"What do you want to achieve?"

In this episode of the Pulse Podcast, host Mark Pratt engages with Benjamin Smith, an experienced project manager, to explore his journey from engineering to leading global project teams. They discuss key strategies for empowering teams, navigating cultural differences, and the importance of governance and metrics in project management. Benjamin shares insights on the shift towards outcome-based working, the challenges of defining outcomes, and the role of language in securing opportunities in the European market. The conversation also touches on the future of project management in the age of AI and the significance of personal connections in securing freelance roles.

Key Takeaways

✨ Empowering teams is crucial for project success.
✨ Understanding cultural differences enhances global project management.
✨ Defining clear outcomes is essential for project alignment.
✨ Outcome-based working is a growing trend in project management.
✨ Effective governance and metrics drive project success.
✨ Language skills can open doors in the European market.
✨ Building personal networks is key to securing freelance work.
✨ AI will augment project management roles but won't replace human skills.
✨ Soft skills will become increasingly important in project management.
✨ Embracing change is vital for project success.

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