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Unlocking the power of paraverbal communication at work

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Excited voice: This could convey that you’ve been hoping the project would be delayed because that fits much better for the launch plan and actually it’s good news for everyone. Stress on the ‘2’: Perhaps your boss expected you to say that it would be 4 weeks late so your sharing factual news but it’s better news than they were expecting.

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How to Recover A Troubled Program

Rebel’s Guide to PM

There’s only one thing worse than being told bad news, and that is being told about bad news late. In this step you would also initiate contact with the program and project teams. His ‘Managing and Saving Programs in a Changing World’ webinar covers 5 steps for project recovery. An action plan with dates.

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Project Management Apprenticeships: A UK Guide

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Some of the tutors I’ve come into contact with are struggling to support their large classes. Project management apprenticeship jobs The great news about choosing this career is that there is a huge range of suitable jobs. You do need to be self-motivated. I started mine when I was 46!

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9 Project Communications You Should Have Sent This Year

Rebel’s Guide to PM

For coming to my meeting, for giving up your resources to help with testing, for passing me that great contact, for being such a great project team member. Sometimes we have to communicate the bad news, and if you don’t speak up you won’t ever see improvements. Thank you for…. I hope you took every opportunity! It’s not personal.

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10 Career-Limiting Mistakes To Avoid

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I was contacted by a sales person. Then I heard that he was contacting my colleagues. Check they know how to contact you in case they need to. If you don’t talk about problems then you risk hitting your manager with bad news. Project sponsors don’t like bad news either. Not being truthful.

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PDUs for CAPM: The Complete Guide for 2023

Rebel’s Guide to PM

This is hardly news now, but if you’ve held your certificate for some time, it’s relevant. 13+ Study for your PMP exam with a course that gives you 35 contact hours AND counts as PDUs for your current credential Option 3: This option only includes opportunities to earn free PDUs for CAPM across the relevant categories.

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Is Poor Public Speaking Hurting Your Project Management Career?

Project Risk Coach

Here's the good news. Make eye contact. During my speech, I make eye contact with one person, pause a few seconds, and rotate to another person and continue this pattern. How do you feel about public speaking? You can learn to be a better speaker. Yes, it takes practice, but you can improve your confidence and your skills.

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