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PMP Exam Radioshow (Project Management)

Phill Akinwale, PMP, ACP, OPM3

This is a radio show with a focus on the PMP Exam, coaching on process groups, knowledge areas, ITTOs, Agile, Scrum and a lot more! The PMP exam is one of the most popular certifications and the most popular and controversial project management certifications in the world!

Phill is the Principal at Praizion.com, a project management and leadership firm. He has over 2 decades of corporate management experience. He is passionate about leadership, agile, predictive and hybrid methods. This show is listener supported via: https://anchor.fm/pmpradio/support

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  • Monday · 1 hr 53 min

    PMP 2026 IMMERSION Micro Bootcamp - JUMP In AND Catch Up FAST!

    Preparing for the PMP exam and overwhelmed by everything you need to study? Join Phill Akinwale for a practical study roadmap connecting agile, predictive, and hybrid approaches with PMBOK® Guide 8 and the PMP Exam Content Outline.https://youtu.be/cQ2LTACz4w4This session breaks down the Agile Manifesto, Scrum roles and events, backlog refinement, Kanban, project management principles, and performance domains. Then we walk through the People, Process, and Business Environment domains—with examples that help you think through “What should the project manager do next?” questions.Learn how leadership, stakeholder engagement, change control, risk, quality, and value delivery fit together. Plus, hear Phill’s personal PMP exam story and advice on pacing, preparation, and exam-day readiness.Watch the full session or use the chapters to focus on your study gaps.Subscribe for more PMP exam preparation, agile training, and practical leadership lessons. Tell us in the comments: Which topic do you need the most help with?#PMP #PMPExamPrep #PMBOK8 #ProjectManagement #Agile #ScrumCHAPTERS00:00 Welcome & Your PMP Study Roadmap01:27 Why Agile Understanding Matters04:51 Choosing the Right Approach: Agile or Predictive?06:04 What Really Matters: Customers, Quality & Teams10:00 Agile Manifesto Values & Principles12:04 Agile vs. Predictive: Scope, Time & Budget12:45 Scrum Framework & Sprint Events14:43 Backlog Refinement, INVEST & Definition of Ready16:49 Sprint Review & Retrospective17:51 Scrum Roles & Event Recap20:30 Scrum Practice Questions26:26 Epics, Features, Stories & Tasks28:50 Definition of Ready vs. Definition of Done29:34 Value Delivery & Backlog Prioritization32:44 Kanban, WIP Limits, Lead Time & Cycle Time33:37 Shu-Ha-Ri: Developing an Agile Mindset35:51 PMBOK 8: Six Project Management Principles40:24 Applying the Principles to Exam Questions46:54 Seven Performance Domains49:12 PMBOK 8: Focus Areas & Process Overview55:22 How Project Management Processes Connect58:32 My PMP Exam Story: Pacing Under Pressure1:03:50 The PMP Exam Content Outline1:05:23 People Domain: Vision, Leadership & Stakeholders1:11:44 Team Development & Situational Leadership1:13:36 Servant Leadership & Conflict Management1:15:03 Stakeholder Tools & Practice Questions1:17:46 Process Domain: Agile & Predictive Connections1:23:31 Process Domain: Walking Through the 10 Tasks1:31:58 Process Domain Study Priorities1:36:28 Development Approaches & Scrum Study Resources1:37:50 Business Environment Domain1:42:43 Governance, Compliance & Change Control1:44:11 Risk Responses & Continuous Improvement1:45:20 Organizational Change & External Business Changes1:47:02 Roy’s Perspective on Agile & Compliance1:48:57 The Complete PMP Study Mind Map1:51:27 Exam-Day Advice: Sleep & Test Location1:52:16 Final Encouragement & Training Resources

  • August 28 · 2 hr 51 min

    PMP Live Class: Agile for Practitioners with Roy Schilling, CSP, ACP & Phill Akinwale, PMP

    In this tutorial, you will learn the absolute basics of Agile, building on your initial project management understanding to master the critical concepts and techniques you must look out for as you prepare for the PMP exam. We will break down the essential terminology and mindset shifts that make up half the test, giving you the exact blueprint you need to pass on your first try—so don't forget to like and subscribe for more PMP success strategies!

  • August 13 · 4 min

    PMP Exam Immersion LIVE CLASS Sat August 22nd

    😱 THINK YOU’RE READY FOR THE PMP® EXAM? PROVE IT. https://hpmexam.com - Join Roy Schilling and I to traverse the world of PMP! There’s a huge difference between recognizing PMP terminology and being able to think your way through a brutal situational question when two answers look right, one sounds right, and only one is BEST. That’s where candidates get caught. Can you tell the difference between leadership and authority when a high-power stakeholder refuses to engage? Can you look at SPI and CPI together and immediately explain what is really happening to the project? Can you untangle float, slack, leads and lags when one scheduling decision changes everything downstream? And when the Product Owner, Scrum Master and Developers collide, do you actually know who owns the decision, who should intervene, and who should stay out of the way? 🔥 These are not vocabulary questions. These are THINKING questions. And that is exactly what PMP® Exam Immersion 2026 is built to prepare you for. PEOPLE. PROCESS. BUSINESS. AGILE 101. PMBOK® 8. Not random memorization. Not 1,000 pages of disconnected theory. Not “choose the nicest sounding answer.” You need to understand how PMI expects a project leader to THINK. Inside PMP® Exam Immersion, we connect the dots between: People — leadership, conflict, stakeholders, teams and influence Process — scope, schedule, risk, quality, finance, procurement and delivery Business — governance, compliance, value, change and organizational impact Agile 101 — Scrum roles, adaptive thinking, servant leadership and product delivery PMBOK® Guide 8th Edition — brought together in a way you can actually USE The goal is simple: Walk into the exam able to REASON — not guess. If those four questions on the flyer made you hesitate even for a second, good. You just found the gaps we need to close. 🔥 PMP® EXAM IMMERSION 2026 MASTER THE EXAM. LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE. 👉 HPMEXAM.COM Don’t wait until exam day to discover what you don’t know.

  • August 4 · 12 min

    PMBOK 8: Governance Performance Domain Basics (2026 July PMP Exam)

    PMBOK 8 Governance Explained — Why Governance is the NEW Integration Management! The PMP Exam is changing July 9th, 2026… and one of the BIGGEST shifts is the move from traditional Knowledge Areas into the new PMBOK 8 Performance Domains.In this video, we break down the Governance Performance Domain in plain English and show you how it connects back to classic PMP concepts like:✅ Integration Management✅ Change Control✅ Quality Assurance✅ Project Knowledge✅ Monitoring & Controlling✅ Project ClosureWe also explore:🔹 Initiating projects and phases🔹 Aligning project plans🔹 Procurement & sourcing strategy🔹 Managing execution🔹 Monitoring performance🔹 Implementing change correctly🔹 Lessons learned and retrospectivesIf you’re preparing for the PMP exam before or after the July 2026 changes, this is foundational knowledge you NEED.🌐 Support & PMP prep:pmradio.org#PMP #PMBOK8 #ProjectManagement #Governance #PMPExam #PMI #ProjectManager #PMBOK #Leadership #PMTrainingCHAPTERS00:00 — PMP Exam Changes July 202600:24 — PMBOK 8 Performance Domains Explained00:58 — What Governance Really Means02:00 — Initiate Project or Phase03:01 — Integrate and Align Plans03:45 — Plan Sourcing Strategy04:28 — Manage Execution04:46 — Manage Quality Assurance05:17 — Manage Project Knowledge06:55 — Monitor and Control Performance07:45 — Assess and Implement Changes10:26 — Close Project or Phase11:26 — Mapping Back to Process Groups12:25 — Final PMP Prep AdviceOther courses: http://praizion.comPodcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/46uJBmlSRnQzzrkKpNyZ9ZMAIN SITE: www.praizion.comPraizion Media specializes in project management education and professional development. Please visit: www.praizion.com for project management and PMP Exam training materials.

  • July 18 · 1 hr 11 min

    40 Days to PMP Exam Success Day 4: ENGAGE STAKEHOLDERS

    Day 4: Engage StakeholdersSuccessful project leadership depends on more than creating plans and tracking progress. Project managers must actively identify the people and groups who can influence the project, understand their interests, and build productive relationships throughout the project lifecycle.In this session, we examine how to identify and analyze stakeholders, assess their level of influence, interest, expectations, and potential impact, and tailor communication to meet their specific needs. We also explore how to execute the stakeholder engagement plan, address competing priorities, and maintain alignment between stakeholder expectations and project objectives.You will learn how to build trust, strengthen relationships, manage resistance, and influence stakeholders without relying solely on formal authority. The goal is to create meaningful engagement that supports collaboration, improves decision-making, reduces misunderstandings, and helps the project achieve its intended outcomes.Key areas covered:• Identify stakeholders• Analyze stakeholder influence, interests, and expectations• Tailor communication to stakeholder needs• Execute the stakeholder engagement plan• Align stakeholder needs, expectations, and project objectives• Build trust and influence stakeholders• Address resistance and competing priorities• Maintain stakeholder support throughout the projectJoin us for Day 4 of 40 Days to PMP Exam Success 2026 as we connect stakeholder engagement concepts to realistic PMP exam scenarios and practical project leadership.Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5688675175366656

  • July 17 · 1 hr 26 min

    40 Days to PMP Exam Success 2026 - Day 3 LEADERSHIP & PMP MINDSET

    DAY 3 of **40 Days to PMP Exam Success 2026** focuses on one of the most important responsibilities of a project professional: **leading the project team**.Everything rises and falls on leadership. In today’s session, we examine what effective leadership looks like across predictive, Agile, and hybrid project environments—and how these concepts may appear on the 2026 PMP exam.Today’s breakdown covers the seven key enablers of leading the project team:✅ Establish expectations at the team level✅ Empower the team✅ Solve problems collaboratively✅ Represent the voice of the team✅ Support varied experiences, skills, and perspectives✅ Determine the appropriate leadership style✅ Establish clear roles and responsibilitiesYou will also learn:• How team charters, social contracts, and ground rules establish the operating culture• How to use RACI to clarify ownership and decision-making authority• The difference between an issue, problem, impediment, obstacle, and blocker• How to apply the DIGIVE problem-solving framework• Why leadership is based on influence—not merely position or authority• How leadership differs across predictive, Agile, and hybrid environments• The role of the project manager as the organizational bridge in hybrid projectsWe also break down several major leadership and motivation models, including:🔹 Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership🔹 Directing, Coaching, Supporting, and Delegating🔹 John Maxwell’s Five Levels of Leadership🔹 Robert Greenleaf’s Servant Leadership principles🔹 Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs🔹 Herzberg’s Hygiene Factors and MotivatorsOne of the biggest PMP exam traps is confusing **coaching** with **supporting**:• Direct someone who is enthusiastic but lacks skill• Coach someone who needs both direction and encouragement• Support someone who is capable but lacks confidence• Delegate to someone who is both capable and committedThe session concludes with challenging PMP-style scenario questions covering situational leadership, self-organizing teams, motivation, empowerment, servant leadership, impediment removal, and team accountability.👍 Like the video🔔 Subscribe for the complete 40-day PMP journey💬 Share your answers and questions in the comments#PMP #PMPExam2026 #ProjectManagement #Leadership #AgileLeadership #ServantLeadership #SituationalLeadership #PMBOK #PMPTraining #ProjectManagerCHAPTERS0:00 Welcome to Day 3: Lead the Project Team1:17 Today’s Seven Leadership Enablers1:58 Leadership Knowledge Check6:55 Choosing the Right Leadership Style7:30 What Servant Leadership Really Means8:57 Establish Team-Level Expectations9:31 Empower the Project Team10:02 Solve Problems with DIGIVE10:57 Represent the Voice of the Team11:15 Support Varied Skills and Perspectives11:57 Match Leadership to the Situation12:25 Establish Clear Roles and Responsibilities12:53 Predictive vs. Agile Leadership14:33 Team Charters, Ground Rules and Culture15:59 Reestablishing Expectations16:30 Empowerment Through RACI18:25 Agile Leadership with Roy21:04 The 12 Types of Power21:41 Issues, Problems, Obstacles and Blockers22:43 Removing Impediments Through Influence25:18 Advocate Upward and Outward26:19 Psychological Safety and Inclusion26:52 Six Leadership Styles29:00 Leadership Is Influence29:49 John Maxwell’s Five Levels of Leadership33:00 Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership35:50 Directing, Coaching, Supporting and Delegating37:25 Major PMP Exam Trap: Coaching vs. Supporting37:56 The 10 Principles of Servant Leadership41:58 Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs43:01 Herzberg’s Motivation-Hygiene Theory43:50 McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y45:44 Role Clarity and Leadership Power48:29 Contextual Leadership and the Andon Cord49:07 Predictive vs. Agile Leadership Comparison50:38 How to Win Leadership Questions on the PMP Exam51:50 Motivation Models: Rapid Review

  • July 10 · 54 min

    New PMP Exam 2026 Is Coming July 9th — FREE Bootcamp

    NEW PMP EXAM 2026 — Celebration or Confusion? Sense Making Session LIVE with Phill Akinwale, OPM3, PMPThe PMP exam is changing, and July 9th is a major date for anyone preparing, teaching, coaching, or trying to understand what this means for project management certification.Is this new PMP Exam 2026 update something to celebrate, or is it creating more confusion for candidates? In this live sense-making session, Phill Akinwale, OPM3, PMP breaks down what candidates, trainers, and project professionals need to understand about the new direction of the exam.We will look at what appears to be changing, what may stay familiar, and how the new exam outline could affect your study strategy. This session is designed to help you separate noise from useful information so you can prepare with confidence instead of panic.In this live session, we will discuss:What the PMP Exam 2026 update meansWhy July 9th mattersThe likely impact on PMP candidatesHow the new exam direction compares with the current examWhat trainers and study groups should pay attention toHow to avoid confusion and stay focusedPractical next steps for anyone preparing for PMPWhether you are just starting your PMP journey, already deep into your studies, or helping others prepare, this session will help you make sense of the transition.Join Phill Akinwale, OPM3, PMP for a practical, no-fluff conversation about the new PMP Exam 2026.Live Date: July 9thHost: Phill Akinwale, OPM3, PMPTopic: New PMP Exam 2026 — Celebration or Confusion?#PMP #PMPExam2026 #ProjectManagement #PMI #PMPExam #PMPCertification #Praizion #PhillAkinwale #PMBOK #ProjectManagerWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5688675175366656

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