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PMI – GAC accredited. The Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Accreditation Center for Project Management (GAC) has accredited two Capella University degree programs: the MS in Information Technology with a specialization in Project Management, and the BS in Information Technology with a specialization in Project Management.
Capella University offers several degree programs that specialize in the project management field. Visit one of the links below for more information.
There can be extremes in any discipline. A project manager can have a failed project from lack of planning. However there is the other side of the coin where the project manager plans too much and experiences “Analysis Paralysis”.
Have you ever been on a project team with this scenario? What is the rule of thumb for a good middle ground when planning project?
Please feel free to comment!
There always seems to be at least one member in a project team who "acts up" during the life of the project. This person is usually the one who is hard to replace because of their expertise in the field. How should a project manager handle this type of situation?
Your thoughts and ideas are welcome!
In these challenging economic times what issues, problems is the project manager and team members facing? What are the answers?
Your thoughts and comments are welcomed and appreciated.
Improving communication skills is a key factor in being effective in any career. Many projects fail because of poor communications between the project manager, sponsor, team and stakeholders. A good way to improve communication effectiveness is to access and review your ability to speak in public. This can be done in a number of ways:
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What is the most important thing a project manager can do to empower project team members? Is there one crucial thing to do or a number of things that can help team members realize their true potential?
Your comments are more than welcome!
What would be the one (or two) best things to do as a project manager, to promote a project management culture in an organization?
Your comments are welcome and encouraged.
What do you think? Should a project manager be able to run any type of project in any type of business? For example could a project manager run a project in the aerospace and retail industries?
I’d be interested in your thoughts. Post them in the comments section.
Improving communication skills is always a key factor in being effective in any career. However, a project manager has to be adept at working with sponsors, teams and stakeholders. One way to improve effectiveness is to augment your skills with the appropriate tools.
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