The Volunteering Journey to Project Leadership with Yasmina Khelifi

Join us as we talk with Richard Maltzman, Master Lecturer at Boston University and co-author of "AI-Powered Leadership." With 55 years of workforce experience as both a practicing engineer and PMO leader, Richard shares practical insights on integrating AI into project management while maintaining essential "Power Skills." Discover how to ethically implement AI tools, transform team weaknesses into strengths, and bridge the gap between theoretical AI capabilities and practical implementation. Whether you're AI-curious or AI-cautious, this episode offers actionable strategies for the modern project manager looking to enhance their leadership toolkit.Connect with Rich on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/exclaim/Buy the Book!#ProjectManagement #AI #Leadership #PowerSkills #Sustainability #TeamBuilding #ProfessionalDevelopment #PMI #AIEthics #GreenProjectManagement

In this insightful episode, we explore the powerful connection between volunteering and leadership development with Yasmina Khelifi, author of "The Volunteering Journey to Project Leadership."Yasmina shares her personal journey of how volunteering shaped her approach to project management throughout her 20-year career in the telecom industry. As a French telecom engineer with three PMI certifications, she offers unique perspectives on using volunteer work as a safe space for professional experimentation.How volunteering creates a low-risk environment to test new project management techniquesStrategic approaches to building meaningful professional connections through volunteer workA practical walkthrough of "My Volunteering Canvas" - a tool designed to help project managers maximize their volunteering experienceTransferring skills and insights from volunteer roles to professional settingsYasmina Khelifi is the founder and host of "Global Leaders Talk with Yasmina Khelifi," a volunteer blogger on projectmanagement.com, and an international correspondent at PMWorld Journal. She is also the author of "How To Become a Culturally-Aware Project Manager" and contributes to Harvard Business Review Early Career. With an MSc in Mobile Telecommunications and fluency in six languages, Yasmina brings a truly global perspective to leadership development.Connect with Yasmina on LinkedIn and discover more about her work at yasminakhelifi.com.Ready to transform your leadership skills through volunteering? Order "The Volunteering Journey to Project Leadership" today at https://volunteer2leader.my.canva.site/#volunteer2leader

Join us for a riveting conversation with seasoned PM and author, Donna Gregorio, as she unpacks one of America's most notorious megaprojects—Boston's infamous Big Dig. What began as a visionary transportation solution ballooned into a case study of project management gone wrong, with costs exploding from $2.8 billion to a staggering $22 billion.In this episode of The Everyday PM Podcast, Donna reveals:The critical communication breakdowns that derailed the Big Dig's timeline and budgetHow implementing clear Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) could have kept this massive project on trackPractical problem-framing techniques that bridge the gap between technical experts and project stakeholdersEssential communication strategies that today's project managers can apply to their complex initiativesWhether you're managing a high-profile infrastructure project or a small team initiative, Donna's insights will transform how you approach stakeholder communication and problem-solving. Don't miss this masterclass in turning project communication pitfalls into pathways for success!Continue the conversation with Donna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-gregorio/