Tacking Towards Success: A Fresh Look at Project Leadership

04/03/2025 26 min
Tacking Towards Success: A Fresh Look at Project Leadership

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Episode Synopsis

Engineering leader Jim Mason shares powerful insights on managing scope creep, making effective course corrections, and maintaining project momentum. Join Kris Liebau, host of Leading Beyond the Spreadsheet, and Jim as they explore how sailing's "Velocity Made Good" principle transforms project management and team leadership. In this episode, Kris and Jim unpack strategies for:⛵ Optimizing team velocity while navigating obstacles🗺️ Making data-driven course corrections without losing sight of goals🧭 Mentoring junior engineers through project challengesPerfect for engineering managers, project leaders, and technical teams looking to improve project outcomes while maintaining team momentum. Kris brings her expertise in helping analytically-minded leaders balance technical excellence with people leadership. Watch to unlock the secret of efficient progress, even when the path isn't straight.New episodes of Leading Beyond the Spreadsheet drop every other Tuesday.#EngineeringLeadership #ProjectManagement #TeamLeadership #Engineering #MentoringTransform your one-on-ones from mundane check-ins to powerful performance drivers! Grab our free "One-on-One Upgrade Toolkit" and start unlocking your team's true potential today. Download your guide at https://www.actionandeasecoaching.com/toolkit