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January 19, 2024
Ep. 44: The Art of Human-Focused Project Leadership

The Art of Human-Focused Project Leadership

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About the Episode

This episode features a conversation with Erik K. Rueter, Senior Project Manager for the American Marketing Association and Founder and President of Human-Centered Success. Take a deep dive into the concept of human-centered project management, a transformative approach that's reshaping how we tackle projects.


We begin by exploring the critical question: Is there really a difference between project management and project leadership? Our discussion will unravel the nuances between the two, revealing how leadership plays a pivotal role in successful project management.


Takeaways include:

  • How project management shares many parallels with marketing
  • Insight into how to make project management more effective – and empathetic
  • Ways to apply design thinking to the project management process
  • Guidance on how to use tools like empathy maps to be better project leaders and build better teams
  • Tips for being a more human-centered leader


Whether you're a seasoned project manager, a leader looking to refine your skills, or someone curious about the evolving landscape of project management, this episode is packed with insights and actionable advice.

People in this episode

Host

Jaime Hunt is the Founder of Solve Higher Ed Marketing, a consulting firm, and is the host of Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO.

Interviewee

Erik K. Rueter

Erik K. Rueter, PMP, PMI-ACP (he/him) has over 20 years of professional experience across diverse industries. He worked for tech start-ups, colleges and universities, a Grammy®-award-winning production company, and healthcare organizations.

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