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A History of PMI & Its Role in Project Management

ProjectManager.com

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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Meeting Management Techniques for Project Managers

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Meeting management skills are no longer part of the Exam Content Outline (ECO), which you can download from the PMI website. I went to a seminar recently which was poorly organized. 3: Check Your Tech. And nothing annoys me more than joining a virtual meeting and finding that the tech doesn’t work. So check it.

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Industry, Product, and Technical Knowledge: What Makes a Project Manager an Expert?

Epicflow Blog

And in this publication, we discuss the role of industry, product, and technical knowledge in the work of a project manager. . As stated in PMI’s Pulse of the Profession® (2014) , inadequate project requirements are the cause of project failure in 37% of organizations. Do Project Managers Have to Possess Technical Knowledge?

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The Evolution of Project Management

The IIL Blog

When the Department of Defense (DoD) decided to expand the need for more technical projects following World War II, pressure was placed upon the aerospace and defense community to develop expertise in project management. First, the PM was expected to possess a command of technology rather than merely an understanding of technology.

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15 Easy-to-Do Types of Professional Development

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Whether you want to achieve a certification , gain more confidence, build your technical skills or something else — it isn’t going to happen unless you make it happen. Then build up to attending industry seminars. Buy Now Read my review We are pleased to be an affiliate of BrainBOK #ad 6.

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15 Easy-to-Do Types of Professional Development

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Whether you want to achieve a certification , gain more confidence, build your technical skills or something else – it isn’t going to happen unless you make it happen. Then build up to attending industry seminars. You don’t have to wait until the end of the year to review your progress with your manager. Doing Your Job Better.

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Creating a Risk Register: All You Need to Know

Epicflow Blog

A risk log should be shared with all project stakeholders and team members and reviewed at every team meeting not to miss any important updates. . Some risk-bearing events will be added to the risk register later – don’t forget that it should be regularly reviewed as a project progresses. . How to Create a Risk Register? Hillson, D.

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