Hello Reader, Here in the UK we’re mid-way through the summer and it’s both dragging (if you have kids that need support for non-screen based activities while still working full-time you’ll know what I mean) and going quickly. One thing I am trying to do is make time to keep learning. I’ve got a bit lazy recently, so in case that sounds like you too, here are 3 signs that you need to speed up your learning. Your PDU deadline is fast approaching and you haven’t got enough banked with PMI or...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Don't want to get blog posts by email any longer? Click here to receive the main newsletter, but opt out of receiving blog posts by email. If you’re weighing up the Google Project Management Certificate against the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, you’re not alone. It’s a decision many aspiring and early-career project managers face. I’ve done the Google Certificate and been a PMI member for years, working closely with PMP training companies for some of that time. So I’ve seen both,...
20 days ago • 5 min read
Don't want to get blog posts by email any longer? Click here to receive the main newsletter, but opt out of receiving blog posts by email. Back in 2008, Andy Crowe published research (in his book, Alpha Project Managers) that identified the top 2% of project managers – the high performers. What made them stand out? Among other things, they were excellent at building relationships. These PMs weren’t just good at sticking to schedules or managing budgets. They had an exceptional ability to work...
25 days ago • 7 min read
Don't want to get blog posts by email any longer? Click here to receive the main newsletter, but opt out of receiving blog posts by email. Not every PMO starts with a team of full-time project professionals. Many small organizations begin with just one person wearing multiple hats. Sound familiar? I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve taken calls with project managers who are setting up a PMO for their department or team. So it’s time to write out what I tell them! If you’re a small...
27 days ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, Here are a few things I’ve crossed off my to-do list today: Drunk a smoothie Reached a satisfactory level of emails in my inbox Drafted my status report for Friday. That last one is a weight off my shoulders. I know things might change between now and then, but if I’ve got the bones of the report done, the rest is easy. I actually don’t mind writing status reports because I’ve got it down to a fine art! I did a webinar a loooong while back about how to write reports that impress...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Hello! One of the questions I’m asked most often via LinkedIn or through my mentoring practice is whether the Google Project Management Certificate is enough to get a job. People are worried that they’ll invest time and energy and it still won’t be enough. So is it? I’ve taken it myself (as well as many other project management exams over the years) and I used to lead a team of project managers, so this is my take on the job prospects linked to the Google Project Management Certificate. Key...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, The kids break up from school next week and I think summer brain drain has already started. A quick Google tells me that they have the potential to lose up to 40% of the learning gains made over the school year, over a single summer. Why don't we talk about professional development 'brain drain' for adults? I certainly feel that juggling a full-time job, kids at home, 2 weeks of annual leave and the weather mean that I'm not focusing on my professional development goals at the...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Don't want to get blog posts by email any longer? Click here to receive the main newsletter, but opt out of receiving blog posts by email. I put off taking the Google data analytics certificate because I thought it would take forever… in this article I’ll share what I learned so you can plan your time. So, how long does Google data analytics certificate take? First, we should acknowledge that the course is advertised as around 140+ hours for the mandatory modules, but my experience and other...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Don't want to get blog posts by email any longer? Click here to receive the main newsletter, but opt out of receiving blog posts by email. Burnout and high turnover aren’t simply just HR issues. They are stark indicators of deeper organizational challenges. When employees are continually handing in their resignations, feeling overwhelmed, and morale is slipping, the root cause typically lies in how work is allocated and managed. Yet many businesses still act as though excessive stress is...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
