In this episode, host Crystal Richards and Barbara Kephart grapple with the realities of breaking into the project management role. They discuss the challenges of becoming a subject matter expert, establishing credibility, and learning how to confidently command space in the workplace. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to start or strengthen their career in project management.
Key Takeaways
- Breaking Into the Role: What it really looks like to begin as a project manager.
- Becoming a Subject Matter Expert: Why depth of knowledge matters.
- Commanding Space: Tips for showing up with confidence and authority.
- Early Career Lessons: Insights Barbara wishes she knew starting out.
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What is Real Life PMP?
A weekly series produced by Crystal Richards, the owner and principal of MindsparQ, where she trains people to be better project managers. This podcast will talk about using your project management skills now that you have achieved your project management certification(s) and will focus on tips and ways to go beyond achieving the PMP and putting the better practices into real-life use. And if you are misfit project manager like Crystal, you'll want to listen in too!