Setting Your Project Up for Success with Perin Wehde

The Gunter Group Podcast

In this episode, Nate Ferguson sits down with Perin Wehde, a Principal Consultant and seasoned Program Advisor, to discuss the key ingredients for project success. Together, they explore essential elements like governance, building a solid business case for change, crafting a robust change management plan, and meticulous project planning.

Perin shares her insights on tackling common project pitfalls and navigating complex challenges, highlighting real-world success stories from her consulting career. Learn how her experience as a generalist consultant has uniquely positioned her to lead diverse teams and deliver results across industries.

Whether you're a mid-level manager, a PMO professional, or a business leader, this episode is packed with actionable advice to elevate your project management game.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The importance of strong governance and clear decision-making in project management.
• How to build a compelling business case for change to secure stakeholder buy-in.
• Effective strategies for managing resistance and driving adoption through change management.
• Tips for overcoming common project challenges and avoiding pitfalls.
• Real-life examples of project successes and lessons learned from failures.

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Project Governance & Structure (00:02:19)

3. Business Case for Change (00:06:20)

4. Project Planning (00:09:44)

5. Common Challenges and Strategies to Address (00:16:05)

6. Stakeholder Engagement (00:22:26)

7. Success Stories (00:24:08)

8. Lessons from Failure (00:28:54)

9. Targeted Advice & Actionable Steps (00:34:20)

10. Conclusion and Wrap Up (00:38:18)