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What Is a Quality Project Manager?

by Bruce Garrod June 10, 2019

Although it’s true that not every attribute can be quantitatively measured, leveraging PMI’s three processes makes sense when defining a quality project manager.

When Double-Dipping is a Good Thing!

by Mike Griffiths February 1, 2018

To stay certified, you’ll need to participate in professional development activities, and earn and report professional development units (PDUs). Did you know that PMI members who hold more than one credential can count the same PDUs toward the renewal of multiple credentials?

When PMI is TMI (Part 2)

by Stephen Frein, PMP November 8, 2010

What is a PM to do when confronted with an organizational culture that places little emphasis on structured project management principles? In Part 2 of this series, we’ll examine a simpler approach for introducing structured PM techniques into an organization with one-page project plans.

Where Did Risk Go?!

by Andy Jordan October 20, 2021

Risk is being reinvented—and that’s a very good thing. There’s a lot more to project uncertainty than simply identifying, assessing, prioritizing and managing risk. It's time we fully embrace all of the elements of uncertainty.

Why Are You Paying for PDUs?

by Patti Gilchrist, PMP November 29, 2012

If you are a certified PMP, you are well aware of the continuing education requirements to maintain your credential. There are a variety of ways to meet the continuing education requirements. But are you aware of the creative, free and fun ways to maintain your credential?

Why Can’t I Become Agile?

by Ken Whitaker October 1, 2012

You've probably read many articles on the difference between traditional project management and agile (specifically, Scrum). One practitioner has been surprised with how established agile practitioners don’t want to let project managers into their “club”. Why can’t project managers become agile?

Why Equally Mature Companies Can Have Unequal Capabilities

by John Schlichter September 7, 2011

What is maturity? Can an organization be considered mature if it does the wrong things well? What if it does the right things in the wrong way? The OPM3 business standard helps organizations become more mature. But misperceptions still exist about what “maturity” means. This issue is not explained in the standard itself and has never been written about by anyone, so what better place to do so than here and now?

Why You're Confusing Frameworks with Methodologies

by Michael Wood May 6, 2013

It's surprising how many project managers don't know the difference between a framework and a methodology. It's time to clear the air and clarify the differences.

Woodstock 50 Years Later: Faulty Planning or Agile Triumph?

by Terry Mitchell October 16, 2019

Was the Woodstock music festival in 1969 an exercise in poor waterfall planning or an agile success? This author assesses the project basics as they relate to PMBOK Guide® knowledge areas to help find the answer.

Workmageddon: Project Management

by Giles Miller April 5, 2017

Project management is the application of tools, know-how and skills needed to accomplish project activities, satisfy stakeholders and make a little money, too. These skills are particularly valuable to entrepreneurs in a wide variety of fields. What can entrepreneurs in the hip-hop business teach us about project management?