Everything You Need to Know About Release Managers
If you’re wondering what a release manager does or whether the job is right for you, this post has everything you need to know.
Career
Develop as a project manager with these articles about project management careers. Learn tips for getting promoted and taken seriously at work.
PMI Membership for Professionals and Students: Is it Worth It?
Find out the answer to the question is PMI membership worth it for professionals and students as I explore the pros and cons in this article.
How to Nail Your Preliminary Interviews and Get the Job
Years ago I had a brief stint as someone who recruited for our call center, while I was on a graduate training scheme. If I remember rightly, we did phone interviews before bringing people in, because it was a quick way of screening out job candidates that would not be a good fit for the…
What is a Program Manager?
Find out more about what is a program manager and essential skills you should have if you are considering a career change.
3 Career Benefits of Project Management
Earlier this year, searches for “project management” reached an all-time high on Google, and these searches are widespread, reaching the far corners of the globe. With many workers seeking flexible work arrangements, opportunities for advancement, and a greater sense of purpose, project management is a more popular and attractive career path than ever. The surge…
How to Boost Your Career with Networking
Networking for work can be daunting, but we’re all expected to do it. I share some professional networking tips and tricks in this article to take some of the stress out of having to meet new people and build workplace relationships with your colleagues.
How to List Projects on Your Resume: A No Stress Guide
Learn how to list projects on your resume and best practices for your CV in this guide.
Make an impact as a T-Shaped project manager
Have you ever heard of a T-shaped developer? It’s a common phrase used in software development where the developer has broad experience in their role but is also profoundly skilled in one specific area. The horizontal bar of the “T” represents their broader skill set. The vertical bar shows the more extraordinary and specialized skill….
The challenges of IT Project Management, with Dave Gordon
In 2012, I went to Las Vegas for the Pink Elephant ITSM conference. I took some time out of the conference to meet Dave Gordon, author and the project management expert behind The Practicing IT Project Manager website, which has sadly since been taken offline as I believe Dave has now retired. We discussed IT…
What George Orwell Can Teach Us About Project Management
“What is above all needed is to let the meaning choose the word, and not the other way about.” George Orwell George Orwell’s essay, Politics and the English Language, is the last essay in his wonderful Penguin Book called Why I Write. In the essay, he castigates writers of his time for using ready-made phrases…
How 6 Real Managers Get A Work/Life Balance
6 real project managers share their tips for getting a work/life balance. Read on to find out how you can use their tips to get more time, delegate more effectively and reframe your priorities to do more of what matters.
Project Management Training to Help You Achieve Certification This Year
Are you looking to go for a project management certifications this year? Check out my comprehensive guide on all the project management training online that will help you achieve it. Including plenty of reasonably-priced options!