Curious Chris - Technical Program Manager (TPM)
Curious Chris - Technical Program Manager (TPM) - BetaHello, my name is Chris St. John, as a Program Manager I am lucky enough to have a job I love and am constantly researching ways to improve. This site is a way for me to share out what I found interesting, please share your favorites and let me know what you think. Thank you.My obsession is learning the many ways to help teams win. This site summarizes the nuggets I have found and questions I ponder. Please reach out to share your favorites.Usual disclaimer - These ideas, rants and questions are my own opinions alone.
Hall of Fame (HOF) Links
Best of the best, resources that changed my point of view.
| Date | Title | Question to ponder | Link(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timeless | PMO Impact Engine | How to build a strategy delivery system? | link |
| Pretty Old | JD Meier - How I was on time and on budget at Microsoft | What is a common sense framework to manage programs? Who to create an environment of energy and excitement? | link |
| Sept 2021 | How big tech manages projects? | What do these tech giants do differently? | link |
Running List of Links
Interesting articles and learnings, also used as a memory aid for me :-)
| Date | Title | Question to ponder | Link(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 27 | How to Crush Your Authority Without Realizing It | How to gain your authority? | link |
| July 26 | What Netflix got right? Truthworks with Mik Kiersten | How multiple structures compete and slow scale | link |
| July 2026 | Hard truth about soft skills | Why is it always about people? And why do we forget this? | link |
Contact Me
What questions do you have? What has helped you?