Can a Project Manager actually be shy? To be sure, I should specify what I mean by shy- and delineate it from introverted. Where introverts may…
Procurement for the Masses
Procurements as a specialty are sometimes a little out of the wheelhouse of most Project Managers. The majority of my knowledge of procurements comes from…
New PMP Exam Info
In a previous blog post, I discussed some of the known changes coming down the pipe to the PMP exam on July 31st. I then saw…
Interactions between the Knowledge Groups
There are ten process groups in PMBOK v5 (nine were in PMBOK v4), and they are in order: Integration Management, Scope Management, Time Management, Cost…
A PMP Evolved
As of 6 pm last night, the efforts of over a year and nearly $1000 has culminated in attaining PMP credentials. For those who don’t…
The Fallacy of the Reference Check
Checking references is common practice before giving a job offer to a candidate. It is usually used in conjunction with a fait accompli job offer….
Communication
In a previous blog, I talked about how Buzzwords, I talked about the importance of receiver to ask for clarification. Not to place the onus squarely…
Scope Verification vs Quality Control
Quality Control is concerned with the accuracy of the result. Scope Verification is concerned with the acceptance of the results. Sounds confusing, doesn’t it?…
Time Estimation: A Crash Course
Time estimates can be challenging at best. There are different ways to approach estimates to ensure that it provides enough time to take care of…
Technical vs. Non-Technical PM
Software companies often use project managers heavily to manage the client destined offerings. The expectation of the PM is to not only manage the business…