George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
By definition, you’re a potential PgMP®, if you have the proven ability to manage multiple, related projects and navigate complex activities that span functions, organizations, regions or cultures and to align results with organizational goals.
Even though I have managed several projects and programs, I'm not sure I'm ready to take the step, I'm not sure my internal organization is ready to take on the standards of the BoK. This would make all my effort useless.
I'm deinetly NOT referring to the Prerequisites to sit for the PgMP exam, because even though the awareness for the PgMP is growing, it is surely harder to have an organization buy in for Program Management good practices than for Project Managment good practices. PMP is so widely known, this makes it very, very worthed pursuing.
I'm sure this is totally personal for each one, but I've gain so much insights posting questions here, I might even be able to change my mind. :) Saving Changes...
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JOSEE DUFOURIT Programme Manager| WorldlineSavigny Sur Orge, ., France
Hi George, that is a very good point.
I'm PMP certified. My organisation does not really adhere to PMP's standards, do not understand why I insist having a project charter, they struggle with EVM reporting...etc...
But it's been almost 2 years now that they are watching the changes I implement in managing projects and programmes and they started to realise a project is not just something that "happens". It needs to be planned, organized, de-risked, staffed and monitored correctly (list non-exhaustive!)
So I would say, go for both!
PMP so you are recognized a little more than you are today and your behavior and advices are viewed with respect and may have a bit more value for some managers. It can initiate the change in your organization.
Then PgMP even if your organization is not yet ready.
As the poet said: Build it and they will come... !
And on a personal note, I learned so much while preparing for the PMP certification that I can only urge any project or programme manager to pass the test, PMP or PgMP
Hope I've given you food for thoughts...
Good luck
George, your company may not be ready to embrace program management, as defined by PMI, but is your career? Are there aspects of the standard that you can start introducing? It's not an all or nothing situation.
Is it a selling point on your resume? Not that you should be looking for work, but you should always have your resume ready (I could do better at that; it's easy to get comfortable).
The PgMP is on my list of things to consider. I'm not a consultant, so do I need another acronym after my name?
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May 23, 2018 6:24 AM
George Lewis
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Aaron - great comments.
What place in your list is it in? In my case, if quite at the bottom, for now, unless something changes.
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George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Jul 12, 2017 8:56 AM
Replying to JOSEE DUFOUR
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Hi George, that is a very good point.
I'm PMP certified. My organisation does not really adhere to PMP's standards, do not understand why I insist having a project charter, they struggle with EVM reporting...etc...
But it's been almost 2 years now that they are watching the changes I implement in managing projects and programmes and they started to realise a project is not just something that "happens". It needs to be planned, organized, de-risked, staffed and monitored correctly (list non-exhaustive!)
So I would say, go for both!
PMP so you are recognized a little more than you are today and your behavior and advices are viewed with respect and may have a bit more value for some managers. It can initiate the change in your organization.
Then PgMP even if your organization is not yet ready.
As the poet said: Build it and they will come... !
And on a personal note, I learned so much while preparing for the PMP certification that I can only urge any project or programme manager to pass the test, PMP or PgMP
Hope I've given you food for thoughts...
Good luck
Jose, this was posted almost a year ago!
Do you think PgMP has made any progress? Saving Changes...
George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Jul 12, 2017 10:39 AM
Replying to Aaron Porter
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George, your company may not be ready to embrace program management, as defined by PMI, but is your career? Are there aspects of the standard that you can start introducing? It's not an all or nothing situation.
Is it a selling point on your resume? Not that you should be looking for work, but you should always have your resume ready (I could do better at that; it's easy to get comfortable).
The PgMP is on my list of things to consider. I'm not a consultant, so do I need another acronym after my name?
Aaron - great comments.
What place in your list is it in? In my case, if quite at the bottom, for now, unless something changes. Saving Changes...
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