Doug shares experiences and insights from managing PMI's 2017 Project of the Year. You’ll learn how the team overcame dangers of the work environment and the technical, talent, and communications challenges of the project.
About our Guest:
Roland (Doug) Greenwell has led highly complex projects at U.S. Department of Energy sites for more than 30 years, bringing expertise in nuclear waste retrieval, safety-conscious work environments and continuous improvement.
Doug shares experiences and insights from managing PMI's 2017 Project of the Year. The project was replacing an underground tank that was leaking radioactive waste in Hanford, Washington, USA. Highlights of the award-winning project includes finishing the project ahead of schedule and US$8.7 under budget, and no safety issues were encountered while transferring nuclear waste. Doug’s conversation details dealing with technical and talent challenges, communicating to diverse stakeholders and negative media, risk management, and the rewards of the job.
For an easy way to stay up-to-date on Projectified with PMI, follow the podcast at:
iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or Pmi.org/podcast.
Key Takeaways:
[2:13] project background and site history
[6:56] project begins with an unexpected leak
[10:50] dangers of the work environment
[13:30] technical challenges, timeline and cost
[16:23] the talent challenge, skillsets and training
[25:10] the stakeholder communication challenge
[28:27] dealing with media and negative coverage
[32:38] the shared attributes of complex projects
[36:20] risk management is indispensable
[39:43] the rewards of the job, the impact on society
What’s Next? Navigating Your Project Management Career
Using Technology to Make a Positive Social Impact
How Project Teams Are Building Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
Advancing Your Project Management Career in 2024
Support System: Empowering Project Professionals to Find Better Ways of Working
Women in AI: Pursuing Project Careers in Tech
Level Up Your Project Management Career with Continuous Learning
How Volunteering Can Transform Communities—and Your Career
AI Projects: The Big Benefits for Organizations
Project Professionals Making a Positive Impact
Space Projects: Managing Innovation, Risk and Change
Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Project Teams
How to Promote Well-Being on Project Teams
Remote Leadership Tips: Developing Power Skills and Your Career
Tips for Using Generative AI Tools in Project Management
Strategic Alignment: The Secret to Project Success
Overcoming Burnout and Change Fatigue
How Project Leaders Can Boost Their Personal Branding
Project Leaders Embrace New Ways of Working
The Rise of Value Streams and AI in Agile Approaches
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Commercial Edge: Unleash the Power of People
The emPOWERed Half Hour
Reaching your Goals
Insights@work
Drive With NAR
The Ken Coleman Show
Fifth Dimensional Leadership