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If You Do Any Project Management, You Need to Know This

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Great project managers often are described as good communicators, able to delegate tasks and be cool under pressure. But as competition heats up in various industries and the marketplace becomes more globally connected, such qualities won’t be enough to ensure a successful project management career.

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What the Titanic Can Teach You About Management

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There are many lessons this disaster can teach us about project management, from understanding how “hull speed” may be better than “full steam ahead” to complete a project without incident. When project managers spot trouble ahead, they’ve got to be flexible and get team members to chart a new course.

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3 Steps to Take When You No Longer Like Your Job

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Maybe you took a certification class and spent thousands of dollars to become a project manager. Obviously, you're good at project management or you wouldn't be in that job. Perhaps one of your project management networking connections is with a design firm? List what you love and what you hate.

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Tom Rath: How to Create a Better Resume

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For example, the easiest thing to go in resume are your functional skills and how you’ve mastered formulas in Excel or you’re a certified project manager in a certain area. I think people use far too many impersonal and generic words to describe things that are actually very meaningful and important to them personally.

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Why You Cannot Neglect Emotional Intelligence if You Want to Be Successful

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Anthony Mersino was 39-years-old and had already been a successful project manager for more than 17 years when a therapist asked him: “Do you have any idea how dangerous it is not to be in touch with your feelings?” Still, Mersino says developing emotional intelligence isn’t a quick fix, and he’s living proof.

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5 Tips for Starting a New Job Remotely

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If you have problems (technical, employee benefit issues, project management) who do you ask for help? Whether you're in an office setting or working from home in the early days of a new job, make sure you fully understand how the boss likes to communicate (email, text, Zoom) and how often he or she expects you to check in. Don't hide.

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How to Stand Out When it Comes to Your Career

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Thousands of people may say they have many of the same skills as you (project management, copywriting, leadership, etc.), But coming up with that unique value proposition — or your personal brand story — can be daunting. so the key is figuring out how you can differentiate yourself in a positive way.