Season Finale: The Evolution of a Project Manager with Michele and MJ

*The Evolution of a Project Manager* The #SkillsRecharged conversation continues this quarter; MJ Bianchi, the Three T Institute CEO, and I are curating project management-centric discussions titled PM Perceptions on the Career Tipper podcast. During the season finale, MJ and I chatted about the evolution of a project manager. [02:14] Michele and MJ reflect on their collaboration and the first season of PM Perceptions with Michele and MJ. They also shared their takeaways from chatting with professionals about being a practicing project manager and becoming PMP certified. [07:54]  MJ and Michele share ways for project managers to identify development opportunities. [11:30] MJ chats about the need for project managers to be patient with themselves. [15:23] MJ gives insight into what point a PM goes from feeling scared of managing a project to being confident. [18:10] MJ spoke of the difference between managing and leading a project team [22:14] MJ and Michele chat about how can a project manager decipher between choosing the standards of project management provided by PMI versus the ones at their organization. [24:46] Michele and MJ spoke of ways to practice and recognize that you're a proficient project manager. [27:11] Michele shares details of her why for continuing the work of helping professionals understand the role of project manager and how she recognized that she was a project manager. [31:42] MJ and Michele chat about determining if becoming PMP certified is the right fit for you. We welcome you to send either of us a DM with your questions about project management and earning your PMP certification credential.