Monthly Archives: August 2009

Aug13

To PMP or not to PMP

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To PMP or not to PMP

Project Management Certification – some companies swear by it, others are happy to see “equivalent” experience.  Which is the right course?  It depends on you…it is never a bad thing to have an industry certification – it shows that the uniform standards which are accepted by professionals in your field, have been satisfied.  It also will generally command a higher salary.   And PM Certification requires a certain number of “field hours” as well, showing practical application of the tenets as well as demonstrating the ability to learn them in a classroom setting.

So why wouldn’t you get PM certification?  If you are close to retirement;  have amazing credentials in project management complete with ROI and your particular value added figures; or if you are in a job ladder that will promote you there anyway – you may decide not to pursue the certification.   Just remember that the PM certification could be the deciding factor if you are in competition for a position.  Ultimately – the decision is up to you.

Aug6

Another day in Tech Paradise

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Another day in Tech Paradise

Twitter….down again…. Facebook also seems to be having server issues.
Oh no – its the end of the world as we know it… or maybe it is just another Thursday in Tech  Paradise.

Even the least technical of my circle of friends will pace and froth at the mouth (metaphorically of course) when the internet sites they depend on are not available, or heaven forbid, hacked.  We rely on this media more than previous generations relied on Newspapers and Radio.  We rely on it more than Television.  And we are in denial about how much we rely on technology.  Because if we had to admit how much we don’t know about how it all works, we might have some responsibility in learning more and becoming more actively involved in the utilitarian aspect of the internet and its ancillary services…oh, yeah, can I get an “Amen Brother”!

Aug5

Rules of networking

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Rules of networking

People network for a variety of reasons.

  • Sales
  • Business Development
  • Recruiting
  • Business Capital
  • Professional Development
  • Getting Help with Career/Finding a Job
  • Fund-raising for Charities or other Non-Profits
  • To Find a Date or a Mate
  • To Find a Group to Join

How successful you are in your networking, depends on what kind of networker you are.  And what KIND of networker is more dependent upon how you go about networking, than whether you are an Open Networker or only tap those closest to you.   That being said here are my “Rules of Networking”:

  1. Protect your reputation
  2. Don’t ask something of someone that you wouldn’t do yourself if asked
  3. Help when you can, be clear when you cannot help
  4. Stay true to your inner compass (if it doesn’t “feel” right, don’t follow through and see #5)
  5. Be honest and kind
  6. Keep confidences, share good news

If you are new to “networking” start small, talk to only your most trusted friends and colleagues when trying to get connected to meet one of the goals listed at the top.