The Hardest Deadline: Delivering on Christmas

08/12/2025 14 min
The Hardest Deadline: Delivering on Christmas

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In this episode, Trevor Greenberg explores the project management skills of Santa Claus, highlighting how he exemplifies key project management concepts such as initiation, scope definition, resource management, execution, and risk management. Through a humorous lens, Trevor illustrates how Santa's operations at the North Pole can serve as a model for project managers, emphasizing the importance of clear scope, effective resource allocation, and adaptive management in the face of challenges.



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The intro music for this podcast includes portions from “The Wandering," composed and performed by The Ravened. Find more of his work at https://www.youtube.com/@the-ravened. Used with permission by The Ravened.