A member of the pmStudent community contacted me for advice about where she should focus her efforts with the end goal of being a great project manager.  I’ll give my thoughts, and would love to get input for her from the rest of you as well.
“I am wondering if it is better to be a [...] Read more »

Some of you may have noticed that I used to have a link for Method123 and MPMM above the comment box on each post.  I’ve removed them and am no longer recommending them.
I have heard good things about them which is why I chose to put the links up in the first place.  They may [...] Read more »

Craig over at Better Projects proposed a meme on modeling for his fellow bloggers.  (link)
I’m keen to see what you guys put up – what models are we using and how?
Ishikawa Diagram
The first one I remember using was not as a project manager, but very relevant.  It was a form of an Ishikawa diagram I [...] Read more »

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ESI International revealed the 2009 Top 10 project management trends that will impact both private and public sector organizations this year. Identified by a global panel of ESI’s veteran consultants and senior management, these trends point to organizational need for expertise while coping with tighter budgets, fewer financial and human [...] Read more »

When I’m reading ads and postings for jobs, what does it mean when PMP certification is mentioned? Or when it’s not mentioned at all? Is it a need, a want, or just fear? Read more »

BRIDGING THE COMMUNICATION GAP THROUGH TECHNICAL AWARENESS
Many project managers are extremely successful in their role by simply managing a project plan and checking off tasks as they become “100% complete”. They’re able to manage teams, create budgets, assess risk… pretty much perform all of the basic and yet complex project manager duties. And more importantly, [...] Read more »