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Project Zero
From first steps to best practices — stories that shaped project leaders.
Project Zero is a podcast for project managers — and the PM-curious — who want more than frameworks and certifications. Each episode features a project leader, highlighting first projects and the pivotal lessons that shaped their approach to leadership, collaboration, and delivery.
From unexpected missteps to breakthrough moments, these conversations reveal what it really takes to grow into a confident, competent project manager. It’s honest, insightful, and designed to help you lead better — whether you're managing your first task or your hundredth milestone.
Project Zero
Episode 18: Developing a Custom Onboarding Plan from Scratch with Matt Mayabb
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In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews Matt Mayabb, Senior Director of Program Management at NeuroFlow. Matt discusses his journey from working at Humana to being part of NeuroFlow through its acquisition of Quartet Health. He details his nonlinear path in project management, sharing experiences from his early career in a call center to leading complex healthcare projects. Matt highlights key skills for project managers, the importance of listening and empathy, and the potential impacts of AI on the field. He also shares insights into his first major project, onboarding a new executive at Humana, and offers advice for aspiring project managers.
00:00 Introduction to Project Zero
00:18 Meet Matt Mayabb: Senior Director at NeuroFlow
01:20 Journey from Quartet Health to NeuroFlow
01:52 Matt's Pathway into Project Management
04:56 Implementing Innovative Programs at Quartet
15:54 Advice for Aspiring Project Managers
17:53 The Impact of AI on Project Management
21:28 Defining Success in Project Management
23:26 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Connect with Matt Mayabb
- LinkedIn: Matt Mayabb
Connect with Alex Tuck
- Personal LinkedIn: Alex Tuck
- Website: www.tuckconsultinggroup.com
- Company LinkedIn: Tuck Consulting Group
Email: alex@tuckconsultinggroup.com
