The Future of Project Management Across Borders with James Louttit - VistaTalks Ep 186

James Louttit, Founder and lead trainer at Impactful Project Management, PMI's Project Management Professional of the Year, and award-winning author of Leading Impactful Teams, joins Host Simon Hodgkins on this episode of VistaTalks. The conversation explored James's personal journey, his people-first philosophy, and his practical approach to solving real-world project challenges

James Louttit's story is a reminder that project management is not about following a process for its own sake. It is about people, clarity, and building long-term capability. His work with Impactful Project Management and the Impactful PM Hub embodies this ethos, creating tools and communities that enable leaders and teams to deliver with purpose.

00:00 - James Louttit - VistaTalks Ep 186

01:20 - From Burnout to a New Approach

06:41 - People-First Project Management

09:56 - Creating Clarity Across Cultures

12:01 - Process vs. Empowerment

14:27 - The Impactful PM Hub

17:22 - Everyone Is a Project Manager

26:14 - Future Trends in Project Management

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