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Project Management Apprenticeships: A UK Guide

Rebel’s Guide to PM

This is a good one if you want to work in energy, utilities, construction and engineering as those industries tend to have more need for people with project controls job titles than, say, marketing. Whether you want to work in hospitality or construction, healthcare or finance, most large employers have project management teams.

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Project management degrees: Do you need one and what you can do with it

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I do think that having a degree (of any kind, in any subject) is beneficial for securing a job, especially as project managers are expected to influence and lead, and many employers want to see evidence of the ability to operate at that level and use a degree as a benchmark for it. In my experience, job titles vary hugely between employers.

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Sustain Your PMO: Nine Easy Lessons

The Lazy Project Manager

As has been already discussed the reality out there in ‘PMO land’ is that there is not a plethora of wise and experienced PMO managers, directors, leaders, heads, etc., and so it is sensible for anyone who is engaged to help an organisation set up a new PMO or advise on improvements to an existing PMO to reach out for some help.

PMO 170
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Keeping the PMO Relevant in Times of Change

Planview

During the event, I had the opportunity during one of the keynotes to present some of the views of 451 Research on how to embrace change and keep the PMO relevant. Look to the tooling that gives you the ability to create new work constructs, leveraging extensive connectivity across the different nodes of work.

PMO 60
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A History of PMI & Its Role in Project Management

ProjectManager.com

Given its vast influence, it’s important to have a basic understanding of PMI and its history. It goes back to the 1960s, when project management became a discipline in aerospace, construction and defense industries. He was the project manager for the construction of PMI’s World Headquarters in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

PMI 280
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Digital Project Management Skills You Need Today

Project Pulse Journal

Construction - Overseeing projects that involve Smart Technology and IoT devices. Develop an understanding of the cultural differences that influence work styles and communication preferences to enhance team dynamics and project success. Education - Coordinate online learning platforms and digital curriculum development.

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Pulse of the Profession 2018: Success in Disruptive Times by Managing Projects Effectively

Inloox

The 2018 edition of the Pulse highlights feedback and insights from 4,455 project management practitioners, 447 senior executives, and 800 project management office (PMO) directors from a range of industries, including government, information technology (IT), telecom, energy, manufacturing, healthcare, and construction.