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Uncertainty causes stress. Given that every project is unique and all have their fair share of unknowns, the role of a project manager tends to be stressful. It is probably for that reason that the Project Management Institute (PMI) insists that aspiring Project Management Professionals (PMPs)® sit the PMP® exam in ...

Whether you have a certificate in project management or not, it is probably true to state that you cannot consider yourself a project manager until you have dealt with at least one project that has drifted away from its baseline schedule. This is a regular occurrence. Every project has ...

For Project Managers, managing the team is a major responsibility. Many, especially those who have been promoted from technical roles, find this a difficult aspect of project management. Many technical gurus tend to have introverted personalities and have difficulty guiding others. However, experience helps and following the advice offered ...

A story is told about a student who sat the Leaving Certificate history exam and was faced with a question along the lines of: Describe Daniel O’Connell’s contribution to Irish history? The student began by stating that he did not know anything about Daniel O’Connell but would instead detail ...

Studies indicate that only one-quarter of all projects world-wide succeed in achieving quality, cost and schedule objectives. With the ever increasing pressure to manage costs and an equally aggressive market space for quality products delivered to scheduled dates; the need for certified project managers is increasing. The Project Management ...