What I Learned from My WORST Project Management Mistakes

01/08/2025 14 min Temporada 1 Episodio 460
What I Learned from My WORST Project Management Mistakes

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8 Essential Tips for Building a Successful Project Management Career✨ Ready to take your project management skills to the next level? What if you could build trust and credibility without knowing all the answers? 🔥 Transform from feeling uncertain to leading with confidence using proven strategies shared in this empowering guide!Gain a 10-year head start in your Project Management career with advice rooted in real-world experience. Learn how to avoid common mistakes, build credibility, maintain accurate documentation, foster strong team relationships, conduct effective meetings, engage mentors, differentiate between authority and influence, manage time effectively, and understand when to say 'no'. This comprehensive guide offers actionable tips to help you navigate and thrive as a Project Manager. Join Ed as he shares personal stories and insights designed to equip you with the skills needed to lead with integrity and earn trust.In this episode, you'll discover:✅ How to master assertive communication—even when you're not sure of the answer! ✅ The importance of building a support network and leveraging your team’s expertise. ✅ Personal empowerment tips to overcome imposter syndrome and thrive as a project manager. ✅ Actionable strategies to create a bully-free work environment and say NO to unnecessary scope creep. ✅ Growth-mindset habits that help you lead with integrity and precision. 📚 Edward's Books on Project Management Mastery:✅ The Magnetic Project Manager 👉 https://pxl.to/edwardcokejrDiscover how to attract success, build powerful relationships, and lead projects confidently in any organization.✅ Secrets of Successful Project Managers: Eight Insights for Real-World Project ManagementMaster the art of pragmatic, real-world project management through actionable strategies and expert insights. 👉 https://pxl.to/edwardcokejrChapters00:00 Introduction: A 10-Year Head Start in Your PM Career00:17 A Lesson in Credibility: My Story02:03 Point 1: Embrace 'I Don't Know'03:28 Point 2: The Power of Documentation04:47 Point 3: Building Real Relationships06:05 Point 4: Running Effective Meetings07:46 Point 5: The Importance of Mentorship09:19 Point 6: Authority vs. Influence10:51 Point 7: Managing Your Time and Tasks12:05 Point 8: Learning to Say No13:42 Conclusion: Leading with Integrity

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