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S5E103: The Project Economy with Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez

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S5E103

S5E103: The Project Economy with Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez

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In this epsiode, Dale and Val catch up with Antonio on the interesting world and growth of project management across the globe. With an economy shaken by the pandemic, it seems projects are becoming more and more important, not just to the client and sectors they serve, but more broadly as a product unto themselves, contributing directly to the countries GDP. Our guest in this episode is no stranger to the trends of project management and provide clarity and insight as an author on this subject, in various online forums and books. VM - Author of the Harvard Business Review Project Management Handbook and four other books, Antonio is the creator of concepts such as the Project Economy and the Project Manifesto. His research and global impact in modern management have been recognized by Thinkers50. Former Chairman of the Project Management Institute, he is the founder of Projects&Co and co-founder of the Strategy Implementation Institute. >>>>> Born in Madrid, Spain, and educated in Germany, Mexico, Italy, and the United States, Antonio is fluent in five languages. He has an MBA from London Business School. He is a member of Marshall Goldsmith 100 coaches. You can follow Antonio through his LinkedIn Newsletter - Lead Projects Successfully and website. Proudly sponsored by:PlanAcademy.com | InEight.com | Prosci.com Stay safe, be disruptive and have fun doing it!#ProjectManagement #Technology #PMO #ProjectControls #Leadership #Culture #ProjectCertifications

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Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez

Author, Professor, Speaker, Founder at Projects & Co // Strategy Implementation Institute

VM - Author of the _[Harvard Business Review Project Management Handbook](https://www.amazon.com/Harvard-Business-Project-Management-Handbook/dp/1647821266)_ and four other books, Antonio is the creator of concepts such as the Project Economy and the Project Manifesto. His research and global impact in modern management have been recognized by Thinkers50. Former Chairman of the Project Management Institute, he is the founder of [Projects&Co](https://projectsnco.com/) and co-founder of the [Strategy Implementation Institute](https://www.strategyimplementationinstitute.org/). \>>>>> Born in Madrid, Spain, and educated in Germany, Mexico, Italy, and the United States, Antonio is fluent in five languages. He has an MBA from London Business School. He is a member of Marshall Goldsmith 100 coaches. You can follow Antonio through his [LinkedIn Newsletter - Lead Projects Successfully](https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/lead-projects-successfully-6820596029113565184/) and [website](https://antonionietorodriguez.com/).

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