Podcast Episodes

How to Decide Between Remote, Hybrid, or In-Office Work

Season 5 Episode 11

Since 2019, I’ve led major IT programs, including Workday ERP and the technology for a new children’s hospital, while mainly working remotely. In this episode, "Remote, Hybrid, or In-Office: What's t…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

How Many Direct Reports Should You Lead Effectively?

Season 5 Episode 10

When leaders try to manage too many people directly, clarity disappears and momentum suffers. In this episode, I break down the importance of span of control across public safety, healthcare IT, and …

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

How to Align Risk Language Across Teams

Season 5 Episode 9

On this Foundations Friday, How to Align Risk Language Across Teams, we break down how project managers and emergency leaders can align around a shared risk language. Whether you're using a THIRA or …

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

How to Combine Project Risk Tools with Emergency Planning

Season 5 Episode 8

Warren Buffett said it best: “Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing.”

On today’s episode, How to Combine Project Risk Tools with Emergency Planning, we’re focusing on how project managers and…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Why Structure Must Come Before Action

Season 5 Episode 7

In this Foundations Friday, Why Structure Must Come Before Action, we explore the importance of applying project structure to any event or initiative. Whether you're planning a community gathering, a…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

How to Run Your Event Like a Successful Project

Season 5 Episode 6

Planning a public event without structure is a risk you can’t afford. In this episode, How to Treat How to Run Your Event Like a Successful Project, Kevin Pannell shares how to apply project manageme…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

How to Diagnose Failing Projects Like an EMT

Season 5 Episode 5

This week, we apply an EMT’s trauma checklist to project leadership. Using the DCAP-BTLS framework, we explore how to scan your project for failure symptoms—before they spiral.

Key focus areas:

• Spott…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

What Project Managers Can Learn from EMTs

Season 5 Episode 4

Welcome to the second full episode in our All-Hazards Project Management series, What Project Managers Can Learn from EMTs. In this episode, we apply a trauma checklist used in emergency medicine—DCA…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

How to Start Small with AI in Your Projects

Season 5 Episode 3

This week’s Foundations Friday, How to Start Small with AI in Your Projects, is a bit of a reset and reminder. If you’re in public safety or project management, you don’t need to become a coder. But …

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago

How AI is Transforming Public Safety and Project Management

Season 5 Episode 2

In this episode, How AI is Transforming Public Safety and Project Management We explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how we plan, respond, and lead in complex environments.

Key takeaw…

Published on 5 months ago