PM Basics This episode is part of our Project Management Basics series, where we review the core principles of effective project management. Play video episode | Play audio-only episode | Play on YouTube Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. Episode Summary Cornelius Fichtner provides a clear and focused overview of the role of a project manager and the profound impact these professionals have on organizational success. He explains how project managers coordinate tasks, motivate teams, and deliver results while balancing risk, scope, and stakeholder needs. Project managers create an environment where projects can flourish and meet their goals by defining objectives, procuring resources, managing constraints, ensuring quality, and tailoring processes.

The Project Management Podcast

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Episode 519: What is a Project Manager? (Free) – Includes Juggling by Cornelius!

MAR 5, 2025-1 MIN
The Project Management Podcast

Episode 519: What is a Project Manager? (Free) – Includes Juggling by Cornelius!

MAR 5, 2025-1 MIN

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<div class="feed-description"><div class="uk-card uk-card-body uk-card-secondary uk-margin uk-text-center"> <div class="uk-card-badge uk-button">PM Basics</div> <p class="uk-margin-top uk-text-large">This episode is part of our <u><a href="https://www.project-management-podcast.com//all-tags/project-management-basics">Project Management Basics</a></u> series, where we review the core principles of effective project management.</p> </div> <p> <a title="To download: Right click here and select 'Save as...' or 'Save target as...'" target="_blank" href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pmpodcast/PM_Podcast_519_2025_02_28_What_is_a_Project_Manager.mp4">Play video episode</a> | <a title="To download: Right click here and select 'Save as...' or 'Save target as...'" target="_blank" href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pmpodcast/PM_Podcast_519_2025_02_28_What_is_a_Project_Manager.mp3">Play audio-only episode</a> | <a title="Watch it on YouTube" target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/s_q18GdH-34">Play on YouTube</a> </p> <p> Click above to play either the audio-only episode or video episode in a new window. </p> <p align="center"> <video width="100%" controls="controls" preload="none" poster="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pmpodcast/PM_Podcast_519_2025_02_28_What_is_a_Project_Manager.jpg"><source src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pmpodcast/PM_Podcast_519_2025_02_28_What_is_a_Project_Manager.mp4" type="video/mp4" /></video> </p> <h2>Episode Summary</h2> <p>Cornelius Fichtner provides a clear and focused overview of the role of a project manager and the profound impact these professionals have on organizational success. He explains how project managers coordinate tasks, motivate teams, and deliver results while balancing risk, scope, and stakeholder needs. Project managers create an environment where projects can flourish and meet their goals by defining objectives, procuring resources, managing constraints, ensuring quality, and tailoring processes.</p> </div>