Yes, you need to understand project management. Master those technical aspects of creating a schedule and a budget, and leading your team to clearly define the project scope. If you want to be more than an administrator, it is all about people.
Category Archives: Becoming a PM
A pmStudent Crossover Episode: Terry Tucker and Sustainable Excellence
Today on pmStudent we have a ‘crossover’ episode. On some of your favorite TV series or even in some movies, there are episodes or scenes where two different sets of storylines or characters collide. Margaret Meloni, your pmStudent community leader happily teaches you how to be the best project manager that you can be. And, […]
The WBS Don’t Go it Alone
The project scope is finalized. You feel like throwing a celebration. It took more time than planned, but it seems like all of the stakeholders have agreed on what is really needed to meet project objectives. About five minutes after receiving final scope approval, your stakeholders began asking about more definitive estimates for schedule and […]
Liberal Studies for Better Leadership
Professionals, project managers included, have felt a strong need to upskill for career development since the pandemic began. Leaders who lacked key skills for a heavily-digital future found themselves less likely to get new jobs or be assigned vital projects without those capabilities. Many companies and organizations are also placing emphasis on continuous learning for […]
Help Make pmStudent Even Better
We all need to conduct an honest assessment of our skills and knowledge. To take a look at where we are, where we want to go, and how to move forward. True for us as individuals, and true for pmStudent too. Sometimes you work with your colleagues to solicit feedback, to help you with your […]
Why YOU Care About the WBS
If it is not in the work breakdown structure (WBS), then it is not in the project! This may sound harsh but take these words to heart. Your WBS is where your scope lives. Yes, you have a team member(s) to work with your stakeholders to fully define your project scope. And that scope is […]
Things Your WBS Does NOT DO
The work breakdown structure (WBS) is such a useful tool. And truthfully, once I learned about it, I wondered how I had managed without it. I stumbled into project management. I definitely did not know what I did not know. One day, a group of consultants were walking us through some project planning techniques, and […]
Back by Popular Demand: Mindfulness and Compassionate Leadership
A FREE Webinar on April 25, 2022, at 5:30 pm Pacific With Dr. Ehssan Sakhaee and Dr, Margaret Meloni (your pmStudent Community Leader) Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mindfulness-and-compassion-leadership-for-the-new-normal-tickets-310246213777 Use code LEADWITHCOMPASSION to attend for free. Mindful and Compassionate Leadership in the New Normal The recent pandemic has caused major shifts in our organisations and teams, requiring rapid […]
Free Webinar: Mindfulness & Compassionate Leadership for the New Normal
Mindful and Compassionate Leadership in the New Normal The recent pandemic has caused major shifts in our organisations and teams, requiring rapid adaptation and resilience. Leadership in the new normal requires us to build stronger bonds with the people we lead and work with. Mindful and compassionate leaders ensure that they are less likely to […]
Six Steps to an Effective Workflow
In her previous article, You Need a Project Workflow, pmStudent contributor Sara Sparrow taught us how a project workflow helps manage risks, increases team efficiency, and brings clarity to project work. In this helpful follow-up, Sara gives us tips on how to create your project workflow. Start At The End Believe it or not, when […]