Project Management Career - Is it Right For Me? (Let's be Real)
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- Опубликовано: 10 янв 2025
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Welcome to PM Perspective's first ever episode! Our theme for this month is going to be "How to Get a Project Management Job." In today's episode I talk about the traits a person should have if they expect to have a successful career in project management.
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SUMMARY REVIEW - The 5 Most Important Traits Needed to be a Great Project Manager:
(1) 4:58 - Must have a GENUINE interest in people & CARE about them. ("goodwill currency")
(2) 7:15 - Must GENUINELY enjoy politics. (acknowledgment that every person comes to the table with their own set of objectives)
- (figure out what people want, and if there's a way you can give it to them in the course of completing the project)
(3) 9:04 - Need to be a HEALTHY skeptic. (you need to find evidence to confirm that what people are telling you is true; both with those producing under you and those "calling the shots" over you)
- (have a keen interest in the WHY & HOW, not so much the WHAT & WHEN)
(4) 12:42 - Must be okay with CHANGING CONDITIONS. Consider different scenarios & possibilities-- BE AWARE of changing conditions and requirements and BE OPEN to changing the course of the project along the way.
- ("No plan survives contact with the enemy.")
(5) 15:10 - Must be able to TRUST YOURSELF to make decisions (even in the times when you don't have all the information you want) and must be okay with BEING WRONG sometimes / making mistakes.
Thanks For your info.. I am not going to watch the video :)
Thank you very much for typing all this up. Your effort is very much appreciated.
i have none of them and going to be a project manager :}
Thanks for jotting this for us 👍
Thanks, this saved me a lot of time!
I have 20+ years as a Project Manager and I feel the information you shared on this first video was very well done. Many people simply think that Project Management is about being organized and having the ability to follow a schedule. This is far from the truth and you clearly explain this. Although its not an easy job, for those who truly enjoy all aspects of Project Management, they will enjoy the challenges, the failures, and the victories that comes with it.
Are you rich. I only want this job due to riches
Hey i asked u a QUESTION!!!
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This is why Sociology is an underrated discipline. A sociology degree and a PMP certification can make for a good resume.
Exactly!
I'm about to get hired as a project manager for the first time, you described me perfectly with this video!! THANK YOU ... I never thought there was a position that puts together a way to use all my talents, your video was very useful!
1. Genuine interest in people (influencer + leader)
2. Enjoy politics (acknowledging and observing everyone's objectives)
3. Be skeptical (gain evidence + question executive orders)
4. Interest in ‘why’ and ‘how’
5. Be okay with change and don’t expect structure: “No plan survives when in contact with the enemy.”
6. Trust yourself (make a decision before you have all the info)
I'm on the edge of deciding this as a career. So appreciate this A LOT.
Thank you hahaha
I m in the same place as you are, so what did u decide ???
how is it, its been a year
@@Krupaux you still active ? I’m a first year student , just getting into the program , I do wanna become an electrician but I want an associates degree to my name , and maybe a bachelors , I don’t think electricians give me any type of degree right ? Maybe just a certificate ?
@@edwinjimenez960 Hey, i really have no knowledge about this, I would advise to ask someone else, I don't want to say something I don't fully believe in. I didn't do the project management, i considered it for a long time but it didn't happen. I am in completely different field now. As far as i know, you can get a engineering degree in electricals, but as an electrician, i am not really sure.
Thanks for the video. I’ve been a PM for 2 years and I gradually started hating my job more and more. I thought it was just my workplace. As much as I would like to have the traits you mentioned the reality is I don’t and thats probably why I’m struggling in my role.
Hi
I am an entry level PM. I was actually hired with the title "Executive Assistant" and my boss changed my title to PM my first week on the job. From what I can tell based on the tasks that have been assigned to me I am actually a little if both. Part PM/part assistant....in any case it's been very exciting for me so far and this is the first video I have seen of yours but I look forward to watching more of your content and learning how to be a successful and effective PM.
Hey, how's PM going for you? Did you do any courses? I am studying for PRINCE2 Foundation + Practicioner
Thank You for sharing :).
Can we get a 4 year update on how your role has developed?
You've nailed it. As you've mentioned in one of your comments, there's a lot of talk about the technical aspect (PMP etc.) of project management. Not much about the soft skill angle of it. In IT services, project management has more or less become a default path for career progression. It's important to understand if one has the aptitude for project management. It's great to see somebody coming forward to talk about it. Addressing the elephant in the room. I think it's time, people start talking about the intricacies or the deeper aspects of this career path, so that the future generation can benefit from it and make informed career choices.
I noticed, few of the folks have mentioned in the comments that you took a while (e.g. 6 mins) to get to the meat of the content. I think it's perfectly fine, as it's really important to set the context right, before you jump to the real thing.
The video looks quite professional and I loved the name of your channel :)
100 % agreed...
As someone who has totally “fallen into” pm by accident and found it to be a calling, I 100% agree. Great video, great contextualization, and great content. Honestly it reminded me a lot of listening to a podcast! @jason Dodd you should totally start a podcast if you haven’t already. Funny enough I am a pm for a podcast booking agency 😅 best.job.ever.
Totally agree
Doing a lot of research before heading back to school This video just assured me that I’m making the right decision.
Thank you so much for this video.
After watching I decided that this was not a good matching career path for me, better to know now than later!
Thanks again
This was very helpful to me. I've been a bartender for 10 years and am trying to make the change. Having the right mindset for what the goal is and how people typically all having our own expectations is totally correct. I'll be watching your channel a bit more.
You took 6 min to get to the meat and potatoes of the traits to have in PM but I’m glad you’re covering this topic. Wanted to say thank you for this help. I have been searching for a field to make a career change in for two years and you have helped me to make this decision. Keep delivering this content and I will definitely support you.
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Saw it too late
Bless you!
Thank you
Thank you!
This video solidified my passion for being the most effective Project Manager and sets me up for the next level of my career....thank you for your insight Jason
I like this video because if you are studying for a project manager interview (like I am) it gives you the competencies the interviewers are probably going to be asking about! This is a great resource thanks!
Hi, I know this comment is from three years ago but I’m curious to know how that interview went and where you are in your career now, do you still agree with the points made in this video?
Im currently considering a career change and trying to gain as much insight as I can 😊
Someone else actually pointed out to me that I would make a good project manager. As I started to look into the schooling needed for that and experience I felt a little uneasy and wanted to make sure this was the right direction to head in my career. Watching this video definitely made me feel more confident going into this field. I also tell people my favorite part of my current job is the fact that I get to work with a different group of people every week! The training I do is the same but people are all so different that it’s never the same experience. I love it! Thank you for the reassurance that all the work I’m going to be putting in will take me to where I want to be.
I watched this video and I was unsure if PM is really for me. I do enjoy working with different people, I'm empathetic - I care a lot about my colleagues. I always ask the why and how. But I'm a perfectionist, don't know if going for PM career would mean changing my ways or developing a new character trait. And I'm afraid at difficult times those two will clash. Curious to hear your thoughts!
Samantha Dingman how’d it go ?
@@tamaraamanda2483 how did it go??
@@abolitavhare267 3 years later I'm a PM at an S&P 500 company
@@tamaraamanda2483 if you don’t mind what steps did you take? And how do you like it?
one credit away from obtaining my BBA, will then pursue a CAPM, equip myself with Microsoft project, and SAP enterprise resource planning tool, hope fully land an entry level job as a PM with that. This video really cleared up a lot of stuff for me, thanks.
Bin G I’m also studying for CAPM now. I want entry level too. How do you plan to get MS project...just purchase? How necessary is SAP? And how about just Excel use for projects? Thoughts? TIA and good luck!
@@lisafenyes3052 Hey. I do plan on purchasing MS Project, most likely, after I learn how to use it effectively on my University campus computers. I'm not 100% sure how necessary SAP would be, however I can guarantee that it would be a great asset to familiarize yourself with, as this would separate you from other candidates and place you as more valuable for a PM position. Wouldn't recommend excel as a substitute for MS Project given all the adequate resources MS project provides solely for project management, formulating a schedule with visuals such as a gantt chart and all that good stuff. Excel definitely has its place among the Microsoft packages just not really for PM in my opinon.
With regards to your situation, have you applied for the CAPM Exam / course yet? and if so, through which institute? I heard PMI is the most viable one for a CAPM. Please let me know. Thanks. Best wishes.
Bin G yes, applied to PMI for the exam but won’t take until I feel better prepared. Thank you for the information. That’s very helpful.
I learned more about project management from this video than I did in first 4 of the 5 years I went to college to get a degree in engineering technology.
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I'm currently studying Op Management also have interest in PM people have told me I must finish Op than study engineering to get into PM
After 18 years in the Navy, learning every year how to do everything I can to take care of my people and get the best out of them within the bounds of the mission, yes, this is something I am ready for and excited about. Thank you for making this video!
Excellent info!! This has made me more excited about taking a PM certification course and changing careers next year.
Also, regarding the top comment- your video is at the perfect speed.
Regarding the perfect speed, yeah indeed. I have even repeated some points to make sure I haven't missed anything from this valuable content.
This is a gold content for anyone who are thinking to or already in PM field.
I wish I watched this 10 years before...
This was great! Thank you for putting all of this out there Jason 🙏 The world does need it. I loved hearing all this laid out the way you explained it. I am a project manager at heart, and at 30 years old after about 6 different careers and businesses, it’s manifesting now into my reality! Amazing! More please!!
Sounds like abilities I've had challenged before being a manager in a supermarket, but obviously on a smaller scale. Leadership qualities are obvious. Dealing with peoples personal desires and needs. Dealing and navigating workplace politics. Meeting deadlines. Customer satisfaction. Change of plans for various reasons and having to chop and change quickly. A lot of psychology involved with dealing with people, a lot of further study in various areas that could be explored. This actually sounds quite challenging and rewarding if the preparations are put in.
As someone who just started as a project engineer, this information was very helpful. I now feel better about my career, thank you. You've earned my subscription.
I just finished my first course in project management, updated my resume, and am starting to brave looking for jobs as a junior project manager. I opened this video because I wanted to make sure I did a reality check. If there were reasons I would not be the kind of person who should move forward with this I want to know now. There was some trepidation but it is something that had to be done. I was legit scared a bit to watch this. However, Boy howdy was it a breath of fresh air once I did. Over and over you are saying things that I resonate with positively. I want to move into something that takes advantage of who I am instead of fighting against it, and this is ALL right up my alley. So I extend to you my gratitude and thanks for this reality check and confirmation that I might be a very good fit for this profession. I have worked very hard in my personal life to find happiness and have done so. But I have never been optimistic about a career, viewing jobs as a necessary evil to get along. I even contemplated becoming a monk more than once to get away from it. And with Project Management, for the first time in my life, I look at a profession with unbridled optimism and joy. Not only that I can make a good and better living for my self, but that I can be doing something that I find joy in and that is FUN! I love talking to people and solving problems. One of my managers once told me that I was one of the best people he ever had on his team when it came to ambiguity, and that I was very good with ambiguity. I am comfortable with it, and dealing with people in a genuine compassionate way is a deep part of who I am. So I am very excited, humbled, and joyous to have watched this. Again I extend my sincere and heat felt gratitude to you for presenting this. THANK YOU!!! :D :D :D
Thank you for this! You've told me it's okay to question what I'm doing, when everyone else is telling me not to worry. I honestly don't know which direction I should go. Due to some unexpected life events, I am back in school at a small business college for the first time in over 30 years. I hadn't ever heard of PM until now. I declared it as my major because so many people (including Admin) have told me I would make a great PM with my soft skill set and because it was the major that came closest to complimenting and capitalizing on my life experience as a homemaker. I usually know if something is going to work for me or not, by jumping right in and learning about it as I go. But I can't tell with this one. My classes are fun and fascinating. I enjoy the challenge of PM and being part of a team. I love deadlines and do well under pressure. I enjoy people and I present well. And... I also get lost in all the reading and don't make all the connections I need to be making to really understand the stuff. How much do I really need to know coming in at an entry level position? I have hung in there, with only one class left to complete before getting my certificate because I want to finish what I started. But what is the point of getting a certificate in something I don't really understand? Do I trust that the dots will eventually connect? Or is this evidence of it not being a good match for me?
It would be interesting to hear how it all worked out for you 3 years later?
I hope you are happy & successful in whatever you are doing.
Being a logistics Marine, i understand the world of a constantly changing enviroment. This sounds way to similiar to my job in the Marine Corps. Which was probably the one thing i like the most about my time in the military.
Found this video while thinking about interview questions list for a project manager. Very informative, thanks a lot!
Finally a video that goes trough the deepest and less obvious traits of a PM. Thanks, your insight is highly appreciated.
This is great! I'm so glad you've articulated the reasons why I enjoy pm! I agree that lots of people can be organized. We should all have some sense of organization, but it's the other things that make you a good leader and able to bring a team together!
I thought PM was all about organization and time management/budget, but a friend today suggested there's a pretty big people aspect of it as well. I'm glad he said something because that's how I ended up on this video, and now I think it actually might be something I want to do as a job!
Jw have you followed through? Seems like we’re in similar boats
Before being a PM, be a psychologist
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Just read a lot haha
AHAHA
I´m a psychologist considering changing career to PM 😂
I have a psych degree
Wonderful information. Literally speaks to my life and who I am as a person. This definitely, 6 years later, has helped motivate me to taking this step forward.
Wow, this was truly helpful.
I hear a lot about the certification process and what you do in your day to day basis, but those never encompass the soft skills you mentioned here.
Thank you for your insights, you've definitely given me some food for thought!
Everyone mentioning to speed up the video. That's what I did as well.
But I just wanted to say the video was explained very well , clear and enjoyable to listen till the end.
I think he is a good instructor and communicator, with calming pace of talking.
I liked the information. I think the ideal situation for project managers is to have the right mix of people on their projects, or at least people that enjoy working together as a team. This makes the environment more pleasant and conducive for its greatest results. It also makes political encounters more natural.
Well done! This is probably not what most people expect to hear when searching around to find out what it takes to be a Project Manager. However, that's what makes it such a good video.. This is exactly what people need to know when getting into Project management.
So all of these are actually called Leadership.
Really informative for a PM beginner as well as for the experienced guys out there. Majority of the videos focus on certifications /qualifications and technical aspects. The much needed personal traits and soft skill qualities that you shared ,really really helps. Thank you so much. Looking forward to more quality content from your channel.
Great information. I am moving into PM & excited about the whole career change from engineering to PM. Thanks again 😊
Former Law enforcement to PMIT. I start this new position in a week, and was very nervous about it until I watched this video. Thank you, and I look forward to more content!
Being in the Marines I feel has prepared me for what you’ve mostly spoke about and of course life experiences. I think I’ll do well in this field of work and I can’t wait to see where it takes me.
good to hear Charnice, it's good you have the confidence to move forward positively. I want to study P.M too and work in this field as you do. Being a Marine would be a great stepping stone with your confidence and discipline. Good luck with it all. Tony, from Sydney Australia
Were you a 0431 or in a logistics type job? And if you were how well has it translated to the corprate world for you? I was an 0431 and im really looking into this field at the moment and i feel like it will be a great.
Yeah I was a special forces ranger seal , I too am ready for this role.
Hi ! I am a (non - native) English teacher and have nothing do do with "Project Management". Nevertheless on of my students is involved in P.M. and thus we watched your video and we both liked it a lot ! You talk clearly and slowly (i.e. understandable even for non - natives !) and gave some "surprising" insights into the trade - above all that you have to have a guine interest in people ! Well done - fine video !!!
I became a PM by "accident" that's why I watched this video😊 i strongly refused the position because I thought I'm not qualified. Thanks Jason💕 for mentioning the traits of a PM and I know, I possess them already since I joined the team a year ago (being a coordinator). Good luck to me for a bigger project this time💕
How did you get into the role? Im looking to study PM. However, I would like to find a company that offers such positions and get some experience. However thats easier said then done.
I am so reassured that I should pursue this as a career! I’ve been floating around not really knowing what would work for my abilities, but this sounds like it’s so for me! Thank you
You've definitely made me even more excited for Project Management than I was before! Thanks :)
Wooow. I clicked on the video with the thoughts "well, maybe i'll watch and realise that it's not for me" but surprisingly it seems like PM is 100% for me! I'm so happy :D I'm in the process of finding out that all the staff i didn't enjoy in my previous jobs i would probably find in PM career and this feels like I'm 16 again and after enrolling in university i felt like i finally found out my passion (this was psychology for me). This video gave me encouragment and inspiration. Wish me luck, i'm enrolling for my first PM course this month :)
I Love it, Planning start a career as a project Manage, Thanks for the tips and Looking foreword to what you will be teaching next.
One year later, did you go into project management?
@@cheriesonsocial7997 yeah wanna know too
Congratulations ! It’s a great illustration of what project management is. The best talk I’ve heard in a long time. Well done and thank you.
Great advice! The obvious “surface-level” traits of a PM are always the ones I’ve thought of, but these were really eye-opening and helpful.
I looked into Project Coordinator/PM positions a few months ago but ended up temporarily moving away and finding short-term work. But now I'm looking to put down roots and find a career, and this is absolutely me! I'm excited to see where I land in this field!
Best of luck! Keep us posted.
This is amazing, it takes more than passion to get there.Great job
YES! You confirmed what I have thought... project management is right for me! I am an artist, general contractor, teacher, public educator and consultant -- these are all needed in PROJECT MANAGMENT. Thx
About to do a skills test and break into PM as a career shift and not only have you helped me a ton, but it was eerily creepy how I felt a lot of the things you talked about felt like you were talking directly to me! Love the work and thanks for the awesome content!
I thought you were going to list all of those surface level things and I was thinking this video will probably solidify the fact that I will never be an organizational project management master. But you did just the opposite! All of the things that you listed are totally me and I am super invigorated for the position I am currently pursuing!
This video is amazing and you are super effective presenter. I appreciate the authenticity! I'm even more excited to get into this career 😊 thank you!
I was thinking from long time about a career in Project management and this video has given me the best and absolute genuine points to think and evaluate. Thank You so much for this.
Thank you!!! You definitely made me more excited about pursuing a career in PM!
I have been considering a career in project management for quite a while and this video has me convinced I need to take the chance and go for it! Thank you for the information. Looking forward to learning more
Everybody has plans until they get hit - Mike Tyson
Rob Mondonedo until they got punched in the mouth
... Real ! ...
Lol swear 😅
Thank you for creating this video!
My manager mentioned she thought I could handle a Project Management role, so I’ve been doing research to see if I’d be a good fit. After watching this video, I’m still on the fence though.
I do have a genuine interest and care about people. I’m introverted, so I’d much rather email, but that doesn’t stop me from picking up the phone or hopping on a Teams/Zoom call when needed.
I understand politics and my goal is to make sure MOST everyone is happy (you can’t please every single person though).
Change is inevitable and I see it happen often on many of the projects I work on (I work with multiple Project Managers). Things happen and sometimes you just have to go along for the ride.
I don’t enjoy making mistakes, but I do own up to them, apologize, and learn from them. I do trust myself to make decisions on a project, and if I’m wrong, I apologize and try again.
I want a more stable job and I’m looking to get a certification to make me feel and look more accomplished (I only have a high school diploma). I just don’t know which path to take.
Thank you, well done, you've presented some good insights into the making of a good PM, I think we can all relate to PM's that might have been better acclimated to a different profession.
What a genius explainatory trip I have been to. Truly, u are the father that every child dream of, a mentor every student needs, and an advisor every adult seek advice from him, and aspire to be like him.
Man😂 I am not exaggerating, u have a wise magnificent way of explaining. THANK YOU
I hope to see u do other videos explaining another professions.
Considering a PM career post university and this has definitely influenced my decision! Thank you! Will be subscribing!
This is great information! This reasurred me that I'm doing a great job as a PM. I've been doing these things for years and my team loves what I do. There are times management isn't always happy, but you can't make everyone happy. Thanks for making videos in an career most people don't know about.
Hmmm so interesting. I've always thought I'd make a good project manager more than a carpenter and I'm confident in all but the decision making (still not bad at that but I do get nervous) but I've always been told by managers around me that they are the opposite of good leadership qualities. Always be right, strong arm people into getting what you want, steamroll sub-trades, don't have people feel human at work or they will think you are weak and take a mile etc.
I laughed out loud during this video, I had three managers at my last job- they each exhibited the exact opposite of these traits. 1 had a crippling inability to make decisions, severe self doubt to the point that he had trouble sleeping at night and would have to leave during the day due to sleep deprivation. The owner at the company worked very hard but forgot to treat his employees like people. Didn't understand the politics around why people do things for other people. And the last guy, he was a constellation of problems. He told me in secret that he hated people. He would lose his composure over any changes to the plan, big or small. He seemed to believe he knew more than the specialists. It was like an exhibit of what not to do managerially. Anyway, good to be reminded that my attributes are useful and not "wrong" as so many have put it. Jeeze, it can be hard to find good opportunities.
As someone who is just starting out in Project Management as a career change, this video was great and has certainly dialed up my excitement as I look to crack in to it!
I'm happy you found value in the video! Keep the excitement alive! The world needs strong, compassionate leaders now more than ever.
Thanks for putting this into reflection... I might need to consider another career :( I already have project management experience, certification, and interest... but the politics and dealing with certain people is what drains me sometimes... my backup career is data analytics which I have similar experience and I'm soon to graduate from a program at my school for this. For the time being, I've enjoyed being a project coordinator/administrator in the past.
What you have achieved through your accomplishments is exemplary. We are proud of you. Continue to raise the bar with your hard work and dedication.
Project managing seems very similar to teaching grade school students.
HAHAHAHAHAAHAH this makes 3 of us!!!! LITERALLY!!
@meowmeow I started a new job and I've never heard so much "this is not my task" like this company. 😒
This is so funny. I’m an actual teacher trying to change professions and get a Master in Construction Management to do so, and yes! This is teaching 101. 😂 This video make me realize I’m a perfect fit for the job. Thanks!
Have an opportunity to move from restaurant management to a corporate project management position. This video solidified my feelings that this is a good move for me.
Good Morning, This video was very informative especially for someone like myself who is interested in Project Management. I am currently studying for my CAPM certification.
Did you pass?
Same here, did you pass?
Cece Renee no I am still Studying
@@reginaldjackson2570how about now ?
Jason,Just started project management training and I love how "to the point and informative" this video is. Doing a career change and now I 'm confidence that this is what I want.Thank you
0.5 Speed = Drunk Project Manager
Ha! It’s like he’s hitting on a cousin at a family party.
You’re amazing for this lmaooo
Stephen Williams I’m fuckin dead af🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I'm in tears! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@urio7146 not everyone is a inbred like you Jay.
The wealth of experiential knowledge given in this video is invaluable. Thank You. I get impatient watching youtube videos; however, I could listen to you talk al day
Great Video!! Also, I was wondering if you can make a video about the CAPM certification and speak a little about that as well. I think it will help many people (like me) trying to get into this profession.
Thus far the presentations I have seen from you are clear and concise. Five stars. (I really hate people that drone on and on, stretching whatever worthwhile content they have thinner and thinner.
The problem I've often encountered with project managers, especially those who are "PMP certified" project managers, is that they lack the technical background necessary to level and interact with the development team. When I provided the feedback that this project manager needs to at least learn a bit of SQL (and yes, this is an IT-related project management team), I got the rebuttal "project managers don't need to be technical. They just need to manage.". What is your opinion on this scenario?
Agree with you. PMs must have the technical know-how to be able to manage a project. He need not be an expert, but must know the basics.
You are skipping the business analyst. That's where the recommendation should go. If your organization doesn't have a B.A, then most likely the PM is forced to do both roles, which could be problematic.
I really appreciated your insights - good advice for any management role too. Almost no one highlights the importance of being "skeptical" and how difficult it can be to keep that positive and generative when you're managing up. I wish I'd seen this four years ago when you originally posted! Many thanks -
This is such a great topic. A lot that was mentioned here really resinates with me. Early on I struggled with determine whether PM was the right choice for me, it's reassuring to know I have many of this traits that make a successful PM. By the way, I sent you a PM here on RUclips recently. However, I know they're a bit cumbersome to find. If there's a preferred way I could contact you, let me know. Have a great weekend!
Hi Tom, glad you enjoyed the episode. Thanks for pointing out your PM. I just found it and will reply! I'm always happy to meet a fellow PM. We'll connect soon.
This is fantastic information. While it did take a little bit to get to the core of the topic I've had all of my concerns about Project Management as a field addressed. I was about 90% certain it was right for me but after watching this I'm now 100% certain that this is the field that I want to go into. I'm really glad that I found your channel. I've subscribed and plan to follow your work closely. Thanks so much for the upload!
Dude you just described me, how am i just finding out about this career
I feel that significant core questions was covered here. Thanks for taking the time to produce the material. Most times, it is not hard for one to lose sight of why we choose to pursue something that we feel is important, be it career or personal decisions. By asking the million dollar question, 'is it right for me'? one can clearly look at the mirror and decide if PM is indeed right for you or not.
I would like also to hear about communication skills and leadership, how important is that
Both are important.
Well put. Very honest and indepth insight and the expert reflections 95% of all people pursuing PM qualifications need to consider.
Great stuff, thank you Jason! I was working as an Executive Assistant for about 6 years, and I took the opportunity to change my career to Project Management during our company's restructure. I am not a PM yet, but I started to get the gist of it. And your video helped me to reassured that I made the right decision that the PM is right for me. 1) I have genuine interest in people. I love people, good or bad, they are interesting. 2) And it's fun for me to use my people skills to get people to do stuff, it also gives me a sense of achievement. So yes, I do enjoy politics. Your video also helped to identify the traits I should train myself to form, because, 1) I can be too optimistic and not skeptical enough, 2) I am not too comfortable with change, YET. I tend to stress myself when any changes occur that total disrupt my perfect plan. Hahaha. In closing, great stuff, I thank you for what you do, genuinely. :)
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I can't wait to see all of your other videos. Just found out about these today and I am in the works of becoming a healthcare project manager. Thank you for all of this because you are describing me as an individual throughout this video and have definitely secured my decision!
I’m really interested in the Project Management route. I’m currently working in Finance and find it so repetitive & dull - other accountants around me are satisfied being desk-bound for 8 hours a day, but there’s a yearning in me for more. Rather than reporting on what the business is doing & spending, I have a desire to save money/drive through change for a business.
What would people say is the first PM qualification I should get? And is project management really as varied as people say it is? I’ve worked on a project team before as a Business Analyst so have some exposure to the PM role
Hi Jeff, I feel the same way!!
Why not start with the CAPM certification?
why do u thin that PM isnt "being desk-bound for 8 hours a day"?
I have been looking into project management as a possible next career goal/move. After listening to this brief I honestly believe this is definitely for me. Thank you taking the time to create this video and sharing it.
I am onboard with everything you've identified as to what makes a good PM except the politics part. Are you going to help us hone our skills in this aspect?
Hi bstrongbbelle, absolutely! There's lots in my "editorial pipeline" this year that will help you become an expert at navigating those political backwaters. In fact, all of August and September are geared towards becoming your company's most valuable player (MVP), which includes a heavy focus on "politics."
I'm working on an episode where I invite a number of seasoned executives to tell us all about the things they wished their PM's knew. I'm also working on inviting guests to come talk to us about the art of influence ... stay tuned!
PM Perspective Thank you! I am at the point where my passion for project management is waning. I am not am expert in every aspect of what you've outlined however, I am pretty good at them. I would like to see this challenge through.
Hey Raed. "Mouthwatering!" Wow, I never could have imagined that one of my videos would make someone's mouth water. LOL
I'm happy you're looking forward to future episodes.
Excellent points. I have never heard these stated. I am sure glad I found your channel.
Excellent excellent distillation. I have often referred to Project management as tending to the organism. But your points are so much more articulate and, frankly, inspiring. Thanks so much!!
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Yess, this is what I was searching for! I am in the process of finding out if I would be happy as PM or not.
76 Business Analysts thumbed down!!
I love this info and it is MEEEEEEEE!!!!!! I couldn't believe it when you said politics: I always describe it as being like chess - calculating the moves/risks/possible outcomes before you manoeuvre. And I've been saying for years that what makes me successful as a pm is the fact that I'm a people person, able to pull in favours when things go awry, get people to change priorities, etc, etc.
Aside from that, I think JD comes across as a really nice person 😊
Thank you, this was really helpful! Some good insights on project management. Some key factors are: genuine interest in people, okay with politics, asks why/how, healthy skepticism, OK with making mistakes, decisive, OK with constant change.
I have an interview tomorrow for PM within my own company. And I just took my test (and passed, no prob) exactly a week ago! Nothing like a quick turnaround! Yikes. So I'm watching your video because I am an idealist and a people pleaser; I tend to turn anxiety inward; and I have been a leader but on tasks within projects. I'm also a teacher, which for me, inherently means I love learning. Everything is a learning experience, right?!! I write my own Lessons Learned that I keep in a binder along with my 'About Me' and "Tell me about a time when....." notes for interviews, so that I can reflect back. Your key points are also going into that binder as I can continue to learn and reflect on each point as I will become a PM and I will gain my foundation. I feel like you gave me real food for thought as I go into tomorrow's interview. Ultimately, because I am a teacher, I hope to make this transition easier for others within my company than it was for me (I've been trying to make the switch from technical production analyst to technical project manager for some time without help for my company and only recently, they have been helping me with mentorship) and your tips will help others. Thanks!
Ooof...I feel like I dodged a bullet! As an ISTJ personality type, I was considering this as a career path. Now after watching this I can't believe that PM has been falsely mentioned in several websites for an ISTJ personality! It's basically the opposite of everything ISTJ is about - no interest in people, no big changes, perfectionist mentality. I love this video and the way it was presented, none of this 'when I wake up I do this blah blah' nonsense. This is by far the greatest video I've seen on a specific career and whether it is right for you.
In every position I've had in early career, I found myself scrutinizing recurring project processes and presenting workflow optimizing solutions to management.
I entered an analyst role at a non-profit last month and I've realized that a lot of what I need to do overlaps with project management. After watching this video, I've registered for a 23.5 hour Udemy CAPM prep course and will attempt the CAPM exam thereafter.
Thanks for the video!