Before I became a project manager I was a sailor. During one of the voyages, I had a morning shift on the bridge for four months. In 20 minutes after the shift, there was breakfast. So, these 20 minutes were kind of useless. You can’t do anything with them. Except learning. 20 minutes … [Read more...]
Articles and Tips for Junior Project Managers
In this section, you will find the latest articles and tips for Junior Project Managers and professionals who what to become a PM.
Secrets Exposed: My Official Day of a Project Manager
It is 2:14 AM and I have just left the office. It was a long day to onboard a new project. Sitting in the car, I wonder, will it be like that all the time now? Next day, I had one meeting. Nothing really happened. Next week, five days in a row we had meetings after meetings. But only eight … [Read more...]
How to Find Relevant Experience of a Project Manager
So, you noticed that you need one or two years of relevant experience of a project manager. For an entry-level role of a project manager! I get it. It’s frustrating. You want to get your first job as a PM. But they want you to that much some experience. In this article, I'll share … [Read more...]
Project Management Basics That Will Make You a Better PM
Understanding project management basics is crucial for project success. Why? These basics provide the framework for the correct approach to project management. Here I’m not talking about PM methodologies. It’s about mindset or a very high-level approach. So, what makes management of … [Read more...]
How to Exploit Junior Project Manager Interview Questions
Junior Project Manager interview questions are tricky in many senses. From one side, you need to show an understanding of Project Management. From another - you must demonstrate practical skills relevant to the role. In fact, you have none of that in the beginning. I interviewed junior … [Read more...]
8 Aspects That Will Make You the Best Entry-level Project Manager
You look at the requirements of an entry-level Project Manager, and it is frustrating! They want a Junior PM to have one or two years of experience. Additionally, the one should also know what a mid-level PM does. Is it that difficult to become a Project Manager? Here is the real … [Read more...]
What Does it Feel Like to be a Project Manager (True Story)
You might have a wrong understanding of a Project Manager’s Role. The title may command authority and leadership to you. It is not that simple. In this article, I want to shed some light on what does it feel like to be a project manager. There are three distinct stages: 1. What Does it … [Read more...]
How to Become a Project Manager (From Any Role)
There're way too many career paths to becoming a Project Manager. Each industry has its own rules. Each company has its vision of leadership and management. The process of becoming a project manager is confusing and unpredictable. I get it! I’ve been there. Nevertheless, there's a … [Read more...]
Q&A #6: How to become a Project Manager?
How to become a Project Manager? There are different ways to get the role. In this video, I talk about the most common and plausible ways to become a PM. Related Articles: 6 Main Roles and Responsibilities of a Project Manager Transcript No one solution will fit all industries. But I think … [Read more...]
How Not to Fail Your Small Projects
Projects fail. Small projects fail twice that much. The overrun in budget and schedule may go beyond multiple times. And time after time managers make the same mistakes. There is a misunderstanding in a way we manage small projects. Once that is fixed you will handle them with ease. 3 Small … [Read more...]
