The world’s technology is fast-growing and ever-changing. Gone are the days of antenna TV after it was replaced by cable and satellite. Today, fewer people watch TV as they instead go to YouTube and other online streaming sites. Even the radio is out and in came the podcast.

The podcast is also commonly known as ‘on-demand internet radio talks’ and was coined by combining the words ‘pod’ and ‘broadcast’. Pod means the portable device called the iPod and broadcast means something similar to a radio broadcast. Podcasts are audio recordings of a host and a guest speaker conversing with each other. It could also be a monologue of a single person sharing his thoughts on a particular subject or topic. The topics are so varied that it can be about anything from marketing and business to yoga, travel, and project management.

Podcasts about project management have been around for quite some time now and offer insightful tips for succeeding in the industry. These are especially important to project managers as podcasts help them gain more knowledge and skills necessary for their craft.

Some essential information about podcasts

Not everyone is familiar with podcasts because a lot of people think it is not easy to listen to. Here are some details to help bust these myths about podcasts.

  1. Most podcasts are free of charge. Most podcasts are free and people can listen to them without paying any fee. Some others charge less than a dollar and can be purchased from iTunes or from the author’s website.
  2. It is easy listening to podcasts. Podcasts are easy to follow where listeners can search for tracks on iTunes or on an author’s website. Once they have their choice, they can simply click play to stream.
  3. Podcasts can be downloaded. Essentially, an internet connection is required to listen to a podcast. But these can also be downloaded to be played offline at a later time. This can be done either by downloading them in MP3 format onto the desktop or by using the offline listening feature of iTunes or Stitchers.

Podcasts about project management to follow

There are numerous podcasts that project managers can listen to but here is a list of the top podcasts that are worth bookmarking.

  1. Projectified with PMI. PMI followers will know that there is so much to learn from its podcast. This podcast features numerous progressive and lively topics on project management, including digital transformation and artificial intelligence. Listeners can hear a lot of insights from rising and senior project managers, as well as from business leaders from various Fortune 500 companies.
  2. The Sensible Project Manager Podcast. Anyone who is in search of a practical way to manage their team, projects, and personal life should not miss tuning into the Sensible Project Manager Podcast. Hosted by Mark Phillipy, project managers can pick up important tips on how to best manage their teams, as well as techniques in making sure their personal growth is not hampered.
  3. People and Projects Podcast. The People and Projects Podcast airs four times a month and delivers interviews and insights to help project management practitioners to succeed. It is hosted by Andy Kaufman who invites highly-skilled experts, coaches, trainers, and speakers to talk about professional PM techniques. The podcast believes that every project manager has a unique approach and it aims to inspire everyone to find their own methods.
  4. The Digital Project Management Podcast. This podcast is hosted by Ben Aston and is suitable for those who want to learn about PM theories and best practices. Listeners can learn a lot from interviews with experts on how to save a project, handle a new project, and boost project success. There is also a lot of content on Agile management and tons of project management hacks for everyone.
  5. Project Management Debate. This podcast is unique from the others because of its debate format. Though an informal debate, the discussions will definitely put every listener on his toes. The debates are between Philip and Mary Elizabeth Diab, each lasting for about 20 to 25 minutes. It is hosted weekly and tackles project management in general, as well as leadership, strategies, and more.
  6. Manage This – The Project Management Podcast. This podcast is broadcast every first and third Tuesday of each month and is hosted by Andy Crowe and Bill Yates. Its more than 60 episodes provide information for those who are only starting in project management. Moreover, the podcast offers advice on certification and leadership tips and teaches how to manage expected and unexpected events. Manage This invites no less than industry experts who have the experience and knowledge on the subject.
  7. Project Management Insights. The Project Management Insights podcast provides a more detailed and in-depth discussion of project management. It explores even those that are not tackled in standard project management training to help practitioners become effective leaders and project managers. Hosted by Karen Munro, the Project Management Insights podcast is associated with PMI and has more than 80 episodes.
  8. Project Management Paradise. This podcast is suitable for every PM practitioner who wants to get real insights from no less than the experts from around the world. It is hosted by Johnny B and has already over 90 episodes that talk about Prince2, PMO, Project Management for NGOs, PM Education, Politics at work, and project prioritization.
  9. Project Management Happy Hours. This podcast is really helpful and does a lot of eye-opening as it talks about the obstacles that project managers face and will have to face in the future. It provides accounts of real-life examples, practical advice, and horror stories that have happened in the industry. As it is hosted by a PMI-registered education provider, it can stir a lot of thinking among its listeners.
  10. PM for the Masses. PM for the Masses is hosted by a certified project management professional Cesar Abeid. It is the perfect podcast for people who are interested in becoming a project manager or who simply want to get that work-life balance. There are more than 100 interviews with PM gurus in the project management and productivity arena. A lot of advice comes from the PM experts who have been there that can help in staying stress-free from work.

Podcasts are really helpful in learning more about project management without letting it eat much time. As it can be listened to live or offline, podcasts give listeners the chance to learn it at their own time and at their own pace.

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