People, Process, Progress is about building stronger projects and better lives, one pillar and one plan at a time. Each episode blends lessons from leadership, project management, fitness, and faith into practical steps you can use right away.
Hosted by Kevin Pannell, Navy veteran, father, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner, and IT PMO leader, the show connects the dots between the 7 Pillars for a More Balanced Life: Ownership, Mindfulness, Movement, Boundaries, Connection, Sleep, and Faith, and the 7 Pillars for Successful Projects: Intent, Done, Objectives, Organization, Resources, Communication, and Handoffs.
From the gym to the mat, from the hospital ward to the boardroom, Kevin brings decades of experience in healthcare, public safety, and project management to every conversation. Whether it is about leading a team through change, taking care of your health, or staying anchored in a fast-moving world, you will get tools and perspectives that help you plan, act, and grow.
If you want to become a more grounded leader, a more present parent, or simply someone who makes steady progress in the middle of life’s challenges, this show will meet you where you are and help you take the next step forward.
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I am sharing the history, benefits, and some examples of the Tabata-style workout invented by Dr. Izumi Tabata in the 1990s that still provides times saving and health improvement benefits in 2022.
Sharing a great statement by Rear Admiral Thomas Richards, USN (Ret.) from Jocko Podcast 319 and my $.02 on how Project Managers, Incident Management Team members and First Responders can remember this when working solutions with their teams.
Sharing the 11 'mat rules' as shown on a poster in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) gym I train in that can help new BJJ players get off on the right foot of their BJJ journey. The source for the list is Chokebrand. Find the poster at https://www.redbubble.com/i/postcard/Mat-Rules-Poster-by-CHOKEBRAND/23763217.V7PMD
Sharing the great statement from Micah Fink from Jocko Podcast 318 and my $.02 on how we can all get more into the business of developing our fellow human beings. *Apologize for the pops. First time back recording on the iPhone for a while
Originally aired on Nov 30, 2021 as part of my short-lived 'Up In The Morning' podcast and now part of the KEV Talks Podcast library. In the episode, I share regular exercise's physical and mental benefits.
Sharing five impactful quotes from the movie 'Don't Look Up', my thoughts on this art imitating life, and considerations for us all as we get into 2022.
Knowing when the projectized portion of a project or program is over is key to be able to reassign resources to the next effort on the organizations to do list.
Sharing lessons I learned from the books Killer Angels, Tribe, Extreme Ownership, and Streetwise Project Management . Book 1: Killer Angels by Michael Shaara Book 2: Tribe by Sebastian Junger Book 3: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin Book 4: Streetwise Project Management by Michael S. Dobson Read more and listen at https://kevtalkspod.com/4-books-every-pm-should-read/
Do you have a project to deploy a 'heap load' of new stuff? Give this episode a listen to hear how I recently incorporated the 'Foundational 5' to successfully deploy almost 4,000 pieces of new equipment.
Sharing the importance of establishing a solid logistics train to move the things you worked so hard to configure and get them into the hands of the end users that need them.
This episode was inspired by re-listening Jocko Podcast 98 with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson. In the episode, Jocko, Echo (good evening), and Dr. Peterson discuss the importance of self-evaluation before looking out and judging the world and the differences between tyrannical leadership and leaders who inspire others to want to do work for them. In this episode, I share what I believe Project Managers can do to stay on the opposite side of tyranny and instead build a bonded, collaborative and producti...
If we actively seek the tough assignment, the harder workout or the more difficult roll in Jiu Jitsu we will come out the other side more prepared for the hardships in our personal and professional lives.
The title reflects insight from Naved Abdali and perfectly captures that we cannot consider risks if we don't take time to calculate them. In this episode I share some practical tips on how to evaluate the probability, severity and impact of risks for projects, incident response and special event planning.
In this episode I expand on the three key elements of defining the need, initiating the request and approving the project I believe are essential for setting up projects, organizations and people for success.
Sharing Donna Gregorio's 30+ years of Project Management and leadership experience through a great conversation on how Project Managers should seek to become irreplaceable not irrelevant, the importance of conducting "get well checks" on your projects and more practical tips for new and experienced Project Managers alike.
Sharing a concept from veteran Project Manager Donna Gregorio and author of 'The Successful Project Manager'. Donna and I discuss this concept more in depth in the upcoming 'PPP92: The Successful Project Manager with Donna Gregorio' set to launch October 25, 2021.
Video games are fun. They can also help us build build or enhance some of our Project Management skills. Check out this episode to hear more about history of video games, Project Management's use in developing games and skills I think Project Managers can take away from playing video games.
There’s a benefit in knowing how to respond to traumas, fires and other emergencies in this world. This is particularly true if you are a parent. As Mr. Jitsu says, your kids will break the glass in an emergency and expect you to be there behind it.
Whether we’re leading a project, coaching kids on a sports team or the Section Chief for a special event, we as leaders need to always remember that our team sees us. It’s up to us to provide the best example and support for them that we can.
Sharing the combined four decades of my and my wife's professional experience and guidance from industry leaders on how to make your resume stand out and stay evergreen in 2021.
