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Guest interviews
English
United States
31 episodes
since Dec. 3, 2023
episodic

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In this episode of the 4PM Podcast, host Mounir Ajam takes us back to one of his early professional experiences in the oil and gas industry, where a $100 million project portfolio mired in conflict, resistance, and mistrust was transformed into a model of collaboration and teamwork. Through four ke…

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In this episode of the 4PM Podcast, host Mounir Ajam explores the evolving role of the Chief Project Officer (CPO) and why organizations should consider adding this position to the C-suite. Drawing from insights in his upcoming book Successful Transformation, Mounir unpacks the responsibilities of …
In this episode of the 4PM Podcast, host Mounir Ajam unpacks the Organizational Project Management Practice Continuum—a roadmap showing how organizations mature in managing projects, programs, and portfolios. You’ll hear insights on the PMO debate, the different forms PMOs can take, and why some or…
In this episode of the 4PM Podcast, host Mounir Ajam tackles a common yet often misunderstood question: What’s the difference between a Project Management Office (PMO) and a Project Management Division (PMD)? While PMOs vary widely in scope—from departmental support units to enterprise-level oversi…
In this episode of the 4PM Podcast, host Mounir Ajam explores one of the most overlooked yet critical aspects of project management: project closure. Too often, projects are rushed to an end, leaving behind lost knowledge, missed opportunities for improvement, and no lasting organizational learning…
Megaprojects are among the most ambitious undertakings in the world—often exceeding billions of dollars, spanning years, and impacting entire industries, economies, and communities. But with such scale comes enormous risk. In this episode of the 4PM Podcast, host Mounir Ajam unpacks the hard truths…
In this episode of the 4PM Podcast, host Mounir Ajam explores why project management must evolve beyond the traditional Project Management Office (PMO). Despite decades of certifications, frameworks, and tools, project success rates remain frustratingly low. The real issue isn’t effort—it’s structu…
In this follow-up to Part 1, host Mounir Ajam takes a deep dive into what a complete project management method should look like—and why so many traditional models fall short. From the six essential components of a robust methodology to the often-overlooked power of stage gates, this episode deliver…
In this powerful first installment of a two-part series, host Mounir Ajam unpacks the deep-rooted challenges that continue to plague the project management profession—even after decades of certifications, guides, and frameworks. Drawing from his paper, "Transforming Project Management While Re…
Is project management really about choosing between Agile or Waterfall—or is there something deeper we’re missing? In this thought-provoking episode of the 4PM Podcast, host Mounir Ajam challenges the traditional narratives around Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project approaches. Drawing from years …
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