Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Critical thinking is so much more than common sense, and it’s highly important in project management. Developing critical thinking skills will help you drive project success, increase your impact as a PM, and ultimately grow your career as a project manager.
This video dives into the why, what, and how of developing critical thinking skills for project managers. It explains:
• Why project management critical thinking is so important
• How critical thinking leads to building confidence and improving project management skills
• Critical thinking techniques and how they connect with enhancing project outcomes
• The connection between successful project planning and critical thinking
• Real world examples of critical and strategic thinking for project managers
• Project management best practices involving confident leadership and critical thinking
• The role of critical thinking in leadership
• How to enhance your project management problem-solving skills
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Why Are My Projects Struggling? 6 Basics to Keep Your Projects From Failing:
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Critical thinking is so much more than common sense, and it’s highly important in project management. Developing critical thinking skills will help you drive project success, increase your impact as a PM, and ultimately grow your career as a project manager.
This video dives into the why, what, and how of developing critical thinking skills for project managers. It explains:
• Why project management critical thinking is so important
• How critical thinking leads to building confidence and improving project management skills
• Critical thinking techniques and how they connect with enhancing project outcomes
• The connection between successful project planning and critical thinking
• Real world examples of critical and strategic thinking for project managers
• Project management best practices involving confident leadership and critical thinking
• The role of critical thinking in leadership
• How to enhance your project management problem-solving skills
__________
➡️ *FREE DOWNLOAD*
Why Are My Projects Struggling? 6 Basics to Keep Your Projects From Failing:
slayprojectmanagement.com/freebie
➡️ *FREE PROJECT MANAGEMENT WEBINAR!*
(Hosted by Adriana Girdler)
slayprojectmanagement.com/webinar
➡️ 🌟 *SLAY Project Management Online Course* 🌟
adrianagirdler.thinkific.com/courses/slaypm
➡️ 🌟 *SLAY Project Management PRO Program* 🌟
[Includes SLAY online course + weekly group coaching + AI Project Tool]
adrianagirdler.thinkific.com/courses/slay-project-management-pro
➡️ VIDEOS MENTIONED
youtu.be/pU1gCzMR-P0
youtu.be/NaGhBpfZLzg
If you liked this video, please give it a thumbs up, subscribe, share it with your friends.
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![Bad Project Managers Make These 5 Mistakes ⚠️
One of the surest ways to run a successful project is to avoid the project manager pitfalls that even the most seasoned project managers make. In this video I talk about common project management errors and outline how to avoid them. I explain:
• project management mistakes like prioritizing urgent tasks over important ones
• avoiding project manager pitfalls by being proactive
• how nipping scope creep in the bud early prevents project management failures
• that not addressing problems early is one of the top mistakes project managers make
• how avoiding conflict leads to ineffective project management
• that being too agreeable can equal bad leadership in project management
• how not planning for risk creates major project management challenges
• project manager bad habits like not being strategic with your time and energy
• avoiding project management mistakes like taking on too much
• how avoiding tough conversations is one of the biggest project failure causes
• that having a change control process prevents many project manager problems
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Why Are My Projects Struggling? 6 Basics to Keep Your Projects From Failing:
https://www.slayprojectmanagement.com/freebie
➡️ *FREE PROJECT MANAGEMENT WEBINAR!*
(Hosted by Adriana Girdler)
https://www.slayprojectmanagement.com/webinar
➡️ 🌟 *SLAY Project Management Online Course* 🌟
https://adrianagirdler.thinkific.com/courses/slaypm
➡️ 🌟 *SLAY Project Management PRO Program* 🌟
[Includes SLAY online course + weekly group coaching + AI Project Tool]
https://adrianagirdler.thinkific.com/courses/slay-project-management-pro
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https://youtu.be/Lhb3vcfV7tQ
https://youtu.be/3rNYcTBZ7Ag
https://youtu.be/_c-qzFV5yM4
https://youtu.be/BVcd9uy9kuQ
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![What is a FMEA? FMEA Guide + Example
So you’ve heard of FMEA but you’re wondering, “What is FMEA and how do I use it as a project manager?”
In this video, I’m sharing:
- An answer to the question, “What is a FMEA?”
- FMEA definition
- FMEA process and FMEA meaning
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis meaning (What FMEA stands for)
- Basics of the FMEA model
- An example of an FMEA procedure
- Failure Mode Effect Analysis meaning
- Example of how to do an FMEA analysis
- Failure Mode and Effect Analysis in project management (brief FMEA training)
- Failure mode and effects analysis PMP tips
So, if you’re wondering about the meaning behind the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis FMEA, watch this video!
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https://adrianagirdler.thinkific.com/courses/slaypm
➡️ 🌟 *SLAY Project Management PRO Program* 🌟
[Includes SLAY online course + weekly group coaching + AI Project Tool]
https://adrianagirdler.thinkific.com/courses/slay-project-management-pro
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Project Risk Management [OVERVIEW AND GUIDELINES]: https://youtu.be/rZGCZc2T9Rc
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![Effective Project Planning Techniques [Steps You Can’t Afford To Skip]
Effective project planning is the critical to project management success, but it’s overwhelming if you’re unsure where to begin. In this video I explain how to plan a project, and I outline project planning techniques to help you consistently reach successful project outcomes.
In the video I explain:
• Project manager planning tips like getting the right support early
• Why gathering critical information is one of the most important project planning strategies
• When your project charter is completed in your project planning steps
• How to manage a project by getting clear on scope
• When to step into project timeline planning
• Why and how to plan for project risk management
• Why successful project planning involves a change management plan
• What kind of project planning checklist you should follow
• Why project planning for beginners shouldn’t be overwhelming
• How to avoid the worst project planning mistakes
• Different types of project scheduling and how they support your plan
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10 Project Mistakes Setting You Up for Failure:
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(Hosted by Adriana Girdler)
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➡️ VIDEOS MENTIONED
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https://youtu.be/0PQLEyFEgag
https://youtu.be/BVcd9uy9kuQ
https://youtu.be/jojkpuWagt4
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![Project Manager Deliverables [By Project Phase]
Stuck on what to focus on in each project phase? In this video, I’m sharing project manager deliverables you need to complete in each of the 5 project phases.
I’ll break down:
- Project management deliverables at each phase of the project
- What project deliverables every project manager needs to know
- Project activities and project documentation by project phase
- What are project deliverables for project managers?
- Project manager tips to ensure you meet all milestones in project management
- Deliverables in project management that will ensure you have a successful project
- Project management tips for new project managers wondering where to start
- What project management documents you need in each phase of your projects
So, if you’re wondering where to even start with your project management documentation and project management deliverables, watch this entire video where I’ll answer the question “What is a project deliverable for a project manager?” and you’ll finally hear project manager deliverables explained.
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➡️ *FREE PROJECT MANAGEMENT WEBINAR!*
(Hosted by Adriana Girdler)
https://www.slayprojectmanagement.com/webinar
➡️ 🌟 *SLAY Project Management Online Course* 🌟
https://adrianagirdler.thinkific.com/courses/slaypm
➡️ 🌟 *SLAY Project Management PRO Program* 🌟
[Includes SLAY online course + weekly group coaching + AI Project Tool]
https://adrianagirdler.thinkific.com/courses/slay-project-management-pro
➡️ VIDEO MENTIONED
How to Create a Project Priority Matrix [QUICK + EASY] : https://youtu.be/jvt1otxh5rA
Project Charter Guide [HOW TO WRITE A PROJECT MANAGEMENT CHARTER] : https://youtu.be/FIPeKqrvNCs
Work Breakdown Structure [WBS EXPLAINED] : https://youtu.be/BVcd9uy9kuQ
Change Management for Project Managers [THE BASICS] : https://youtu.be/-T_dtmY5nZ4
Project Risk Management [OVERVIEW AND GUIDELINES] : https://youtu.be/rZGCZc2T9Rc
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