Episode 12: Beyond Tasks - Reinventing Project Management with Leantime

About the Episode:

In this insightful episode of the Beyond the Building podcast, host Kevin Carney sits down with Gloria Folaron, the founder and Head of Product of Leantime and Denise Beachley, CIO of Kingsmen Software. The episode delves into the unique approach Leantime brings to project management software, aiming to create a system that people genuinely want to use.

Key Points Covered:

1. Gloria's Background: From an ER nurse to an alpaca farmer, Gloria's diverse experiences have shaped her innovative approach to project management.
2. Lean Time's Philosophy: Focused on using behavioral science and motivational psychology, Lean Time is designed to intrinsically motivate users, prioritizing goals and strategy over mere task execution.
3. Impact of ADHD: Gloria shares personal insights on how ADHD influenced her vision for Lean Time, emphasizing cognitive accessibility and motivation.
4. The Challenge with Traditional Project Management: Discussion about the limitations and inconsistencies in traditional project management methodologies.
5. Future Plans: Gloria discusses upcoming features, integrations, and growth strategies for Lean Time, including fundraising efforts and participation in accelerator programs.

About the Guest: Gloria Folaron, Founder & Head of Product of Leantime

About the Guest Co-Host: Denise Beachley, CIO & Partner of Kingsmen Software

Denise is a partner and the CIO at Kingsmen Software. She is a leader in software delivery, product development and program management in the information technology and financial services industries. She is an experienced Program Evangelist with a demonstrated history in Business Process and Requirements Analysis, IT Strategy, and Team Building. 

About the Host: Kevin Carney, Managing Partner of Kingsmen Software

Kevin Carney is a Managing Partner at Kingsmen Software. As Client Partner, Kevin assists clients in their transition from Sales to Delivery and then maintains a relationship to ensure successful completion. A Finance major by training, Kevin bridges the gap between business and technology, especially for Kingsmen’s banking and capital markets clients. Kevin has 30 years of experience in consulting to financial services institutions. 

About Kingsmen Software:

We are dedicated, experienced practitioners of software development. We grow software iteratively and adapt quickly to changing business objectives, so we deliver the right software at the right time. Our proven approach combines processes, tooling, automation, and frameworks to enable scalability, efficiency, and business agility. Meanwhile, our advisory & coaching services enable technology leaders, business partners and their teams to learn and adapt their way to sustainable, collaborative, and data-driven operating models.