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.

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.

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.

They also tackle the harder stuff: how to make better decisions under pressure and what to do when milestones slip (because they will).

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.

Settle in for candid stories, practical insights and a few “we’ve definitely done that” moments.

Chapters:

0:0 welcome to sparks

3:41 What kind of tools and methodologies to use when project managing

10:35 What’s a Kanban?

15:35 habit building

18:08 Review rhythms

25:53 Decision making

35:00 Not meeting the milestonesFollow us on

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Milly Gladstone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-gladstone/

Emily Larson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larson-emily/

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