Hi Josh, I appreciate your daily emails, they keep me focused. I have heard conflicting info on what is passing on the PMP exam. I’ve read 61%, 65%, I’ve read you have to pass each of 5 knowledge areas…. Studying hard, yet curious – does anyone really know? -Betty I received this question as aRead… Read more »
I am reading a new book called Projectegrity by Rick Valerga and it’s turning out to be a very good read. Rick has a lot of very wise things to say about the right way to lead projects, with some awesome examples to illustrate the concepts. For example, I love his use of Chesley “Sully”Read… Read more »
Gary and Joseph from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania reached out to me about a research survey they are conducting. Please take a few moments to fill out their short survey to the best of your ability. This research study survey investigates key information technology (IT) project management activities in terms of project scope, time, andRead… Read more »
In addition to the PMP Training updates made for the changes in the PMP exam, the 1,800-question PMP Exam Simulator I recommend is also being updated for you. I received this message from Cornelius of OSP International, about this sample test simulator I beta-tested and recommend as an affiliate. Hello PMI is changing the PMPRead… Read more »
Guest Post by Brad People often ask me, “Brad, What is a Business Analyst?” Although I can’t see your face as you’re reading this, I’m sure you will have the same disappointed look on your face most people have when I give you the answer: It depends. No I’m not trying to be difficult, butRead… Read more »
I received this update from Cornelius that will be of interest to you if you are a current student of his or plan to purchase his excellent training. I used his training for my own PMP studies, and I am a proud affiliate of his training program. Free Update for Active Customers… Hello Josh TheRead… Read more »
I know, I know. You are probably tired of me droning on about this. But many people still have this question, and it’s important. And as I’ve said before, most people go about it totally wrong in my humble opinion. Let me explain. In my online training, I teach people to get clear on theirRead… Read more »
It’s been a great week! Your # 1 Career Challenge I received tons of comments on my Monday post, asking for feedback from the community. Everyone who is getting started in project management should read through the comments thread, as that’s almost a book by itself with the quality and number of questions asked byRead… Read more »
A tribute to project managers and those who want to be project managers, all over the world. One morning I woke up asking myself ‘what do I want to be when I grow up’. I had been laid off from my job as an operations manager the day before. Rather than drown in self-pity, IRead… Read more »
Hi Josh, I’m a college student majoring in Project Management. I have been involved in a few projects in my lifetime, but never in any lead positions, so I don’t have experience in actual project management. This article was excellent. I find that I share characteristics with more than one of your PM examples. IRead… Read more »