social responsibilities of project managers
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Presented January 2010 to PMI-Midlands Chapter at monthly luncheon. Social Responsibilities of Project ManagersTRANSCRIPT
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???