Introduction Every professional aspires to grow their career, expand their responsibilities, and ultimately get promoted. But career advancement isn’t just about working hard or being in the right place at the right time. A deliberate, well-thought-out Professional Development Plan (PDP) can be a game-changer in helping you achieve your goals. In this post, we’ll dive […]
Category: Project Management
How to Leapfrog in Your Career: Lessons in Preparation, Communication, and Big-Picture Thinking
In today’s fast-paced business environment, career growth isn’t always a slow, step-by-step climb. Sometimes, you can leapfrog—skip some rungs on the ladder—by anticipating what your organization needs and positioning yourself to offer it. This level of rapid advancement is usually the result of three critical factors: subject matter expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability […]
Manager vs. Leader: Understanding the Key Differences and Their Impact on Your Career
In the world of projects and organizations, the terms “manager” and “leader” are often used interchangeably. While both roles hold significant responsibility, each requires a unique set of skills, mindsets, and approaches to achieve successful outcomes. In this blog post, we’ll explore the fundamental differences between a manager and a leader, share real-world examples from […]
Discerning the Signal in the Noise: Why It Matters for Project Managers
In today’s hyper-connected business world, project managers are bombarded with data from every direction—daily emails, instant messages, project status updates, stakeholder feedback, and of course, endless metrics and KPIs. Not all of this information is valuable. A key skill for modern project managers is the ability to separate the “signal” (the crucial insights that inform […]
Why Financial Savvy Is a Must-Have for Today’s Project Managers
In the world of project management, technical expertise and leadership skills often take center stage. After all, guiding a cross-functional team to deliver complex projects on time and within scope is no small feat. Yet, there’s a critical capability that too often gets overshadowed: financial savvy. Whether you’re steering a software rollout at a tech […]