In this final episode, we continue our conversation with Dawn Mahan, author of Meet the Players in Projectland®️. Dawn discusses the critical role of team leads in project management, how agile and servant leadership philosophies make an appearance in her book, and how the role of project managers has evolved. She emphasizes the importance of embracing agile skills, thriving in a virtual environment, and becoming a coach to your team. As a sponsor and speaker at the upcoming Indoor Recess Summit, Dawn brings even more value and wisdom. Don’t miss her appearance at this exciting event.

Key Takeaways:

1. The Role of Team Leads: Team leads play a vital role in mentoring, guiding, and ensuring project
2. Agile and Servant Leadership: Dawn explores agile methodologies and servant leadership in her book.
3. The Evolution of Project Managers: Today’s project managers must embrace agile skills, work efficiently in virtual environments, and step into the role of a coach.
4. Dawn’s Advice to Her Younger Self: Lessons learned over the years and reflections on what Dawn would tell her younger self.
5. What Dawn Would Do If Money Were No Object: Dawn shares her personal dreams and passions, offering a unique glimpse into her ambitions.

Resources:

• Guest's Book: Meet the Players in Projectland®️ by Dawn Mahan
• Indoor Recess®️ Summit: Event Details and Registration
• Connect with Dawn Mahan: LinkedIn, Website

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Dawn Mahan | LinkedIn: in/dawnmahan/ | Website: https://www.pmotraining.com/ | Email: ⁠dmahan@pmotraining.com | The book: https://a.co/d/0gtE1sjl

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dawn Mahan, author of Meet the Players in Projectland. Dawn discusses the avatars in her book, "Evil Sponsor," behaviors, and why she chose a tiger as the avatar for the project manager. You also get to hear Dawn’s sage advice for effective stakeholder communication.

Key Takeaways:

1. Avatars in Meet the Players in Projectland:
   • Introduction to the avatars and their significance in the book.
   • Detailed discussion on the sponsor's role and the "Evil Sponsor" behaviors to avoid.
2. The Tiger Avatar for Project Managers:
   • Why Dawn chose a tiger to represent project managers.
   • Dig into the chapter of the Project Manager to learn about effective project management.
3. Sage Advice from Dawn:
   • Strategies for improving stakeholder communication.
   • Dawn’s advice on ensuring your message is heard: "If you're tired of hearing yourself talk, your stakeholders are just now hearing you."

Dawn Mahan | LinkedIn: in/dawnmahan/ | Website: https://www.pmotraining.com/ | Email: ⁠dmahan@pmotraining.com | The book: https://a.co/d/0gtE1sjl

In this episode, we welcome Dawn Mahan, an experienced project manager dedicated to helping project people succeed. Dawn shares her journey working with project management newbies and "heart-centered" leaders, leading up to the creation of her seminal book, Meet the Players of Projectland. This is the first part of a four-part series where Dawn discusses her career, the motivation behind her book, and why it's an essential read for those new to project management or struggling with stakeholder engagement.

Key Takeaways:

1. Dawn's Career Journey:
   • Dawn’'s experiences and milestones in project management.
   • How working with newbies and heart-centered leaders shaped her approach.
2. Inspiration Behind the Book:
   • The story and motivation for writing Meet the Players of Projectland.
   • Insights into the challenges faced by new project managers and mentors.
3. Target Audience for the Book:
   • Why the book is invaluable for aspiring project managers.
   • How it helps those struggling with stakeholder engagement.