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Industry, Product, and Technical Knowledge: What Makes a Project Manager an Expert?

Epicflow Blog

Needless to say that solid knowledge in the theory of project management and familiarity with PM software are the foundation of professional success. And in this publication, we discuss the role of industry, product, and technical knowledge in the work of a project manager. . Do Project Managers Have to Possess Technical Knowledge?

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The Evolution of Project Management

The IIL Blog

When the Department of Defense (DoD) decided to expand the need for more technical projects following World War II, pressure was placed upon the aerospace and defense community to develop expertise in project management. First, the PM was expected to possess a command of technology rather than merely an understanding of technology.

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Meeting Management Techniques for Project Managers

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I went to a seminar recently which was poorly organized. The chair found it hard to give different people the floor as several people were due to give short presentations but he couldn’t make the laptop show their slides. 3: Check Your Tech. The AV equipment didn’t work. There was lots of downtime. And no clear objectives.

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How To Overcome The Challenges Of Building And Managing A Distributed Workforce

Proofhub

after all, even time-tracking software has its limitations. Focus on employee engagement Though remote work can be more productive in some ways, it can also be less productive due to a lack of employee engagement. It’s no longer appropriate to measure employee suitability for a position based on the pure hours they clock?—?after

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16 Creative Reward Ideas To Recognize Your Best Employees

Proofhub

Tanner Learning Group white paper , 79% of people who quit their jobs say they did so due to “lack of appreciation.” Ideas for gift cards to more niche stores include Bath and Body Works, specific restaurants, gaming or tech stores like Best Buy, Home Depot, and more. Source: [link] According to an O.C.

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15 Easy-to-Do Types of Professional Development

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Whether you want to achieve a certification , gain more confidence, build your technical skills or something else — it isn’t going to happen unless you make it happen. Then build up to attending industry seminars. Buy Now Read my review We are pleased to be an affiliate of BrainBOK #ad 6.

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A History of PMI & Its Role in Project Management

ProjectManager.com

In 1969, in Philadelphia, Jim Snyder, of Smith, Kline & French Laboratories, and Gordon Davis, of the Georgia Institute of Technology, were having dinner and decided there was a need for an organization that offered project managers a forum to share information and discuss their industry. Certification. PMI Events.

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