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7 Ways Project Manager Roles Are Changing

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Project leadership is in flux and a good manager knows never to become complacent. These new skills are reflected in the new Project Management Institute (PMI) guidelines for certification and professional development units (PDUs) needed to maintain certification, a new triad of skills they’re calling the “Talent Triangle.”

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How to Earn Leadership PDUs for PMP Renewal in 2020

Rebel’s Guide to PM

If you are like many Project Management Professional ( PMP )® certification holders, you might be finding it hard to source enough quality learning materials for your Leadership PDUs. In this article we’ll look at what Leadership PDUs are and how many you need, and what activities count towards your PDU total in the Leadership category.

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PMI Membership for Professionals and Students: Is it Worth It?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

So you’re considering joining PMI® as a member or a student member? Closely followed by: “So is it worth joining PMI?”. I’ve been a member of PMI for many years, so I feel I can confidentially give you the insider information! What are the benefits of being a PMI member? How much does PMI membership cost?

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11 Project management skills employers expect you to have

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Soft skills include a huge range of topics from communication to leadership, stakeholder engagement and teamwork. If you consider competency frameworks from the Association for Project Management (APM), or the guidance from the Project Management Institute (PMI), there are many more core skills listed.

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A History of PMI & Its Role in Project Management

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The Project Management Institute (PMI) is a nonprofit organization for those working in project management across the globe. If you have even a passing interest in the field, then you’ve bumped up against PMI. Given its vast influence, it’s important to have a basic understanding of PMI and its history. A History of PMI.

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Confident Meetings Management: A Masterclass

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Or have you watched as a chair struggled to assert leadership and direct the conversation? However, I am not a registered PMI authorized trainer. And being the person who confidently chairs a meeting that is useful, finishes on time and that has people smiling (even at the end) is a way to set yourself apart from the rest of the crowd.

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Organizational Project Management (OPM) Basics

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According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), it “ensures that an organization can leverage its project selection and execution success. A business plan, budget and responsibilities by the leadership team define them. It refers to the centralized management of one or more project portfolios to achieve strategic objectives.”

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