Beyond Certifications

How to translate PMP to "real-life" project management

Feb 24, 2024

Read time: 5 minutes

Welcome to The Agie Admiral weekly newsletter where I provide actionable ideas to help you build a high-performing Project Management career

5 THINGS I'VE CREATED FOR YOU THIS WEEK

💰 How to Move PMP Knowledge into Action?

🏆 Engaged Leaders Make Stronger Companies

🌌 Skip the CAPM! Free 30 min experience assessment

🎯 Person to follow

👥 Weekly Study Group - PMP for 2nd timers?

How to Move PMP Knowledge into Action?

So, you are PMP certified.

Great, what's next?

We all have challenges to implement best practices into day-to-day project management.

Here are 3 steps to help you translate your PMP knowledge into practical actions:

Reflect on your projects. Identify areas where the PMP mindset can be applied to enhance better project planning, execution and monitor & controlling.
Leverage Agile and Hybrid Approaches. Where appropriate, apply agile and hybrid methodologies. There is no "one-size-fits-all". Consider the unique characteristics of your projects and choose the most suitable approach.
Enhance Stakeholder Engagement. As a project manager, you are a "story-teller". You are telling "good" and "bad" stories to your Stakeholders. Try applying stakeholder management techniques to understand and address the needs and expectations of project stakeholders. This will enhance effective communication and collaboration to build strong relationships.

In the upcoming week, I will start consolidating more and more real-life examples, how you can implement all the best practices you learned via PMP.

Remember that the successful application of PMP knowledge involves a dynamic and context-specific approach. Continuously assess the unique aspects of your projects and adjust your project management approach accordingly. Regularly engage with your project team, stakeholders, and sponsors to ensure alignment with project objectives and successful project delivery.

P.S. Share this with your network to help them drive better projects ♻️.

Engaged Leaders Make Stronger Companies

What does it mean to be a role model in a leading organization? To answer that question, we can look to strategy implementation leaders—organizations that can adapt to new or unexpected markets, move ahead of their competition, and provide a model for other organizations to aspire to.

Article link: https://www.brightline.org/resources/engaged-leaders-make-stronger-companies/

Skip the CAPM! Free 30 min experience assessment

If you're currently studying for the CAPM, or thinking of starting there first....

PLEASE RECONSIDER.

The CAPM is undoubtedly valuable for knowledge and experience, but what if I told you there's a chance you might already be eligible for the PMP?

Here's the deal – we often underestimate our own capabilities and struggle to recognize our transferable skills.

This is where I come in.

I offer a fresh perspective, serving as another set of eyes to help you validate whether the CAPM is truly necessary for you.

Just this week, I've had insightful conversations with five individuals, empowering them to bypass the CAPM and head directly for the PMP.

I'm here to extend the same opportunity to you.

That's why I'm providing a FREE 30 MINUTE EXPERIENCE ASSESSMENT.

Share your experience with me, and let's explore the skills we can leverage together.

Worst case scenario, you continue on your current path.

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Person to follow

VJ, a senior program manager with Kovai.co, I specialize in delivering complex enterprise programs successfully. I am also the host of Agile Amplified where I sit down with Agile thought leaders and industry pioneers to discuss all things Project management. This includes a wide range of topics, including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, DevOps, and much more.

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