by DharamCW | Nov 1, 2024 | Industry Trends and Insights, Project Management
🚀 Thriving in the Digital Age: Must-Have Qualities for Project Leaders 🚀
Equip yourself with the essential leadership qualities to navigate disruption and drive project success. The 7 Essential Qualities of Project Leaders in the Digital Age are:
1️⃣ A human with a “Magical wand”
2️⃣ Continuous learning & fail-fast attitude
3️⃣ Strong affinity for novelty
4️⃣ Work smarter than harder
5️⃣ Breaking industry boundaries for a shared future
6️⃣ Better Understanding of Innovation & Creativity
7️⃣ Never consider digital as the only outcome.
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, these essential leadership qualities are not just beneficial, they’re crucial. They’re the key to not just surviving, but thriving in the digital age and preparing for the future. These qualities empower project leaders to transcend industry boundaries and foster innovation for a shared future.
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by DharamCW | Oct 11, 2024 | Industry Trends and Insights, Project-Program-Portfolio Management Knowledge
Building Bonds Between Experienced & Gen Z Employees
Today, younger generations are entering the workforce. At the same time, older employees remain in the workforce for longer due to economic necessity. So, it might be better if the experienced employee tries to learn about Gen Z’s as they are thoroughly updated on technologies and adapted to hybrid working culture. Here are some aspects that may build the bond between experienced and Gen Z employees,
• Gather inputs from each other
• Live the culture
• Create opportunities for face-to-face interaction
• Facilitate frequent peer-to-peer recognition
• Form cross-generational teams
• Implement social technology for building relationships at work
Foster collaboration between experienced and Gen Z employees to create a thriving, inclusive, and tech-savvy workplace.
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by DharamCW | Oct 1, 2024 | Industry Trends and Insights, Leadership in Project Management
by DharamCW | Sep 30, 2024 | Industry Trends and Insights, Project Management
Overcoming Key Project Management Hurdles
Project management is often a complex and challenging process, requiring managers to navigate a maze of obstacles to achieve success. Here are the core challenges that today’s project managers must adeptly manage:
+ Unclear Goals: Setting clear objectives is crucial but often overlooked, leading to project misalignment.
+ Scope Creep: Projects can expand beyond original plans without rigorous scope control, affecting timelines and budgets.
+ Skill Gaps: Ensuring your team has the right skills is vital for project success but can be a significant hurdle.
+ Accountability Issues: A lack of clear responsibilities can lead to blame-shifting and inefficiencies.
+ Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks proactively is often underprioritized until issues arise.
+ Ambiguous Contingency Plans: Effective contingency planning is critical for navigating unexpected changes and risks.
+ Communication Breakdowns: Effective communication is the backbone of project success, yet it’s one of the most common failings.
+ Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging stakeholders appropriately can make or break project outcomes.
+ Digital Transformation: Integrating new technologies poses challenges but is essential for modern project environments.
Master the challenges of project management with expert strategies for success.
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by DharamCW | Sep 27, 2024 | Industry Trends and Insights, Leadership in Project Management, Project-Program-Portfolio Management Knowledge
by DharamCW | Sep 23, 2024 | Industry Trends and Insights, PMI Certification Insights
PfMP Eligibility Requirements | Portfolio Management Professional | PMI-PfMP Handbook
To be eligible for the PfMP certification, you must meet certain educational and professional experience requirements.
• If you have a secondary diploma (high school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent), you will need a minimum of 96 months (8 years) of professional business experience and a minimum of 84 months (7 years) of unique non-overlapping professional portfolio management experience.
• If you have a Four-year degree (bachelor’s degree, global equivalent or higher degree), you will need a minimum of 96 months (8 years) of professional business experience and a minimum of 48 months (4 years) of unique non-overlapping professional portfolio management experience.
• If you have a Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree from a GAC accredited program (bachelor’s or master’s degree or global equivalent), you will need a minimum of 96 months (8 years) of professional business experience and a minimum of 36 months (3 years) of unique non-overlapping professional portfolio management experience.
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by DharamCW | Sep 20, 2024 | Industry Trends and Insights, Project-Program-Portfolio Management Knowledge
Comfort Zone Assessment
A comfort zone is a behavioral state from which an individual operates, works, or continues his way of life. When we are in our comfort zone, we don’t learn or evolve. Learning gets halted, and we fail to embrace new ideas and concepts. We stop experiencing newer things in life, which might result in losing critical behavior or skills.
Are you stuck in your comfort zone? Assess your current state with these questions to ensure you are continuously learning and growing:
– When was the last time you felt stressed making work decisions?
– When did you last embrace a new challenge?
– Have you recently explored new creative endeavors?
– Are you content with your current activities?
– Do you feel confident and in control of your path?
Reflect on these questions to break free from stagnation and embrace personal and professional growth.
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by DharamCW | Sep 17, 2024 | Industry Trends and Insights
🌍 Exciting News! 🌍
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll attend the PMI Global Summit 2024 from September 18-21 in Los Angeles, California, USA. This event brings together the best and brightest minds in project, program, and portfolio management. I can’t wait to connect with top management professionals and exchange insights on industry trends.
💼 If you’re attending too, let’s plan a catch-up! It would be a fantastic opportunity to network, share knowledge, and discuss ways to drive success in our projects.
📅 Register now: https://pmiglobalsummit.gcs-web.com/
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Feel free to drop me a message or comment below if you’re as excited as I am about the summit!
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by DharamCW | Sep 10, 2024 | Industry Trends and Insights, Leadership in Project Management
Boost your career as a project manager with these top strategies for marketability and professional growth.
by DharamCW | Aug 25, 2024 | Industry Trends and Insights, Leadership in Project Management, Project-Program-Portfolio Management Knowledge
How to Create a High-Performance Culture in an Organization
1. The foundation of a high-performance culture lies in fostering an environment that tolerates and actively encourages innovation.
2. Adapt to new and disruptive technological shifts.
3. Create a culture that sees disruptive technologies as opportunities to evolve best practices.
4. Encourage project managers to take advantage of flexible practices that allow them to adapt project scope due to rapid technological changes.
5. Project managers play a crucial role in adapting to new opportunities and challenges, leading to success in the face of digital disruption.
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by DharamCW | Aug 16, 2024 | Industry Trends and Insights, Leadership in Project Management, Project-Program-Portfolio Management Knowledge
by DharamCW | Jun 26, 2024 | Industry Trends and Insights, Leadership in Project Management, Project-Program-Portfolio Management Knowledge
🎁 Excited to share:
I received a wonderful jacket gift from PMI and new star badges for my PgMP, PfMP, PMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-PBA, PMI-ACP and PMI-SP certifications. I am grateful to be recognized for these milestones, reinforcing my passion for continuous learning and growth in project management.
💡 Key Takeaways:
I was proud and elated to attend my students’ presentations, Mehul Shah (Senior Director of PMO, NBC Universal) and Jeffery Porter, PMP, PgMP, PfMP (Project Portfolio Manager, Western Governors University). I learned fresh strategies for modernizing PMOs with People, Processes, and Technology (PPT) and how PMs can improve organizational culture.
🔮 PMI’s Future & Certifications:
PMI’s new badges and certifications signal exciting times ahead. Keeping PMP, PgMP, and PfMP certifications relevant is key to ensuring we stay at the forefront of the industry.
🌐 Global Networking:
Connecting with esteemed leaders like Brandy Otto Giacoboni, Mehul Shah, Jeffery Porter, PMP, PgMP, PfMP, Rachelle Spencer, MPA, PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA, PMI-RMP, CSM, Annie Sheehan, Tiendung (TJ) Le, Sandeep Mathur, PhD, Gordon Bartlett ,Candida Tocci B.A., PMP,Citlali Carrillo, Bhanu Viswanadha, PfMP, CISM, CCSK, RMP, TOGAF, SPC, and Shivani Gupta, PMP, LPM, SAFe Agilist, DASM, LSSBB, OTI, among many others, was truly inspiring. It was also a pleasure to reconnect with many of my past students and global colleagues from various PMI Chapters. Together, continuous learning and collaboration will shape the future of our profession.