Empowering Project Managers: Effective Project Leadership Tips from Ben Chan

In this episode of The Leader Within podcast, I interviewed, Ben Chan, the founder of CLYMB Consulting and a project leadership success coach.

Ben empowers overwhelmed project managers to confidently lead tomorrow's projects as strategic project leaders. He is also an international speaker and the host of the podcast The Organized Chaos Cafe.

In this episode, Ben shares his insights behind the art and science of effective project leadership. He discusses the importance of emotional intelligence, curiosity, and effective communication in project management. Ben also provides insights on how to handle difficult situations, prioritize tasks, and create an inclusive and collaborative environment for project teams.

Key Takeaways:
• The importance of emotional intelligence and thoughtful leadership.
• Strategies for addressing difficult situations and maintaining composure.
• The art and science of project management and leadership.
• Creating an inclusive and collaborative environment for project teams.
• The impact of AI on project management and how to leverage it effectively.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:11 Handling difficult situations and maintaining composure
03:18 The art and science of project management
06:01 Common challenges faced by project managers
07:41 Prioritization and handling distractions
10:15 Effective communication and managing remote teams
16:10 Best practices for running effective meetings
18:38 Managing stakeholder expectations and project scope
21:34 Creating an inclusive and collaborative environment
24:09 The role of AI in project management

Want to stay connected to our guest and the great work that they are doing? Check out the links below:
LinkedIn:   / pmcoachben  

Organized Chaos Café Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5Mr9Fo0...

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