Episode 87: Good Decisions Equal Success: Kandis Porter on Leadership

Are you a leader wanting to improve your decision-making and project management skills? Look no further! Joining us in this episode is Air Force veteran and CEO, Kandis Porter. As the co-author of Good Decisions Equal Success, Kandis dives deep into the critical aspects of decision-making, project management, and hiring consultants. She shares valuable insights on defining roles, streamlining the decision process, and effectively navigating high-impact choices. ​

Plus, Kandis reveals her strategies for establishing a successful project management office with an emphasis on transparency and stakeholder communication. Don't miss this golden opportunity to learn from a seasoned leader as she offers tips on identifying red flags in project managers and finding consultants who align with your business goals.

Connect with Kandis -
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kandis-porter/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/kandisporter

Follow this link for Kandis’ book Good Decisions Equal Success - https://www.amazon.com/Good-Decisions-Equal-Success-Decision-ebook/dp/B0CM4CXMW1

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Catch the show notes: https://ptsdlawyers.com/veteranled/ep-87-good-decisions-equal-success-kandis-porter-on-leadership/

0:00 - Opening quote on transparency and courage in project management
0:19 - Introduction of Kandis Porter
1:17 - Discussion of Kandis' book on decision making
2:17 - When to use frameworks vs. gut instinct for decisions
3:33 - Importance of defining roles in decision making
5:06 - DIDI model for decision making roles
7:23 - Dealing with analysis paralysis in decision making
8:35 - Handling unknown factors in decision making
11:12 - Gut decisions and subconscious decision making
13:33 - Kandis' experience as an Air Force weather forecaster
16:13 - Dealing with emotions and confirmation bias in decision-making
18:11 - Explanation of the availability heuristic
19:37 - When to establish a Project Management Office (PMO)
22:37 - Ensuring stakeholder visibility in project management
24:59 - Tools for simplifying project status visibility
27:39 - Signs of a good project manager
29:13 - Red flags of a failing project manager
29:54 - Evaluating the value of consultants
31:31 - Determining appropriate consultant fees
33:24 - Avoiding bait-and-switch with consultants
35:26 - Specialization in consulting
37:38 - How clients can maximize value from consultants
40:28 - When to end consultant relationships
42:37 - After Action Review
42:59 - Positive leadership examples
44:22 - Negative leadership examples
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