partner at Global PMO Partners—to talk about project portfolio management, how to optimize it, and how to get executive buy-in for investing in a tool that helps your projects and businesses run better.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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Invisible PM Skills (And How To Hone Them)
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Galen Low is joined by Jen Dary—a leadership coach, speaker, and founder of Plucky—to talk about those crucial but otherwise adjacent and invisible skills that separate the great project managers from the rest of the pack.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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How To Modernize RACI And Get Team Buy-In
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Galen Low is joined by Cassie Solomon—an organizational change and digital transformation leader and author of “Leading Successful Change: 8 Keys To Making Change Work”—to talk about roles and responsibilities and whether a good old RACI chart is still an effective way to achieve clarity on who does what within your team and across your organizatio…
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Humanizing Rapid, Relentless Change
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Galen Low is joined by Jon Brombley—Product And Operations Leader at Container Exchange Services—to share his experiences with rapid, relentless change and how he found a way to thrive within it.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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Getting A Seat At The Table Of Strategic Planning
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Galen Low is joined by Olivia Montgomery—champion of the social sciences, a former PMO director, and a published thought leader—to talk about strategic planning and whether project management has a place at the table.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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Galen Low is joined by Ronald Schmelzer and Kathleen Walch—the managing partners and lead analysts behind Cognilytica, and the hosts of AI Today—to lift the lid on why AI projects fail and why responsible project management is so important to the success of artificial intelligence.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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Can Sales And Delivery Teams Get Along? (with Nick Wilkinson from Steamclock)
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Galen Low is joined by Nick Wilkinson—the Client Partnerships Manager at Steamclock Software—to talk about the tension between business development teams and project delivery teams and how to make that a healthy tension that pushes your organization forward instead of creating drag.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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Developing A Change Mindset (with Melody MacKeand from Teamwork)
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Galen Low is joined by Melody MacKeand—a platform rollout specialist and change management champion—to talk through the change management process and how project managers can benefit from developing a change mindset.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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Why It’s Getting Harder To Land A PM Role
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Galen Low is joined by Jeff Chamberlain—a seasoned IT project management consultant—to tell us what’s different about getting a job as a PM today and shares his tips on how to get yourself noticed.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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Measuring Busyness Vs Measuring Results
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Galen Low is joined by Fred Fowler—a Level 3 certified Scrum master who has published multiple books on the Scrum methodology—to teach us how to stop measuring busyness and start measuring outcomes.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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5 Tips For Managing Multiple Projects
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Galen Low is joined by Elizabeth Harrin—an award-winning blogger and author of several books about project and change management—to break down the five tips for managing multiple projects effectively so you can stop sacrificing your evenings and weekends.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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The Role Of Project Management In Business Development
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Galen Low is joined by Christian Banach—an agency veteran and fierce entrepreneur who grew his own agency into 7-figure revenue—to explain why having a business development mindset can be a game changer for project managers and walks us through his proven framework.Oleh Galen Low - The Digital Project Manager
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