Brenden MurphyMarketing Intern| New Jersey Tech CouncilFranklin Park, Nj, United States
Do millennials have any responsibility to learn management skills that PMI offers? I am finding that this knowledge puts me a step ahead of others, but my lack of experience leading teams is low. How can you sell millennials on the idea that the knowledge learned at PMI is worth so much more than just the certification? Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Good Question Brendon. Well, I believe sooner or later time will prove to the millennials the importance of those certifications and the importance of experience because in order to cope up with today's market and competition, you have to be ahead of the curve - In the old days maybe it was easier but now it is much more difficult because the competition is high - Hope that makes sense. Saving Changes...
Gail RaynorProgram and Project ManagerLas Vegas, Nv, United States
I think the first thing I would try to sell millennials on is the value of the network that PMI offers. Aside from just getting letters after your name, you are connected to other people that can guide you in your career. Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
We need to stop to talk about milenials, centials, any-enials. What people demmands is the same from 100 years up to date. Nothing new below the sun.
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1 reply by Anupam
Dec 01, 2016 10:23 PM
Anupam
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True. There is no change in demand over years, just that methodology got upgraded.
Brenden:
You have choices everyday to choose the direction, path and career you want; it's your life. It's your responsibility to put your best foot forward every day. Take ownership of it; don't follow anyone's else's vision. Start by looking up, out and around you. Also, I suggest that if you want to be a PM; go out and find people to talk to about the work they do. Go shadow a PM; find out what it;s like to walk in their shoes for a day. It may or may not be what you want to do but if it is do your homework and find a mentor to help you get there.
If you are an intern; learn, engage and network. Career coaches will tell you that to find a job when you graduate from college you should have had at least 5 internships during your college years. Why? Check out youtern.com; I'll tell you that project management is an art and science, it's hard work, takes years of experience and training to make the chaos look simple.
We are now in a workforce with five generations, so much to share, learn from each other. PMI has alot to offer here from experts in their field with years of experience; we have all started in a similar place you are; it's your choice.
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2 replies by Sergio Luis Conte and Vincent Guerard
Dec 01, 2016 4:28 PM
Sergio Luis Conte
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Amen Naomi. Well said. Great words. Thank you very much for your post. (I am writting this from my heart).
Dec 06, 2016 1:01 PM
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Naomi, that is clear .
I think one difference is not generation related, it is market related.
Years ago you got in a company and they would invest in you and most would invest in themselves, the relation was long term. The relation is not like that now, company invest in training then some people leave. Some company stop doing it and ask for employee to do it on their time. Giving a feeling of "You want me to paid for my training for you!"
The important think people need to understand is they don't do it for their employers but for themselves.
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Dec 01, 2016 4:19 PM
Replying to Naomi Caietti
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Brenden:
You have choices everyday to choose the direction, path and career you want; it's your life. It's your responsibility to put your best foot forward every day. Take ownership of it; don't follow anyone's else's vision. Start by looking up, out and around you. Also, I suggest that if you want to be a PM; go out and find people to talk to about the work they do. Go shadow a PM; find out what it;s like to walk in their shoes for a day. It may or may not be what you want to do but if it is do your homework and find a mentor to help you get there.
If you are an intern; learn, engage and network. Career coaches will tell you that to find a job when you graduate from college you should have had at least 5 internships during your college years. Why? Check out youtern.com; I'll tell you that project management is an art and science, it's hard work, takes years of experience and training to make the chaos look simple.
We are now in a workforce with five generations, so much to share, learn from each other. PMI has alot to offer here from experts in their field with years of experience; we have all started in a similar place you are; it's your choice.
Amen Naomi. Well said. Great words. Thank you very much for your post. (I am writting this from my heart). Saving Changes...
Formally ,I am novice in this field, I have just completed my certification 6 months back. However ,I have observed some process used by my elders without knowing about this certification, Like WBS , i have seen WBS activity in many marriages where people drill down to each work activity make their event successful. As each event in our life can be a project and we have handled those events till now without knowing about PMP or PMI, We have used some of processes of PMP in our daily life but never be aware of inter dependencies of these processes on each other or definition of processes in this structured way, PMP is a guide which help you to realize and make you more connected or managed in your work which you might be doing in the same or other way.
This is not only knowledge which depending on reading or memorizing process ,it is a skill which can be honed only by practicing.
Formally ,I am novice in this field, I have just completed my certification 6 months back. However ,I have observed some process used by my elders without knowing about this certification, Like WBS , i have seen WBS activity in many marriages where people drill down to each work activity make their event successful. As each event in our life can be a project and we have handled those events till now without knowing about PMP or PMI, We have used some of processes of PMP in our daily life but never be aware of inter dependencies of these processes on each other or definition of processes in this structured way, PMP is a guide which help you to realize and make you more connected or managed in your work which you might be doing in the same or other way.
This is not only knowledge which depending on reading or memorizing process ,it is a skill which can be honed only by practicing.
Well said Akshat Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Already great advice and comments from my peers above. Choose a path for yourself. Building up your tool chest while you're young is only going to help build a stronger foundation as your career begins to grow and take shape. Regardless of the exact path you take, the skills you are referring to will be valuable.
Also, check out pmief.org. There may be some helpful resources there for you. Saving Changes...
Brenden MurphyMarketing Intern| New Jersey Tech CouncilFranklin Park, Nj, United States
Wow! thanks for all the replies. I didn't even know if it would be seen. This is amazing.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Dec 05, 2016 1:02 PM
Rami Kaibni
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This is one thing that makes this community a successful one: Everyone is heard. Good Luck Brenden and welcome on board.
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