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Hello Reader,

One of the most common responses to the question "How did you become a project manager?" is accidentally. It often starts with planning an event or having the responsibility of getting tasks done.

I am running a workshop next week if you have found yourself in that position. It will help you understand what a project is and how to define success.

If you would like someone to guide you through what a project is all about, join me at my new workshop on 13 November, 7.00 pm UK time (2.00 pm EDT).

You will leave the live training knowing:

  • How to identify what success looks like
  • The challenge of balancing time, cost, and quality and how to do it the right way
  • Practical tips for prioritizing work and managing your time
  • How to manage expectations so that satisfaction levels stay high — even if you hit delays or problems.

It costs $7. Learn more and book your place here:

I hope to see you next week!

Elizabeth

P.S. I would appreciate it if you could share this with your teams if this is something they would find helpful.

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