Are you a PM consultant or a contract PM? Is there a practical difference, or is it just semantics? For many people, the terms have become synonyms for each other, but that’s not quite right. Let’s explore why...
The author of the Project Kids Adventures series sat down with the Project Management Institute Educational Foundation to share his motivations for bringing project management content to youth—and what we can expect next.
Are you working in a “what” or a “how” organization? The latter makes it difficult for a business analyst to make an impact on value creation. A career-minded BA should aim to work for a “what” enterprise, where there will be high-level opportunities to identify, prioritize and align business objectives with capabilities.
Make this the year you volunteer! You can discover new ways to grow professionally—but you may have many questions and doubts. Here we cover some common ones to help you get started on your journey to fulfillment.
As a mentor, you have an opportunity to help someone else grow. To do this, you will need to be a wise counselor, a well-connected networker—and able to facilitate the kind of assistance that helps your mentee achieve success.
How many hours does it take to become a project manager? That’s not a trick question, but can become tricky when you try to answer it with any kind of precision.
When you use LinkedIn poorly, you lock a door to an opportunity you may never even know about. Here are 11 bad habits to avoid when creating a profile on any career-focused platform.
Throughout 2023, the Project Management Institute produced a number of thought leadership resources to support the project management community in navigating professional growth. These 12 reports and articles can help you hone your skills for the challenging new year ahead.
Branching off on your own isn’t for everyone. The most important first step is to do some honest introspection on whether the move is right for your career. These questions can help you decide.