PMP In A Snap
Episodes
Project Cost Management
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What exactly is Project Cost Management? Simply put, it's all about planning, estimating, budgeting, and controlling project costs so you can com...
Control Schedule - Keeping Time on Your Side
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Control Schedule: Well, think of it as the project's watchtower. It's where we monitor the status of the project schedule, update it, and ma...
Develop Schedule
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re diving into the Develop Schedule process straight from the PMBOK Guide—so grab your virtual hard hat, because we’re about to construct a t...
Estimate Activity Durations
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking about something near and dear to every project manager’s heart—and calendar: Estimate Activity Durations.There is a new PMBOK comi...
Estimate Activity Resources
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re digging into a super practical process: Estimate Activity Resources.There is a new PMBOK coming out this year. Start studying now before it ch...
Sequence Activities
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sequence Activities. The step where we go full-on puzzle master and figure out the order of all those tasks you lovingly defined in the last stepThere...
Define Activities
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
 We’re tackling the Define Activities process from the PMBOK Guide.There is a new PMBOK coming out this year. Start studying now before it changes....
About Project Schedule Management
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re diving into one of the most critical aspects of project management: Time Management—or as the PMBOK calls it, Project Schedule Management.Th...
Control Scope
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking about Control Scope—the process that keeps your project from turning into an uncontrollable monster.There is a new PMBOK coming out ...
Validate Scope
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking about one of the most satisfying—yet sometimes frustrating—processes in Scope Management: Validate Scope.There is a new PMBOK comi...
Create Work Breakdown Structure or the WBS Process
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re getting into the Create Work Breakdown Structure or the WBS process—arguably one of the most important steps in project planning.There is a ...
Define Scope Process
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re diving into a crucial part of project success—the Define Scope process. If you’ve ever been in a project where no one quite knows what’s...
Mastering the Collect Requirements Process
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most critical processes in Scope Management: Collect Requirements. If you’ve ever found yourself knee-deep in a project only to hear, &qu...
Mastering Plan Scope Management
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re diving into the Plan Scope Management process—because let’s be real, if you don’t plan your scope right, your project is basically a run...
About Scope Management Details
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scope Management is all about defining what is and what is NOT included in the project. Scope Management helps us:Clearly define what needs to be done...
Perform integrated Change Control and Close project or Phase
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re wrapping up our dive into Integration Management. We’ll recap what this knowledge area is all about and then break down two processes that a...
Direct and Manage Project Work
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Diving back into Integration Management and then break down one of its core processes: Direct and Manage Project Work.All lessons are based on the PMB...
Develop Project Management Work
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re going to shine a spotlight on one of the most important processes in this knowledge area: Develop Project Management Plan. All lessons are bas...
Intro to Integration Detail & Develop Project Charter
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking about something foundational in the world of project management: Integration Management. Specifically, we’re going to zoom in on the...
Key terms in Each Knowledge Area
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We go over some key terms from the PMBOK Knowledge Areas decoded. There is a new PMBOK coming out this year. Start studying now before it changes. Go...
5 Process Groups and 10 Project Knowledge Areas
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 5 Process Groups and 10 Knowledge Areas are like your project’s dream team. We’ll go through each one and how they work together. All lessons...
5 Reasons You’re NOT Ready to Take the PMP Exam
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
5 Reasons You’re NOT Ready to Take the PMP Exam. Does one of the resonate with you? This isn’t about judgment; it’s about preparation. Because t...
Vital Tips and Mindset Mastery for Crushing the PMP Exam
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about vital tips and the right mindset for tackling the PMP exam. Because let’s be honest—success isn’t just about knowing t...
What is project management?
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Projects are temporary and are usually a unique product or service- something that has not been done. We’re going back to the basics to talk about t...
Tailoring the Performance Domains
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tailoring process involves four steps:·   Select initial approach·   Tailor for the organization·   Tailor for the project and· ...
The Tailoring Process
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tailoring is the deliberate adaptation of the project management approach, governance, and processes to make them more suitable for the given environm...
What to Tailor
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tailoring is the deliberate adaption of the project management approach, governance, and processes to make them more suitable for the given environmen...
What is Tailoring?
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tailoring is the deliberate adaption of the project management approach, governance, and processes to make them more suitable for the given environmen...
Risks, Threats and Opportunities
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Risks are an aspect of uncertainty because a risk is an uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs, has a positive or negative effect on one or m...
Complexity and Volatility
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing how to navigate uncertainty, ambiguity, complexity, and volatility improves the ability to anticipate situations, make good decisions, plan, a...
General Uncertainty
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The uncertainty performance addresses activities and functions associated with risk and uncertainty. We are discussing the general uncertainty. All ...
Uncertainty Performance Domain
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The uncertainty performance addresses activities and functions associated with risk and uncertainty. We are discussing the details of this domain. A...
Business Value and Stakeholder Measurements
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The measurement performance domain addresses activities and functions associated with assessing project performance and taking appropriate actions to ...
Baseline Performance and Resources
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The measurement performance domain addresses activities and functions associated with assessing project performance and taking appropriate actions to ...
What we measure: Deliverable Metrics and Delivery
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The measurement performance domain addresses activities and functions associated with assessing project performance and taking appropriate actions to ...
KPIs and SMART Goals
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The measurement performance domain addresses activities and functions associated with assessing project performance and taking appropriate actions to ...
Measurement Performance Domain
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The measurement performance domain addresses activities and functions associated with assessing project performance and taking appropriate actions to ...
Checking Results of Project Processes
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The project work performance domain addresses activities and functions associated with establishing project processes, managing physical resources, an...
Working With Procurement
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The project work performance domain addresses activities and functions associated with establishing project processes, managing physical resources, an...
Project Processes
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The project work performance domain addresses activities and functions associated with establishing project processes, managing physical resources, an...
Project Work Performance Domain
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The project work performance domain addresses activities and functions associated with establishing project processes, managing physical resources, an...
Project Team and Communication
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Planning your project team and having a good communication plan is important to keep your project on track. We will look into how to identify the righ...
Estimating, Schedules and Budget
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The planning performance domain is to proactively develop an approach to create the project deliverables. We’re looking at estimating projects. All ...
Planning Variables & Delivery
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The planning performance domain is to proactively develop an approach to create the project deliverables. We’re looking at the variables that influe...
Planning Performance Domain
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The planning performance domain addresses activities and functions associated with the initial, ongoing and evolving organization and coordination nec...
Life Cycle and Phase Definitions
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Projects and your organization can influence which development approach predictive, adaptive and hybrid to take. We will be look at each of these. All...
Projects and Organization: Considerations for Selecting a Development Approach
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For projects, there are stakeholders, schedule constraints and funding availability that will affect which development approach you would use. We will...
Considerations for Selecting a Development Approach
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you are deciding as a team which one development approach to use to manage the project for your product, service or result, there are several fac...
The Different Development Approaches
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The development approach is the means used to create and evolve the product, service, or result during the project life cycle. We'll be talking a...
Development Approach Domain and Delivery Cadence
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The development approach and life cycle performance address activities and functions associated with the development approach, cadence, and life cycle...
So I Just Can’t Tell My Team What To Do?
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership…is a buzz word but it is a skill that is useful for all project team members regardless if you are leading the entire project or just lea...
I Want My Team to Be High
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A high-performance team can either make a break a project. We’re discussing the tools you need to have a great dynamic team. All lessons are based o...
Knowing Inside Jokes Helps the Team
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Team building in the woods? Fantasy football league? No meetings on Fridays? These are examples of team culture and it’s something you should consid...
I Have a Team, What Now?
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Now you have a project team, what do you do? Project management entails applying knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques for management and leadershi...
Team Performance Domain
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The team performance domain addresses activities and functions associated with the people who are responsible for producing project deliverables that ...
Plan Stakeholder Engagement
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Plan stakeholder engagement is the process of developing approaches to involve project stakeholders based on their needs expectations, interests and p...
Manage Stakeholder Engagement
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Managing stakeholder engagement is the process of communicating and working with stakeholders to meet their needs and expectations, address issues, an...
Identifying Stakeholders
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Identifying stakeholders is an ongoing activity. It analyzes and documenting relevant information regarding their interests, involvement, interdepende...
Implementing Strategies for Stakeholder Engagement
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stakeholder engagement includes implementing strategies and actions to promote the productive involvement of stakeholders. there are six ways to navig...
Stakeholder Performance Domain
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A structured approach to change helps individuals, groups, and the organization transition from the current state to a future desired state. All les...
Enabling change to achieve the future state
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A structured approach to change helps individuals, groups, and the organization transition from the current state to a future desired state. All les...
Building Adaptability and Resiliency
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Building adaptability and resiliency into the organization and project team’s approaches helps the project accommodate change, recover from setbacks...
Optimizing Risk Responses
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Continually evaluating exposure to risks, both opportunities and threats can maximize positive impacts and minimize negative impacts to the project an...
Navigating Complexity
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the different elements of project complexity and how to reduce the impact of it in your project.  All lessons are based on the PMBOK®...
Build Quality into Processes
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adding quality to your project process is an important piece to any management. This lesson is about the benefits of doing so. All lessons are based...
Build Quality into Deliverables
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maintaining a focus on quality that produces deliverables that meet project objectives are important. This lesson is about the importance of quality i...
Tailored Project Approach
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tailoring an approach is iterative in nature, and therefore is a constant process itself during the project life cycle. Project teams collect feedback...
Tailor based on Context
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Projects are unique so you must tailor them to have a positive project outcome as you understand more about it. Tailor based context address this. A...
Benefits of effective leadership on projects
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Effective leadership is important to projects. This episode is about how it can positively affect projects. All lessons are based on the PMBOK®, 7t...
Skills and techniques of effective leadership
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Effective leadership promotes project success and contributes to positive project outcomes and any project team member can demonstrate leadership beha...
Effective Leadership
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Effective leadership promotes project success and contributes to positive project outcomes and any project team member can demonstrate leadership beha...
Recognize, Evaluate, and Respond to System Interactions
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A system is a set of interacting and interdependent components that function as a unified whole. All lessons are based on the PMBOK®, 7th Edition. ...
Focus on Value
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Value is the ultimate success indicator and driver of projects and a sound business case can help you understand the value of a project. Â All lesson...
Engaging with Stakeholders
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stakeholders can directly or indirectly influence a project, its performance, or its outcome in either a positive or negative way. You must be proacti...
Parts of the Project that Stakeholders can Affect Part 3
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stakeholders can directly or indirectly influence a project, its performance, or its outcome in either a positive or negative way. You must be proacti...
Parts of the Project that Stakeholders can Affect_Part 2
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stakeholders can directly or indirectly influence a project, its performance, or its outcome in either a positive or negative way. This is why you mus...
Parts of the Project that Stakeholders Can Affect_Part 1
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stakeholders can directly or indirectly influence a project, its performance, or its outcome in either a positive or negative way. This is why you mus...
Create a Collaborative Project Team Environment_Part 2
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Project teams are made up of individuals who wield diverse skills, knowledge, and experience. Project teams that work collaboratively can accomplish a...
Create a Collaborative Project Team Environment_Part 1
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Project teams are made up of individuals who wield diverse skills, knowledge, and experience. Project teams that work collaboratively can accomplish a...
Be a Diligent, Respectful, and Caring Steward: Trust and Actions
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stewards act responsibly to carry out activities with integrity, care, and trustworthiness while maintaining compliance with internal and external gui...
Be a Diligent, Respectful, and Caring Steward within and outside the organization
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stewards act responsibly to carry out activities with integrity, care, and trustworthiness while maintaining compliance with internal and external gui...
Product Management Considerations_Part 2
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The disciplines of portfolio, program, project, and product management are becoming more interlinked. While portfolio, program, and product management...
Product Management Considerations_Part 1
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The disciplines of portfolio, program, project, and product management are becoming more interlinked. While portfolio, program, and product management...
The Project Environment_External_Part 2
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Projects exist and operate within internal and external environments that have varying degrees of influence on value delivery. Factors internal to the...
The Project Environment_External_Part 1
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Projects exist and operate within internal and external environments that have varying degrees of influence on value delivery. Factors internal to the...
The Project Environment_Internal_Part 3
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Projects exist and operate within internal and external environments that have varying degrees of influence on value delivery. Factors internal to the...
The Project Environment_Internal_Part 2
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Projects exist and operate within internal and external environments that have varying degrees of influence on value delivery. Factors internal to the...
The Project Environment_Part 1
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Projects exist and operate within internal and external environments that have varying degrees of influence on value delivery. Factors internal to the...
Functions Associated With Projects_Part 3
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3 of the Functions Associated with projects discusses the people who drive project delivery by fulfilling functions necessary for the project to ...
Functions Associated With Projects_Part 2
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of the Functions Associated with projects discuss the people who drive project delivery by fulfilling functions necessary for the project to ru...
Functions Associated With Projects Part 1
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of the Functions Associated with projects discusses the people who drive project delivery by fulfilling functions necessary for the project to ...
Organizational Governance Systems
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Organizational Governance Systems provides a framework with functions and processes that guides activities and works alongside the value delivery syst...
Creating Value
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking about creating value. Understanding the value delivery, governance, project function, the project environment, and product management ...