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Audio Transcription:
Ben Aston:
The DPM Podcast is where we go beyond the theory to offer expert PM advice to help you create better digital projects. Thank you for listening. I’m Ben Aston.
Be honest. Are you confident that your sprint will go according to plan? You might be wrong.
Sprint planning is important for the success of any project. However, we all know it’s a good idea. It’s difficult to get it right because we are trying to reduce ambiguity, align with our team, and try to reach some sort of agreement. This is always tricky.
How can you get your sprints started right? It’s our job as PMs to make sure this happens. But how do we do it? This podcast will help you plan an agile effectively. Keep listening to the podcast to learn how to get your sprint off to a good start.
Alexa Huston, Crema, is today’s special guest on the show. Alexa is a former DPM and now works in new business. She is well-versed in the challenges we face. Alexa is a resident PM expert in our Digital Project Manager School. You can learn more about Alexa at our Master of Digital Project Management School. To learn more, visit DPMSchool.com. Hi, Alexa.
Alexa Huston
Hi, Ben.
Ben Aston:
We are happy to welcome you to 2019, our first chat for 2019. Alexa, what are your big goals for 2019?
Alexa Huston
This is a loaded question. I did the hone on New Years Eve and took notes. I don’t like setting resolutions, but I do believe I am a person who sets goals constantly. I want 2019 to be a year when I learn to relax. I tend to be a very busy person so I am trying to find more opportunities for me to take a step back and meditate, and be more present in the moment.
Ben Aston:
How many times have you done that in the past week?
Alexa Huston
I don’t want anyone to talk about my success.
Ben Aston:
Accountability is essential.
Alexa Huston
Yeah.
Ben Aston:
That’s great. I have noticed that New Year Resolutions seem to have disappeared and that 30 day challenges seem to be back.
Alexa Huston
They are very popular. My gym is offering 30 day challenges.
Ben Aston:
Yeah.
Alexa Huston
This is a trend that I have noticed. This seems a little better. It seems less daunting if it is broken down by the month.
Ben Aston:
Yes, by the month. Maybe next month, you can do 30 days meditation.
Alexa Huston
Maybe. I would.
Ben Aston:
You can always-
Alexa Huston
It’s too late to start January, but you might try February.
Ben Aston:
Good luck with that. I’m still trying define mine. I decided that they should be right. We’re only a week into the year and I don’t want too much to commit to. So,