Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:45:23 GMT https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blogs/242012/pmstudent Ranting and raving about project management and systems engineering. https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/6132/the-problem-with-project-management Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:36:19 GMT   Leadership   This gets to be a hairy area of discussion, trying to define what makes good leadership.  I have no doubt there are many project managers who think they are fantastic leaders that I would classify as lousy, and many might say the same of me if we don't a... https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/6120/the-problem-with-project-management Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:10:25 GMT   Project management is often thought of as overhead.   Why is that?   Because in many cases, it's true.   Waste   Have you ever tried doing a value stream map of the processes you are engaged with personally as a project manager? ... https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/6117/the-problem-with-project-management Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:47:08 GMT Value Does your team know what value you bring to the process of creating products?   Do your stakeholders know?   Do you know?   One sad truth is the real value being added by project managers in some cases is very little.   Sometimes project ... https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/6071/linkedin-recommendations-are-easy Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:14:55 GMT Someone asked me the other day (paraphrased): "Josh, why do you have so many LinkedIn recommendations? Why don't I have any? What gives? I'm awesome too!" You are awesome too. I know you are. So, here's how you do it. https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/6025/the-catch-22-of-project-management-certification-and-experience Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:41:48 GMT I get a lot of questions from people who are getting started in project management. Many have a common theme around the problem of gaining experience when many of the positions that you find posted require a PMP certification. Here's the deal. What Catch-22? It may seem like a Ca... https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/6003/4-easy-steps-to-understanding-project-management-certifications Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:19:17 GMT I get this question a lot. "Please can you tell me the difference between the PMP and Prince2 and the advantages and disadvantages thereof." Or something similar. Look, it's not a bad idea to research the various options out there for certification or even degree programs.... https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/5968/pmp-exam---which-version-of-the-pmbok-guide-should-i-study-with- Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:51:42 GMT Hello Josh, Unfortunately my time frame to sit for the exam expired on August 23, 2012. I’m going have to reapply.Anyway, I have the 4th edition PMBOK Guide, do I need to get the more updated version (5th) for the current exam? Please advise. Thank you and kind regards, ... https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/5861/your-pm-experience-for-the-pmp-application Sat, 01 Sep 2012 17:47:13 GMT <rant> /* open rant tag */ This gets my blood boiling every time. People with honest questions about the PMP exam getting led astray. It's a Good Question Alex has a good chance of having the experience required since he stated he has managed projects - but how many ho... https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/5816/sometimes--project-management-sucks Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:19:39 GMT Do you know what I mean? Like when you are developing a product using technologies that are relatively new and totally new to your team and stakeholders. While it is fun to be learning new things, it's damn hard to estimate effectively and stick to a schedule. Especially when the cul... https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/5766/switching-domains-as-a-project-manager Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:30:37 GMT Abdul asks: I have a burning question that may or may not only affect me and my job searching experience. I have a PMP, and a higher education that includes a degree with a focus in project management. However my work experience has not been in the IT area and I have not been able to break this ...