Surfing Chaos Audio Newsletter

Storytelling and the AI Ready Project Manager

In this episode, Stu and Dave discuss the power of storytelling, the impact of AI on project management, time management strategies, upcoming training sessions, and their activities at the Vancouver Scrum Gathering. Global Scrum Gathering Vancouver 2026 - May 3-6 https://www.scrumalliance.org/events/global [https://www.scrumalliance.org/events/global] Dave's Sessions Gain Confidence as an AI Ready Project Manager - April 28 11 AM Eastern https://maven.com/p/4ac5d0/gain-confidence-as-an-ai-ready-project-manager [https://maven.com/p/4ac5d0/gain-confidence-as-an-ai-ready-project-manager] AI Ready Project Manager One Day Accelerator - May 23 https://maven.com/c4g-academy/ai-ready-project-manager [https://maven.com/c4g-academy/ai-ready-project-manager] Dave's Scrum Certification Classes: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dave-prior-classes-4758623 [https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dave-prior-classes-4758623] Stuart's Sessions Visual Thinking for Effective Collaboration - April 27 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stuartyoungtrainingltd/2090279 [https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stuartyoungtrainingltd/2090279] All Stu's upcoming classes https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stuartyoungtrainingltd [https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stuartyoungtrainingltd] Find Stuart https://linktr.ee/stuartliveart [https://linktr.ee/stuartliveart] Find Dave https://linktr.ee/mrsungo [https://linktr.ee/mrsungo] No One Is Coming to Save You: The Power-Ups you need to surf the chaos * Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/yv7chp54 [https://tinyurl.com/yv7chp54] * Leanpub: https://leanpub.com/surfthechaos [https://leanpub.com/surfthechaos]

AI & the Project Manager EP005

This episode explores the integration of AI into enterprise, project management in the AI era, and future skills needed to thrive alongside AI. Guests share insights on AI readiness, skill development, and upcoming training opportunities. Takeaways * AI readiness programs provide valuable insights into enterprise AI adoption * Project managers need to adapt to AI-driven workflows or risk obsolescence * Developing visual thinking skills enhances communication and collaboration in AI contexts Chapters 00:00 Skills in the Age of AI 02:16 The Role of Project Management in AI 03:41 Future Trends and Skills Investment 05:04 Systems of Imperfection Podcast Introduction 06:29 Visual Thinking and Communication Links * AI Ready Certification by C4G Enterprises - https://maven.com/c4g-academy/ai-ready [https://maven.com/c4g-academy/ai-ready] * Systems of Imperfection Podcast - https://systemsofimperfection.riverside.com/ [https://systemsofimperfection.riverside.com/] * The Responsive Chord by Tony Schwartz https://tinyurl.com/4sb4kcvj [https://tinyurl.com/4sb4kcvj] Find Stuart  linktr.ee/stuartliveart [http://linktr.ee/stuartliveart] Find Dave  linktr.ee/mrsungo [http://linktr.ee/mrsungo] To get a discount on upcoming classes just email dave@drunkenpmradio.com [dave@drunkenpmradio.com] No One Is Coming to Save You: The Power-Ups you need to surf the chaos Amazon: tinyurl.com/yv7chp54 [http://tinyurl.com/yv7chp54] Leanpub: leanpub.com/surfthechaos [http://leanpub.com/surfthechaos] ****************************************************** The soundbed at the start and end of the podcast was built using samples from freesound.org/ [http://freesound.org/] Waves on Rocks with CP water and surf.wav by sparxx001 -- freesound.org/s/684383/ [http://freesound.org/s/684383/] -- License: Creative Commons 0 SFXShuffling Dominos_Ennerdale_Xena_Owsfx.wav by Xena123457 -- freesound.org/s/709628/ [http://freesound.org/s/709628/] -- License: Creative Commons 0 RussianMeteorite_SFX.flac by jongrubbs -- freesound.org/s/178182/ [http://freesound.org/s/178182/] -- License: Creative Commons 0 Weather station on 5450 kHz in USB RAF Volmet 220113.wav by klankbeeld -- freesound.org/s/614719/ [http://freesound.org/s/614719/] -- License: Attribution 4.0 Sounded created using the following samples: Floyd Filtertron Riding G.wav by aceinet -- freesound.org/s/424240/ [http://freesound.org/s/424240/] -- License: Attribution 4.0

Surfing Chaos Episode 004 - Stu’s Big One

Agile or waterfall? Wrong question. In our latest Surf the Chaos episode, we revisit a topic that keeps coming up — organizations aren't choosing between methodologies anymore. They're dissolving the barrier entirely and just grabbing whatever tool works. Multifaceted skills are winning over rigid roles. And in our Throwing Bones segment, we get into something that'll resonate with anyone job hunting right now: the ATS screening system is starting to crack. Resumes are being gamed, fake candidates are appearing in interviews, and the whole process is slowly having a break down — but there's a glimmer of hope with groups working to bring humans back into hiring. Episode 4 is out now. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. #SurfTheChaos #Agile #FutureOfWork #Hiring #Podcast #neuland Neuland https://www.neuland.com/ [https://www.neuland.com/] Find Stuart linktr.ee/stuartliveart [http://linktr.ee/stuartliveart] Find Dave linktr.ee/mrsungo [http://linktr.ee/mrsungo] No One Is Coming to Save You: The Power-Ups you need to surf the chaos * Amazon: tinyurl.com/yv7chp54 [http://tinyurl.com/yv7chp54] * Leanpub: leanpub.com/surfthechaos [http://leanpub.com/surfthechaos]

Future Skills EP003

Your job title explains where you've been. Your skills define where you're going. On the latest episode of Surfing Chaos, Stuart and Dave dig into why that distinction matters more than ever — LinkedIn is reporting a 25% increase in skill-based job postings, growing five times faster than traditional hiring criteria. The skills rising to the top aren't technical tools. They're human ones: analytical thinking, resilience, emotional intelligence, curiosity. And they raise an interesting question — is project management a skill, or a professional craft built over decades? Episode 3 is out now. Link in the comments. Upcoming Classes and Events * March 12: CSPO (Dave) [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/certified-scrum-product-owner-cspo-registration-1852892875469?aff=odcleoeventsincollection] * March 16: ACSPO (Dave) [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-certified-scrum-product-owner-a-cspo-registration-1857643956079?aff=odcleoeventsincollection] * April 13: CSM (Dave) [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/certified-scrummaster-csm-tickets-1981874448827?aff=odcleoeventsincollection] * April 27: Visual Thinking for Collaboration micro-credential (Stuart) [https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stuartyoungtrainingltd/2090279] * May 11–12 CSPO in Birmingham face-to-face (Stuart) [https://lnkd.in/eC9PQRej] * June 10 CSPO in Edinburgh (Stuart) [https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stuartyoungtrainingltd/2068121] Find Stuart https://linktr.ee/stuartliveart [https://linktr.ee/stuartliveart] Find Dave https://linktr.ee/mrsungo [https://linktr.ee/mrsungo] No One Is Coming to Save You: The Power-Ups you need to surf the chaos Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/yv7chp54 [https://tinyurl.com/yv7chp54] Leanpub: https://leanpub.com/surfthechaos [https://leanpub.com/surfthechaos] ****************************************************** The soundbed at the start and end of the podcast was built using samples from https://freesound.org/ [https://freesound.org/] Waves on Rocks with CP water and surf.wav by sparxx001 -- https://freesound.org/s/684383/ [https://freesound.org/s/684383/] -- License: Creative Commons 0 SFXShuffling Dominos_Ennerdale_Xena_Owsfx.wav by Xena123457 -- https://freesound.org/s/709628/ [https://freesound.org/s/709628/] -- License: Creative Commons 0 RussianMeteorite_SFX.flac by jongrubbs -- https://freesound.org/s/178182/ [https://freesound.org/s/178182/] -- License: Creative Commons 0 Weather station on 5450 kHz in USB RAF Volmet 220113.wav by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/614719/ [https://freesound.org/s/614719/] -- License: Attribution 4.0 Sounded created using the following samples: Floyd Filtertron Riding G.wav by aceinet -- https://freesound.org/s/424240/ [https://freesound.org/s/424240/] -- License: Attribution 4.0

Index Cards and Envelopes - The Manifesto is Nigh! EP002

Busy brain? Moving feet? This one's for you. In this episode, Dave and Stu cover the tools, trends, and mindset shifts worth your attention right now. Stu makes the case for a surprisingly powerful low-tech feedback tool (index cards and envelopes — trust the process), then calls out the "waiting trap" that's keeping too many people stuck while the world moves on without them. Dave shares a heads-up on the upcoming Enterprise Agility Manifesto, dropping March 3rd from PMI and the Agile Alliance — and tempers expectations with just the right amount of agile-community realism. Plus: upcoming training classes, a CSPO in Edinburgh, a talk in Finland, and a book your mother-in-law might just love. Short. Sharp. Worth your time. Find Stuart https://linktr.ee/stuartliveart [https://linktr.ee/stuartliveart] Find Dave https://linktr.ee/mrsungo [https://linktr.ee/mrsungo] No One Is Coming to Save You: The Power-Ups you need to surf the chaos Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/yv7chp54 [https://tinyurl.com/yv7chp54] Leanpub: https://leanpub.com/surfthechaos [https://leanpub.com/surfthechaos] ****************************************************** The soundbed at the start and end of the podcast was built using samples from https://freesound.org/ [https://freesound.org/] Waves on Rocks with CP water and surf.wav by sparxx001 -- https://freesound.org/s/684383/ [https://freesound.org/s/684383/] -- License: Creative Commons 0 SFXShuffling Dominos_Ennerdale_Xena_Owsfx.wav by Xena123457 -- https://freesound.org/s/709628/ [https://freesound.org/s/709628/] -- License: Creative Commons 0 RussianMeteorite_SFX.flac by jongrubbs -- https://freesound.org/s/178182/ [https://freesound.org/s/178182/] -- License: Creative Commons 0 Weather station on 5450 kHz in USB RAF Volmet 220113.wav by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/614719/ [https://freesound.org/s/614719/] -- License: Attribution 4.0 Sounded created using the following samples: Floyd Filtertron Riding G.wav by aceinet -- https://freesound.org/s/424240/ [https://freesound.org/s/424240/] -- License: Attribution 4.0