Introduction to the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam PMP Exam Prep Information….Why should you try to become a PMP® ? I recall when I first heard about the certification and wondered exactly what it was. I learned quickly that is was the gold standard for credibility in the project management profession. If you are a person […]
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What is project management?
This is a question that could be answered at least one thousand different ways. I recall finishing my bachelors degree thinking I want to go get that MBA so I can run projects. Little did I realize (at the time) the MBA was an MBA and unless the concentration was project management (which really didn’t […]
Launch Countdown Does a Project Manager Good!
Finish What You Start (It’s more than a predecessor type) I think back to the .com era of our economy. There was a span of about 2.5 years where I was working as a project manager, or person brought in to roll out project manager in an organization. During this 2.5 year period the majority […]
Are Project Managers Mathematically Challenged?
8 x 9 = 74, right? I got your attention with that bad math. That said, who would get that kind of multiplication wrong? Over 15 years of helping people evolve their project management careers, I have heard many people claim they knew this item or that item. I would then ask them to tell […]
4 Ways Small Businesses Can Support Employee Career Advancement
Forward-thinking employers understand the inherent value of investing in their employees. Whether through wellness programs, ongoing training and development, or recognition, business leaders know that supporting their greatest assets can boost retention and satisfaction, and increase long-term profitability. In particular, small businesses that don’t have enough funds to hire additional full-time employees may want to […]
On-Site Project Manager Credentialing Services
At Crosswind Learning, when you want top-of-the-line project management training and certification prep, you’ve got options. Our webinars and online training opportunities are second to none. Having said that, we also operate on-site training and education services for companies that feel it’s important to invest in face-to-face instruction, even now during the coronavirus pandemic. Covid19 […]
The Most Important Qualities of the Best Project Managers
If you are a project manager and stand out as a top project manager, you will always be in high demand. Additionally, stakeholders will trust you more, and they will compete to work with you. Even better, people will be more willing to listen to what you have to say. Regardless of what you are […]
Project Management: Theory and Reality
We are extremely proud of our Dallas-based faculty of instructors and coaches who supply that critical instruction for our project management programs. Let’s talk a little bit about the philosophy of project management instruction. This is a newly emerging field and one that is gaining traction quickly in the business world. Project managers work in […]