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The Project Management Podcast

Cornelius Fichtner, PMP

Become the project manager everyone wants on their team. Tune in to The Project Management Podcast™ and join Cornelius Fichtner, PMP, CSM, as he interviews global PM experts to uncover what drives their project success. Subscribe at https://www.pm-podcast.com and get actionable advice you can apply today. Each episode is packed with hands-on tips for beginners and experts to help you integrate good practices and the latest insights to lead your projects more effectively. Copyright © 2005 - 2025

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Episode 560: Hands-On Flexible Project Leadership:...

The Project Management Podcast ·

2026/10/03

Premium This is a preview of our premium episode. Full access is available only to premium subscribers. Click here and learn about the Premium Podcast to access this interview... Play video preview episode | Play audio-only preview episode | Play on YouTube | Play on Spotify Episode Summary Flexible leadership sounds straightforward until a project leader has to decide what to do differently when the situation changes. Kevin Eikenberry, author of

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(Corrected Audio) Episode 559: Why AI Projects Get...

The Project Management Podcast ·

2026/09/27

Play audio-only episode| Play on YouTube | Play on Spotify Episode Summary David Luria, author of Flatten the AI J Curve: Your Unfair Advantage in the Race to Enterprise Adoption, brings a practical conversation about what happens when an AI pilot moves into real operational use. Luria, a vice president and business manager at T. Rowe Price and a Six Sigma Black Belt, explains the AI J curve: productivity can fall before it improves, especially as teams learn new

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How to Get 14.5 Free PDUs Courtesy of Your Employer

The Project Management Podcast ·

2026/09/26

Play video episode | Play on YouTube | Play on Spotify Episode Summary There is a decent chance your employer has already paid for your next 14.5 PDUs. You just have not claimed them. My course Artificial Intelligence for Project Managers has been added to the Udemy Business collection. If your company subscribes to Udemy Business, that course is already sitting in your account: 14.5 hours of video, 14.5 PDUs toward your PMI credential renewal, and a certificate of

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Episode 558: Why Smart Organizations Keep Doing Dumb...

The Project Management Podcast ·

2026/08/27

Premium This is a preview of our premium episode. Full access is available only to premium subscribers. Click here and learn about the Premium Podcast to access this interview... Play video preview episode | Play audio-only preview episode | Play on YouTube | Play on Spotify Episode Summary Sara Gallagher returns to examine a frustrating reality for project managers: organizations can employ smart, experienced, well-intentioned people and still

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Episode 557: PMP Exam Adds AI. You're Studying...

The Project Management Podcast ·

2026/08/21

Play audio-only episode| Play on YouTube | Play on Spotify Episode Summary Artificial intelligence can now appear in PMP exam scenarios, but that does not mean candidates need to study AI technology. In Episode 557, Cornelius Fichtner starts with the PMP Exam Content Outline and separates what PMI actually says from what many candidates may assume. AI appears in the introduction as one of the trends PMI evaluates when researching changes in professional practice

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Episode 556: Rethinking the PMO: Identity, Design &...

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2026/07/24

Play audio-only episode| Play on YouTube | Play on Spotify Episode Summary Sara Gallagher, President of The Persimmon Group and author of the LinkedIn newsletter Big Dumb Questions, joins Cornelius Fichtner to answer the uncomfortable questions most PMO leaders avoid. The conversation follows four threads: PMO identity, design, accountability, and the future. It opens with the biggest question of all: are PMOs dying? Sara takes an optimistic view, with caveats. She

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Personal Pause Update

The Project Management Podcast ·

2026/07/16

Play audio-only episode Your browser does not support the audio element. Download the episode. A brief personal update from your host. My wife recently had a serious fall that required hip surgery and rehabilitation, so my time is fully devoted to her recovery right now. One recorded interview is on its way to your feed shortly, but the schedule will stay quiet for the next few weeks while I reschedule cancelled interviews and we get through this together.

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Episode 555: Master All 7 PMBOK 8 Performance Domains...

The Project Management Podcast ·

2026/07/02

Play audio-only episode | Play on YouTube | Play on Spotify Episode Summary The seven performance domains from the PMBOK Guide 8th edition form the backbone of how project work actually happens, and they are woven into nearly every situational question on the PMP exam. The catch is that the exam never labels them. Cornelius Fichtner, PMP, takes you through all seven domains: Governance, Scope, Schedule, Finance, Stakeholders, Resources, and Risk. For each domain, he

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Episode 554: PMBOK Guide 8th Edition, All Six...

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2026/06/20

Play audio-only episode| Play on YouTube | Play on Spotify Episode Summary Preparing for the PMP exam means developing the ability to make sound decisions under pressure, not simply recalling definitions from a textbook. In this lesson, drawn directly from the PM PrepCast PMP exam prep course and PrepCast PMP Exam Simulator, Cornelius Fichtner walks through all six project management principles from the PMBOK Guide 8th Edition and shows exactly how to recognize and

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Episode 553: Revenge of the Risk Register (Premium...

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2026/05/29

Premium This is a preview of our premium episode. Full access is available only to premium subscribers. Click here and learn about the Premium Podcast to access this interview... Play audio-only preview episode | Play on YouTube | Play on Spotify Episode Summary We welcome back Dawn Mahan and Jerry Manas for a project risk management conversation that connects movie moments with practical project leadership. Dawn and Jerry, co-editors of Projectland

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Episode 552: PMP Exam Content Outline (For Exams on...

The Project Management Podcast ·

2026/05/17

Play audio-only episode| Play on YouTube | Play on Spotify Episode Summary The PMP Exam Content Outline, often called the ECO, drives everything about the PMP exam, yet many students still focus almost entirely on the PMBOK Guide. In this episode, Cornelius Fichtner explains why the PMP exam is not a test of the PMBOK Guide and why the ECO serves as the real syllabus behind the certification exam. He walks through how PMI develops exam questions, how volunteers create

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Episode 551: What Movies Teach Project Managers

The Project Management Podcast ·

2026/05/15

Play audio-only episode | Play on YouTube | Play on Spotify Episode Summary Project managers often joke that their projects feel like a movie. In this conversation, that idea becomes the central theme as Cornelius Fichtner welcomes Dawn Mahan and Jerry Manas to discuss their book Projectland Goes to the Movies. Together, they examine how famous films reflect real project management challenges involving leadership, teamwork, risk, stakeholder management, planning, and

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Episode 550: How to Turn Chaos Into Project Clarity...

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2026/04/30

Premium This is a preview of our premium episode. Full access is available only to premium subscribers. Click here and learn about the Premium Podcast to access this interview... Play audio-only preview episode | Play on YouTube | Play on Spotify Episode Summary Projects rarely fall apart because people lack effort. More often, they struggle because teams move forward without a shared understanding of what they are actually trying to achieve. In this

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Episode 549: How to Bring Clarity to Chaotic Projects

The Project Management Podcast ·

2026/04/04

Play audio-only episode| Play on YouTube | Play on Spotify Episode Summary Danielle Naomi McCier joins the discussion to explain how project managers can create clarity in environments where priorities shift, feedback comes from multiple directions, and teams struggle to stay aligned. The conversation highlights how projects rarely begin in chaos but gradually lose clarity as expectations evolve and communication becomes fragmented. Danielle explains that what many teams

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Episode 548: From Project Delivery to Value: How...

The Project Management Podcast ·

2026/02/13

Play audio-only episode| Play on YouTube | Play on Spotify Episode Summary Project work dominates how organizations grow, transform, and compete, yet many projects still fail to create meaningful impact. This conversation examines why delivering plans, schedules, and outputs no longer defines success for project managers. As expectations shift toward value creation and strategic impact, the role of the project manager expands beyond execution into leadership, influence,

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Episode 547: How to Empower Project Teams (Premium...

The Project Management Podcast ·

2026/01/30

Premium This is a preview of our premium episode. Full access is available only to premium subscribers. Click here and learn about the Premium Podcast to access this interview and transcript... Play audio-only preview episode | Play on YouTube | Play on Spotify Episode Summary Leadership is not defined by rank, title, or position, but by how well leaders take care of their people. In this conversation, Cornelius Fichtner speaks with Sergeant Major

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Final Chance: Secure Your 30% Discount Before January...

The Project Management Podcast ·

2026/01/29

Play video episode Time’s almost up! Grab your permanent 30% discount on The PM Podcast Premium before January 31. At just $4.19/month or $42/year, you’ll unlock exclusive giveaways and contribute to sustaining high-quality, leadership-focused content. Get Monthly at $4.19 Get Annual at $42

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Episode 546: The Real Reason Project Requirements...

The Project Management Podcast ·

2026/01/24

Play audio-only episode| Play on YouTube | Play on Spotify Episode Summary Project requirements rarely change because teams lack discipline. More often, change starts long before a project manager ever joins the work. Early product decisions define priorities, assumptions, and constraints that quietly shape delivery outcomes. In this conversation, Cornelius Fichtner speaks with Lee Fischman about why project managers so often inherit projects that feel impossible and

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The Project Management Podcast ·

2026/01/23

Play video episode With only a week remaining in January, don’t miss your chance! Lock in The PM Podcast Premium at 30% off—$4.19/month or $42/year—forever. Access exclusive guest materials and get a free Career Optimization Package to propel your leadership journey. Get Monthly at $4.19 Get Annual at $42

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Mid-January Check-In: Still Time to Save 30% on Premium

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2026/01/15

Play video episodeHalf the month is gone, but there’s still time! Grab your forever 30% discount on The PM Podcast Premium and pay just $4.19/month or $42/year. Enjoy in-depth transcripts for better understanding and early access to new episodes, keeping you ahead of the curve. Get Monthly at $4.19 Get Annual at $42

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