Listen "Stop, Drop, and Project Manage: Surviving the Fire Drill Culture"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of PM Unfiltered, Daniel, Elizabeth, and Justin tackle one of the most relatable struggles in project management: the project fire drill. From last-minute requests to crises that pull teams off course, fire drills can feel like the only constant in corporate life.
The crew explains why organizations often fall into a perpetual state of urgency, how it impacts delivery and morale, and why leaders frequently confuse activity with progress. With their signature blend of humor, honesty, and passion, they delve into what fire drills reveal about culture and how human-centered leadership can transform chaos into clarity.
If you have ever dropped everything for an urgent task that turned out not to matter, this episode will feel like therapy. Fire drills might be inevitable, but how leaders respond can make the difference between burnout and breakthrough.
The crew explains why organizations often fall into a perpetual state of urgency, how it impacts delivery and morale, and why leaders frequently confuse activity with progress. With their signature blend of humor, honesty, and passion, they delve into what fire drills reveal about culture and how human-centered leadership can transform chaos into clarity.
If you have ever dropped everything for an urgent task that turned out not to matter, this episode will feel like therapy. Fire drills might be inevitable, but how leaders respond can make the difference between burnout and breakthrough.
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