What was something you wish someone would have told you at your first Project Management Job? I am currently scheduled to take my CAPM, and looking for guidance on the next step to grow and learn. Also interested in favorite book, website, blog, etc. Anything that has helped you along the way. Saving Changes...
To be honest just being involved in projects will give you more experience than any books or websites are going to. Still, project management communities such as this one are valuable to bounce ideas and investigate issues PMs may have.
Thank you for the feedback Sante.
Thank you Rich. I will look into the information provided. Saving Changes...
Rachel, this community is a great start and getting your CAPM will certainly help you. I would advise you to get some real hands on project experience.
Someone once told me to always lead by example ... Good Luck ??
I have currently worked on a few projects of smaller scale and our current PM is amazing and inspired me. I take my CAPM test this week and I am waiting to hear on an Associate PM (entry level) that I interviewed for. So I am hoping to gain the experience I need through that. It makes me nervous as it is in a different department than I am currently in, and I am trying to be prepared. However I enjoy the challenge. I agree leading by example is good advise!
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Oct 02, 2018 11:44 PM
Rami Kaibni
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Don’t be nervous, I am sure you will do well. It is obvious from your answers Rachel. Best of Luck !
The best advice I received early in my career was that as a PM, I am called to be the solution provider and not problem finder. A PM will come across many problems and challenges but that is part of the job.
Immerse yourself in the culture; communities, articles, discussions with peers, webinars, podcasts, etc. - much of which you will find here! That is theory. In practice, you find your stride in leadership, execution, and delivery.
Have fun!
Thank you Andrew. Are there any good podcast you can recommend? Saving Changes...
Besides knowing about the PMBoK content, Leadership skills are important and practicing both in real life.
A good book is Tom Peter's Project 50, a good sandbox is volunteering, starting slow at a local Chapter.
Thank you for the book recommendation. I will have to check that out. I agree leadership skills are important. Saving Changes...
Thank you Pench. This will be perfect to have on my desk as a reminder. Saving Changes...
Winder DorismondEng.M.Sc.PMP,Engineering&Construction Project Management/DRM/Airport Engineering| Public Works Ministry(MTPTC)/Civil AviationPort-Au-Prince, West, Haiti
It's like to learn and speak a new language. You may be trying to read again and again the books explaining grammar, rules and principles; it's important to do that; but to really fluent in that language and understand subtle or practical things, you need to visit the countries where the language is spoken, talk with the native people, participate in the activities while speaking the language as well as in the language clubs. The books explaining grammar, rules and principles are the PMBOK Guide and other project management books; the countries(and activities) where they speak the language are the projects that are being undertaken using PMI methodology and that you are involved in; whereas the language clubs are the PMI communities where project management knowledge and experience are being shared as well as funs being made using the skills of the profession. I hope this illustration helps you further understand the advice of fellow particiapants.
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1 reply by Rachel Mladenka
Oct 03, 2018 10:37 PM
Rachel Mladenka
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This is an amazing illustration. I am hoping I can become fluent in this new language!
