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David Maynard Fort Wayne, In, United States

I just posted a blog that describes the "blank blackboard" that ProjectManagement.com put up at the 2015 Global Congress.

http://bit.ly/2kI6er7

Posted: Jan 29, 2017 5:42 PM (Updated by author: Jan 29, 2017 5:44 PM)

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LORI WILSON RETIRED - Technical Project Manager| RETIRED - LifePoint Health Clarkston, Wa, United States

Hello David - I just read your blog, it made me smile and even laugh a time or two (the bark thing). I got into project management by accident as well. I'm a doer, I'm a team player and I enjoy seeing things get accomplished. I am naturally an organizer, but continue to learn so much on this journey about the best way to make projects happen. Thank you so much for the blog - made me feel like we were all attending your meeting :)

Posted: Jan 30, 2017 9:47 AM

David Maynard Fort Wayne, In, United States

Thank you Lori. I spent several hours worried about why PMPs "bark." It took someone a bit younger than I am to tell me what it meant. Come to PMI's next Conference (no longer a congress, I'm told) It's in Chicago this year.

Posted: Jan 30, 2017 1:17 PM

Demetrius Williams Atlanta, Ga, United States

David, interesting Blog entry. I was curious about the "PMP bark" statement. It appears so many different motivations and reasons for people becoming a PM.

Posted: Feb 15, 2017 8:56 PM

Anupam India

Thanks David

Posted: Feb 15, 2017 9:31 PM

David Maynard Fort Wayne, In, United States

Anupam,

Thank you!

Dave.

Posted: Feb 15, 2017 11:03 PM

Niraj Kumar Director Business Engineering| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Baton Rouge, La, United States

Thank you David! Useful and well written post! I was there at the PMI Congress in Florida and remember that board :)

Posted: Feb 16, 2017 11:35 AM

David Maynard Fort Wayne, In, United States

Thank you Niraj,

Did you write anything on the board?

I've heard from two people that admitted to it. :-)

Dave

Posted: Feb 16, 2017 11:50 AM

Rami Kaibni

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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

David,

I just saw this post and went through the blog & left you a comment. It is honestly an awesome Blog !

I believe "Accidental PM" is the no.1 reason :D

Thanks for your great and continuous contributions and efforts.

Posted: Feb 16, 2017 5:41 PM (Updated by author: Feb 16, 2017 5:42 PM)

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