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by kwalford
Mon 13 Oct 2014 4:18 pm
Forum: General Project Management
Topic: Could You Manage a Project You Don't Believe In?
Replies: 3
Views: 7681

Re: Could You Manage a Project You Don't Believe In?

Hi Brad, Good post! I think that to lead a project, you have to believe in it. To manage a project, you may not require such passion. My opinion is that as a PM you need to get behind the project, despite your true feelings. If you show apathy, then it filters down to the rest of the team and you ge...
by kwalford
Wed 08 Oct 2014 9:50 pm
Forum: General Project Management
Topic: APMP: The APM Project Management Qualification
Replies: 3
Views: 10400

APMP: The APM Project Management Qualification

All, I am now delighted to say that I am officially Assocaition of Project Management Professional (APMP) accredited. I got my successful exam results back yesterday! My plan is to write-up a review on my experience and provide feedback for anyone looking to achieve APMP status. The APMP, is a sligh...
by kwalford
Wed 08 Oct 2014 9:42 pm
Forum: General Project Management
Topic: PM For the Masses - Podcasts
Replies: 3
Views: 6964

Re: PM For the Masses - Podcasts

jblack wrote:Yes, a great resource. Thank you!

You might also find this collection of video's helpful: Microsoft Project for the Masses
Thanks this looks a good website for MS Projects!

Reference PM for the Masses - I would recommend the Suzanne Masden Leadership podcast from Feb 2014. Worth a listen!
by kwalford
Tue 30 Sep 2014 12:29 am
Forum: General Project Management
Topic: PM For the Masses - Podcasts
Replies: 3
Views: 6964

PM For the Masses - Podcasts

Hi All I have recently listened to some of these podcasts and felt the need to share this free and great resource with you: http://pmforthemasses.com/category/podcast/ The main website homepage: http://pmforthemasses.com As always, let me know if this link (or post) needs removing as I have posted i...
by kwalford
Tue 30 Sep 2014 12:24 am
Forum: General Project Management
Topic: New to Forum and Project Management
Replies: 6
Views: 10040

Re: New to Forum and Project Management

Hi Ryan, It would be interesting to get some feedback on the events. I know the APM events have good quality key speakers, for instance Susanne Masden. Here is a link to a recent APM event below where she spoke. She is a well known author and project leadership coach/speaker: The PM Channel Thanks, ...
by kwalford
Sun 28 Sep 2014 2:16 pm
Forum: General Project Management
Topic: New to Forum and Project Management
Replies: 6
Views: 10040

Re: New to Forum and Project Management

Go to the APM website and search for APM events, they are often free to their members.
by kwalford
Wed 10 Sep 2014 6:44 am
Forum: General Project Management
Topic: A Project Management Paradox: Entering the PM Profession
Replies: 5
Views: 8502

Re: A Project Management Paradox: Entering the PM Profession

Prince2 is like the iPhone of Project Managment certifications, eveyone has got one!

In my opinion, you need to stand out from crowd with a certificate which is more challenging and shows a greater level of learning, thanks, Kit.
by kwalford
Sun 07 Sep 2014 8:40 am
Forum: General Project Management
Topic: Can there be multiple Critical Paths, if so which one?
Replies: 7
Views: 74975

Re: Can there be multiple Critical Paths, if so which one?

Multiple critical paths = greater risk!
by kwalford
Fri 05 Sep 2014 3:17 am
Forum: General Project Management
Topic: Can there be multiple Critical Paths, if so which one?
Replies: 7
Views: 74975

Re: Can there be multiple Critical Paths, if so which one?

pilotage - Yes, if there is no slack on every path (both critical). In your case you need to monitor both of them. During the project, it is possible that circumstances may change and you may only be left with one critical path, or a new one entirely.
by kwalford
Wed 03 Sep 2014 8:20 pm
Forum: General Project Management
Topic: Project Management Conferences and Shows
Replies: 3
Views: 6446

Re: Project Management Conferences and Shows

That looks interesting Duncan.

There is also this:

IPMA 2014 28th World Congress