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Introduction: Success
ProjectPro is exploring the concept of “success”. We’ve set aside three months to delve into this topic and explore it from various angles. We have been looking at Project Success, Management Success, Personal Success, and we are even interviewing industry experts.
We are not finished yet and there is still awesome content to come, but here are just some of the videos and content in case you missed it!
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SpaceX – Product or project success?
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South Africa’s very own, Pretoria born, Elon Musk is known for creating innovative solutions such as the PayPal internet payment system, as well as Tesla, the first line of fully electric cars. SpaceX, founded in 2002, is his most ambitious project so far. Following ProjectPro’s exploration of the success theme, let’s investigate whether SpaceX delivered a successful product, a successful project, or both.
As project managers we have come to learn that the most successful projects and products are the ones that solve a real problem. If this problem isn’t your ‘why’, then what exactly are you building for? ...read more...
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Reflecting on COVID-19: Harnessing the experience for a successful outcome
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All walks of life have been affected by this global pandemic, but how can you harness the experience to ensure a successful outcome within your personal and professional life?
As we are all navigating through this pandemic, facing uncertainty with the changes we see around us, there are a host of reflection models that can help guide you through your experience, and set you up for success.
If you struggle with reflecting freely, The University of Edinburgh has identified 6 reflection models that you can use…. read more
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PMI - New simplified certification application
PMI has launched a streamlined certification application which has been in effect since the second half of June 2020. The changes will apply to all current certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP)®. Program Management Professional (PgMP)®, Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)®, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®;, PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)®, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)® and PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)®...... read more
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PgMP and PfMP application delays (change to SLA)
PMI has advised that they are currently experiencing a surge in applications for both the PgMP® and PfMP® credentials. As a result, the panel review process for the above credential applications (which would normally take ± 4 weeks) may currently take up to 60 days to complete. Please be aware of these delays and build them into your timeline as PMI tries to work through the backlog.
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There are many ways to define project success.
We went out in the field and conducted an interview with an industry practitioner and PMP, Strauss Oosthuizen, to find out more on this topic.
Watch this interview to catch some great success tips that you can apply to your next project.
Engage in the conversation and let us know if you have other success tips that you would like to share.
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In today’s fast paced global business environment project managers not only need to be good managers but leaders too.
Leaders have vision (see our SpaceX article), take initiative, and show characteristics of emotional intelligence or EQ.
In this video we explore the concept of EQ. What is it? Why is it important? And how do we improve our own EQ?
Practise the actions mentioned and let us know if they help you on your path to success.
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PIERRE LOUW
During May 2020 Pierre Louw participated in ProjectPro’s first virtual classroom PMI-SP Preparation course. Upon completion of the course he immediately applied and booked his examination for 2 July 2020.
We are therefore extremely proud to share with our readers that he passed the examination on 2 July on his first attempt! Well done!
This once again proves that ProjectPro’s preparation courses help you succeed first time!
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VICTOR NETO
Victor attended ProjectPro’s Construction Project Management course in June 2020 which was delivered via a blended format using our online LMS (Learner Management System) and instructor-led webinars.
On the 23 July Victor shared the good news with us that he had officially received his Pr.CPM registration certificate from the SACPCMP.
Well done Victor!
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Microlearning courses: How to do a project risk assessment
As Project Managers we all know that we need to perform a Qualitative Risk Analysis, but do you know how?
Do you want to know HOW to facilitate a group of people through a risk workshop?
Subscribe to our new microlearning course and learn:
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How to plan and prepare for the Risk Workshop,
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How to facilitate a Risk Workshop, and
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How to process the outcomes of the Risk Workshop.
Visit our website www.projectpro.co.za
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