As a middle manager, how do you create a plan in a week that pleases the management chain above you (and partners), the staff below you (including multiple teams), and your own desires for influence and impact? When are three plans better than one?
Why is it better to assign ownership instead of delegating tasks? How do you determine who should own what?
Are you a bold, methodical, or analytical engineer? Is one style better than the others?
What motivates knowledge workers? Which leadership style is most effective day to day?
How can good communication save you grief? What does a communication plan look like for rollouts, reorgs, and outages?
What are the three kinds of project buffers? Which kind of buffer is the only one you need for estimation?
How do you take back control in stressful situations? Why is it short-sighted and dangerous to over promise?
Why are war rooms needed? What are the mechanics of running war room?
What do people get wrong about an MVP? Is your project too special to ship an MVP?
What differentiates a capable lead or PM from a newbie? What three things are sufficient to deliver a project successfully?