UT Dallas Applied Project Management Forum – November 2014 Presentation

I like to share the presentation I delivered at the Applied Project Management Forum in November 2014. The Forum is a bimonthly speaker event sponsored by the UT Dallas Project Management Program. It was formed to facilitate ongoing education for project managers on topics that are relevant in today’s business world. I hope you enjoy ...

Ten Lessons for PMs, from PMI North America Congress 2014 (Slideshow)

10 Lessons for PMs. from PMI North America Congress 2014 from Conrado Morlan

Ten Lessons for PMs, from PMI North America Congress 2014.

“Everyone can be my teacher.” — Alfonso Bucero, PMI-RMP, PMP, PMI Fellow After a two-year absence from PMI® Global Congress—North America, I literally ran — my hotel in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, was 3.1 miles (5 kilometers) from the convention center — to get my registration package. This year I did not want to miss the ...

Culture Shock as an Opportunity for Professional Growth

During my project management career, I have experienced many culture shocks. But the one that changed my life happened when I joined a global corporation in Mexico in the mid-1980s. I was a recent graduate and had just finished my internship with this organization when I got a job offer. During immersion training, all the ...

How Great Leaders Inspire Action

Take a look to Simon Sinek’s video and take his recommendation. You as project manager must inspire action to the project team and stakeholders. Try to use the golden circle and the question “Why?” in your next project status or stakeholder meeting and see the difference. How Great Leaders Inspire Action

PMI Global Congress 2013 – Maximizing your Professional Development

PMI Global Congress 2013 is around the corner. Are you ready to discover exciting learning and networking opportunities? At this three-day event you will be attending premier project management education and will have the opportunity to interact with peers, discuss best practices, common issues and the latest trends in project management. PMI Global Congress 2013 9 ...

PMI Global Congress 2013 – To Do List

Participating in the PMI Global Congress 2013 will be a unique experience in which you will have access to premier project management education and networking opportunities. Whether you are a regular or a first timer, you need to know what to do in preparation for the event. Based on participant feedback from previous congresses, PMI works to enhance ...

The ABC of PDUs (Professional Development Units)

PDUs or Professional Development Units track the professinal development and continuing education of Prject Management Institute (PMI) credential holders. PMI is a professional association recognized worldwide that offer several credentials for project and program management professionals. PMI started with two credentials: Certified Associate in Project ManagementProject Management ProfessionalProgram Management ProfessionalPMI’s Scheduling ProfessionalPMI’s Risk Management ProfessionalPMI ...

Millennials an Entrepreneurial Generation – Infographic

Aligning Projects with Business Strategy

Aligning projects with business strategy can produce tangible and intangible benefits to organizations, according with the  research study published in 2008 and conducted by Athabasca University with the  sponsorship of the Project Management Institute. The organizations are looking to become more competitive, efficient and profitable and they will need a business and project management experts ...