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What does project management mean to me – a Project Manager’s sermon
I never wanted to be a project manager. At various times in my life, I have wanted to be an astronaut, a physicist, a programmer, a telecoms engineer, a telecoms manager, a product manager, a management consultant and a teacher. … Continue reading
Project Start-up Meetings
You know what they say about first impressions? Good. I won’t bother repeating it, then. For a Project Manager, the Project Start-up Meeting is that chance to make a positive first impression with the team. So it is perhaps surprising … Continue reading
Posted in Project Management, Seven Essentials
Tagged PM, PM Methodology, project management practices, Start-up Meeting, Team
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The Seventh Essential: Risks
Me: “Could you show me your risk register?” PM: “There are no risks. This project is 100% safe.” Risks are all around us. There is a risk that I might get struck by a meteorite. There is a risk that … Continue reading
Posted in Project Management
Tagged PM, PM Methodology, Project Management, Risk, Risk Management, Seven Essentials
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Project Management Accreditation (in a corporate setting)
My recent experience includes 9 years in a large corporate environment, where my responsibilities included running an accreditation scheme for project managers. Why on earth would a company invest in doing something that – surely – is a problem that … Continue reading
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