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One of the most important characteristics that a Project Manager needs is Grit. In our context, it means perseverance and passion for long term goals.
...To become an exceptional Project Manager, you need to learn how to learn from failure. I’ll talk about the secret to this, via the idea of failing fast.
...Projects create change for people. And the success of projects often depends on how well you manage that change. Here’s a primer in Change Management.
...What is CAPM? It is PMI’s entry-level professional qualification: Certified Associate in Project Management. All the basics you need in a short video.
...If you don’t control stress, it will control you. Stress is a key topic for Project Managers. My biggest Project Management failure revolved around stress.
...When you have been managing projects for a while, you will start to notice that some things are always true. Each of these ‘Project Management Rules‘ reminds us of something important about Project Management, so I have been collecting them for nearly 20 years.
...This set of Project Management rules is valuable guidance to all of us. So, take a look at my 12 rules for Project Management and let me know yours.
...Project Delivery is the easy part. Once you have defined and planned your project, the delivery stage is where you can sit back and relax…
...Scoping is the hardest part of Project Management. A Scope Management Plan will help you navigate the scoping process, and take advantage of your hard work.
...There’s an old saying: ‘Time is money’. When working on one thing, you lose the chance to use your time more productively. It’s all about Opportunity Cost.
...In this video, I’m focusing on Project Planning. And asking what is the key deliverable in your project plan? The answer’s not what you expect.
...Vacation, sabbatical, business trip, holiday, parental leave… How can you prepare so that you can do leave your project and feel confident?
...Negotiation is a skill that project managers use nearly every day. But, as the stakes get higher, it becomes more important to know how to negotiate.
...The Rule of Silence… There are few techniques in Project Management techniques as simple as this one. It’s a free source of power in your next meeting.
...What is Sunk Cost? …and the Sunk Cost Trap, or Sunk Cost Fallacy? It’s an important concept for project management. In this video, I tell you what it is.
...You’re a busy person. So that’s why it’s important that you crack personal productivity, and get more done in the time available.
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