Episode 73: The Animals in Projectland with Dawn Mahan

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/B0D4J4KHYCChapters00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene01:56 Dawn's Career Journey and Project Management Discovery09:21 Defining Project Management and Its Challenges11:09 The Importance of People in Project Success14:48 Exploring Project Land: A New Paradigm18:36 The Dream Team: Animal Avatars in Project Management22:01 The Gazelle Metaphor in Project Management23:32 Dolphins: The Social Creatures of Project Teams26:02 The Lion Avatar: Leadership and Authority27:48 The Partnership Between Leaders and Project Managers29:48 Team Dynamics: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing31:12 The Importance of Kickoff Meetings33:18 Managing Project Endings and Emotions33:57 Navigating Challenges in Project Leadership36:51 The Role of Project Managers as Team Leaders40:12 Setting Projects Up for Success#projectmanagement #projectland #dawnmahan #gearedforgrowth.biz #teamscultureyou #businessgrowth #businessgrowthstrategy #smallbusinesstips #startuplife #workwell #wellbeingatwork #6teamconditions #teams #areyouaneffectiveteam #workingwell #feelsatwork #workliveplaywell #feelsatwork #postivemindset #positivepsychology #mindsetshift #mindset