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14 Common Project Risks (+ more)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The PMI definition of risk is: “an uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs, has a positive or negative effect on a project’s objectives.”. As such, you may have a bit more influence on these if appropriate actions are taken early. It is an unpredictable but catastrophic event – something like the housing market crash in 2008.

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How to Start a Career in Project Management: Answers to FAQ

Epicflow Blog

According to PMI’s Job Growth and Talent Gap in Project Management 2017-2027 , organizations’ need for project talent has significantly increased since their previous investigation in 2008. What Are the Best Certifications for a PM and How Much Do They Cost? Prince2 certification (pricing starts from $540); .

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Episode 182 – How GREAT is your Resistance? Changing a No to a Yes

Velociteach

It’s an offshoot of influence to be able to lead people effectively. Six Principles of Influence BILL YATES: Patrick, we were talking just before we started recording, there was someone early in your career that influenced that. Talk a bit about the person that influenced you. And that’s all that leadership is.

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The 23 Best Project Management Books For Upgrading Your Career in 2020

Planio

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. Author: The Project Management Institute (PMI). In fact, if you’re taking the PMP certification it will be your textbook. The PMBOK might not be the best option if you’re not looking to get a certification or want something more specific to your niche. Author: Scott Berkun.

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Compendium of Works to Increase Probability of Project Success

Herding Cats

But each method needs to be based on 5 Immutable principles to be successful, no matter the domain or context, PMI Spring Seminar , 2012, Austin TX. Five Immutable Principles of Digital Transformation Project Success - PMI San Diego Chapter , 11 July 2018. PMI Lakeshore Ontario Chapter , 27 October 2018.

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Episode 173 – On The World Stage: The FIFA World Cup Turf Project

Velociteach

You can also claim free Professional Development Units from PMI by listening to our show. And then as the recession came along, the great recession in 2008-2009, I essentially bought the business from the company I was working with and created Atlas Turf. Listen up at the end of the show for advice on how to do that. BILL YATES: Yes.

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Episode 183 –  My Team is Self-Organizing, What am I Supposed to Do? Agile Teams and the PM’s Role

Velociteach

Just listen up at the end, and we’ll give you instructions on how to claim your PDUs from PMI. I remember a very early training I was doing with a team, this would probably be in about 2008, and I was training this team in how to do agile things. We love hearing from you, and we always appreciate your positive ratings.