social responsibilities of project managers

Social Responsibilities of Project Managers

Ric Trimmer, ,PMP

Social Responsibilities of Project Managers

FOUR QUESTIONS!

Social Responsibilities of Project Managers

Imagine a world in which project management is as visible and recognized as other professions globally and in which project management is a unique competency in organizations.

PMI Today – July 2007

Social Responsibilities of Project Managers

Why be a

Professional?

Characteristics of a Practitioner

One who practices something, especially an occupation, profession, or technique. (The American Heritage® Dictionary)

This is an intermediate qualification . …who can demonstrate an ability to manage non-complex projects or run a key control function of a large-scale project.

This qualification …is for any relatively experienced project manager who is looking to demonstrate their ability.

Social Responsibilities of Project Managers

Why be a

Professional?

Characteristics of a Certified PMP

Certification is the process through which an organization grants recognition to an individual, organization, process, service, or product that meets certain established criteria.

Join PMI Qualify/Apply to take test Pass Test You are now a certified

practitioner

Social Responsibilities of Project Managers

Of, relating to, engaged in, or suitable for a profession: lawyers, doctors, and other professional people.

Conforming to the standards of a profession: professional behavior.

Engaging in a given activity as a source of livelihood or as a career: a professional writer.

Performed by persons receiving pay: professional football.

Having or showing great skill; expert: a professional repair job.

Why be a

Professional?

Definition of a Professional

Social Responsibilities of Project Managers

Why be a

Professional?

Characteristics of a Professional

Social Responsibilities of Project Managers

What’s In ItFor

Me??

Manager vs Leader

M - MyA - ActionsN - NeverA - ActuallyG - GeneratesE – EnthusiasticR - Response

Social Responsibilities of Project Managers

What’s In It

For Me??

Manager vs Leader

L - LikeableE - EnergeticA - AttitudeD - DeservingE - Everyone’s R - Respect

Social Responsibilities of Project Managers

What’s In It

For Me??

Professional Development Complete a ‘skills’ assessment

Meyers Briggs HBDI Inventory Birkman Assessment 360 degree assessment

Create a development plan for gaps

Plan your work Work your plan

Treat it like a project!

Social Responsibilities of Project Managers

What’s In It

For Me??

Personal Growth

Read books to expand your soft skills

Enlist a peer or significant other to be your ‘coach’ and guide.

Make a commitment to yourself – and keep it!

Personal Satisfaction

Keep score in a journal or planner Record your victories Record your failures and lessons

learned

Social Responsibilities of Project Managers

What’s In It

For Me??

Gain the respect of…

Colleagues

Peers

Your Management

Your friends and acquaintances

Social Responsibilities of Project Managers

What do

I Need

to Do?

Develop YOUR Leadership Skills

Build and ‘Work’ a network Find a mentor Become a mentor Embrace and Promote ethical

behavior Volunteer Complete professional

development coursework

Social Responsibilities of Project Managers

What Resources

are available

to me?

Get your PMP or other certification

Involvement in PMI at a chapter or component level Region 14 Conference North American Leadership

Conference

Membership in Rotary International

Join Toastmasters

Social Responsibilities of Project Managers

QUESTONS???