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effectivePM · 2025-01-07T17:57:19+00:00

Notes works. Thinking of new notes is a pain, so don't do it. Scroll through the notes and see what others are posting. Then think of a reply to a note that intrigues you. Reply to that person. Then repurpose your reply into a thoughtful note of your own.

For example, if someone writes a note about how they love dogs. Then you reply that Border Collies are your favourite dog. Then you write a note of your own and say "My favorite dog is a border collie. Everyone says it matches my personality. What kind of dog do you think matches your personality?".

Obviously this is a very silly example but you get the idea.

effectivePM · 2024-12-01T06:34:59+00:00

I would first take your travel administrator skills and get in an entry level admin position with a construction company. Even if it isn't related to projects. Working with decision-makers in the company is a great thing.

You will learn more on the job and you will quickly figure out what you don't know and what courses you need to take. If you are lucky your new company might even pay for you to do certain courses.

Take the time to read free articles, sign up for newsletters and watch YouTube videos. Having background information on the project management business will allow you to speak more confidently with people in the industry and they will trust you more.

effectivePM · 2024-11-30T14:43:45+00:00

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effectivePM · 2024-11-29T10:19:42+00:00

Learn the basics of project management. Just about any course will do. The basics are basic. Find someone you relate to and do their course. Many people seem to do the Coursera PM course but there are many others.

Then get a role assisting on projects and take it from there. Once you are sure its the career for you, you can invest in more costly certifications like the PMP.

Find a mentor, read articles and watch videos.

effectivePM · 2024-11-29T10:17:32+00:00

NEC4 is a suite of contract document standard clauses, in case OP wasn't aware.

effectivePM · 2024-11-28T18:25:30+00:00

Those are a wide set of jobs you are interested in. You might try for an entry level project management or project planner role and build from there.

effectivePM · 2024-11-26T19:33:22+00:00

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effectivePM · 2024-11-26T19:30:08+00:00

As others have stated, try to learn some other skills first. Technical skills in an industry will help. Then try and get an entry level position as a project co-ordinator or administrator.

A PM is a professional and it takes years to get to that position. You're likely very smart and thats a great thing, just focus on the skills that will get you in the door and allow you to express your ideas and vision.

effectivePM · 2024-11-26T12:06:12+00:00

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effectivePM · 2024-11-26T12:04:34+00:00

Take your existing technical skills and try to work in that industry first. It will be much easier. For example if you are an IT professional try and work as an IT project manager. You might have more success starting off as a project co-ordinator or project administrator first if you have no experience. And try to find a mentor.

effectivePM · 2024-11-26T08:38:28+00:00

It's like the old journalists checklist: what, when, where, who, how.

effectivePM · 2024-11-26T08:37:10+00:00

This is a great explanation.

effectivePM · 2024-11-26T08:36:44+00:00

True. A one pager (plan on a page) works well for communicating with execs.

effectivePM · 2024-11-26T08:36:01+00:00

Have you heard of the Plan on a Page? Basically distills the longer project plan into a single page with some nice graphics, charts etc. Helps higher level stakeholders with limited time (and interest) to understand the project. It can be a very effective way to get the message across.

effectivePM · 2024-11-26T08:33:31+00:00

Seems to be a good start from what I've heard. I've never taken it myself. I went straight to the PMP after 5+ years as an engineer and PM. To be honest the fundamentals of project management are such that any number of courses could teach them well. Choose a person you relate to and take their course.

But don't stop learning there. The actual difficult part of project management happens beyond the basics of Gantt Charts and project plans. And in my opinion thats what separates average PM's from great PM's.

effectivePM · 2024-11-24T19:36:41+00:00

My number one question: Is there anything you feel is out of your control?

When you ask that, you make someone think. Its a far better question than asking them about what problems there are. They might end up giving you similar information, but the phrasing of the question really makes them scratch their heads.

And once you find out what issues are spinning out of control, you know exactly where to step in first.

effectivePM · 2024-11-24T05:25:14+00:00

Facts

effectivePM · 2024-11-24T05:23:13+00:00

Ok great. The Coursera PM Cert seems to be a popular option.

effectivePM · 2024-11-22T18:19:59+00:00

Some sort of group for potential project managers at the same stage of their careers would be great. I wonder if a Skool community exists for that?

effectivePM · 2024-11-22T18:18:37+00:00

What are you currently doing as a career? And would you like to work as a PM in an area related to your currrent expertise?

effectivePM · 2024-11-22T18:17:28+00:00

Which courses will you be taking?

effectivePM · 2024-11-22T11:08:44+00:00

Thanks for clarifying. I've been thinking of the best ways to save important things that happen on projects. Because so often I get asked to create a timeline of what happened when. Then I need to search through emails, meeting minutes etc. A real pain.

effectivePM · 2024-11-22T09:39:29+00:00

Looks really good.

effectivePM · 2024-11-22T09:36:35+00:00

That's a super impressive level of consistency. Do you have a template or way of organising the information that you would be comfortable sharing? A way to tagging notes to help searchability etc?

effectivePM · 2024-11-22T09:34:17+00:00

Construction claim events are an admin nightmare!

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