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Project Manager Job Description (with free copy+paste examples!)

ProjectManager.com

Anything that has a start and a finish, resulting in a product, is a project and its life cycle requires the oversight and leadership of a project manager. A project manager either takes a leadership role with an existing project team or creates one. Leadership skills. Excellent decision-making and leadership skills.

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Project Management Tools (AI and otherwise) to Transition from Project Management to Project Leadership!

The IIL Blog

Here is where Project Leadership comes into play. It is rightly maintained that successful project managers are managers who practice both strong management skills and effective leadership skills [9]. Leadership skills can be learned and leadership qualities can be developed [9], through experience and practice.

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40 Reasons PMOs Fail

Project Risk Coach

I've also had the joy and the pain of implementing three Project Management Offices (PMOs), two in Information Technology Departments and one Enterprise PMO. I've been managing projects and programs for more than 20 years. I've seen a little bit of everything. Through the years, I've noted many reasons that PMOs fail or struggle.

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How to Create a Powerful PMO Mission Statement

Rebel’s Guide to PM

State of Maine Office of Information Technology. Finally, here’s an example from the University of Mary Washington Information Technology department. Support faculty, staff, students and the UMW community as a source for project management leadership and expertise. Nourish a positive and supportive environment.

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Exploring the Future of Leadership, AI, and Diversity with Dr. Elissa Farrow

The IIL Blog

Dr. Farrow is known for her compassionate leadership and engagement approach. Dr. Leon Herszon Leon Herszon , Civil Engineer, Msc, PMP, is finishing his PhD studies and started his career at Shell managing HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment), Information Technology and strategic projects.

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Six Sigma: A Simple Guide for Project Managers

ProjectManager.com

Leadership is critical. For one, it doesn’t incorporate information technology. Six Sigma isn’t the first technique developed to improve process, but it differs from others in three significant ways: It is focused on measurable and quantifiable financial returns. The DMAIC Roadmap.

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Inside Stories Podcast Episode 14 Jim Boland Shares Insights on Leading IBM’s Global Project Management and the Transformative Role of AI in Leadership

The IIL Blog

This episode is a must-listen for lessons in leadership, innovation, and humility.