Benjamin Chan brings a little Han Solo energy to project management. He's been around the block, he knows when to skip the red tape, and he's always willing to question the usual way of doing things. It's no wonder project managers look to him when a project needs rescuing.
Through CLYMB Consulting, Ben helps project managers work through challenges, build confidence, and grow as leaders. In this episode, we explore his superpower of thinking outside the box. You'll hear about how he comes along side PMs when they aren't feeling confident and how he helps organizations turn big ideas into reality.
Episode topics
1:20 Star Wars fandom and the characters behind Ben’s approach to project management
4:22 How Ben found his way into project management
6:19 Learning on the job versus in the classroom
7:03 Going beyond checklists and learning from experience
8:07 Adapting when projects change
8:54 Projects Ben enjoys, projects he avoids, and learning across industries
10:26 Moving into coaching and giving PMs a safe place to ask for help
12:17 How coaching helps PMs find answers that fit their situation
14:40 Having someone alongside you in the thick of a project
15:17 The personal trainer analogy: accountability and moving into action
16:36 Building progress through an ongoing coaching relationship
17:41 How rescuing projects inspired Ben to support PMs before a crisis
19:54 What it means to be a project rescuer
21:37 The PM’s role in today’s organizations
22:58 Project managers as dream makers who connect strategy to execution
24:25 Bringing a company’s dreams to life through strategic PPM
26:16 Leading people through listening, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence
28:32 Connecting with Ben and CLYMB Consulting
29:02 Organized Chaos Cafe: finding project leadership lessons in unexpected places
29:59 Thinking outside the box and trying something new
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