Russel Jamieson ChPP FAPM’s Post

Continuing the formalization of my experience as a Project Manager, on this occasion reaffirming good practices for proper project execution and closure https://lnkd.in/d8aQY9tg

Five great points to make the most of your team

just started my educational journey as a Project Manager.

From one of APM page: Embarking on a new project is much like setting sail on uncharted waters. Without a proper map and compass, it's easy to lose direction or encounter unexpected obstacles. That's where project initiation comes in – the crucial phase where the foundation for success is laid.

Here's a concise way to express completion of the "Capstone: Project Execution - Running the Project" course: "I'm excited to share that I've successfully finished the Capstone course on Project Execution, focusing on effectively managing projects from start to finish." This version maintains brevity while highlighting the key accomplishment and skills gained.

(- : noFoe : -) Reflections on Tue, 14may24   🌄😀🌅 Good Morning 🙏🏽😀🙏🏽   Every project is an opportunity to learn, to figure out problems and challenges, to invent and reinvent. ~ David Rockwell   I'm like one of those little chihuahua’s that thinks they're ten feet tall. ~ Alexander Volkanovski   RELEVANT OBSERVANCE BY THE WORLD TODAY (theme / information / purpose "tip"):   01. International PMO [project management offices] Day (PMOs are an agency, group or department within a company that sets and maintains standards for various projects and, because of this, they function as a critical part of many large organisations and government agencies. The day promotes, appreciates and celebrates the PMOs in corporations, companies, government organisations and more). 02. International Chihuahua Appreciation Day (It celebrates the smallest dog breed, named after the state in Mexico, where it was first observed in the 19th century. Purebred standards include that these dogs shouldn't weigh more than 5.9 pounds [2.67 kg] as adults. Like many other small dogs, the Chihuahua may display above-average aggression toward people and other dogs).   Make it a Wonderful Day 👍🏽😀👍🏽   ------- Are you a (- : noFoe : -) ?   n = nation / national / native o = opting F = Friendship o = over e = enmity -------

I recently came across the exemplary scenario of the consequences of rushing through a project phase which I would love to share. This is just an example and being a Project Manager I personally faced similar consequences, missing deadlines by huge gap each time the processes were not followed. I believe the planning phase and onboarding the stakeholders on it is as crucial as the execution and delivering phase.

The only thing more difficult than herding cats is herding humans for a project. You can excuse the cats for the following: - No concept of time. - No social understanding of politics. - No rational steps toward negotiation. - Unable to use a calendar. - Needs skritches, pats, kibble, and rubs. In my now 5 months as a certified associate project manager, I have come to adore our cat at home a bit more. Sure, she steps all over me, swipes at me with her claws, and lays on my lap for hours on end until I can't feel my legs. Still, it is far better than some situations I have been in (especially before I received my cert). That being said, I am glad I am in this position where I have the knowledge and I can apply it when I need to, where I need to. I will keep adding things on because I want to, not because someone dictated a need to me. And I am quite thankful for where I am at now because I have learned more and grown more because of being where I am today. I look forward to seeing what the next year brings and how I will probably continue to default to cats as my primary clientele for projects going forward. #ProjectManagement #ProjectManager #CertifiedProjectManager #PMI #CatsAndProjects #ProjectCoordination #TimeManagement #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerDevelopment #ProjectLeadership #cats

Comment below what stage the project manager is in : Stakeholders to identify and agree on the issue to address.

:) Through my path to be a Project Manager.