Steven ZacharyDirector| Alberta Health ServicesCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Not necessary to be technical proficient. It will be up to you if you can convince an organization to take a chance on you. I say that because, you will have a ramp up period.
However, if they pair you with a strong architect or business analyst you would be more then fine.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Jan 01, 2016 3:51 PM
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Steven, He / She should have the lesst technical requirements. For example, I consider myself excellent in PM and I have an idea about IT so can I manage IT Projects ? No !
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
You need to be strong in PM and have the right skills set including Technical Skills. Techical skills are important because they will support you in decision making, planning, risk identification and execution. If you are not technically sound then you might manage to manage but not fully manage.
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1 reply by Steven Zachary
Jan 01, 2016 3:52 PM
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You have more influence then me...can I disagree with you still ;)
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Jan 01, 2016 11:37 AM
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Not necessary to be technical proficient. It will be up to you if you can convince an organization to take a chance on you. I say that because, you will have a ramp up period.
However, if they pair you with a strong architect or business analyst you would be more then fine.
Steven, He / She should have the lesst technical requirements. For example, I consider myself excellent in PM and I have an idea about IT so can I manage IT Projects ? No !
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1 reply by Steven Zachary
Jan 01, 2016 4:24 PM
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I disagree. His question was if it was necessary. No. It's not. A strong team could help and its not necessary.
Hour premise is not about necessity but about efficiency and effectiveness. A PM who has good understanding of the work to be managed will be able to do the same job better. But ifbyou don't have that experience you could still execute the project without it.
And it's not practical for a PM to have specific experience in everything they manage.
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Steven ZacharyDirector| Alberta Health ServicesCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Jan 01, 2016 3:50 PM
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You need to be strong in PM and have the right skills set including Technical Skills. Techical skills are important because they will support you in decision making, planning, risk identification and execution. If you are not technically sound then you might manage to manage but not fully manage.
You have more influence then me...can I disagree with you still ;)
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Jan 01, 2016 3:57 PM
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LOL You can always do whatever makes you comfortable. I just soeak my mind based on my experience. Yours might be different and by disagreeing we agree that we will learn from each other :D
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Jan 01, 2016 3:52 PM
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You have more influence then me...can I disagree with you still ;)
LOL You can always do whatever makes you comfortable. I just soeak my mind based on my experience. Yours might be different and by disagreeing we agree that we will learn from each other :D
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1 reply by Steven Zachary
Jan 01, 2016 4:25 PM
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OK..ha. In that case you are wrong.
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Steven ZacharyDirector| Alberta Health ServicesCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Jan 01, 2016 3:51 PM
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Steven, He / She should have the lesst technical requirements. For example, I consider myself excellent in PM and I have an idea about IT so can I manage IT Projects ? No !
I disagree. His question was if it was necessary. No. It's not. A strong team could help and its not necessary.
Hour premise is not about necessity but about efficiency and effectiveness. A PM who has good understanding of the work to be managed will be able to do the same job better. But ifbyou don't have that experience you could still execute the project without it.
And it's not practical for a PM to have specific experience in everything they manage.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Jan 01, 2016 4:30 PM
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Well, different point of views. I can't say you are wrong and u can't say I am wrong. Everyone sees things from a different angle. I understood his question, and I find it necessary.
Having the right technical skills will help you manage better.
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Steven ZacharyDirector| Alberta Health ServicesCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Jan 01, 2016 3:57 PM
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LOL You can always do whatever makes you comfortable. I just soeak my mind based on my experience. Yours might be different and by disagreeing we agree that we will learn from each other :D
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Jan 01, 2016 4:24 PM
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I disagree. His question was if it was necessary. No. It's not. A strong team could help and its not necessary.
Hour premise is not about necessity but about efficiency and effectiveness. A PM who has good understanding of the work to be managed will be able to do the same job better. But ifbyou don't have that experience you could still execute the project without it.
And it's not practical for a PM to have specific experience in everything they manage.
Well, different point of views. I can't say you are wrong and u can't say I am wrong. Everyone sees things from a different angle. I understood his question, and I find it necessary.
Having the right technical skills will help you manage better.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Jan 01, 2016 4:25 PM
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OK..ha. In that case you are wrong.
Well, again, different point of views.
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1 reply by Steven Zachary
Jan 01, 2016 4:52 PM
Steven Zachary
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Wait. You don't agree with me that you are wrong? ;)
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Steven ZacharyDirector| Alberta Health ServicesCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Jan 01, 2016 4:30 PM
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Well, different point of views. I can't say you are wrong and u can't say I am wrong. Everyone sees things from a different angle. I understood his question, and I find it necessary.
Having the right technical skills will help you manage better.
Agreed. Better. But not necessary. Saving Changes...
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