Send us a textUnlock the full potential of your project management career with the wisdom of Elaine Jackson, a luminary in the field with a history at Digital Compact HP. In our conversation, Elaine takes us through her pivot from pre-med to project management and champions the necessity of continual learning in an AI-driven world. She demonstrates how upgrading your skill set is more than career insurance; it's a gateway to financial elevation. With her, we traverse the landscape of modern project management education, where technology summits and mastermind groups become the arenas for sharpening one's expertise.Discover the cutting-edge tool revolutionizing the way we approach project management training: the PM simulator. Elaine discusses its features, designed to provide hands-on experience without the stakes, charting your decision-making process and spotlighting areas for improvement. We also navigate the updates to the PMP exam, emphasizing the importance of situational understanding over rote memorization. Our dialogue veers into the rich tapestry of project management tools – from the visual organization of Trello to the seamless integration of MindView – showcasing how these resources can streamline efficiency and bolster productivity in any project.As we wrap up our episode, the conversation shifts to the role of AI in project management's future, not as a looming threat but as a partner in progress. We stress the vitality of learning AI to remain indispensable in tomorrow's job market. Lastly, for those facing the rigors of certification exams, we share proven test-taking strategies that can turn anxiety into triumph. With Elaine's insights and our shared anecdotes, this episode is a treasure trove of knowledge, ready to propel you to the next level of your project management journey. Join us and arm yourself with the strategies that will redefine your career trajectory.Favorite Tool(s):Trello - https://trello.com/MindView - https://www.matchware.com/mind-mapping-software Links:Connect with Elaine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ejackson21/Book Time with Elaine: https://calendly.com/elainejackson999hpmc/30minPMI - Houston Chapter Upcoming Events: https://talk-around-the-clock.com/#programwww.holisticPMC.comHolistic Project Manager Blog Talk Radio Show Digital Business CardYouTube Commercial PM-Mastery Links: For a full podcast episode list, visit here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes. For a full list of blog posts, go here: PM-Mastery Blog Posts Become a PURE PM: https://pm-mastery.com/pure Check out Instructing.com for all your PM course needs: https://www.instructing.com/?ref=bd5e5c Get your free PDU Tracker here: https://pm-mastery.com/resource_links/

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