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The 4PM Podcast

The 4PM Podcast

By: Mounir Ajam
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Transforming 4PM through: Integration to Deliver Value!

The 4PM Podcast is the newest platform in the UrukPM Outreach Trio.

The outreach trio includes the Applied Project Management YouTube Channel, the Applied Project Management Blog Site, and the 4PM Podcast. We will use these three platforms in an integrated way to provide maximum flexibility and benefits to our community.

In these podcast episodes, we will discuss various topics related to 4PM. In this context, 4PM refers to project, program, product, and portfolio management.

Our topics include various educational content such as case studies, books, practical tips, the latest trends, the pioneering Uruk Platform, and future interviews with respected project management experts and thought leaders.

Do you have topics or questions that you would like us to discuss? Please share!

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Episodes
  • Transforming Project Management While Respecting Our Diversity - Part 2
    Aug 13 2025

    In this follow-up to Part 1, host Mounir Ajam takes a deep dive into what a complete project management method should look like—and why so many traditional models fall short.

    From the six essential components of a robust methodology to the often-overlooked power of stage gates, this episode delivers a clear roadmap for moving from a technical delivery mindset to a true value delivery approach.

    You’ll discover:

    • The difference between project owners and service providers—and why it matters
    • Six key components of a complete project management method
    • How stage gates safeguard governance, value, and decision-making
    • An inside look at the Uruk Value Delivery Model
    • Why the Discovery Phase and Operational Readiness can make or break success

    If you’re ready to move beyond frameworks and buzzwords and start building methods that deliver strategic value from concept through operations, this episode is your blueprint.

    🔗 Learn more and access free resources at www.urukpm.com

    Explore more project management insights at www.urukpm.com

    Connect with Uruk Project Management:

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    8 mins
  • Transforming Project Management While Respecting Our Diversity - Part 1
    Aug 6 2025

    In this powerful first installment of a two-part series, host Mounir Ajam unpacks the deep-rooted challenges that continue to plague the project management profession—even after decades of certifications, guides, and frameworks.

    Drawing from his paper, "Transforming Project Management While Respecting Our Diversity," Mounir takes a strategic lens to explore:

    • Why project failure rates remain high across industries
    • The persistent confusion between methods, tools, and delivery approaches like Agile or Hybrid
    • The lack of a unified definition of success in project work
    • And the urgent need for integrated, value-driven systems that move beyond task management

    He also challenges the industry's current understanding of project phases, organizational maturity, and the myth of “project management software,” setting the stage for a bold transformation in how we define, manage, and deliver successful outcomes.

    👉 Tune in to lay the foundation for part two, where Mounir introduces the Uruk Value Delivery Model and the blueprint for designing real, adaptable project management methods that fit your organizational context.

    📍 Learn more at www.urukpm.com

    Explore more project management insights at www.urukpm.com

    Connect with Uruk Project Management:

    Uruk PM | Blog
    Uruk Project Management | LinkedIn
    Uruk PM | Twitter
    Uruk PM | Facebook
    Uruk PM | Instagram
    Uruk PM | Youtube

    #UrukPM #ProjectManagement #Podcast



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    12 mins
  • Managing Projects Beyond Agile and Waterfall
    Jul 30 2025

    Is project management really about choosing between Agile or Waterfall—or is there something deeper we’re missing?

    In this thought-provoking episode of the 4PM Podcast, host Mounir Ajam challenges the traditional narratives around Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project approaches. Drawing from years of industry experience and research at Uruk Project Management, Mounir introduces a new way of thinking: one that centers on value, context, and adaptability—not labels.

    You’ll discover:

    • Why Agile and Waterfall are product development approaches—not project management methods
    • The two core principles that guide effective project delivery
    • The Value Delivery Methodology (VDM) and its six essential components
    • How every project—regardless of method—must move through a full life cycle
    • The common myths that hinder real progress in project environments
    • What truly makes a project manager successful in today's complex landscape

    Whether you manage billion-dollar infrastructure or lean digital projects, this episode offers clarity on how to build fit-for-purpose systems that deliver lasting value.

    🔗 Visit urukpm.com for the companion article and graphics.

    Explore more project management insights at www.urukpm.com

    Connect with Uruk Project Management:

    Uruk PM | Blog
    Uruk Project Management | LinkedIn
    Uruk PM | Twitter
    Uruk PM | Facebook
    Uruk PM | Instagram
    Uruk PM | Youtube

    #UrukPM #ProjectManagement #Podcast



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    12 mins
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