The Challenge to Succeed

There are very few enterprises that truly surpass the wonders of good fiction, while becoming firmly grounded in the psyche of nations and real history. NASA can claim that status - and only a handful of individuals can be recognized for the exceptional contribution they have made to that organization’s innovative reach for success.Michael Ciannilli is one of those people. He is NASA’s Program Manager for the Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned Program and has worked for the administration for over 24 years, during which time he’s seen great success and great tragedy - including the destruction in flight of the space shuttle Challenger. In conversation with PMI’s chief operating officer, Joseph Cahill, he talks about how he and his teams work to enhance the efficacy of complex programs, and deliver lessons learned through inspirational projects.

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The nature of work is changing. As organizations restructure their activities around projects and programs during a time of unprecedented change and complexity, they’re also called on to reimagine how problems are solved and how work gets done. This takes a deep commitment to collaboration, empathy and innovation. Through this podcast series, ‘Center Stage: The Project Economy’, PMI presents the real meaning of innovative change, focusing on the strengths of virtual teams and cross-functional project-based work. We’ll help you stay on top of the trends and see what’s ahead for The Project Economy, and your career.