News that program management legislation is now law is great for the industry
News that President Barack Obama has signed into law the Program Management Improvement and Accountability Act is great for the industry. As studies from the Project Management Institute (PMI®) have shown over the years, certified Project Management Professionals (PMP®) earn on average up to 20% more than their non-certified colleagues. Knowing the value of project […]
Trends for 2017 in project management
Trends in Project Management are forever evolving and 2017 looks like this pattern will continue with the advent of more tools to make things easier alongside the demand for certified practitioners. Here’s our top two for the coming year: Remote working will continue its importance Agile project management means often your team isn’t in the […]
7 Reasons why Project Management is Crucial to your Organization’s Success
To validate experience and an understanding of project management process and vocabulary, certified project management professionals are increasingly preferred or required by employers
Best practices as we head into the Fall project management season
As we hit Fall project management professionals may be searching for a new job or a new proposal to sink their teeth into or looking to top up their qualification with Professional Development Units. In this blog, we’ll be looking at some of the best practices for submitting for a project, for obtaining PDUs or preparing […]
Where did the concept of project management originate?
In a fascinating article Rebekah Peterman talks about the concepts of project management and how it originated. The piece is interesting as it takes the Wikipedia definition of project management… “the discipline of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing the work of a team to achieve specific goals and meet specific success criteria. A project […]
The importance of being ethical in project management
Being a good project manager is more than just bringing in the job on time. Ethical behaviour is vital to establishing a reputation as a reliable and professional project manager. For guidance with ethical concerns, project managers should refer to the Project Management Institute’s code of ethics, as well as the Program Management Improvement and […]
Are you already a project manager?
Practical questions for people considering becoming a PMP® Are you one of those people who friends turn to for help in the community or with an event? Do you always plan when going on vacation or make sure you have a shopping list before buying groceries? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, […]
The top 5 skills of a successful project manager
Anyone working in project management knows the importance of training and continued personal development. Being a good project manager requires expertise in many areas, varying on the industry they work in. Whether you are a recruiter wondering what qualities to look for in a successful project manager, trying to break into this industry yourself or […]
10 tips to help you achieve your project planning goals
As a project manager, your daily calendar is more than likely full to bursting with project planning goals. You are relied upon by many people at all levels of the enterprise to deliver on projects. Your time is limited and valuable – but there are ways that you can plan for strategic alignment and ensure […]