How Mike Cavanaugh Merges Artistic Creativity with Organizational Structure

Hector Santiesteban interviews Mike Cavanaugh, a project management and agility expert who works at Stanford Medicine. Mike tells us how he switched from a career in the performing arts, including stage management, puppetry, and clowning, to a corporate role in project management, agility, and change management. He shares how he used his creative talents and mindset to adapt to his new field, and how he handled the challenges and uncertainties of the pandemic. He also explains how he applies agile principles and practices to deliver value and solve problems in his work. Mike gives us some valuable tips and advice for anyone who wants to learn more about project management, agility, or change management, or who wants to make a career change.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcoming Mike Cavanaugh
• 00:01:01 - Exploring Mike's Background in Stage Management
• 00:01:49 - The Shift: From Performing Arts to Project Management
• 00:02:06 - Navigating Career Changes During COVID-19
• 00:03:21 - The Journey into Project Management and Agile Principles
• 00:04:59 - Drawing Parallels: Theater Techniques in Agile Management
• 00:06:42 - Applying Agile Strategies in the Business World
• 00:13:11 - Brief Intermission and Return to Discussion
• 00:14:18 - Practical Steps for Implementing Agile in Your Business
• 00:21:45 - Key Advice for Successful Agile Implementation
• 00:24:52 - Wrapping Up: Insights and How to Connect with Mike

Links And Resources:

• Amplafy Media
• Hector Santiesteban on LinkedIn
• Hector Santiesteban on Twitter

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