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Psychology for Project Managers

Filed under Becoming a PM, Lessons Learned | Posted by PMStudent
psychological project management

A successful project manager is expected to be able to deal with all these aspects of human behaviour, to take them into account in his project management and steer accordingly. Hence, a project manager must not only be well versed in project management methods, economic issues, economic goals and project organisation, but also in psychological aspects of human cooperation within the project environment.

Project Management: It’s About Connection, Performance and Motivation

Filed under Best Practices, Leadership | Posted by PMStudent
pandemic leadership management video call

As the pandemic has created a “new normal,” employees around the world are grappling with change. Either they must continue working from home indefinitely or they’re facing largely reconfigured and discombobulated physical offices that have been rejiggered to follow new COVID-19 protocols. They are looking to YOU to lead them through the pandemic and beyond.

Want to Be a Strong Leader? Then C-H-A-N-G-E.

leading teams through change

Being a project manager is about leading teams through change. Today, the change is wrapped in a crisis. The pandemic has compelled project teams to embrace digital transformation. More than anything, your organization needs adept and effective leadership. Leaders need to guide teams masterfully and reach goals successfully, even as uncertainty looms.
In this endeavor, keep in mind C-H-A-N-G-E. Be an expert in adapting to and thriving in change by embracing some specific characteristics.

How Coronavirus Helps YOU Improve Team Communications

Filed under Communication, Techniques | Posted by PMStudent
How Coronavirus Helps YOU Improve Team Communications

: One of the opportunities presented to you by the Coronavirus pandemic is that time typically scheduled for events, meetings, and other tasks is now open for a larger focus on team communication. This doesn’t just mean sending out a bunch of emails and hoping the content will stick. You need to use strategies that keep your team strong and cohesive.

So, You Want to Be an IT Project Manager?

Filed under Becoming a PM, Career, Definitions, Tools | Posted by PMStudent
IT Project Manager

Looking for your opportunity might not be easy, but it is worth it. It will take time. Get started by doing some research. Look at your favorite job sites and look at the project manager jobs that interest you Don’t neglect opportunities that don’t offer a great salary but do offer experience. It’s not always about money, but about connections, future opportunities and invaluable experience.