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Leadership and management are not entirely different, but they are different in many ways. Comparing leadership and management is more accurately the comparison of a combination of strong leadership and management skill with a level of management skill where the leadership component is missing. It is a difficult comparison to make explicitly, but examples in real life abound!

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For “Flexible Project Management”, revisit your risk management plan frequently, and build ongoing working relationships with the project stakeholders. In the planning stage, acknowledge that change WILL happen.

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John Reiling, PMP

Project Management Training Online

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Many are intimidated by the PMP application. Some joke that it takes more time to complete the application than to prepare for the exam! Don’t reinvent the wheel! Use this sample application as your guide.

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Do you want to be heard? Do you want people to listen to every word you utter and believe in you? In a world wherein everyone seems to have a say in everything and say things all at the same time, it seems that getting heard by people around you is becoming more difficult than ever. This is especially true in project communciations.

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Schumacher was right on years ago in his seminal book “Small is Beautiful”. The subtitle “as if People Mattered” is very appropriate for this comparison between large and small, as the struggle between large and small continues, and by and large people are treated as more important on smaller projects. In the software development field, Agile is small!

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There are a number of project management certifications available worldwide. Here is a quick summary of what they are about, and links to learn more.

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There is a need for a more fluid approach to project management. As human beings, we have developed as social beings that want to work with a bigger picture and in less compartmentalized situations. Large projects need to find a way to leverage the strengths of small projects, and technology can help.

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Often, leaders move into their position because of special expertise. However, that expertise can often underdcut effectiveness as the project leader. See how insatiable curiosity is one of the key elements to leadership. See if you can picture how this might change things inside and around you.

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