Contributed by Leila Rezaiguia For years, leadership coaching has been seen as an integral aspect of any powerful organization. Its prominence has grown as the coaching’s value is now regarded as a worthwhile investment resulting in more effective, engaged leadership. For this reason, more and more organizations are looking for ways to spread coaching […]
“Alright, if I lend two of my best testing resources to you next week, then you will add me as a member to the Project Methodology Council, right?” asked Jim. “Ok Jim, I really do need two of your strongest testing resources to get us back on track, so if you and your resources deliver, […]
As a project manager, you prioritize building and strengthening stakeholder relationships for good reason. Every supplier, investor, employee, and project sponsor involved shares a vested interest in the success of the project and, on a larger scale, the entire company. Author Simon Simek notes in his book that a business’s success is measured by longevity […]
Contributed by Sara Williams Source: PeppyBiz Leadership. Financial tracking. Data management and analysis. Risk management. Organization. What are all these terms? These are just a few of the roles and responsibilities fulfilled by the project manager. Yes, you read that right. A project manager’s job is overwhelming. It is all of the roles combined into […]
by Kevin Eikenberry As you read the title of this article if you are thinking, “What commute? I don’t have one anymore,” I hope you will read on, and read carefully. And if you lead a team that became remote workers last year, this is for you too – even if you are still going […]
Contributed to pmStudent by Jenny Rothe Do you want to become a project manager but stay in control of your time? Then, you’re probably looking at a freelance career in the field. In fact, freelancing is an especially lucrative career now that businesses are looking to cut costs and are actively looking for remote […]
Contributed by Riley Clark “The times – they are a-changin’”, Bob Dylan sang in one of his most notable songs ever. And indeed, they are. So, it’s absolutely critical for every person to learn to adapt to these changes. The idea also applies both to businesses and personal lives. Yet, most people are resistant to […]
At work, we are constantly juggling tasks, people, meetings, and projects all at once. With all of these moving parts, communication and organization can become difficult. Project management software can be a great solution to staying on top of tasks in a busy workplace. But what is the return on investment of project management? Is […]
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.
If you wish to hear back from the recruiter, your resume needs to stand out. It is YOUR responsibility to make sure that the recruiters are aware of YOUR skills.
You need to show quantifiable accomplishments and how your leadership added value to the organization.
Don't keep repeating the same mistakes over and over again. It takes practice to capture lessons learned and to make use of those lessons as we move forward. What could you do better?