Short introduction of EI with definitions of its 4 components by the guy who “wrote the book on it”, Daniel Goleman.
“The Power of Mentoring”
This 5′ minute TED talk – “The Power of Mentoring” – emphasizes long term benefits flowing from the role.
“Stakeholder Register & Power Interest Grid”
Good 5′ explanation and slidedeck relating to the job of understanding stakeholders for project purposes. Very important at the front end of most any project, but particularly those developing their products via a plan-driven approach.
“Tornado Diagrams…”
Here is a 4′ introduction to two key constructs in quantitative risk analysis, namely sensitivity analysis and the tornado diagram. Useful slides, basic definitions.
“Conflict in Project Management: It’s Your Fault”
The theme of this useful, results-oriented advice on resolving conflict in projects is “It’s your fault!” Worth a listen (although the format is talking heads and it includes a brief cm).
“What is Backlog Grooming?…”
Lots of good content and links in this short video on a key topic for agile PM and product management. (Though some of the production decisions can be a bit distracting).
“Tuckman Ladder”
Here is a one-minute explanation of a useful, long-standing model of project team evolution – the Tuckman Ladder. This model is useful largely as a way to inform team members about “where they are” in a project, from an internal/team perspective, that is, a way that does not rely on scope, schedule, or budget frameworks. […]
“Scrum vs. Kanban”
Nice 5.5′ video explaining these two approaches to agile project management. It is also a useful introduction to PMi’s 6 Disciplined Dgile Delivery lifecycles, of which, 4 are based on Scrum and Kanban.
“Focused Solution Team”
A type of Disciplined Agile (DA) team. It was once called “Dedicated Product Team”, a label that provides a useful basic definition. The more detailed explanation here is accessible through and organized via PMI’s DA Browser. It is a lecture style with a slide deck, but also includes a 12′ video. https://www.pmi.org/disciplined-agile/focused-solutions-teams
“Agile Estimation Reference Story Technique”
Good 10 minute explanation of the role of estimation in agile generally, of story points specifically, and of techniques for story point estimation. Some worked examples, and nice whiteboard in support.