The Project Manager's Attitude
From the Project Management in Real Life Blog
by Drake Settsu
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Project Management Attitude
Project Managers are a special breed of professionals. It's a calling to lead people on the right path to achieve results. Having the right attitude in Project Management is so important. Relying on education and certifications alone is not going to make you a good Project Manager. It's all about heart and soul for the role.
A person can know the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) inside out. Will that guarantee that you are a competent Project Manager. If you know how to recite the alphabets and have a good vocabulary does that make you a writer of novels. The point I'm making is just because you have an aptitude in a profession does not mean you belong in that profession. Project Management is special and not everyone should be in that role. I don't care how many certifications you have.
The Project Manager that knows how to read people to bring out their best and guide them to success is what Project Management is all about. Your role as a Project Manager means that you are the focus of attention. Your attitude will play an important part in your role to be a good leader that is followed and respected.
(Note - this article was originally written by Drake Settsu and published on DrakeSettsu.BlogSpot.com in February 2017)
Posted on: March 17, 2018 07:52 AM |
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I recall memorizing the ITTO's for the PMP Exam. That certainly didn't help my profession, or the certification.
"Attitude is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than what people do or say. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill."
Charles R. Swindoll
Anish Abraham
Privacy Program Manager| University of Washington
Auburn, Wa, United States
I agree, Drake "Attitude" is more important than anything. Thanks for sharing.
Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Good Points Drake. I totally agree,
Knowing is something and Implementing is something else.
Drew Craig
Sr. Agile & Product Coach| Vanguard
Philadelphia, Pa, United States
Agreed. So what happens when you read it All? :)
Andrew, then you begin to forget ;-)
Good Blog and I agree with you totally
David Tunks
Senior Global Project Manager| CloudPay
España, Spain
a good memory helps but is not the only talent a PM needs! Good points
Good Points , Attitude is essential beside the Knowledge, experiences and Talent
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