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- CAPM vs PMP – Which Should You Choose? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Kahina MorissetIf you want to further your career in project management, you need to acquire certifications that will boost your credentials. Two certifications that are mostly sought after by project management professionals are Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Project Management ...
Views: 8305 - 5 traits every leader should have - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Kahina MorissetWhat is the definition of a leader? Many people confuse leaders with managers, claiming that a leader is organized, methodical, detail-oriented, etc. While all of this may be true, and certainly these are traits that effective managers should have, they are not necessarily the characteristics ...
Views: 4915(1 vote) - Project management methodologies pros and cons - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Kahina MorissetThere are a vast number of project management methodologies that can be used, and often the one that is selected is a matter of personal preference. These methodologies are essentially the different ways in which projects are started, planned, and executed, to their successful completion. And ...
Views: 4379 - Top 10 Best Mobile Apps For Project Management - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Kahina MorissetGone are the days when you have to be in your office for hours on end to be able to handle project management tasks. The demand for “project management on the go” is significantly felt particularly by dedicated project managers who wish to establish solid communication in the team even when they ...
Views: 1932 - Best practices of project managers in goal setting - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Kahina MorissetWhen setting goals related to project management, there are a number of questions a project manager should ask him or herself. The first and most important of these would be: what is the goal of the project? This seems simple, and yet, it can have a quite detailed response beyond an easy answer ...
Views: 1569 - Different career paths for PMP aspirants - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Kahina MorissetOne question that many people have when it comes to the PMP – and understandably so – is whether or not it can truly help them in their career path. Is it worth all the time and money spent to get the certification? The PMP is certainly an internationally recognized certification, but in these ...
Views: 1355 - Project Management: Putting Yourself In Their Shoes - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Kahina MorissetAs a project manager, you know that you have to be on your toes, and a huge part of your job is predicting issues or shortfalls that may arise. How do you get yourself in the mindset to successfully foresee issues that can come up in a project? You have to put yourself in other people’s shoes. ...
Views: 1262 - Authenticating Leadership: Top 3 Qualities of an Authentic Leader - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Kahina MorissetThere are many thoughts as to what exactly constitutes leadership. Is it having a vision? Being able to manage people through any kinds of trials and tribulations? Having a charismatic presence? There are as many theories as there are different types of leaders, and it’s not always easy to ...
Views: 1248 - Why you should find a mentor to help you through the PMP - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Kahina MorissetThe Project Management Professional (PMP) process can be a lengthy and difficult one to navigate, even though there’s a good deal of information that can be found on the internet as to how best to handle the process. Yet there can be conflicting information as well. Should you study alone? With ...
Views: 1103 - Importance of completing your project management portfolio - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Kahina MorissetProject portfolio management involves not just running multiple projects, but rather, making sure that each portfolio has been assessed by business values and how it fits into the larger strategic picture. In essence, the portfolio should be designed to achieve a specific or defined business ...
Views: 1057 - Changes Coming To The PMP Exam - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Kahina MorissetIf you’ve read our newsletter that went out today, you’re aware of the changes coming to the PMP Exam this August. If you haven’t then here’s some more information on what you should know about the PMP exam changes that take effect on August 31st, 2011… If you’ve read our newsletter that ...
Views: 981 - What Your Office Says About You As A Project Manager - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Kahina MorissetMost project managers have observed in everyday life, which of the high ranking office employees demonstrate their power and authority by making use of the office space that they have been provided with. So, like our body and facial expressions reveal a lot about what we want to communicate; our ...
Views: 966 - Tools For The Virtual Project Manager - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Kahina MorissetIt’s no secret that project managers are increasingly being hired as virtual or remote employees or even freelancers. There are benefits to both the employer and the employee for working remotely. Employers hiring freelance project managers don’t have to provide benefits, computers, or even ...
Views: 955 - 10 Tips For New Project Managers Looking To Measure Up - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Kahina MorissetProject management is a competitive industry. With the increasing number of project managers, keeping an edge over the other competitors can be quite challenging. If you are a project manager and want to be steps ahead of your competitors, here are 10 tips on how to further your career: 1. ...
Views: 902 - Job Search Tips for Project Managers - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Kahina MorissetWhile employment for Project Managers is relatively stable compared to other professions, someone looking for a job in this field should still understand the best way to go about this search, so as to get the best results. These days, with fewer companies hiring and more and more applicants ...
Views: 877 - “I” Is Not A Part of Team - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Kahina MorissetWe can choose our friends, but not our family and many times, not our co-workers. A part of life for many of us is working with people that we may not prefer to work with. Sometimes in life, you have to learn to work with people whether you can stand them or not. Something we’ve seen a lot of on ...
Views: 825 - Project Management: Assessing Your Team - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Kahina MorissetOne essential skill that every leader should have revolves around the ability to assess his or her team. A leader is truly only as good as his followers and his ability to motivate and inspire those followers – and the truth is that some people are simply not team players, nor are they able to ...
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