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← Sparks18 feb · 43 min

We've Managed Projects for Years, Here's What You Need To Know

We've Managed Projects for Years, Here's What You Need To Know18 feb43 min

<p>In this episode of Sparks, Milly is joined by a very familiar guest — someone she’s managed projects with for years, our very own creative director. </p><p>This episode is an honest, funny and surprisingly practical conversation about what really goes on behind the scenes of getting big ideas over the line.</p><p>From the tools and methodologies that actually make a difference, to demystifying Kanban, habit building and setting review rhythms that don’t become box-ticking exercises, this episode gets into the nuts and bolts of project management without the corporate jargon. </p><p>They also tackle the harder stuff: how to make better decisions under pressure and what to do when milestones slip (because they will).</p><p>If you’ve ever found yourself firefighting a deadline, overcomplicating your workflow, or wondering why a project that looked great on paper is quietly derailing, this one’s for you.</p><p>Settle in for candid stories, practical insights and a few “we’ve definitely done that” moments.</p><p>Chapters:</p><p>0:0 welcome to sparks </p><p>3:41 What kind of tools and methodologies to use when project managing </p><p>10:35 What’s a Kanban? </p><p>15:35 habit building </p><p>18:08 Review rhythms </p><p>25:53 Decision making </p><p>35:00 Not meeting the milestonesFollow us on</p><p>LinkedIn: </p><p>Milly Gladstone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-gladstone/</p><p>Emily Larson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larson-emily/</p><p>Interested in sparking something with us? Get in touch info@cegos.uk</p>