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In this digital-first world, we are seeing a shift in the way we are approaching everyday work. From AI to Automation, the focus is on adopting a mindset for agility and the increasing reliance on technological advancements to streamline project execution. The motivating catalyst behind these technological advancements is efficiency

This is the central theme of many teams and organizations. How can we become more efficient?

In this episode, we discuss the evolution of the Next-Gen digital PM, covering organizational awareness, data acumen, and the ability to foster cross-functional collaboration, developing efficient workflows, and key elements of building digital operations for your organization.

Future of Work & Project Management

• [00:02:00] Discussion on the evolving work environment and the role of project managers.
• [00:03:00] Overview of a Harvard Business Review article on the future of work for project managers.

Next Generation Skills

• [00:09:00] Skills for the next generation of project management.
• [00:10:00] Discussion on organizational awareness, data acumen, and cross-functional collaboration.

Team Operations

• [00:15:00] Transition into team operations and the importance of building better workflows.
• [00:17:00] Re-evaluating team operations and the concept of "blowing things up."

Self Awareness & Team Dynamics

• [00:18:00] The value of self-awareness and understanding team dynamics for effective operations.

Workflow Refinement

• [00:24:00] Strategies for inventorying and refining workflows across the organization.

App and Tool Evaluation

• [00:27:00] Evaluating current tools and apps, considering replacements or new adoptions.

Collaboration Plan

• [00:29:00] Introduction to creating a team agreement or collaboration plan to enhance teamwork.

Action Items & Wrap-Up

• [00:33:00] Summary of action items and the importance of piloting projects.

Link to Article Mentioned:

https://hbr.org/2023/11/what-the-next-generation-of-project-management-will-look-like

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