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PMI Membership for Professionals and Students: Is it Worth It?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

So you’re considering joining PMI® as a member or a student member? Closely followed by: “So is it worth joining PMI?”. I’ve been a member of PMI for many years, so I feel I can confidentially give you the insider information! What are the benefits of being a PMI member? How much does PMI membership cost?

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Virtual Leadership [Book Review]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

That’s why I was keen to read Virtual Leadership by Dr Penny Pullan. The new version is also packed with updated, relevant case studies. What Is Virtual Leadership ? The third concept defined pretty early on is virtual leadership , which you’d expect, what with it being the title of the book and all.

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15 Easy Ways to Earn PDUs in 2023

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Do you need to earn PDUs to maintain your PMI certification? There are also some further suggestions that take a bit more effort but are equally worthwhile in case you’ve got more time and energy to spare for your professional development. You’re in the right place!

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Servant Leadership in PMO Management: A Path to Success

The IIL Blog

However, the traditional hierarchical management approach is evolving, giving rise to the concept of servant leadership within PMOs. Servant leadership is a leadership philosophy where the leader’s primary focus is on serving and empowering team members within the PMO. Servant Leadership Approach. Case Study.

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15 Non-Academic Project Management Books to Earn PDUs

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Pretty much any books on project management qualify, as long as you can show that what you have learned from them matches up to the PMI Talent Triangle, or the equivalent competency framework for your professional body if it is another project management association. What books qualify for PDUs? PDU claim: 4 hours.

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IBM Project Manager Certificate: My Student Review

Rebel’s Guide to PM

You don’t need any prior knowledge or pre-requisite study, or any particular education requirements in order to take the certificate. More detail, more PMI-aligned, just more. This is where you read a case study, complete a document template, upload it, and one of the other students assesses it.

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7 Ethics Tips For Project Managers

Rebel’s Guide to PM

That didn’t sit quite right with her (and she didn’t know she was a perfect example of a project management ethics case study when she was telling me the story!). PMI defines ethics like this: Ethics is about making the best possible decisions concerning people, resources and the environment.