Project Management

Posted 14 Jul 2010

10 Easy Ways to Earn PDUs

PDUs we need and PDUs we want. Professional Development Units (PDUs) dominate our minds, our conversations, and our spare time in the last quarter before Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) deadline. A little forethought would be nice, but the bottom line is that we want the fast and consistent path to our PDUs… and we want them now! Just do what you… Continue »
Posted 03 May 2010

Starting Your Project Management Career

Getting started in project management can be tough.  When starting out, there are many questions and challenges to face, and they are different based on your particular background and situation. People who struggle with this come from various backgrounds: Project Newbies – You might be a recent graduate or switching careers.  If you have no experience whatsoever with working on or managing… Continue »
Posted 01 May 2010

7 Steps to Selecting your Online PMP...

The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification is a stepping stone for project managers to climb up the corporate ladder. It provides you with the most sought after appreciation and visibility within your organization. The certification enhances your chances of professional growth within the organization and opens up new avenues. It validates your skills as an efficient project management professional. It… Continue »
Posted 16 Apr 2010

PMP Exam Tip: Be sure to answer all the...

The PMP exam is a computer based exam with 200 multiple choice questions. This means that each question has exactly one correct answer. The exam will give you exactly four hours to answer these questions. If you prepared well, this should be a breeze. Most find four hours to be more than sufficient for the exam. (It took me 3 hours… Continue »
Posted 15 Apr 2010

Which PMI Credential is Right for me?

The Project Management Institute (PMI)® offers 5 credentials in project management. Are you confused about which is the right one for you? Well, then here I am to help you find an answer. PMI has a global presence with members in over 170 countries. It is the largest association dedicated to project management in the world. PMI is actively engaged in… Continue »
Posted 30 Mar 2010

PMP Exam Tip: Prepare Mentally for the...

After several intense and hard weeks of study and preparations, you are now ready to take on the PMP Exam. And the mental preparation in the last 24 hours before you actually take it are just as important as the weeks of study before. You want to be well prepared, both physically and mentally, to tackle the questions and pass the… Continue »
Posted 23 Mar 2010

PMP Exam Tip: Manage The Time During...

One important recommendation I have for those taking the PMP Exam is that to manage the time allotted to answer each question on the exam. Call it budgeting, call it time management, call it whatever you want; but do it! You need to walk into the examination room with a clear plan on how many questions you will answer per hour,… Continue »
Posted 19 Mar 2010

Companies Warm up to Project Management

For most Indians, PMO means the prime minister’s office. But, Indian companies are slowly waking up to another PMO, project management office, that allows them to closely monitor the execution of their projects, often hit by time and cost overruns. Companies having a PMO in place have had a higher successes rate in completing a project on time. Project teams have… Continue »
Posted 19 Mar 2010

Should a Project Manager be Omniscient?

A project manager is the head of a project. He is involved in all activities that a project undertakes. There are several disciplines involved in a project, and the thought for today is to expect the project manager to know everything, like play god, omniscient? If a project manager is expected to run the project, and be accountable for the outcomes,… Continue »