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Planning For and Managing Successful Projects w/ Clint Padgett

The Manufacturing Executive · 6 May 2025 · 42m · Episode 256

What this episode covers

Clint Padgett, CEO of Project Success Inc., explains his 'shifting the worry curve' methodology, which replaces reactive panic with proactive planning to improve project outcomes. He contrasts the traditional 'uninformed optimism' phase with his approach of front-loading planning sessions to establish clear accountability and early problem identification. Padgett argues that investing time upfront in face-to-face planning reduces costs, improves quality, and prevents the emotional toll of the 'panic phase' common in manufacturing and construction projects.

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established companies

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Companies
Project Success Inc., Coca-Cola, Caterpillar, Guerrilla 76
Also
Georgia Tech, Duke University

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