Yes, I've seen few posts and articles on this. Next gen of PMs are required to be Strategic Project Managers, real leaders in all aspects, very agile in working towards the project objectives, with lot of business focus and has to be flexible enough in a fast changing market. Saving Changes...
Drake SettsuProject Manager / BloggerHi, United States
Thanks for your comments, Drake. Saving Changes...
Wade HarshmanScrum Master| GDITIndianapolis, In, United States
Yes, if you define "generation" as an evolving set of practices / methods / cultures, not as a age group. That could get confusing. You might have a PM with 30 years of experience who is defining the "next generation" of project management and a young project coordinator who is set on an old way of doing things as taught by their organization or professor... and vice versa. Saving Changes...
As those of us who are into the second half of our careers start to leave the profession, another generation of new PMs will replace us.
PM 3.0 (2.0? 4.0?) needs to be someone who will be a business & soft skills first practitioner relying on technology (e.g. machine learning and other types of automation) to do most of the rote activities associated with PM 1.0 and 2.0.
PM 3.0 will be a chameleon - they will be capable of adapting their approach to perfectly fit the context of a given situation.
PM V3 Chameleon and Adaptation and enhancing the following core competencies:
1. Emotional Intelligence: The ability to pick up on events and interactions (both verbal and non-verbal) and to process those inputs in the context of the project plan.
2. Adaptive Communication: The ability to articulate one's ideas—whether orally or in writing—to a range of individuals, groups and cultures using the most effective communication techniques for each group.
3. People Skills: The ability to quickly build and maintain positive relationships with team-members and stakeholders.
4. Management Skills: The ability to serve, motivate and focus a team and to foster collaboration among team members.
5. Flexibility: The willingness and ability to change one's approach to project management and/or course of action in response to business needs.
6. Business Savvy: Knowledge of the organization's business, strategy and industry. Ability to understand a strategy and align tactical work around that strategy.
7. Analytical Skills: The ability to think through problems and decisions.
8. Customer Focus: The ability to understand the end-user or end customer's needs and the drive to ensure that projects meet those needs.
9. Results-Orientation: The ability to get things done efficiently and effectively.
10. Character: The project manager should have an appealing personality and a strong moral and ethical character. Saving Changes...
George I see a lot of these "Next Gen" articles as click bait.
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1 reply by George Lewis
Aug 07, 2018 12:32 AM
George Lewis
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Sante - Click Bait...
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George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Aug 06, 2018 6:19 PM
Replying to Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
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George I see a lot of these "Next Gen" articles as click bait.
Sante - Click Bait...
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1 reply by Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
Aug 07, 2018 7:36 PM
Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
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Yes, as not all the articles are really introducing next gen concepts, but the term sometimes garners attention, often based on dubious grounds, lulling the reader into a false sense of valuable content, hence click bait.
