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ReedFlections Podcast on Life, Leadership, and Learning

Stress-Free Project Management Approaches for Leaders

  • S2E14
  • 29:26
  • December 3rd 2024

In this episode of ReedFlections, Reed Nyffeler, CEO of a global franchising security firm, and cohost, Art Calderon, discuss the critical role of project management in leadership. They explore how placing project management in the right place, following  visioning, strategic planning, financial acumen, and team development, can  reduce stress and lead to greater success. The episode offers practical advice and frameworks for effective project management at various organizational levels, using relatable, real life examples. Learn how to allocate time, anticipate challenges, and ensure that your projects align with your organization's vision and strategic goals.

Highlights

  • About 60% of your week should be project management.
  • Balance your time between project management and visioning.
  • Evaluate your stress around projects as a leadership indicator.
  • A well-managed project anticipates problems and has contingency plans.
  • Lego employs effective project management principles.
  • Leaders should not feel isolated; resources are available for growth.
  • Assess what projects warrant your time and attention.
  • Ownership of projects should be organizational, not individual.
  • Evaluate projects against your vision and strategic plan.
  • Effective project management leads to reduced stress and better outcomes.

ReedFlections Podcast on Life, Leadership, and Learning

Reed Nyffeler is a husband, father, and CEO of a growing, global franchising firm headquartered in the Heartland of America. In the ReedFlections Podcast on Life, Leadership, and Learning, Reed shares approaches that help listeners do better by honoring priorities and maintaining habits that support a purposeful life at home, work, and in the community.