At what point do you become a Professional Project Manager?

I started wondering this in a meeting with a client. We were talking about different people in their organiza

tion.

Let's start...

You have a new project. And a window of opportunity to start it in the right way. What are your priorities in the first 2 weeks of a new project?

I have to admit to a certain fascination with Japanese management methods. Here’s another one, that is not as well known: Yokoten.



There’s a great way I learn and remember stuff. By sharing the new idea with others...

Learn the Basics of Project Management in 4 minutes, with the Eight Steps to a Successful Project.

Does your Project have a firm foundation from Day 1? You need a good Project Definition.



Arguably the most important stage in your Project is the first stage, Project Definition. Here you get to define what your...

Stakeholders - and good stakeholder engagement - are the key to a successful project. So, in this video, we have 5 stakeholder engagement tips for you.



These tips are inspired by our Kindle-exclusive eBook, 'Stakeholder...

No one wants their project to fail. Despite this, project failure is all too common.



When you start projects, you are often filled with optimism, and can barely recognize the possibility of failure. And...

Do you find yourself caught in the trap of negative self-comparison and "should" statements? This video explores the roots of these thought patterns and offers practical steps to break free.

In this video, you'll l
earn:
•...

When the first Chippendales male revue opened in 1979, it was an instant hit. But the male strip show hid a dark secret: its founders were murderers who treated the business like an organized crime syndicate. How did Chippendales start?...

What are project goals and objectives, and how are they used in project management? Dr Mike Clayton, author of 'How to Manage a Great Project' explains. This is a sample video from our Project Management core course program. We have core...

During the COVID-19 lockdown, a headline went viral stating that nearly half of men claim to do most of the homeschooling, with only 3% of women agreeing. This sparked a discussion about egocentric bias, where individuals tend to...

In this video, we discuss why New Year's resolutions often fail and how to increase your chances of success. Explore the science behind why resolutions typically don't stick, such as setting overly ambitious goals, being too vague, and...

Weird History Food is gonna turn this up to 11 with the History of Energy Drinks. Energy drinks, namely Red Bull, Monster, and the always pleasant Four Loko are pretty well-known and popular brands, but they weren't the first energy...

The battle between the US and the USSR for space supremacy.

Do your actions sometimes seem out of your control? Find out if you're "acting out" to deal with difficult emotions. In this video, I help you understand the defense mechanism of acting out. I explain what it is, why we do it, how to...

The dynamic of teamwork is often analogous to sports in which the mission is unanimous and each teammate offers support by utilizing their clearly defined attributes and entrusting their other teammates to do the same. This video...

An international team of archaeologists face a unique challenge to build a replica of the Pharaoh Queen's famous ship, based only on an ancient scale drawing. Maths - Space A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by...

Can algebra help a group of unlucky-in-love men find a date? See how manipulating the values in an algebraic equation can skew the outcome. Maths - Algebra A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum....

The adaptations of predators and prey are vital for their survival, and help to drive the evolution of species. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Predators are animals that kill other animals for food - their prey....

In 1997, Scottish scientists announced the first successful cloning of an adult animal - Dolly the Sheep. But her birth was mired in controversy. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Dolly the sheep was the world's first clone....

Learn about the world-famous French author whose interest in science, technology, and adventure wrote books like 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and became a founder of the genre that became known as "science fiction."

Learn about the growth of Greenwood, a thriving Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, led by pioneers like J.B. Stradford and O.W. Gurley. Discover how Black Wall Street became a symbol of economic success and independence, drawing...

Explore how targeted policies can help address the high unemployment rates and economic disparities faced by Black men. Learn about the impact of subsidized employment programs and how improving job opportunities can positively affect...

By the end of this learning object the student will able to: Recognize the meaning of the percentage.4034