As a PMP and CBAP Certification holder - here’s my list of 4 things I am thankful for this year from a professional standpoint.
1.
‘Problem’ Projects
Challenges excite
me. When anything becomes too simple for me, I rapidly become bored. These are
the times when I need to stop whining and realise that I wouldn't have it any
other way. How can I be innovative and progress as a project manager if I'm not
given 'interesting' scenarios to manage?
2.
‘Problem’ People
I'm not a people
person. At least not in the natural world. It's extremely possible that I
suffer from a high-functioning version of autism spectrum condition. Working
successfully with others has been a 20-year quest for me (still ongoing). After
many years as a leader and manager, it's the 'problem' people who have provided
me with the challenges I needed to improve my communication, facilitation, and
motivation skills with others. They've pushed me to create mechanisms to deal
with a variety of circumstances involving people and conflict. Dealing with
challenging people has given me the opportunity to create mechanisms for
offering direct feedback, enhanced listening skills, and facilitation tactics.
3.
Not Knowing Everything
I am really
grateful for my current position as a project manager and senior system
engineer, as well as my PMP and CBAP certification, which allows me to
oversee two project teams. I haven't done much genuine system engineering work
in a long time, but there are so many parallels to excellent project management
that it's uncanny. Glen Alleman, I believe, made a comment here once,
predicting that people will figure out that project management is a subject of
system engineering. In any case, NASA and INCOSE are teaching me a lot about
good system engineering principles right now. At the same time, I'm
implementing Kanban with both of my project teams, which has proven to be a
valuable learning experience. All of this is helping me become a better project
manager. It's wonderful not to know everything!
4.
The Internet
Over the last year
or so, social media has completely transformed my life. I can't even put a
number on how much I've learned from folks I've met through social media sites
like Twitter and Facebook. There are numerous links to excellent content. Do
you have a question? Inquire among your Twitter followers or Facebook pals.
I've met a lot of new people, shared a lot of useful information, and had a lot
of fun. I'm quite sure it's a total of 3 tonnes.
Want to learn
more about the same? Take
on professional credentials such as ECBA, PMP, CBAP, or Agile Certification today!
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