Better Projects Today is the bite-sized project management podcast here to entertain, educate, and provide actionable insights you can apply today. The show is for anyone looking to improve as a project professional, to take ownership of their career, or to get just a small bit better today.
Handling Scope Creep With Grace as a Project Manager
Project Manager Tyler Norman shares strategies for controlling scope creep effectively, protecting value and relationships.
19 Aug 2025
So You Failed Your PMP Exam. Now What?
Host Tyler Norman shares strategies for project leaders who failed their PMP exam, emphasizing mindset and using the score report as a guide for future success.
12 Aug 2025
How to Prioritize Competing Priorities as a Project Manager
Host Tyler Norman, a global program leader, interviews project managers on effectively balancing competing priorities to ensure impactful work.
1 Jul 2025
6 Ways for New Project Managers to Earn Respect
Tyler Norman shares six strategies for new project managers to gain respect from colleagues by demonstrating competence and effectively leading their teams.
24 Jun 2025
6 Proven Tactics for Thriving as a Project Manager When Sponsorship Is Absent, Weak, or in Flux
Tyler Norman shares six tactics for project managers to thrive despite absent or inconsistent sponsorship, emphasizing governance and maintaining project value.
17 Jun 2025
5 Tips for Dealing with Unrealistic Project Timelines
Tyler Norman shares five actionable tips for project managers to navigate and manage projects burdened with unrealistic timelines, emphasizing trust and resource management.
3 Jun 2025
4 Tips for Project Roadmaps That Actually Matter
Tyler Norman shares four key tips for project leaders to create effective project roadmaps that align with project vision and facilitate clear communication.
20 May 2025
PgMP 101 - An Overview of PMI's Program Management Professional Certification
PgMP 101 - An Overview of PMI's Program Management Professional Certification
Are you an experienced project professional looking to take the next step in your career? If so, the PgMP might be right for you.
Key take-aways from this episode include:
• The PgMP is significantly less known than the PMP but is building momentum and recognition
• It provides massive value at a personal, team, and organizational level
• The PgMP Exam is a monster, but test strategy can make it manageable
Better Projects Today is the bite-sized project management podcast helping you to bridge theory and practice in your own work to create better teams, better results, and better projects today. I'm Tyler Norman, and I bring 15 years of experience as a global program leader and serial mentor to project professionals.
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Event Speaking and Facilitated Workshops
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Career and Performance Coaching
https://www.tylercnorman.com/coaching
13 May 2025
5 Tips for Project Reporting Stakeholders Will Actual Read
5 Tips for Project Reporting Stakeholders Will Actual Read
Are you a project manager finding your project reporting is ineffective or not being read? If so, this episode is for you.
Key take-aways from this episode include:
• Be brief, be brilliant, be gone. It's harder to write a concise report than on overly-detailed one
• Optimize your report creation process as an org/team level, not a personal one
• Teach your stakeholders how to read the reporting (including potential methods)
Better Projects Today is the bite-sized project management podcast helping you to bridge theory and practice in your own work to create better teams, better results, and better projects today. I'm Tyler Norman, and I bring 15 years of experience as a global program leader and serial mentor to project professionals.
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Event Speaking and Facilitated Workshops
https://www.tylercnorman.com/speaking (https://www.tylercnorman.com/speaking)
Career and Performance Coaching
https://www.tylercnorman.com/coaching (https://www.tylercnorman.com/coaching)
6 May 2025
5 Types of Project Sponsors and How Best to Manage Them
5 Types of Project Sponsors and How Best to Manage Them
Are you a project manager struggling to engage with your project sponsor or wondering for how you can become a rockstar PM in their eyes? If so, this episode is for you.
Better Projects Today is the bite-sized project management podcast helping you to bridge theory and practice in your own work to create better teams, better results, and better projects today. I'm Tyler Norman, and I bring 15 years of experience as a global program leader and serial mentor to project professionals.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-norman/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-norman/)
https://www.tylercnorman.com/ (https://www.tylercnorman.com/)
Event Speaking and Facilitated Workshops
https://www.tylercnorman.com/speaking
Career and Performance Coaching
https://www.tylercnorman.com/coaching
29 Apr 2025
CAPM vs. PMP for New Project Managers
CAPM vs. PMP for New Project Managers
Are you a new or early-career project manager wondering whether you should pursue the CAPM or PMP certification? If so, this episode is for you.
Better Projects Today is the bite-sized project management podcast helping you to bridge theory and practice in your own work to create better teams, better results, and better projects today. I'm Tyler Norman, and I bring 15 years of experience as a global program leader and serial mentor to project professionals.
Join Me! http://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-norman (http://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-norman)
https://www.tylercnorman.com/
Event Speaking and Facilitated Workshops
https://www.tylercnorman.com/speaking
Career and Performance Coaching
https://www.tylercnorman.com/coaching
22 Apr 2025
5 Things to do Before Quitting Your Project Management Job
5 Things to do Before Leaving Your Project Management Role
Are you a project manager feeling burnt out, frustrated, or otherwise considering leaving your current role and wondering how to approach this significant decision? If so, this week's episode of Better Projects Today is for you!
A few key take-aways from today's episode include:
- Start with identifying and analyzing the root cause of your issue(s)
- Brainstorm solutions while understanding your BATNA
- The actions you take to leave a role can often unearth a new appreciation for it
Better Projects Today is the bite-sized project management podcast helping you to bridge theory and practice in your own work to create better teams, better results, and better projects today. I'm Tyler Norman, and I bring 15 years of experience as a global program leader and serial mentor to project professionals.
Join Me!
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-norman (http://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-norman)
https://www.tylercnorman.com/
Event Speaking and Facilitated Workshops
https://www.tylercnorman.com/speaking
Career and Performance Coaching
https://www.tylercnorman.com/coaching
15 Apr 2025
Will AI Take My Project Management Job?
Will AI Take My Project Management Job? Are you a project manager wondering if you're going to lose your job to AI? If so, this episode is for you.? If so, this week's episode of Better Projects Today is for you! A few key take-aways from today's episode include: - Some people with the title "Project Manager" need to take action now - Skilled Project Managers will be just fine - Key skills to focus on to "AI-Proof" your career Better Projects Today is the bite-sized project management podcast helping you to bridge theory and practice in your own work to create better teams, better results, and better projects today. I'm Tyler Norman, and I bring 15 years of experience as a global program leader and serial mentor to project professionals. Join Me! http://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-norman https://www.tylercnorman.com/ Event Speaking and Facilitated Workshops https://www.tylercnorman.com/speaking Career and Performance Coaching https://www.tylercnorman.com/coaching
8 Apr 2025
The Project Manager's Guide to Leading a Project You Didn’t Start
The Project Manager's Guide to Leading a Project You Didn’t Start
Have you been handed an ongoing project to manage that you didn't start? If so, this episode is for you.
Key take-aways of today's episode include:
Take a breath - No one expects you to know everything on day 1
Identify the key players in your project. Hint: They're often not the most senior or visible stakeholders.
Focus on the big picture first before rushing into action
Better Projects Today is the bite-sized project management podcast helping you to bridge theory and practice in your own work to create better teams, better results, and better projects today. I'm Tyler Norman, and I bring 15 years of experience as a global program leader and serial mentor to project professionals.
Join Me!
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-norman (http://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-norman)
https://www.tylercnorman.com/ (https://www.tylercnorman.com/)
Event Speaking and Facilitated Workshops
https://www.tylercnorman.com/speaking
Career and Performance Coaching
https://www.tylercnorman.com/coaching
1 Apr 2025
Influencing Without Authority as a Project Manager
Influencing Without Authority as a Project Manager
Are you a Project Manager struggling to engage with your team or feeling like you can't get things done without a formal title? If so, this episode is for you.
Better Projects Today is the the bite-sized project management podcast helping you to bridge theory and practice in your own work to create better teams, better results, and better projects today. I'm Tyler Norman, and I bring 15 years of experience as a global program leader and serial mentor to project professionals.
Join Me!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-norman/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-norman/)
https://www.tylercnorman.com/ (https://www.tylercnorman.com/)
Event Speaking and Facilitated Workshops
https://www.tylercnorman.com/speaking (https://www.tylercnorman.com/speaking)
Career and Performance Coaching
https://www.tylercnorman.com/coaching (https://www.tylercnorman.com/coaching)
25 Mar 2025
The 5 Biggest Mistakes New Project Managers Make
Are you a new project professional looking to avoid those mistakes that every new PM makes (including micromanaging, focusing on tasks/tools, or communication failures)? If so, this video is for you!
16 Mar 2025
How to Get Hired in Your First Project Management Role
Looking to break into the project management industry? This video will provide you with actionable steps and a framework to land the role, regardless of where you're starting from.
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