Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Kate, glad to see you here.
My top 3 project management challenges at the moment are industry specific related to Construction:
1) Finding Skilled Trades - There is a significant shortage of skilled trades.
2) Doing precise estimates given the high level of uncertainlty in todays world.
3) Maintaining accurate schedules given the significant supply chain issues that still exist.
Things imporved in 2023 but not enough so I am hoping to see those challenges starting to ease more in 2024.
The top three skills that I am aiming to develop in the coming year are Interpersonal soft skills:
1) Emotional Intelligence
2) Active Listening
3) Public Speaking
Cheers!
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2 replies by Kate Castiglione and Robert Merrill
Nov 29, 2023 5:42 PM
Robert Merrill
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I can't think of any examples of "precise estimates given the high level of uncertainty." It is a major source of pain, though. What are some other kinds of work where uncertainty is high? Finance, maybe? Insurance? Maybe we can learn from them.
Dec 05, 2023 8:11 AM
Kate Castiglione
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Hi Rami! Thank you so much for this thoughtful response. Always good to hear your input first hand!
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Robert MerrillSenior Business Analyst| University of Wisconsin-MadisonWi, United States
Nov 21, 2023 2:04 PM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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Kate, glad to see you here.
My top 3 project management challenges at the moment are industry specific related to Construction:
1) Finding Skilled Trades - There is a significant shortage of skilled trades.
2) Doing precise estimates given the high level of uncertainlty in todays world.
3) Maintaining accurate schedules given the significant supply chain issues that still exist.
Things imporved in 2023 but not enough so I am hoping to see those challenges starting to ease more in 2024.
The top three skills that I am aiming to develop in the coming year are Interpersonal soft skills:
1) Emotional Intelligence
2) Active Listening
3) Public Speaking
Cheers!
I can't think of any examples of "precise estimates given the high level of uncertainty." It is a major source of pain, though. What are some other kinds of work where uncertainty is high? Finance, maybe? Insurance? Maybe we can learn from them.
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1 reply by Kate Castiglione
Dec 05, 2023 8:12 AM
Kate Castiglione
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Thank you Robert!! Appreciate your feedback and insight.
My top 3 challenges - understaffing, SOPs that don't work, and ubiquitous deliverables.
3 skills I want to develop - SQL, SAP and how to say "No" in today's crunched administrative climate. Saving Changes...
Matt JonesSuperintendent| SmithfieldSedalia, Mo, United States
Hi Kate,
My current top three challenges are accurate estimations (cost and time), ability of teams to quickly adapt to change, communication silos.
Top three skills I am going to further develop are working knowledge of internal applications, networking, coaching for solutions. Saving Changes...
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What are your top 3 challenges as a project management professional right now? 1.) Loss of key technical resources due to WFR - it's killing our ability to get work done, and killing those left behind to pick up the pieces 2.) Client delays - a client that can't get their own act together to meet their own responsibilities 3.) A corporation that doesn't pay it's people what they are worth, and so there is a lack of desire to exceed - this impacts overall performance
What keeps you up at night? 1.) Absolutely NOT work! LOL
What are the top 3 skills you want to develop in the coming year? 1.) SAP 2.) AI and how it can support the PM and PMO roles 3.) Managing financials more efficiently Saving Changes...
Ayobami OladejiHead of Project| Basscomm Nigeria LimitedOgun, Og, Nigeria
Hi Kate,
My top three challenges - understaffing, Negative effect of organization polices & culture toward the word "Collaboration" and Overloading Project Manager with multiple project with less support.
3 skills I want to develop - Data analysis, SQL, Cybersecurity. Saving Changes...
My top three challenges in the creative industry: 1) Facing a shortage in skilled personnel, 2) Navigating the challenge of remote collaboration, 3) Adapting to Market Changes.
In 2024, I aim to elevate my skill set on three areas:
1) Data Analytics, 2) Mastering Digital Project Management, 3) Proficiency in Agile Project Management Saving Changes...
Bryce HaysNew Product Introduction Specialist| MIT45Ut, United States
Hi Kate,
My top 3 challenges are:
1) Addressing siloed departments and transforming the associated organizational culture.
2) Meeting deadlines amid abnormally high turnover rate.
3) Discovering motivation to create essential reports that may not receive adequate attention.
My top 3 skills to develop are:
1) Enhanced Market Research Competence
2) Optimized Hybrid Waterfall and Agile Project Management Implementation
3) Elevated Influence and Persuasion Abilities in Non-authoritative Contexts Saving Changes...
Marcellia KempAssociate Project Manager| OCMI INCGaithersburg, MD, United States
1) What keeps me up at night is keeping up with the right skills to advance my career when my company doesn't offer it.
2) Getting the right job for me in project management (construction/facility maintenance) at this late stage of my life
3) Keeping up with technological advances (Citizen Development, AI, etc.) on the job.
I would like to develop the following skills:
1-cost estimating and pricing work
2-budget analysis meaning the ability to identify and implement cost savings, cost controls
3-Risk and sensitivity analysis for projects
4) Sorry, if would be great if there was a way to get Safety certified for construction projects. Saving Changes...
Vincent HandVolunteer| American Red CrossOxford, Oh, United States
Problems -
1. Organizational change management
2. Keeping vendors and team members accountable
3. Finding ways to employ AI effectively
To work on
1. Emotional Intelligence
2 . Applications of AI, especially at modest cost and general applicability
(3. If I make good progress on 1 & 2, that's enough - I will be a happy PM) Saving Changes...
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