S4E80: The Positive Project Manager, Lean & Six Sigma with Kasper Dixon

<p>This episode is proudly brought to you by <a href="https://planacademy.com/">PlanAcademy.com</a>, <a href="https://justdo.com/">JustDo.com</a>, and <a href="https://ineight.com/">InEight.com</a>.</p> <p>In this week’s pod, we were supposed to speak to Dr. Dan Patterson but unfortunately, he is unwell. In his place, we welcomed <strong>Kasper Dixon</strong> to talk about <strong>positive Project Management, Lean and Six Sigma</strong></p> <p>Kasper is a Programme Delivery Manager working for the Major Projects Directorate within Transport for London on the £5.6 billion Four Lines Modernisation Project. He is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt trainer and is passionate about leading through example with positivity and encouragement.</p> <p><strong>The main topics discussed:</strong></p> <p>·&nbsp;There are many high performing projects that do not get the same level of management focus or recognition as failing projects</p> <p>·&nbsp;Positivity is something to focus on in personal lives not just in the workplace</p> <p>·&nbsp;Empathy is critical for leaders. Always try to understand the frustrations of stakeholders who are not onside immediately</p> <p>·&nbsp;Turn the saboteurs into advocates by being authentic and working tirelessly to reach the desired goals</p> <p>·&nbsp;Leadership perception has fundamentally changed over the last 30-40 years. Less stick, more carrot!</p> <p>·&nbsp;People simply do not respond to the stick. They want encouragement to achieve their goals</p> <p>·&nbsp;Leaders need to stop, look back and celebrate success when critical milestones are achieved</p> <p>·&nbsp;Tips for difficult conversations:</p> <ul> <li>Having the conversation is often the answer. Never avoid issues</li> <li>Identify why there is an issue</li> <li>Don’t be overly optimistic, talk about the issues and reflect on it</li> </ul> <p>·&nbsp;Six Sigma provides a structure for people to see a task from start to finish. It provides a structure for people</p> <p>·&nbsp;Unfortunately, there are no actual belts for achieving