I am looking to make a transition from operations to a PM role. I am located in the Seattle area and my current field of manufacturing has been declining and...
Hi, The mail by Benson is not new to PM consultants, I am one who will ask anyone who claims to have Project Management knowledge or certification or...
Hi John - Since you're talking about skills, and not simply knowledge, you should definitely review the asapm Competency Model and see how your skills compare....
John, I totally agree with Michael, however, having been involved in assessing individuals and teams against these and similar standards for over 15 years now...
... If anyone told me that they were following the third edition of the PMBOK Guide, I wouldn't ask them another question: I wouldn't even consider them for a...
Thanking you for you views, I wish to know from you how we can avoid the PMBOK third edition as many who apply for jobs in the IT industry are PMPs. Many are...
Don't just focus on those acronyms. These PMBOK, OPM ... etc is useful only when you can apply them efficiently. When you go for an interview, keep throwing...
My two cents..... I don't know why it is so hard for some people to see that the PMBOK is not a methodology to follow. It is not a methodology at all. It is...
First of all, thanks to everyone for their responses. Duncan, What would you ask and/or what would your basis for hiring be? Thanks in advance for your...
... I'm not a good point of reference. In the days when I was hiring (I now work for myself), I mostly hired for "fit" -- was this someone that I wanted to...
Your two cents are really helpful! Thank you ! Manik E T <ponderworks@...> wrote: My two cents..... I don't know why it is so hard for some people to see...
Hello, First of all wish you all a very happy, prosperous & peaceful new year. Recently I discovered a issue in my project after CLOSE meeting as below. Would...
Manik, Once again my personal opinions..... Your statement as follows, concerns me: "At CLOSE meeting I discover & shocked to see that there is a issue of...
In my previous posts on this topic, I asked if anyone knew of any white papers or case studies that could provide models of project porfolio management (PPM)...
Manik, Hi. Others might have ideas on this but it seems to me like you've got a contractual issue. If everybody signed off on the project at the CLOSE (and I...
Phil, Thank you very much for your view. Today, luckily there is no financial impact & the customer is internal. Your mail shall help me to refine my skills in...
Thanks Evans for your comments. I think I made a wrong assumption at the beginning of project that there is a good historical relationship between training...
... seem to indicate your team was satisfied with the work they had done but don't indicate how you confirmed that. Why was everybody satisfied? Your job is...
Mainik, Thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad they helped. I agree 100% with Michael. Grab a pen and note down everything he's given here because it is...
Just an opinion............ It appears that you did not have a signed scope of work. Was there a budget when your project was initiated? Were ALL the...
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Thank you Michael for your comments too. I realized the weaknesses or wrong assumptions. This was really a good learning.I am sure in my other projects all the...
Thank you, Michael and Phil for these great posts. And also thanks to the original poster. It are these rare nuggets of pure gold that keeps it worthwhile to ...
Greetings All:>> Portfolio management is certainly a valid solution; but what is a PM to do when their leadership doesn't support it? >> As a public sector PM...
Outstanding feedback, Kim! A great example of commitment and proactive action that led to organizational change. As for whether it was "formal" or not....I...
Listers -- I'm looking for some volunteers ... but first, some background. I've been a Board member of asapm (the American Society for the Advancement of...
Thanks ET As I once had a desire to be a key figure in the PMO, I opted to start my own business instead. Now I coach PMs. ~Kimberly ... organizational...
I will be out of the office starting 16/01/2006 and will not return until 30/01/2006. I will respond to your message when I return....
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Dear All, I am planning to appear for the PMP certification from PMI. I will appreciate some tips, guidance from our group. Thanks in advance, Manik Send...