Do you think that Program Managers and Project Managers essentially do the same work? Yes and No. I break it all down and show you how focus, targets, skills and salary make these separate roles with separate goals. 

They both deliver business value using organizational resources. But the differences are huge in terms of complexity, scope, and results. How do these Managers build their skills and get the resume needed to get the job?

Team Roles are more than classifications, they are part of what sets your Project up for success. An important job of any Project Manager is getting Staff with the “right stuff”. Projects succeed or fail based on the right team with a clear way of working. Get the information you need to ensure everyone knows their role. See how two kinds of Frameworks create different team dynamics. Understand how complementary skills benefit the final results of your project.

Is Project Management Certification worth the effort, time and cost? Yes! But getting the right Certification is important. And which Certification depends on your personal goals. I have done the homework for you, you just need to decide where you want to focus.

Which option fits your personal goals and career path best? Which will your employer compensate you for? Find the right Certification to help you with your journey to success.

Why does your Project need a Contract? How do you get started? I cover the essentials to When, Who, How and explain Contract concepts every Project Manager needs to understand. Get the Free downloadable guide to get the steps and check lists for your next project contract conversation.

How can a leader build a high-performing team? There are 5 behaviors that any project manager will want to foster in their team. Find out what they are, why they are important, and how to build them in your team.

Project failures. Nobody likes to talk about them, but they happen. I am going to tell you what can happen (and has happened to me in my years of project managing) and how to avoid the top pitfalls, and what do to fix them if they do happen.

Be prepared and learn from the mistakes so that you don’t have to suffer through them yourself.

Managing a project is easier with the right tools. Get the free PM Toolkit Template and the Reference Completed Examples. See how these tools work in the blog or video. Download your free copy to Fasttrack your Project Start. Use the Toolkit as is. Or use only the documents you need (like the excel Budget and Staff planning calculator with built in KPI’s). Or maybe just use it for inspiration to get you started. Either way these tools help you to improve your project overview and increase your confidence to manage a project.

Budgets can be complex. How to simplify the project and break down the steps? Read more to get the tips and templates you will need to create, review, and track your project’s budget. Example Budgets with detailed calculations are included.