#014 - Interview with Peter Taylor, The Lazy Project Manager

In this interview, we hear about Peter Taylor's journey of getting published and how he worked The Lazy Project Manager up onto the Best Sellers List. Peter shares his insights on Project Management, writing and getting noticed, with sound advice for those who would like to share their knowledge and make their mark - be it writing a book, blogging or getting involved in the wider online Project Management community by sharing their own experiences and ideas.

Peter also shares his thoughts about managing yourself as the Project Manager - so that you too can be "productively lazy" - and get the right things done more efficiently, so that you don't wear yourself out trying to do more than perhaps you should when managing the project. It's all about balance.

The Lazy Project Manager's Theory of Projects, from a Productive Laziness aspect:

'All projects are thick at one end, much, much thinner in the middle and then thick again at the far end. That is the theory that I have and which is mine, and what it is too.'

- The Lazy Project Manager

Join us and listen to Peter Taylor, The Lazy Project Manager in this very entertaining and engaging interview.

Peter Taylor

www.thelazyprojectmanager.com

#012 - This house was built by Volunteers - An Interview with Habitat for Humanity

Interview topic: Managing House-build Projects with Volunteers

Many projects are difficult enough to manage when everyone is paid to do the job. But what about when your team members are primarily volunteers - and the outcome of your project really matters to a family you have probably met? 

In this session we are speaking with Shirley Bennett, Family Support & Construction Liaison, Habitat for Humanity Central North Island (CNI), New Zealand. Habitat for Humanity CNI just celebrated their 100th Home-Build in the region. Listen to Shirley as she describes what it is like to work on projects where the team is comprised primarily of volunteers - and how they get it done.

Listen to the interview here.

Contact details for enquiries of if you would like to donate, contribute or volunteer for Habitat for Humanity:

Habitat for Humanity, Central North Island
29 Bryant Road
Te Rapa
Hamilton 3200
New Zealand
Web: www.habitat.org.nz
Email: info@habitatcni.org.nz
Office: +64.7.849.0284
Store: +64.7.849.7707

#010 - Gazza interviews the Practically Perfect Project Manager author - Sean Whitaker, PMP

In this podcast, Gazza interviews Sean Whitaker, PMP - author of the new book "The Practically Perfect Project Manager".

Listen to this Podcast as Sean explores the question 'What does it mean to be "Practically Perfect" as a Project Manager?'. Written in straightforward language, this is a practical how-to guide for new to intermediate Project Managers, and a useful reference for experienced Project Managers. This book has something to offer for almost everyone working in the Project Management arena. It does not prescribe a specific solution or system, rather it is designed to help you consciously choose appropriate tools and processes for your project - so that you too can be "Practically Perfect" in managing your projects.

Listen to the interview here.

You can also read Sean's blog at http://seanwhitaker.com and listen to his podcast on the same site, or through iTunes (search for "Sean Whitaker").