You ARE a Project Manager!
Crystal Richards
Project Management Educational Consultant | PMP Success Strategist | Global Keynote Speaker | Misfit Project Manager | Adjunct Faculty | Principal and Owner at MindsparQ??
As a project management trainer having taught over 2,000 people by now, I've heard this statement a thousand times:
"Oh Crystal, I'm not a project manager yet. I don't have the job title."
But when I hear about all the work they do, I'm like, "um, yeah, you are a project manager."
Below is an excerpt from my book I'm writing, "Crystal Clear Project Management" (I just love that title):
When we talk about being a project manager, it's important to recognize that project management skills are not exclusive to a specific title or profession. In fact, you may be a project manager under a different name. There are several different names and titles used for project managers, depending on the industry, organization, and context. Here are some common alternatives:
I am so excited about this book and I plan to keep sharing snippets with the #projectmanagement community to get your feedback.
For now, I'd love to hear what other titles you've held or encountered that embodied the responsibilities of a project manager. Share in the comments section!
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Project Management Educational Consultant | PMP Success Strategist | Global Keynote Speaker | Misfit Project Manager | Adjunct Faculty | Principal and Owner at MindsparQ??
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Master Lecturer at Boston University
1 年WOW WOW WOW I am so glad you are writing this, Crystal! Maybe it's an opportunity to get our job titles changed. There is no way that 'Project Manager' fits our work - especially in 2023. Managers oversee/supervise direct reports, and we don't just 'manage' (as in "get by"), we GET STUFF DONE THROUGH OTHERS, through inspiration, through influence, through (dare I say it) Crystal Clear Charisma! That is not management. That's Leadership. We're Project Leaders. I have a lot to say about this in my courses, and your book is a way to persist in that message. Glad to contribute. Cheers and good luck in your adventure in book writing! Rich
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1 年Every HR professional needs to do project management training to be fully successful in their role.
Project Management Educational Consultant | PMP Success Strategist | Global Keynote Speaker | Misfit Project Manager | Adjunct Faculty | Principal and Owner at MindsparQ??
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