PMP Lessons Learned - by Madhusmita M, PMP
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“You can cut PMP preparation time by half, simply by being strategic about the preparation approach you take”, says Madhusmita Mohapatra.?
She should know because she passed it with Above Target score recently.
She had interesting experiences along the way. For instance,
What would you do if, during the online PMP exam, you lose internet connectivity?
It can get a bit crazy, the uncertainties of the exam. ??
Madhusmita Mohapatra works as a Capability manager in a Health Services and Innovation company. With over 13 years of IT leadership experience, she owns the strategic program management functions.
She loves cycling, reading novels, and writing articles.
In this no-holds-barred interview, Madhusmita shares the exact strategies and tactics she used to get all 3 Above Target score.?
Simply follow the ones that resonate with you, and fast-track your study.
Get a pen and paper, and a cup of hot freshly brewed coffee (or your fav bev), let’s get started.
What made you take up PMP?
Over the years, I did certifications in Agile, design thinking, and Cloud technology.
A change in my role, from Engineering manager to Capability manager, added new business scenarios and challenges. I realized that PMP would outline all aspects of project management that are necessary to do a better job in my new role.
The rigorous PMP preparation phase itself is a transformational journey. This has brought loads of changes in my leadership style, strategical mindset, and?stakeholder management?outlook.
According to you, what is the one thing a PMP aspirant should have/do/use, to prepare well and pass the exam?
I would say,?a strategic approach.
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For instance, one of the strategies I followed is to treat PMP exam preparation itself as a project.
Accordingly, I developed my preparation roadmap and delivery milestones.
This approach certainly made me feel that PMP is an additional project I am handling, rather than something outside of my work responsibility for which I have to carve out time.
I realized that just by being mindful and strategic, we can cut down PMP preparation time by as much as 50%. For each of the hurdles along the way, I applied certain strategies to get past them.
What is the core benefit did you get as PMP certified professional?
PMP certification establishes credibility about our project management skill. The core benefit I consider is the change in my perspective and skill set as a leader, in addition to being an effective project manager.
I notice myself being mindful of the must-have practices and principles while strategizing and planning for the projects.
I also have learned a better approach to monitoring and controlling the associated risks in my job.
With the newfound confidence, I look forward to taking up challenging leadership roles and opportunities.
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Which study resources did you use for your exam preparation?
Actually, even before I made serious efforts, and before taking the PMI membership itself, I did some casual preparation –