Category: Articles
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Can Anyone Become a Project Manager?
Some project managers just seem to have what it takes to be successful at what they do, effectively and efficiently delivering projects over and over again. Yet other project managers seem to struggle to achieve the same success. Of course, the type of project you are involved in has an impact as does the particular…
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The basics of project management?
There are few career paths with more stability than that of a project manager. In the opinion of many top employers, project management skills even trump tech skills when it comes to the ability to place individuals as well as the longevity of employment. Technological skills can quickly become obsolete, but project management skills are…
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What Makes A Good Project Manager
Being a business leader you will not always have the possibility to manage particular tasks on your own if you are already managing other projects. In cases like this you will need to employ a project manager to implement project management planning control for your needs. Not every one of your workers possess the individuality…
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What is the Best Way to Take APM PMQ
The APM PMQ exam is one of the more beneficial exams that you can take for a career in project management. It is also among the most rigorous and so you will want to study for it. By preparing for this exam you will increase your chances of passing and doing well on it. However…
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Project Management – A Modern Profession
Most medium and large organisations will have become used to projects of one sort or another being part of their daily business. Many of those organisations have also developed a commitment to improving the success rate of their projects because they have experienced first hand what happens when an individual is assigned to managing projects…
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Do Project Managers Need In-Depth Business or Industry Knowledge?
Many people believe that for a project manager to be successful, they need to have not only good project management skills and experience but also previous experience of the business area or industry in which they are working. This view is probably so widespread because they have often, in the past, simply progressed from one…
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Training for Project Managers and Why it is Important
All professionals who wish to be successful, in whatever field, needs to continually aim to improve their skills. As project management is becoming recognised more and more as a profession, project managers need to ensure they have the appropriate training to develop their careers and that they keep their skills relevant and up-to-date. That is…
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Project Manager By Choice or Default?
Perhaps the toughest part of any project is finding and assigning the right project manager. Many organisations promote staff to this role from within the organisation. These people know the company, its ethos and the other staff who are likely to be team members. They are experienced in their current role and looking for a…
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How Lessons Learned Can Improve Project Processes
Everything learned from previous projects, whether they were successes or failures can teach a project manager important lessons. And individual project managers usually do learn from their own previous experiences, but are these “lessons learned” shared with others within the project team or within the same organisation? If they are shared, do other project managers…
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When the Project Plan is the Problem
A detailed project plan with a realistic schedule and well-defined milestones is vital for project success. Preparing the plan is one thing but it is also necessary to follow the plan – assuming that the plan is a good one. The most effective project managers understand the importance of a robust project plan with…