Hosts: Renee Chuichiarelli & Julie Parks
Published: October 21, 2025
Length: ~6 minutes
Presented by: Global Training Center

💡 Episode Summary
In this episode of Simply Trade [Tips], Hammer and Heels (Renee & Julie) kick off their new Project Management series. They break down how to confidently launch and manage a project—whether it’s a massive ERP implementation or something more focused like writing a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Their secret to getting started? Two simple but essential steps:


Brainstorming — Define your project, identify your stakeholders, and get their buy-in early.


Doing the Homework — Research your options, analyze internal vs. external solutions, and always widen your perspective when talking to vendors or IT teams.


Whether you’re a trade manager or new to project ownership, this episode gives you a framework to get your next initiative off the ground efficiently and with purpose.

🧠 Key Takeaways


Identify & Scope Clearly: Define what problem your project solves and who benefits from it.


Get Stakeholder Support: Involve cross-functional teams early to ensure buy-in and alignment.


Do Your Homework: Explore both internal and external solutions before committing to one.


Ask the Right Questions: When meeting with vendors or IT, leave time to learn about other potential solutions they offer.


Think Long-Term: Every small project builds skills for handling larger, enterprise-level challenges.



🧭 FIO (Figure It Out)
👉 Action Item: Find (or assign) a project!
If you’re a team member, ask your boss what challenges need attention and create a small project to address one.
If you’re a leader, assign a project that helps someone on your team build project management skills.
Then share your progress in the Trade Geeks community!

💬 Keep the Conversation Going
Join the conversation on Trade Geeks and tell us:


What project did you pick or assign?


What step of the brainstorming or homework process helped you the most?


Any surprises you found while scoping your project?


👉 Trade Geeks Community

🎧 Credits
Hosts:


Renee Chiuchiarelli


Julie Parks


Producer:


Lalo Solorzano


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